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I’ve never really considered myself to be a very lucky person. But then again, most people don’t get so lucky to meet the person they are going to marry when they are 343 days old. I just happen to be one of those people. So I’d say that when I look back at it, I might be the luckiest guy on earth.

Unfortunately, I don’t think Tia or I remember too much from our early days together, but if the countless number of pictures of us are any evidence, I’d say our love for each other was pretty clear. Whether it was eating a meal, taking a bath, having a sleepover, dressing up as Peter Pan and Tinkerbell, kissing or just giving each other the biggest of endless hugs, we always had smiles on our faces. It’s those early years that I think made it so easy for us now.

Jump ahead to August 8th, 2015 and the next chapter of our life begins. After almost 20 years, we are reunited at Lizzy’s wedding. I guess we owe Lizzy and Zack a thank you for bringing us back into each other lives.. But don’t let it go their heads (especially Lizzy&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60a" class="CToWUd" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px;">). After all those years I was nervous to see Tia. But after my mom made sure to mention that we used to take baths together, and Tia gave me a huge hug upon reintroducing ourselves, that nervousness was gone. Our families spent the rest of the day catching up, but that wasn’t enough for me. I wanted more Tia. So a couple weeks after the wedding I texted Tia asking to take her out to lunch, but as I make sure to never let her forget, she never texted me back.... I thought our opportunity had passed.

Little did I know that only 2 months later fate wasn’t done with us yet. In October, we were both headed down to Arizona for the Oregon vs Arizona State football game. As I was sitting on the plane, I saw cute girl a couple rows in front of me without a place to put her carry on. A few seconds later I realized that it was Tia, so I went over to her and said “can I help the damsel in distress?” Little did I know she didn’t like to be called that.. We finally got our chance to catch up a little ourselves during our layover in San Francisco where she bought me a beer to make up for not texting me back (I guess we can call it even).

Over the next two days we spent quite a bit of time together at sporting events (which turned out to be a preview of our life together. Sorry Tia, love you&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f618" class="CToWUd" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px;">). One of which was a Blazers vs Suns basketball game, and we had two seats that weren’t together so we ended up having to sit in someone else’s seats so we could be next to each other. Turns out this is another thing that Tia HATES, and we had to move four times&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f605" class="CToWUd" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px;">. Somehow she decided to still give me a chance, and I sure am glad that she did.&nbsp;

Now fast forward a year and a half later and we are in June of 2017. We had just finished up a session of Camp To Belong and were at an after party back in our old neighborhood where we grew up with all of our close camp friends and family. I had been planning on proposing to Tia here for awhile now, and during camp that week I couldn’t help but tell all the other counselors about my plan. I also made a slightly questionable decision of telling some of the kids from camp.. It was the most nervous time of my life hoping they wouldn’t tell her. Luckily, with the help from a few other counselors my secret was safe&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60a" class="CToWUd" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px;">.&nbsp;



It really is amazing to me how after all those years apart, we were able to pick up right where we left off. I truly do think we were meant to be together. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with her, and make countless memories. Memories that we can look back on through pictures, the way we look back on our childhood now. With even more kissing ones&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f60a" class="CToWUd" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px;">&nbsp;(another one of Tia’s favorite things&nbsp;<img src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f609" class="CToWUd" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px;">).

Mr. Right

There are two sides to every story. Here is the right one :)&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;I may be biased but in my opinion this story of boy meets girl should be turned into a movie. Now I can't say it was love at first sight because I am not sure that in my first few days of life I was really thinking about anything other than eating, sleeping and keeping my parents awake. Alex and I met in 1993 on 88th and Avon court in Tigard Oregon. We were just little babies. I think Alex and I were some of the luckiest kids in the world growing up in our cul de sac. From club driveway, to endless trips to the Disney store, the best lifelong friends and little did we know it&nbsp; but we found our person. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; My family moved to Sisters&nbsp; in&nbsp;1996 and our families slowly drifted apart. Fast forward to August 8, 2015 which I think is one of the best days ever. Not only did two of our favorite humans get married but we were reunited and it felt so good. Well to one of us.... as Alex likes to point out, he texted me shortly after the wedding and I may or may not have ignored his message.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lucky for me this mans love of Oregon football had our worlds collide&nbsp;two months later&nbsp;on a flight to Arizona. We were both on our way down to Mesa to see Oregon take on Arizona state. I was waiting with my suitcase in my seat as there was no room in the overhead bins around me...shocking I know. All the sudden I hear “Tia I can put that back here for you”. I look back and see Alex. He claims I didn’t recognize him but I think I was just enamored with his chivalry and handsomeness. We spent our layover catching up over a beer and I finally started texting him back... two months late :) Alex put his love (read obsession) for duck football on the back burner and spent the game listening to me babble. Mr. sports picked me up the next night (thanks for letting him borrow your car Jason) and we went to the Blazers vs. Suns basketball game. Our relationship was a slam dunk even though the Blazers didn’t fair to well that night. Overall it was a weekend of victories. The Ducks beat the Sun Devils and I came home smitten.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fast forward again to June of 2016 when I knew without a doubt that I could spend the rest of my life with Alex. He agreed to spend a&nbsp;week&nbsp;of&nbsp;his time volunteering with Camp To Belong, a nonprofit that is very near and dear to my heart. We spent a week in Rockaway with some of my dearest friends serving siblings who are living separately in care. Alex has such a big heart and shared it so effortlessly over the course of the week. Not only did he volunteer in June but he went back with his Sister Hannah in August while I was volunteering at Camp To Belong Massachusetts. He even spent his birthday the following May serving at family camp. For him to instantly be all in to something so important to me&nbsp;meant the world. This man is one of the most selfless and loving humans on this planet and I am so proud and honored to be his partner in life.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; In June 2017 we were back with our Camp To Belong Oregon family but this week of camp was a bit different. Everyone was keeping a very special secret. Following another amazing week of camp we were enjoying a post camp barbecue back on 88th and Avon. Little did I know, but everyone else did, that this would be one of the best days of my life. In front of our camp family and our families Alex asked me to spend the rest of our lives together. Or at least I’m still hoping that was the question since I said yes before he could finish!&nbsp; Our childhood started and the rest of our lives began in the same place. I find it so special that my first kiss will also be the man that I get to kiss for the rest of my life.&nbsp;

Mrs. Always Right

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When I think of a best person Hannah is the first one that comes to mind. She has been my constant companion and best friend.&nbsp;

Hannah Nordstrand

It may be a little unconventional but my little brother is my best friend. I could not imagine having anyone else stand by my side as I marry the man of my dreams.&nbsp;

Tyler Berg

Kiley 

Growing up on Avon Court Tia lived on the right, there was a house in the middle and Alex lived on the left. The man who lived in that house was Charley Schimmels and his family. Not only was he in the middle growing up but we are so excited to have him stand with us on our wedding day as Reverend Charles.&nbsp;

Charley Schimmels

Clive

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Registry

Flights

Our nearest airport is Redmond-Robert's Field (RDM,) located approximately 30 minutes from downtown Sisters. It is a wonderfully quaint airport with decent flight options.







Often, flying into Portland (PDX) is more affordable. PDX is a 3 hour drive over the (stunning) mountain pass from Sisters.



Flying into Eugene (EUG) is also an option. It is about a 2 hour drive also over the mountain pass.&nbsp;







Public transportation here is largely nonexistent, so you may&nbsp;want to rent a car for your stay. Our small little mountain town does have Uber, Lyft as well as a few cab options so you can dance the night away and get home safely.&nbsp;

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Lodging

















There are plenty of lodging options in Bend and Redmond, and a handful in Sisters. Bend and Redmond are both approximately 30 minutes' drive from Sisters proper and approximately 20 minutes' drive from the venue.

















The most affordable hotels are largely in Redmond. There are also plenty of Airbnb options in Sisters and the surrounding areas.As well as Eagle Crest, Black Butte Ranch and Sunriver.&nbsp;

















Below are the five options in Sisters. Keep in mind that Sisters' population is approximately 3,000. We are a small town, and all shops and lodging cover an area of about 1.5 square miles. The town itself is incredibly pedestrian friendly, but you will need a car to get here from the venue.&nbsp;

















FivePine Lodge&nbsp;(most beautiful lodging in Sisters; on the pricey side)

















541-549-5900

















The Bunkhouse&nbsp;(heart of downtown; affordable)

















541-588-6122

















Sisters Inn & Suites

















541-549-7829





We have a block of rooms saved at a reduced rate&nbsp;under Berg Nordstrand Wedding for the 27th and 28th.&nbsp;

















Sisters Motor Lodge&nbsp;(cute and quaint)

















541-549-2551

















Best Western Ponderosa Lodge&nbsp;

















541-549-1234Home RentalsPlease feel free to email Colette Berg with home rental inquiries&nbsp;coletteberg18@gmail.com

Travel

Eat & Drink

Sisters is a vibrant small town, nestled beneath the Three Sisters Mountains: Faith, Hope, and Charity. It is an outdoor lover's paradise, surrounded by crystal clear mountain lakes, tall pine forests, the foothills of the mountains, and the crisp, dry High Desert.&nbsp;

Town itself is picturesque and full of darling shops, old fashioned ice cream parlors, and Sisters Bakery (donuts!) It's pedestrian friendly, so take a stroll!&nbsp;

Here are some of our favorite stop-and-stay-a-whiles:

Suttle Tea:&nbsp;&nbsp;450 E Cascade Ave&nbsp;

Sisters Coffee:&nbsp;&nbsp;273 W Hood Ave&nbsp;

Sisters Bakery&nbsp;(donuts!):&nbsp;&nbsp;251 E Cascade Ave

Angeline's Bakery&nbsp;(lunch, pastries): 121 W Main Ave

Eurosports&nbsp;(Bike shop, beer, food cart garden): 223 E Hood Ave&nbsp;

The Open Door&nbsp;(dinner): 303 W Hood Ave

Melvin's&nbsp;(groceries, lunch): 160 S Fir St&nbsp;say hi to Melvin and Sandy

Three Creeks Brewery&nbsp;(dinner): 721 S Desperado Ct

The Depot Cafe&nbsp;(lunch, dinner): 250 W Cascade Ave&nbsp;say&nbsp;

Hop 'N Brew&nbsp;(breakfast, lunch, dinner): 523 US-20&nbsp;

The Gallery&nbsp;(breakfast): 171 W. Cascade Ave say hi to Anna

Alex & Tia

Alex & Tia

A&T

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