The Venue
Hakone Gardens is a tranquil 17-acre Japanese-style garden, established in 1915 by Isabel and Oliver Stine and inspired by the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Once a private estate, it now serves as a beloved community park with hillside gardens, historic buildings, waterfalls, and koi ponds, hosting cultural events and welcoming visitors during public hours. Learn more about the gardens and the Hakone Foundation at their official website.
Dress Code
Cocktail attire
Asian formal (qipao, ao dai, kimono etc.) or Gatsby-era formal are also welcome. Dress to your heart’s content!
Location
Date & Time
Saturday, April 13th, 2024
Immediate family members: Please arrive at 4pm for pre-wedding photography!
Everyone else: Ceremony starts promptly at 5pm.
Child-friendly Wedding
Children of all ages are welcome. Please make sure to RSVP for your child, and let us know ahead of time whether they need a children’s meal, no meal at all if still nursing, or a high chair. There will be a private area made available to nursing mothers.
Should your little one need a break or get fussy, we kindly ask for your assistance in stepping away briefly. Thank you for helping us make our special day enjoyable for everyone!
Schedule
Guest arrival
4:30 – 4:45 pm
There is limited parking, so we advise carpooling or taking Uber/Lyft if possible.
Ceremony
5:00 pm
Please arrive by 4:45 pm to help us ensure an on-time start.
Cocktail Hour
5:15 – 6:15 pm
Join us on the Madrone Mound for drinks and small bites!
Reception
6:15 pm
Enjoy a family-style dinner, live music, dancing, and more drinks!