Mountain Springs Lodge

Welcome Party

Morning 5k

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Send Off

Here ye, noble guests!

A weekend of enchantment and revels awaits.We're excited for you to join us for a weekend of games, magic, and even a wedding. Location: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps?sca_esv=81ed54669828d381&amp;output=search&amp;q=Mountain+Springs+Lodge&amp;source=lnms&amp;fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZMLQ4RPdPjLPmOakFCN7X8EE7njRrb2FMGWExx-5ARS2dDjUqH8P7GJI3gXZTNa1ewV-CLv5ZT6fd_dbJFn0Njuz_e0Wu8_7yRkIN2Hnn3CAfH2L-S7a8qDrs-1gsjyM8Z0amfVSgtxyeHYqukoLI3D0Zmnhhn-5vvvmaIzjmG6rQIfOyt7B-TolXJ2CsS93wxGt2JQ&amp;entry=mc&amp;ved=1t:200715&amp;ictx=111" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mountain Springs Lodge</a> near Leavenworth, WA. Wedding Dress Code: <a href="https://www.annabelleandmatthew.com/us/annabelle-crawford-and-matthew-rotter-may-2026/dress-code" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Middle Earth Formal</a> Itinerary: <a href="https://www.annabelleandmatthew.com/us/annabelle-crawford-and-matthew-rotter-may-2026/itinerary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Welcome party 5/29, Wedding 5/30</a> Where to stay: <a href="https://www.annabelleandmatthew.com/us/annabelle-crawford-and-matthew-rotter-may-2026/travel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lodging and transportation</a> More details: <a href="https://www.annabelleandmatthew.com/us/annabelle-crawford-and-matthew-rotter-may-2026/q-a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Questions and answers</a>

Our Wedding

Full Itinerary

Rehearsal and Welcome Party  — 5/29

4:30-5:30pm — Wedding rehearsalLocation: Ponderosa MeadowAttendees: Wedding party 5:30-8:30pm — Welcome partyLocation: Mountain Springs Lodge (Ponderosa Lodge)Attendees: EveryoneDress Code: Casual (Fantasy wear welcomed but not required)

5K — 5/30  

9:00am — Runners arrive Location: Mountain Springs Lodge (Parking on site) 9:15am — Race startLocation: Outside Ponderosa Lodge (porch)Bottled water provided 10:15am — After race pastries Location: Outside Ponderosa Lodge (porch) <a href="https://i.imgur.com/zTDnvpV.jpeg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">View route</a>

Wedding — 5/30 

3:45pm — Shuttle arrives for offsite guestsLocation: Icicle Village Resort Parking lot 4:30pm — Bubbles and live musicLocation: Ponderosa Meadow 5:00pm — Ceremony beginsLocation: Ponderosa Meadow 5:30pm — Wedding receptionLocation: Beaver Creek Barn 8:30pm — First shuttle departures beginsLocation: Beaver Creek Lodge Parking Lot 9:55pm — Send off!Location: Beaver Creek Barn 10:10pm — Last shuttle departureLocation: Beaver Creek Lodge Parking Lot

Itinerary 

Ha! You fool! What did you think you would find here, the wedding hasn't happened yet!

Photos

Wedding Party

Dress Code: MIDDLE EARTH FORMAL

Hello Guests!As you may have picked up on, this won't be your grandma's wedding (unless your grandma is Eowyn who killed the Witch-King of Angmar). With that, we are requesting you put your typical black suit and evening gown away and go a different direction. Here are some guidelines to help: Things we'd love to see:Your Renaissance Faire Cosplay that's been collecting dustKilts, Tunics, ArmorEarth tone or jewel tone colorsNatural fabrics (linen, cotton, wool, leather, etc.)Banded collarsFairy wingsElf ears Things to avoid:TuxedosNeon/primary colorsYour sports team jerseySci-fi, superhero, etcBirthday suit Maybe? Pirates

Inspiration

<a href="https://pin.it/XCoMxDHRK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here's a link to a curated Pinterest board</a> with lots of inspiration photos and ideas. If you're still confused, here's a list of media to help guide you: Lord of the RingsDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among ThievesPride and PrejudiceGame of ThronesBraveheartThe Witcher Think Middle Earth / Medieval Fantasy / William Wallace / 1800 England vibes - all are in theme!

Places to Acquire Specialty Items

There's a large variety of possibilities in the theme, and it's likely you may already own something that could work with just a few accessories. Whether you repurpose your existing garb or go with an entirely new medieval fantasy look, we're honored that you'd celebrate with us in style! Listed below are vetted online retailers that we've either personally used or come highly recommended by the Renaissance Faire community. <a href="https://holyclothing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Holy Clothing</a>Flowing fantasy dresses and size-inclusive medieval gowns. <a href="https://www.aradani.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ARADANI</a>Premium elf ears and realistic fantasy prosthetics. <a href="https://www.medievalcollectibles.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Medieval Collectibles</a>Large retailer for budget medieval clothing, accessories, and props. <a href="https://www.yourdressmaker.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Your Dressmaker</a>Affordable medieval and fantasy dresses. <a href="https://reminisceshoppe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">REMINISCE</a>Budget-friendly layering pieces and simple fantasy wear. <a href="https://mythrojan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mythrojan</a>Affordable leather accessories and medieval clothing basics. <a href="https://sonsofvikings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sons of Vikings</a>Viking-style tunics and rugged fantasy basics. <a href="https://hudsonandmark.com/products/kairo-relaxed-collar-shirt?variant=47306957979877" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hudson &amp; Mark (Hemp Shirt)</a>Natural-fiber shirt suitable for modern or fantasy styling. <a href="https://pearsonsrenaissanceshoppe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pearson’s Renaissance Shoppe</a>Full outfits and mix-and-match medieval staples. <a href="https://www.linennaive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linennaive</a>Linen medieval-inspired dresses with clean tailoring. <a href="https://www.frenchmeadowscorsets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">French Meadows</a>Corsets and chemises with a refined, historical aesthetic. <a href="https://folkofthewood.com/collections/costume-sets-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Folk of the Wood ($$$)</a>High-end, handcrafted fantasy and medieval full outfits. AmazonPlenty of options at affordable prices.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/JEMITOP-Renaissance-Medieval-Halloween-Clothing/dp/B0CQX7T8N6/ref=sr_1_5?crid=MQO3BNBLP1TX&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YrW2a00P-3X7aZ_-o8X_-JdGMFKnhbOQyxuhcJIOC-X1Y-t0HEh_U9Nki-MFrxvc39TSQuR8cg4wC7vu_y6GdC6KMWWZMV20Lf7onZpii7Ly61ZwDQXZZDJQw33FHuUjNvrBLSVOTRhGnRJmbw8Vh1_ETRQ3r5igYnipkNabbH_gpT2GR7RiEcn2HtBe33sc_4FylafDjRgsN_jjKhiR29-8btS8c6Z_rWaN5x2SaTxhhYfBuQLyR8Go-XTVG0fJqqlVncaWrY6qmVHgLVAaXPkUQu7sS6X5taOxuuC1BDw.h5C8A95-lRVoU4BDGZIchsKk4VhnGwo2O9lp79t11gQ&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=fantasy%2Bshirt&amp;qid=1768752924&amp;sprefix=fantasy%2Bshi%2Caps%2C209&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Example apparel for men</a>

Dress Code

Hello guests! The wedding venue is <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+wedding+will+take+place+at+Mountain+Springs+Lodge/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x549baa7290e32e2f:0x6eb042f939ad19fc?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:242&amp;ictx=111" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mountain Springs Lodge </a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+wedding+will+take+place+at+Mountain+Springs+Lodge/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x549baa7290e32e2f:0x6eb042f939ad19fc?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:242&amp;ictx=111" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">19115 Chiwawa Loop Road, Leavenworth, WA 98826</a> - located about 2 hours outside of Seattle. We will have a shuttle to and from Village Resort in the nearby Bavarian town of Leavenworth. <a href="https://be.synxis.com/?_gl=1*17hskqy*_gcl_au*MjgwNzMwMzE2LjE3NzgzNTY1MDQ.*_ga*MTY4MDQ5NTc1MC4xNzc4MzU2NTA0*_ga_H91LRH09WR*czE3NzgzNTY1MDQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzgzNTY1MDQkajYwJGwwJGgw&amp;adult=1&amp;arrive=2026-05-29&amp;chain=8517&amp;child=0&amp;currency=USD&amp;depart=2026-05-31&amp;hotel=38116&amp;level=hotel&amp;locale=en-US&amp;productcurrency=USD&amp;rooms=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book a room here</a> Notes: Guests staying for one night should request an early Saturday check-in to ensure they're able to catch the shuttle. There are plenty of <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/search?latLong=47.7889%2C-120.70032&amp;d1=2026-05-30&amp;startDate=2026-05-29&amp;d2=2026-05-31&amp;endDate=2026-05-30&amp;adults=2&amp;children=&amp;pwaDialog=&amp;amenities=&amp;daysInFuture=&amp;stayLength=&amp;flexibility=2_DAY&amp;mapBounds=47.66149%2C-120.79756&amp;mapBounds=47.91601%2C-120.60308&amp;regionId=10786&amp;destination=Leavenworth%2C+Washington%2C+United+States+of+America" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vrbo</a> and <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/s/Mountain-Springs-Lodge--Leavenworth--WA/homes?refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&amp;place_id=ChIJLy7jkHKqm1QR_BmtOflCsG4&amp;acp_id=t-g-ChIJLy7jkHKqm1QR_BmtOflCsG4&amp;date_picker_type=calendar&amp;checkin=2026-05-30&amp;checkout=2026-05-31&amp;search_type=user_map_move&amp;query=Mountain%20Springs%20Lodge%2C%20Leavenworth%2C%20WA&amp;flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&amp;monthly_start_date=2026-02-01&amp;monthly_length=3&amp;monthly_end_date=2026-05-01&amp;search_mode=regular_search&amp;price_filter_input_type=2&amp;price_filter_num_nights=1&amp;channel=EXPLORE&amp;ne_lat=47.91963714939041&amp;ne_lng=-120.54693622549007&amp;sw_lat=47.625905621011306&amp;sw_lng=-120.82835696380857&amp;zoom=10.950409164431642&amp;zoom_level=10.950409164431642&amp;search_by_map=true&amp;flexible_date_search_filter_type=3&amp;source=structured_search_input_header" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airbnb</a> options nearby as well. We've provided a shuttle to the wedding that will pick up guests at Icicle Village Resort on Saturday at 3:45pm. It will then make return trips at regular intervals between 8-10pm. You are not required to stay at that hotel to use the shuttle

Lodging & Transportation

Things to Do

Registry

'Twas a forbidden romance; Annabelle, princess and future Queen of the Elven realm, was never supposed to fall in love with a commoner. And a half-human commoner, at that..Matthew, a half-elf, was raised in the human villages, with only his slightly pointed ears giving away his true heritage..One day, their hands touched while reaching for the same piece of firewood in the shared forest between the realms -ever since then, it's been loved at first sight.I suppose you could say that piece of Tinder started it all..At first, they had to keep their love a secret; after all, the Elven realm had been at war with the human cities across the mountains for over 500 years..Annabelle and Matthew realized that their love could potentially heal the rift between their two peoples, and brazenly confessed their love to their parents in a big climactic scene..The marriage will act as a binding treaty between the Elves and Humans, the new House forever uniting the realms and bringing peace and prosperity to the land.

A Broken Realm, a Marriage to Unite Warring Factions

Lore

Middle Earth Formal? Medieval Fantasy themed? What's going on here? 

You heard it right! We want to create an experience that feels like you've been transported to another realm - one filled with Elves, Dwarves, Knights, Wizards, and maybe a few Orcs. If you have any questions please visit our <a href="https://www.annabelleandmatthew.com/us/annabelle-crawford-and-matthew-rotter-may-2026/dress-code" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dress code page</a>

Are kids able to join in on the fun?

Absolutely! We have lots of beloved little ones in our family and friend circle, and we’re so excited to celebrate with them. If they’re up for dressing in theme, we’d love that! But if it feels like a battle, no stress at all - please dress them in whatever feels easiest and most comfortable for everyone.

What happens if I don't dress on theme? This is a lot!

To the gallows with you. Kidding! We love you and can't wait to celebrate with you either way! We're asking that if you dress more traditionally to please wear either earth tone or jewel tone colors to match the setting.&nbsp;

Annabelle & Matthew

Annabelle & Matthew

A&M

Here ye, noble guests!