Saturday August 21, 2021
Walla Walla, Washington
Schedule
Friday, August 20, 2021
Golf
7:00 AM
If you are in town early and feel like hitting the links, please feel free to join the groom for a golf scramble Friday morning. In order for us to get an idea of headcount for tee times, please specify that you are interested when submitting your RSVP! We will follow up closer in with groupings and finalized times.
Welcome Drinks
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Please join us for welcome drinks at Bruno's in downtown Walla Walla on Friday night! Feel free to stop in anytime between 7:00 and 9:00 PM
Summer cocktail attire
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Complimentary Shuttle Service (to and from venue)
3:30 PM to 11:15 PM
Check here as wedding day approaches. Times subject to change to accommodate hotel occupancy.
To the ceremony:
Courtyard Marriott: 3:30PM
Marcus Whitman: 3:30PM and 4PM
Return to hotels:
Every half hour beginning at 9 PM
Last shuttle will leave at 11:15 PM
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
4:30 PM
FAQ
When is the RSVP deadline?
Kindly RSVP by July 23rd, 2021
Are kids welcome?
To allow all guests to relax and enjoy themselves, we have chosen to make our celebration adults only - with the exception of our nieces and nephew who are in the wedding party. We hope that you understand and that you will still be able to join us on our special day!
What should I wear?
Attire is summer formal
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
The ceremony and reception will both take place outside on the lawn so we would recommend taking that into consideration when choosing your heels! We will also be providing a limited amount of heel protectors for those who may need them.
Whom should I call with questions?
Please feel free to reach out to the below contacts:
Mother of the Bride:
Jeri Waide
jwaide@icloud.com
Travel/Accomodations
Eritage Resort
A limited number of King suites and bungalows are available onsite at the resort for $289/night. Please reach out to Kurt, Julia or a member of the Hagen family if you are interested in reserving!
The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center
We have reserved a block of rooms for our guests at this historic landmark hotel in the heart of downtown. Please book by phone, and let them know you are with the Hagen/Liebrecht wedding, to receive the following discounted rates:
West Wing:
Std. King $169
Std. double Queen $184
Historic Tower:
Exec. Tower King $219
Luxury Tower Suite $269
King + Queen Tower Suite $299
Note that rooms will return to their regular rate 30 days prior to the wedding weekend.
Courtyard by Marriott Walla Walla, West Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA, USA
For a 15% discount on their best available rate, please use the link below. Note that this is not a traditional room block so please book early.
Best Western Plus Walla Walla Suites Inn, East Oak Street, Walla Walla, WA, USA
Located near the Marcus Whitman, this hotel is within easy walking distance of all downtown Walla Walla has to offer. Please let them know you are with the Hagen/Liebrecht wedding when booking to receive a discounted rate. Note that rooms will return to their regular rate 30 days prior to the wedding weekend.
Complimentary Shuttle
Aug 21
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Charter bus transportation for guests to and from the wedding will be provided from the Marcus Whitman Hotel and the Courtyard Marriott. Please see the schedule below:
To the ceremony:
Courtyard Marriott: 3:30PM
Marcus Whitman: 3:30PM and 4PM
Return to hotels:
Every half hour beginning at 9 PM
Last shuttle will leave at 11:15 PM
Getting there by plane
Contrary to popular belief, Walla Walla does have an airport! Alaska Airlines has a quick and easy flight from Seattle to Walla Walla Regional (ALW)
Some hotels offer complimentary shuttles to/from as it is a quick 10 minute drive to downtown. Uber and taxi service is also available.
Getting there by car
Walla Walla is approx. 260 miles SE of Seattle, near the Oregon border, an approx. 4.5 hours drive via I-90 E.
Getting to Eritage: There are two routes to Eritage - each about a 10 minute drive from downtown. We recommend that smaller vehicles take HWY 125 North and turn right on Bergevin Springs Road. Guests with SUVs may take the mile-long gravel road off Lower Waitsburg Road if they wish. FYI – Google Maps indicates Bergevin Springs Road is Russell Springs Road. Parking is available onsite.
Eat
Walla Walla's food scene offers a wide variety of great restaurants, bistros, bakeries, and coffeeshops. It’s common to find a classic farm-to-table approach using locally sourced ingredients. Popular spots include:
Brunch/lunch:
The Maple Counter Café
Bacon & Eggs
Walla Walla Bread Company
Casual:
Graze
Big House Brew Pub
Walla Walla Steak Co.
Public House 124
Fine Dining:
TMacs
Hattaways
Passatempo Taverna
Also:
Brasserie Four - French
Grandma's Kitchen - Mexican
Iceberg Drive-in - classic burgers/fries
Drink
Walla Walla has grown into a world-class wine destination, with more than 120 wineries in the area. There are 30+ tasting rooms downtown alone! Tasting fees are usually waived with a wine purchase.
Wineries (may require a car):
L'Ecole - Located in a historic 1915 schoolhouse, this is one of the oldest wineries in the valley
Woodward Canyon - Next door to L'Ecole, this winery is a great place to sample organic and biodynamic offerings
Tranche - Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, this modern tasting room provides a birds-eye view of the entire Walla Walla Valley
Basel Cellars - Sitting on a 96 acre estate, this beautiful winery specializes in Bordeaux-style red blends
Amavi - A family-owned winery with a third-generation winemaker, Amavi produces certified sustainable wines that showcase the region
*For superb wines by appointment only, visit Leonetti Cellars, Abeja and Doubleback wineries
Downtown Wine Tasting Room:
Mark Ryan
Seven Hills
Bledsoe Family Winery
Browne Family Vineyards
Charles Smith (outdoor patio)
Story
Like any good twenty-somethings in 2015, we originally met on Hinge, and after some chatting Kurt asked me on a date (which I ghosted - whoops). We then met in person a year later while visiting the college we had both attended (yet never met at), and went on our first date because Kurt supposedly had my missing Coug hat from that weekend (he didn't). So in all honesty, I'm just lucky Kurt is one determined guy....
Kurt: On September 21st, 2019, we boarded a ferry to Bainbridge Island with our friends under the guise of going wine tasting. After the surprise proposal in front of the Seattle skyline and about 100 strangers, we went to our first wine tasting spot where Julia was surprised yet again by our family and friends and a rooftop engagement party. It's safe to say the proposal was a success!
We chose Walla Walla as our wedding destination because it combined many of the things we love - good wine, good food, beautiful views - with our shared Eastern Washington roots. We are so excited to celebrate with you and look forward to seeing you in September!
Q&A
Who made the first move? How?
Kurt did - third times a charm
What was your most memorable date?
Our first date - we missed our ferry by about 3 minutes and had to scramble for an alternative. Plan B ended up being a 5 hour "dinner" where neither of us actually ate anything
What's your favorite activity together?
Traveling, skiing, finding new restaurants to try. We also have an ongoing Gin Rummy scoreboard in Kurt's phone notes and that could either be our most or least favorite activity depending on who you are talking to and what the current score is
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Iceland and Greece!
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
Anything we ate in Japan - literally. (Kurt's answer was Big Al's Hotdogs outside of Safeco field but Julia nixed that one)
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
We have been lucky enough to travel quite a bit so this one is hard. Our first trip abroad together was Germany, Italy, Austria and the Netherlands which was definitely memorable. However, our favorite trip is probably our annual Whistler, BC ski trip with friends!
Who's going to take out the trash?
Kurt: Me.
Julia: Honestly, probably Kurt
Wedding Party
Olivia Hagen
Maid of Honor and sister of the bride
Brad Liebrecht
Co-Best Man and brother of the groom
Anthony Perugini
Groomsman and fraternity brother from WSU
Cam Carter
Co-Best Man and fraternity brother from WSU
Jenna Schulz
Bridesmaid and sorority sister from WSU
Michele Crocitto
Bridesmaid and sorority sister from WSU