I'm flying in from out of town. Which airport should I fly into to?
Santa Rosa (STS) is the closest airport to Petaluma (~25 minutes) but doesn't have as many direct flights from the east coast - most likely with a layover at LAX (If you're coming from LA, STS is a great option through Alaska). You can rent a car or take an Uber/Lyft/taxi from Santa Rosa to Petaluma.
SFO and Oakland Airport will have more flights and are about an hour away from Petaluma. You can either rent a car or take a bus through Groome Transportation to Petaluma. The bus is fast, comfy, has WiFi, and drops you off a 5 min drive from downtown Petaluma (Petaluma Fairgrounds stop).
Do I need to rent a car?
This depends on what you would like to do while you are in Petaluma. If you would like to explore Sonoma/Napa, want more freedom getting around, or are staying far from downtown, we recommend you rent a car.
If you plan on staying in the heart of downtown, Petaluma is very walkable and shuttles will be provided to and from the wedding. Ubers and Lyfts can be a little limited in Petaluma. We recommend you schedule your cars ahead, especially for the airport. And of course cabs still exist!
What is considered downtown Petaluma?
The area between Prospect St, Water St, D St, and Howard St. Check out www.visitpetaluma.com for more info.
Where should I stay?
Check out the hotel page for some hotel options! In addition to hotels, you can also stay at an AirBnb or VRBO. The shuttles to and from the wedding will be located at Hotel Petaluma and The First Presbyterian Church on B Street.
What time should I be at the wedding?
Please be at the venue by 3:30 pm. The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. Shuttles will begin shuttling guests at 3:00 pm.
How do I get to the wedding?
Beginning at 3:00 pm, shuttles to the wedding will leave from both Hotel Petaluma and The First Presbyterian Church on B Street. If you don't fit on the first shuttle, don't worry - it will circle back again. If you choose to leave from the church, you can park in the church parking lot or on the surrounding side streets. Please note that Ubers and Lyfts are not permitted at the venue. Parking at the venue is limited and reserved for family only - thank you!
Can I skip the shuttle and drive to the wedding instead?
Parking is limited on the property. For now, we are reserving parking only for family. If you plan on driving, please try to coordinate filling up your car with additional guests.
Are children allowed at the wedding?
Sorry, this one’s just for the grown-ups! Join us for an adults-only celebration.
How do I get to the welcome party?
The Hawley Residence is located on a hill with street parking and a lower roundabout area with additional parking. There will be 2 parking attendants helping guests maximize the street parking and neighbor's lot in the roundabout. All overfill parking will need to park at First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma located at 939 B St, Petaluma, CA 94952, where there will be a shuttle van taking guests to the party. Please keep in mind that if you park at the roundabout, you will need to walk up the hill to the party. And we'll be real - it's a decent hill (not a long walk but a bit steep!) If you know you will need assistance walking up the hill, we recommend parking at the church so you can get a ride all the way to the top, or scheduling an uber to take you to the party. We also recommend riding with friends and family to the event!
I have another question!
We only have the basics at the moment on the Q & A but we will be updating with more information as we get closer to the event! Feel free to reach out to us directly if it can’t wait.