Ceremony
3:30pm
Guests are kindly requested to begin arriving at 3:00pm, as the ceremony will commence promptly.
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Ceremony
Social Hour
4:00pm
Enjoy delicious antipasto and warm up on the orchard patio to begin the festivities.
Reception
5:00pm
Let's head inside the Pavilion for a night complete with a wonderful shared feast, cocktails, and dancing!
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
2487 Mt St Michael Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 1T7
A family-owned orchard and ciderhouse located 30 minutes from Downtown Victoria, and 10 minutes from the Ferry Terminal.
Is the wedding outdoors?
Our ceremony is outdoors in the forest followed by a social hour on the orchard patio.
In case the weather decides to not cooperate, we will have space heaters, tents, umbrellas, and warm drinks available on the patio.
Our reception that follows will be inside the Sea Cider Pavilion.
Are the venue's locations wheelchair accessible?
Unfortunately, since our ceremony is taking place in the forest, the path to it is not paved and unpredictable. However, our reception space is indoors and completely accessible!
Where should I park? How do I get home?
There is plenty of free parking near the entrance of the ceremony forest, by the ciderhouse and below the orchard patio. There are many signs provided by the venue guiding you to the available areas. Please do not park along the lanes or anywhere outside the marked designated parking areas.
The venue allows you to leave your vehicle on the property overnight (until 11am) if you are unfit to drive home after partying with us!ย
Uber and taxi services operate in the area.
Note: Lyft is not available on Vancouver Island at this time.
Please make sure you get home safe, that's our top priority ๐
What should I wear?
Our dress code is all black cocktail attire.
Please bring a warm layer as the ceremony and social hour are held outside.
It's hard to say what the weather will be like in autumn, so it's better safe than sorry.
And ladies, we don't recommend stiletto heels due to grass and gravel.
Are there any colors I should avoid wearing?
All of them! ๐ค
We are asking those attending to please respect our wishes of an all black dress code.
Think funeral finest, but vogue! ๐
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Does your wedding have a theme?
Much to Lilian's father's dismay, this is not a Halloween wedding. So please no costumes!
We are, however, incorporating many elements from our favourite festival, Samhain - the origin of modern-day Halloween.
This is one part of the many Celtic, pagan, and secular witchcraft traditions we have chosen to include in our celebration.
We ask for those who do not practice our same religious beliefs to keep an open mind and enjoy the day we are sharing together.
Can I bring a date?
Unfortunately, if we have not designated a +1 for you, we are unable to accommodate an additional guest as we have a tight headcount.
We do love and truly appreciate everyone who wishes to join us on our special day.ย If we could invite everyone, we would!
Are kids welcome?
Our celebration is strictly 19+ only.
As much as we love little ones, we want you to relax and enjoy the evening.
We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us. :)
What will the weather be like?
It's hard to say as October can go many ways.
We're hoping for a mild dry autumn but it's also said rain on your wedding day is good luck!
If on the chance it does happen to rain, we will be proceeding with the ceremony outdoors.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them with us. The more the merrier during the reception!
However, please refrain from taking photos during the ceremony as we're having an "unplugged ceremony".
Our officiant will remind everyone of this rule and give you a chance to snag some quick snaps before we begin the ceremony.
From that point onwards, we have a wonderful camera team whose job is to get the golden moments captured for us.
We have our amazingly talented photographer, Taylor and equally incredible videographer, Sydney!
Please let them work their magic and respect our wishes to have everyone enjoy the ceremony fully present.
We will happily share the imagery with everyone once we receive it!
What is a handfasting ceremony?
Handfasting is an ancient Celtic ritual in which the hands are tied together to symbolize the binding of two lives.
Once upon a time, handfasting ceremonies were considered legally binding wedding contracts in some areas of the world.
It is also where the phrase "tying the knot" comes from.
What if I have a dietary restriction?
We get it, we have them too!
We will be in touch with those whom we know have allergies.
If you don't believe we are already aware of dietary restrictions you have, please include it on your RSVP.
Food is our love language and we want to make sure all are able to enjoy dinner with us during our celebration.
What time will the reception end?
Last call for drinks, booty shaking, and final memory making moments will be at approximately 9:15pm as reception ends at 9:30pm.
Will Thomas and Aradia Be Attending?
Unfortunately no, they don't care for human events that require the torturous act of a car ride.
They will be present in our day through little details dedicated just to our special babies.
Who can I contact with any additional questions?
Should you have any additional questions, please donโt hesitate to reach out to us at lilianxavier2025@gmail
Most importantly: Who do we have to thank?ย
Our wedding wouldn't be possible without the help of some wonderful people, including:
Our wedding party for their wonderful enthusiasm & encouragement along the planning way. We're sorry for all the chaos!
Lilian's mother for sacrificing time and sanity by working out of town to gift us funds for our big day.
Lilian's father for bestowing his tartans to Xavier, passing on an important piece of our family history.
Our amazing photographer Taylor for the gorgeous engagement photos you see on this site.
Tinder for giving us the chance to swipe right!
And thank you to you, and everyone else who is helping to make it all happen!
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