Together with their families

Billie& Ray

invite you to celebrate with them

Starlite Roller Palace

Palm Springs, California

Illustration of Billie and Ray dancing under a mirror ball in front of a rising sun of orange and gold stripes, each with one arm in the air; she wears a white flared jumpsuit, he a teal suit with a wide collar

Countdown

until Dinner & Disco

332 days until Dinner & Disco

Schedule

  1. Welcome Spin

    7:30 PM

    When
    Friday, October 8, 2027, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM PDT
    Where
    The Marmalade Hotel — Pool Deck455 Calle Naranja, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Attire
    Dressy casualResort wear. The pool is open if you are brave.
    Notes
    Bring one record you love for the lobby jukebox swap. Tacos and palomas from 7:30.
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  1. Courthouse Ceremony

    3:00 PM

    When
    Saturday, October 9, 2027, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM PDT
    Where
    Mesquite Avenue Courthouse — Garden Steps200 E Mesquite Avenue, Palm Springs, CA 92264
    Attire
    CocktailSuits, with or without a tie; knee-length or midi dresses, or dressy jumpsuits.
    Notes
    Short and sweet: about twenty minutes, standing on the steps. We bring the confetti.
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  2. Dinner & Disco

    6:00 PM

    When
    Saturday, October 9, 2027, 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM PDT
    Where
    Starlite Roller Palace — The Rink1977 Starlite Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Attire
    CocktailCocktail with a 70s wink: sequins, satin, flares, a wide collar. Flat shoes if you plan to skate.
    Notes
    Dinner at 6:30, first dance at 8, then the floor is yours. Skate hire is free after 9.
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  1. Recovery Brunch

    10:30 AM

    When
    Sunday, October 10, 2027, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Where
    The Marmalade Hotel — Pool Deck455 Calle Naranja, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Attire
    CasualWhatever you feel good in. Comfortable shoes are a good idea.
    Notes
    Chilaquiles, cold brew and the pool. Sunglasses required.
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Our story

The record shop

Billie was behind the counter of a record shop in Echo Park in 2019. Ray asked for a disco twelve-inch they did not have, then came back every Saturday for a month to check.

The mixtape

For their first anniversary Ray made a ninety-minute tape with a hand-drawn sleeve. Side B is one song, eleven times. Billie still plays it.

The question

Ray asked at the roller rink where they had their third date, mid-song, holding on to the rail. Billie said yes, and then helped him up.

Wedding party

  • Nia Okonkwo

    Maid of Honor

    Billie’s sister. Owns more sequins than anyone you know.

  • Dom Santoro

    Best Man

    Ray’s brother, and the reason the rink asked for a deposit.

  • Tasha Greene

    Bridesmaid

    From the record shop. On the decks after ten.

  • Kenji Mori

    Groomsman

    Ray’s college roommate. Will not skate.

Travel & stay

Where to stay

Airports

  • PSP Palm Springs International Airport about 10 minutes
  • ONT Ontario International Airport about 1 hour 15 minutes
  • LAX Los Angeles International Airport about 2 hours 15 minutes

Getting around

A shuttle loops between both hotels, the courthouse and the rink from 2:30 pm on Saturday; the last one leaves the rink at 12:15 am. Rideshares are easy to find downtown.

Good to know

Early October in the desert is warm: around 90°F by day and 65°F after dark. Bring sunscreen and something light for the evening.

Things to do

  • The aerial tramway Ten minutes up the mountain and thirty degrees cooler at the top.
  • Vintage shops on the north end For anyone who still needs a wide collar.

Gallery

  • The record shop, 2019
  • The anniversary mixtape
  • Third date at the rink
  • Palm Springs, the first trip
  • He asked mid-song
  • Our kitchen dance floor
Illustration of a crate of record sleeves on a shop counter, a record sliding out of one, under a hanging mirror ball
Photo 1 of 6 The record shop, 2019

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Welcome Spin Friday, October 8, 2027, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Courthouse Ceremony Saturday, October 9, 2027, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Dinner & Disco Saturday, October 9, 2027, 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Recovery Brunch Sunday, October 10, 2027, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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Questions

Kids are welcome at the courthouse and at Sunday brunch. Saturday night is for the grown-ups.

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Cocktail attire with a 70s wink. Nobody will be turned away for a lack of sequins.

Yes. The rink, the lounge and the restrooms are step-free, and nobody has to skate.

There is a free lot behind the rink. Street parking by the courthouse is metered until 6 pm.

Links below. Records are always welcome; we have a turntable and strong opinions.