Christina
&
Jake
May 24, 2026
Durham, NC
Wedding location
Museum of Life and Science
The ceremony and reception will be located on the lawn and patio outside of the butterfly house. Guests are welcome to explore the gardens, tropical conservatory, and insectarium during the cocktail hour and reception.
Date
May 24, 2026
Time
6:30 PM
Dress code
Come as you are!
Itinerary
The run of show
The ceremony will be outside, in front their beautiful butterfly conservatory. The cocktail hour and reception will be held under the adjacent pavilion.
6:30 - 6:45 PM
Arrive
6:45 - 7:10 PM
Ceremony
7:10 - 8:10 PM
Cocktail hour & appetizers
8:10 - 9:00 PM
Dinner, drinks, & toasts
9:00 - 11:00 PM
Merriment & frivolity
Lodging
Hotels & neighborhoods
If you’ve never been to Durham (most of you!), we’d highly recommend staying in or near downtown as it's only an 11-minute drive to the venue. It's home to many of Durham's finest coffee shops, restaurants, and bars.
Other good neighborhoods for hotels & Airbnbs:
Trinity Park
Brightleaf
Old West Durham
Walltown
Near Duke's campus
extracurriculars
Optional events
Since we know many of you are traveling from afar, we set up some additional events to ensure we can spend as much time with you as possible.
Durham Bulls baseball game
(Friday 6:30 PM) We've reserved a box for the Friday night before the wedding (05/22). Even if you're not a baseball fan, these games are a ton of fun. Text Jake to let him know if you want to go as the limit is 30 people.
Hang at Atomic Brewing
(Saturday 5:00-8:00ish PM) In lieu of a rehearsal dinner, we're inviting everyone to a night-before-hangout-session at Atomic Brewing. We'll reserve a room and have some finger foods, and you can grab beers and other drinks at the bar. Let us know if you want to come!
FAQs
Your answer guide
We’ll be adding more questions over time, but if you have a specific question not listed below, you can always just text either of us :)
Where should I fly into?
The nearest airport is RDU (Raleigh-Durham International). It's about 20-25 minutes from downtown Durham.
Where are you registered?
98% of you are traveling in for this wedding, which is already incredibly expensive. Not to mention, we're in our mid-30s, we don't need a new toaster or cutlery. Instead of gifts, please consider donating to the Durham Animal Protection Society as that would bring us more joy. You can click the button at the bottom of the site to donate if that interests you!
What should I wear?
Wear something comfortable that makes you feel good! The ceremony and reception will be outdoors and late May temps in NC can get warm. Shoes comfortable for walking on a grass lawn.
Where do I park?
Free parking is provided at the museum’s main parking lot. The ceremony location is a very quick walk from the lot and there will be signs and staff directing you to where you’ll need to go.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes! They should've been included in your "text-vitation," so just include them when you RSVP.
What are we eating?
There will be a nice array of food. There should be items for everyone, but if you have a specific diet request, please list it in your RSVP (we got you covered, Allison, don't worry!)
RSVP
Sounds like fun, right?
Please let us know if you'll be able to attend by RSVPing by April 20th, 2026. And in lieu of gifts (see FAQ above), below is a link to donate to the Durham APS if you so choose.
