lu and henry's matrimonial shindig

we're excited to celebrate with you!

we're honored to have you as a guest at our wedding.

no plus ones, please! the venue isn't terribly large.

updates

hello everyone! we’re excited to celebrate with you on the big day, saturday, 11 october!

we just wanted to give everyone a quick update and some tips for getting to the venue, to make sure that everyone gets there in one piece.

• cell service in the area surrounding the venue is limited. if you need to get ahold of us and can’t reach us via text/call, we can be reached using wi-fi via henry’s instagram @fungus.amungus or via discord @batrastard (lu) or @hen_boar (henry).
• the venue is located directly off of hwy 116. if you’re heading west toward the ocean, it should be up a small gravel road, just before you hit town.
• parking located at the venue is limited. please park at this lot (located down the street from the venue, less than a five minute walk away): https://maps.app.goo.gl/shRDhTi7LiTHgnea7
• we will have multiple guests who are high-risk for covid-19. please be courteous and be sure to wear a mask while traveling if you are flying in! seeing as about 40% of covid infections are asymptomatic but can still have long term effects, we would appreciate if you also followed the testing guidelines outlined here as closely as you are able. let's keep everyone safe!
• out of respect for our lovely vrbo host karen who has graciously allowed us to put this on, please only refer to this event as a "gathering" or "celebration" or even a "matrimonial shindig" in any social media posts or if you stop by town. this property does not have the necessary local permits to be an official wedding venue and, therefore, we'd like to help karen avoid substantial fines for unauthorized events.
• we've been monitoring the weather forecast for 11 october and it's uncertain whether or not it will rain, so please prepare accordingly. we'll continue to keep an eye out and adjust plans for the ceremony as needed.
• please don't forget to check out our celebrate page for some fun stuff!



when:	11 october 2025 mingling at 2:00 pm ceremony at 4:00 pm reception from 5:00 to 10:00-ish pm
where:	duncan house 24951 ca-116 duncans mills, ca 95430 https://duncansmillshouse.com/
attire:	dressy casual (don't stress too hard) have some formal dress from your culture? wear it! find inspiration below!
menu:	pilipino barbecue (possibly subject to a little change) entree: pork, chicken, and tofu inihaw adobo pulled pork and jackfruit sides: rice (duh) atsara veggie pancit lumpiang shanghai dessert: bibingkang malagkit barongbong cassava cake mazzetti's apricot brandy cake
lodging:	if you’re coming from out of state, reach out to lu and henry to coordinate. (hey, that rhymed!) otherwise, here are a few suggestions on where to stay in the area: cottages on river road 14880 river rd guerneville, ca 95446 16 minutes from venue https://www.cottagesonriverroad.com/ highland dell lodge 21050 river blvd monte rio, ca 95462 6 minutes from venue https://highlanddell.com/ inn on the russian river 20292 ca-116 monte rio, ca 95462 6 minutes from venue https://www.innontherussianriver.com/
important to know:	about the venue: limited cell service and only basic wi-fi if you need to coordinate with lu and henry between 10/09 and 10/11, please message them on discord at @batrastard or @hen-boar shoes off household consider socks! limited parking, so please carpool if you can we want to be considerate and avoid blocking the neighbors' driveways! parking should be available in town, just across the street from the venue in general: out of respect for our lovely vrbo host karen who has graciously allowed us to put this on, please only refer to this event as a "gathering" or "celebration" or even a "matrimonial shindig" in any social media posts or if you stop by town this property does not have the necessary local permits to be an official wedding venue and, therefore, we'd like to help karen avoid substantial fines for unauthorized events we will have several guests who are high-risk for covid, so we would greatly appreciate if everyone was mindful about masking and testing prior to the event if you'll be flying in, please be sure to wear a well-fitting n95 or kn95 mask in the airport/on the plane please see this link for testing guidelines, so we can make sure everyone's safe!