Becky & Austin

We can't wait to share our special day with you. Help us capture our wedding with Joy.

Saturday October 14, 2023

Castle Rock, WA, USA

Story

Austin and I had been working together for about a year and had just started becoming friends when the pandemic hit. When it felt like everything was falling apart or standing still, our relationship grew. We went from slacking doomsday news back and forth from our offices to talking on the phone every night after logging off from remote work.

Tidbits

How did you first meet?

See Our Story!

Who made the first move? How?

It depends on who you ask!

What's your favorite activity together?

We love to travel, visit independent bookstores, and spend time with the dogs and chickens.

Where are you going for your honeymoon?

We hope to see the total solar eclipse on Prince Edward Island and then travel a few weeks in France and England.

What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?

Last October we spent two weeks in New England. Austin proposed at Walden Pond!

We’re on the same page about

the big picture: community, art, curiosity, and doing the right thing.

A life goal of ours

To open our own bookstore.

The most spontaneous thing we’ve done

got Rider, our corgi

The dorkiest thing about us is

the North American Rock Garden Society and multiple young adult book juries

A social cause we care about

intellectual freedom

We are regulars at

Wilco

Schedule

Registry

Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, we've put together a wish-list to help you out.

Travel

Plane

Getting In

Coming from away? We're so honored! If you are flying, we recommend flying into Portland International Airport - PDX. We are about 45 miles north of Portland and you will need a car to get around.

Car

Getting to Castle Rock

Castle Rock is about 50 miles north of Portland, Oregon.
From I-5, take exit 42 to Lexington Bridge Dr.
Turn west onto Lexington Bridge Dr.
Turn right at the second cross street (before the Chevron) onto Westside Hwy (WA 411).
In 3.5 miles, turn left on Sandy Bend Rd.*
Turn right on Waters Rd. in 1.3 miles.
White Meadows will be on the left in .5 miles.

*Google maps will want to take you down Westside Hwy to turn left on Waters Rd, but that is a sharp turn with very poor visibility; it is safer and less stressful to take Sandy Bend - plus a beautiful drive through the country!

Note

Annular Eclipse of the Heart

The path of the 2023 Annular Eclipse passes over our heads on our wedding day, October 14!
While we fall outside of the path of totality, you will be able to see a partial eclipse from 8:09 AM to 10:43 AM, with the maximum eclipse at 9:22 AM. You will need eclipse glasses to look at it!

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Things to do in the Region

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Bookstores to Visit

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Hotel Product

McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge, North Hendrickson Drive, Kalama, WA, USA

A fun place to stay on the Columbia River with multiple bars and restaurants and a nice walkable park.

Phone
360-673-6970
Hotel Product

ilani Hotel, Cowlitz Way, Ridgefield, WA, USA

The brand-new hotel at the ilani (ay-la-nay) Casino on the Cowlitz Reservation outside Ridgefield.

Camp Fire

Seaquest State Park, Spirit Lake Highway, Castle Rock, WA, USA

Assistance

Booking Assistant - Find Hotels Near Our Venue

Suggested Stay:

Thu, October 12 - Sun, October 15

Castle Rock, WA 98611, USA

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Q & A

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by September 28, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)

Can I bring a date?

Yes! The more the merrier!

Are kids welcome?

Absolutely.

What will the weather be like?

Mid-October in Southwest Washington. We're saying it will either be cool and raining or 80 degrees. We'll see!

Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?

Yes.

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

Weather permitting, our wedding ceremony will be outdoors and dinner and dancing will be inside. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we will be able to move the ceremony indoors.

What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?

There is grass, gravel, and cement at the venue. Wear what you'll be comfortable in.

Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?

Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them on our app Joy.
If you take photos during the ceremony, please take them only from your seat.

Wedding Party

Jennifer Vourlas

Maid of Honor

Anna Brigden

Best Woman

Megan Weivoda

Bridesmaid

Jakob  Collins

Groomsman

Andrew Standal

Bridesman

Stan Gibson

Groomsman

Hillary Strobel

Officiant

Booker

Escort

Paige

Escort

Rider

Escort

Charlie Zumwalt

Ring Bearer

Mae Zumwalt

Flower Girl

Magda Weivoda 

Flower Girl

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