Things to Know

Our ceremony begins at 5 pm in a beautiful setting on our front yard under the trees. Please arrive early enough to explore the grounds, mingle with others, and settle into the afternoon. A reception will follow, then we’ll move into our backyard for a formal dinner, music, dancing, and photo opportunities.

Where: 560 Trumbull Avenue, Novato, CA 94947

When: Ceremony – 5 pm | Dinner – 6:30 pm

Dress: Cocktail Dress Attire
Women please be aware that the ceremony takes place on our front
lawn and heels may be challenging to wear.

Fragrance Free: The bride has asthma, please do not wear any
synthetic perfumes or chemical perfumes (such brands as: Chanel,
Prada, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Arianna Grande, etc.). Organic essential oils are fine.

Parking: Street Parking Only. Park on the larger streets such as: Trumbull, Nina, Santa Maria or Mill. Do not park on the smaller streets: Meadowlark, Goldfinch, or Mockingbird.

RSVP: Complete RSVP form by September 15th at the latest, the sooner the better!

Gifts: No Gifts

Accommodations: We have reserved a block of rooms at the Novato Oaks Inn Best Western - 415-883-4400. Refer to Chris Rauen wedding. Call Chris for details at 925-200-9033.

Dinner Menu Options:

  1. Vegetarian | Spring Soba Bowl - Buckwheat soba noodles tossed in a citrus-miso vinaigrette shaved farmers market veggies, daikon sprouts, black sesame seeds crispy shallots

  2. Fish | Alaskan Cod glazed with yuzo-miso, served over buckwheat soba noodles and bok choy

    – or –

  3. Chicken | Mediterranean Braised Chicken Thighs - Meyer lemon sauce with artichoke hearts and olives served over pink pitaya pearled couscous with cucumbers, tomatoes, mint and lemon

Our Contact Info:

  • Cathy – cathy@cathylocke.com or 415.328.3562

  • Chris – chris_rauen@yahoo.com or 925.200.9033