Claire and Kevin

Ceremony at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (1:00 p.m.)

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is a refuge for donkeys, mules and hinnies from across Canada who have been neglected or abused, or who can no longer be cared for by their owners. The sanctuary is usually open one or two days a week for visitors. It is one of our favourite places in the world!

We will be getting married inside or outside of the loft part of the barn, depending on the weather. The loft will be empty or near empty and is at ground level. Before and after the ceremony, visitors can meet the donkeys grazing nearby.

This is a working farm, so please be respectful. Some things to be aware of:

• You will be walking a short distance on grass and dirt; please wear closed-toe shoes and do not wear high heels as the terrain is largely grass and gravel;
• no sitting or squatting, except in the chairs provided;
• no food and drinks are allowed on site (we will make up for it at the reception!)

Here are some things to keep in mind when interacting with donkeys (short version: don’t stand behind donkeys, don’t feed donkeys, don’t feed your fingers to the donkeys).

Reception at the Guelph Youth Music Centre (Boozin' and chattin' at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m.)

The Guelph Youth Music Centre is a facility dedicated to educating, enriching and fostering the development of youth through music and the arts. We will be using both the upstairs foyer and performance hall for our reception. There is an elevator for those who need it. Catering will be provided by Little Mushroom Catering.

During cocktail hour, there will tortilla chips with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream.

Dinner will consist of mixed greens with red pepper, caramelized onion and red wine vinaigrette with optional goat cheese; tomato basil chicken or quinoa and pepper-stuffed portabello (vegan and gluten free); long grain and wild rice with mushrooms; and garlic sautéed veggies.

Dessert will be cake made by Claire’s mom, Margaret Robinson.

Kevin’s mom, Carol Foley, will be creating and providing wine and our friend Peter McLean is creating and providing beer. Water, soft drinks, coffee and tea will also be available.

Please let us know when you fill out the RSVP form if you have any food allergies or concerns.

After dinner live music will be performed by Douglas Robinson and Lesley Bouza.

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Donkey Sanctuary of Canada

Guelph Youth Music Centre