and
invite you to celebrate their love as they join in marriage.
at six-thirty in the evening
1920 NW 18th Avenue,
Portland, OR
Please arrive no earlier than 6:00 pm as a portion of the venue is open to the public until that time.
After the ceremony, we invite you to celebrate the newlyweds with an evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Let's party!
Tucked away inside of Pomarius Nursery, Blockhouse is an intimate gathering locale where meals are shared, connections are made and life is celebrated.
Blockhouse has two lots nearby that are options for pay to park, or reserved parking. The first parking lot is directly across from the main Blockhouse entry on 18th & Vaughn and allows for 27 parking spaces.
The second option is the largest lot is located on 17th and Upshur and currently allows for up to 100 cars. This lot is operated through Reef Parking.
Beyond lot availability, Blockhouse has ample unmetered street parking around the surrounding blocks of the venue, especially nights and weekends.
We've recently been asked for gift suggestions by friends and family. After spending over 10 years together, we are blessed enough to have everything we need. Please know that your presence on the day is more than enough! But for those who have expressed an interest, we've listed below local charities that are closest to our hearts, as well as a link to our honeymoon fund. A contribution would be most appreciated in lieu of a gift.
"PDX Free Fridge is a community based and informed mutual aid effort to increase access to free food and vital supplies by creating a network of independent fridges and pantries in Portland, OR. Our mission is to redistribute existing resources by providing access to free food and supplies through community fridges and pantries.
Portland Free Fridge is not a non-profit or government funded organization. PFF is not here to police or regulate fridges, anyone is able to set up a fridge on their own beyond our network."
"Black Resilience Fund is dreaming for a lasting impact in the Portland region. In the face of persistent systemic inequities, we lift up community solutions for reparations-inspired action– free from bureaucracy and honoring the vital contributions of our Black communities.
The difference we’ve made in the lives of Black Portlanders gives us hope that healing is possible. While Portland is a city with a somber history of discrimination, we are also known as the City of Bridges.
For all of our futures, let’s make Portland a bridge for racial justice."
We're going to Costa Rica! It's a dream come true to be getting to celebrate and honor our twelve years of love and partnership in such a beautiful country. We'll begin our trip relaxing on the beaches of Tamarindo and finish our trip exploring the rainforest surrounding Arenal volcano. We can't wait to share photos and videos with all of you! Please konw that any contribution is greatly apprciated but certinaly not expected.
We love you all so much! See you on the other side!