We can't wait to see everyone and celebrate friendship and community on Saturday, August 9th 2025.
Our story
Robin and Bucky met at a Rotary Wine Tasting event in May 2008 at the Sackville Civic Centre. Bucky had been living in Sackville already for a few years and Robin had recently returned from Australia, the year previous. Shortly thereafter, baby Henry arrived in October 2009 and, well, we've been a family ever since. Ned arrived in March 2012. Miles arrived in February 2016. Sackville has been our chosen place to raise these boys and we've always felt a very strong connection to community with friends and family.
What started as a bit of a joke a few years ago when Robin started teasing Bucky about turning 50 in 2025 and maybe we should have a big party, Bucky said he wanted to get married on the beach and have a tiki party. Well, the beach and tiki party didn't materialize but the wedding part has, so we are doing it!
Schedule for Saturday, August 9 2025
3:30pm - Guests arrive at the Sackville Music Barn
4:00pm - Ceremony begins under the tent
4:30pm - Group photo with everyone in attendance in the field
4:45-6pm - Champagne & sparkling cider, oyster bar & tapas plates, along with lawn games and music, flying kites
6-7pm - Dinner will be served at different stations (there will be a taco bar, a salad bar, a mussel bar and a prime rib bar). No assigned seating for dinner!
7-8pm - First we will all sing "Happy Birthday" to Bucky for his 50th birthday. This will be followed by an Open Mic!
8pm and onward until 1am- dancing!
Details!
Parking & Designated Driving
There is a lot of parking at the Sackville Music Barn on the field. Just come up the driveway from Station Rd. and you'll see the parking area. We will be arranging for a DD to drive people back to their accommodation in Sackville, for people staying in town, from about 10pm onwards. It will be like a taxi service for our guests!
Accommodation Options
There are a few options in Sackville still. The Coastal Inn is an option for folks that wish to stay in a hotel room. The Marshlands Inn also still has a few rooms (as of June 5th). Airbnb and VRBO options are limited at this time of the year.
Camping on-site at the Music Barn is also an option. We will have 2 portable toilets set up for the wedding and for anyone that wants to pitch a tent.
Gifts
Gifts are not expected. However, if you do want to bring a gift may we suggest:
1. Something that you made. We love the things you make and would be honoured to have something you've created.
2. If, and only if, it is feasible for you we'd also gratefully accept a contribution to our family trip honeymoon fund.
"After 17 years, we finally decided to make it official—because apparently, common law marriage doesn’t come with cake and a dance floor!"
Out of Town Guests
We are planning a few outings during the week before the wedding. Please check back
Have a question ? Best to send Robin an email at rwalker@mta.ca or call her at 506-961-4871