Anthology Event Venue

Ceremony Rehearsal & Dinner

Bella Fiori Gardens

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

It all began on the first Wednesday of winter quarter 2017 at Western Washington University. I was readying myself for the first day of Comm 101 when in walked a tall, grinning guy with a backwards Mariners snapback and a worn North Face jacket. I did the classic rom com double take but quickly turned my attention back to the front of the room because small groups were being assigned. As it turned out, the sporty stranger was a leader of the small group that I was assigned to, and I couldn't believe my luck. What a cinematic beginning to our story. The perfect meet cute. And it would have been, had either of us uttered one word. Alas, I was too shy and studious, and he was focused on educating our group on a good attention getter, citing our sources, and love sandwiches - a truly horrific name for constructive feedback. We reached the end of our quarter together. I gave him five stars on his instructor report card, and I ended with a A- in the class which he claims was not his fault. On the last day of class, not only did he forget to bring snacks for the entire group, but he also forgot to profess his undying love for me. So began the waiting game... We had a lecture together in the spring, but we never made contact as much as I tried to subtly catch his eye several rows back. The school year ended, and the next began with us in yet another class together. This time we did say hello and chatted on occasion. Both hoping to spend more time together but never making the first move. That class concluded with no sign of a relationship on the horizon. Finally, nearing the end of spring quarter of 2018, he finally asked me on a date, over a year since the first time we met. And the rest is history :) One could say that we are written in the stars, two souls destined to intertwine. Another could say that we have persevered through missed connections, graduations, covid, long-distance, and the random pitfalls of life. I'd say we are both. A couple who was forged together by fate, and two people who choose each other above all else because we know how lucky we are to find our true love. So thank you to room 217 where we met; the hallway in the basement of the Comm building where you asked me on our first date; and Lake Padden where we discovered the one other person at Western who likes country music. Thank you to Bellingham, for being a magical place to fall in love. Thank you to our favorite parks, our first apartment, and every field, gymnasium, stadium, and arena we have played and watched sports together - I've lost count. Thank you to our family and friends who have been with us these last 7 years. We are honored to have you celebrate with us. And thank you to Christopher, for making loving you as easy as taking a breath. I can't wait to marry you.

Once Upon a Time...

Our Story

Dress Code

The dress code is semi-formal, and the theme is a whimsical spring garden party. We would love to see all our guests' style, and everyone is encouraged to dress in their florals and fun spring prints! Please no jeans or t-shirts. The color palette is terracotta and forest green with peach, light pink, lavender, and champagne accents. The groom will be wearing a green suit and the bride will wear a white dress so please avoid those two colors. Everything else is fair game!

Ceremony Guidelines

The ceremony begings at 4:30 pm sharp so guests need to arrive by 4:00. There are two parking lots at the venue. Near the entrance to the ceremony garden, there will be a welcome table with a card box and recipe box. We would love to have handwritten recipes from our friends and family to make as a married couple! Recipe cards and pens will be available, but you can also bring your own. During the ceremony, we ask that no photos are taken and no phones are visible. We want to stay present in the moment and ask that our guests do so as well. There will be tons of photo opportunities all throughout the reception!

Reception Guidelines

The reception starts at 5:00 pm with a cocktail hour followed by dinner at 6:00 pm. The bar opens at 5:00 pm and will serve beer, wine, and seltzers. Sodas, water, and lemonade are also available. If you have dietary restrictions or allergies, please include that in your RSVP. We have vegetarian options available for appetizers and dinner.

Gifts

We are lucky to already have an abundance of typical registry items so we truly don't need anything except your presence on our special day! Of course we won't say no if you'd like to contribute a little something extra :) Our registry is linked on this website with physical gifts, gift cards, and experiences. We ask that all physical gifts be sent to our home address in Kirkland. There will be a box for cards at the ceremony. Home Address: 11626 100th Ave NE Apt. 217 Kirkland, WA 98034

Things to Know

There are multiple ways to get to Kennewick on an airplane.1. Fly into SeaTac and drive (3.5 hour drive)2. Fly into Spokane and drive (2 hour drive)3. Fly into Pasco and drive (10 minute drive) If you are flying into Pasco, please book early since most inbound flights are only offered once a day.

Here are approximated driving times from various locations. Seattle: 3.5-4 hoursSpokane: 2 hoursVancouver: 3.5 hoursBoise: 4.5 hoursOlympia: 4.5 hours

Other Transportation

There is an Amtrak station in Pasco if you plan to take a train. You could also take a boat down the Columbia River if you wanted to get really creative :)

Hotel

We do not have a hotel block so please stay where you are most comfortable. Here are a few hotels that are less than 20 minutes from the venue. Best Western Plus KennewickHampton Inn Kennewick at SouthridgeBaymont by Wyndham Tri-Cities/KennewickHilton Garden Inn Tri-Cities/Kennewick (farther west)

Parking

There are two parking lots at the venue and overnight parking is allowed. If left overnight, your vehicle must be picked up by 9 am the following morning. We encourage carpooling and ride share especially if you will be drinking alcohol.

Travel & Lodging

Through the Years

Engagement Photos

A huge thank you to my sister, Olivia, for taking these engagement photos! They turned out perfect, and I'm so honored to have shared the experience with her. ... and special shoutout to Marcus for being such a good sport :)

Photos

Meet our wedding party! Thank you to each of our lovely friends and siblings for being such a special part of our day. It wouldn't be the same without you!

Alison & Christopher

Alison & Christopher

A&C

Wedding Day

4:30 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–10:00 PM

Reception