THE GARLANDS
Celebrate Love
When
'THE WEDDING OF THE CENTURY'
-Jillian Garland
Monday, December 22, 2025
1:00pm
Where
Rivershore Kiku Restaurant
Kamloops, BC
PLEASE BRING THE KIDS!
John and Jill want this to feel like a real community celebration. Kids are not only welcome, they are encouraged. Everyone who wants to be there is welcome, even if you can only pop in for 5 minutes, an hour, or whatever you can manage during this busy season.
Schedule
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Doors open: 11:00 am
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Cash bar open: 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
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All guests to arrive by: 12:40 pm
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Ceremony: 1:00 pm sharp
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First dance: 1:20 pm
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Father and daughter dance: 1:30 pm
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Son and mom dance: 1:40 pm
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Cake cutting: 1:50 pm
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Food available: 2:00 pm, buffet style. Eat anytime after 2:00 pm, there is no formal dinner call.
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Event ends: 7:00 pm
Gifts
No gifts please. If you were planning to bring something, a donation toward wedding costs would be sincerely appreciated. Any remaining funds after the wedding will be deposited into Will and Fred’s RESP accounts.
A LOVE STORY
John and Jill's love story is one rooted in devotion, resilience, and deep tenderness.
In the face of unimaginable circumstances, they have chosen love. Choosing to marry not because time is short, but because their commitment has always been unwavering. Together, they have built a beautiful life centered around their two incredible little boys.
This wedding is a celebration of a love that is steadfast, courageous, and unwavering.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Bring a dish!
With no time for formal RSVPs and the ability to invite everyone, catering is not possible.
If you would like to contribute to the buffet style meal being put together by John and Jill’s community:
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Check the spreadsheet first to avoid overlap.
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Text, email, or call Nicole Thompson (nfreake@gmail.com or 250-571-0612) with what you are bringing so she can keep the spreadsheet up to date.
Donations
Monetary support is being used mainly so the family does not have to take on the admin work of paying wedding bills after the celebration.
Any remaining funds will be deposited into Will and Fred’s RESP accounts.
To donate: e-transfer to welovejillandjohn@gmail.com
*Please ensure your donation shows up on the donation spreadsheet, if it doesn't please call or text Jamie at 250-682-1623.
This spreadsheet is here for transparency only. It will be reconciled with the bank statement from the donation account set up specifically for the Garlands. It is not intended to track individuals or to pressure anyone to donate.