Monolith — The Strike

With their families, in the desert

September 14, 2026 / Palm Springs, California

Foundation / Palm Springs, California

Two slabs, one seam.

September 14, 2026

O & J / Elevation 01

We met during Modernism Week, in the courtyard of a concrete house neither of us could afford — Olivia sketching the roofline, James pretending the pool didn't tempt him. We argued about butterfly roofs for an hour and shared a ride back into town.

Six years later the desert is still where we settle. James proposed in February at the foot of the tramway, at the hour the mountains go copper and hold it. So we're marrying here in September — concrete underfoot, open sky, all of you around us.

Opening 02 / Private archive

A wedding should be like good architecture: honest materials, strong light, room for everyone.

Section drawing / Four levels

Order of the day

Each gathering occupies its own level. Times are local and follow the published schedule.

5:00

Ceremony

Sandcast House · The West Wall

Vows against the west wall as the heat breaks and the concrete turns gold. Arrive by 4:30.

6:00

Cocktail Hour

The Sunken Courtyard

Mezcal palomas and cold oysters in the shade line while we slip away for photos.

7:30

Dinner

The Long Slab

One long table on the terrace, served family-style. Say your toast; the walls will carry it.

9:30

Dancing

The Pool Deck

Barefoot by the pool until the desert finally cools and the record crates run out.

Site plan / Palm Springs, California

Approach and stay

A / 01

Venue

Sandcast House

Ceremony, dinner, and dancing all happen inside these walls — park once and stay put.

1120 Ocotillo Rd · ceremony at The West Wall

View location

A / 02StayHotel OcotilloOur block is held under Olivia & James through August 14 — ask for the wedding rate and a poolside room.8 min from the venue

A / 03StayThe Marlowe Motor LodgeA restored 1962 motor lodge with a good pool, walkable to Palm Canyon Drive.6 min from the venue

A / 04TravelGetting thereFly into Palm Springs (PSP), 15 minutes from the house, or LAX for a two-hour drive through the windmills. Shuttles run from both hotels.PSP · LAX

Light study / Six openings

Light enters here

Six moments from the years that brought us here, held together in one place.

Material schedule / Four selections

What we build with

Your presence is foundational. These are the few objects, journeys, and causes we chose together.

M-01Honeymoon fundTen slow days in Marrakech and the Atlas — chip in for a riad night, a museum, a mint tea.Fund

M-02The block houseWe're restoring a 1958 house in Little Tuscany. Doors, hardware, and honest materials.Registry

M-03Kitchen & patioWe grill year-round out here. Help us host you back one day.Registry

M-04Give to a causeIn lieu of a gift, a donation toward desert land conservation means the most to us.Fund

Field notes / Before arrival

Read before entry

Dress, guests, weather, and the final response date.

What do I wear in the heat?+

Cocktail attire in light fabrics — the day runs hot and the night drops fast, so bring a layer for after dark. The ceremony is on polished concrete, so any shoes work.

Can I bring a plus-one?+

Your invitation names everyone with a seat at the table. If something about your party looks off, write to us — we'd rather fix it than have you guess.

Are kids invited?+

We love your kids, and there's a pool — which is exactly why this one is adults only. Everyone gets a night off.

What's the plan for the heat?+

September here is reliably dry; the heat is what we plan around. Shade, fans, and cold water are built into the plan from the first hour.

When should I RSVP by?+

Please answer by August 1, 2026 — the table is one long pour and we need an exact count to set it.