Wedding Party AirBNB

Welcome Happy Hour

At the Joy, Anahata Vineyard

Rehearsal Dinner

Potcake Cellars

Wedding Day

While we love your kiddos, this will be an adults only weekend. We ask that you make arrangements to leave your young ones at home and enjoy a weekend away in Oregon wine country.

Our Wedding

A modern day love story, Austin and Ingrid met through a dating app. Ingrid thought Austin was handsome and that he seemed interesting, but was skeptical of meeting someone from a dating app. She was close to cancelling their first date... But she sure is happy that she listened to her gut and showed up to dinner that Thursday night on December 19th, 2019. The conversation was effortless and the mutual connection was evident. They talked for almost 4 hours, closing the restaurant down. They both wished the night did not have to end, but said their goodbyes with the hope of a second date. Austin and Ingrid both have jobs that require they do shift work and work on holidays. They discovered they were both free on Christmas Eve and unable to be with family, so they planned a second date to make pizza at Ingrid’s apartment. After a long shift at the hospital, Ingrid went home tired and frustrated. Only to find Austin waiting for her in the parking lot with flowers and a bottle of wine in hand, just what Ingrid needed! This sweet and simple gesture meant a lot to Ingrid. It showed her that Austin was not only thoughtful but he was understanding. And even though they burnt the pizza, the date was a success! It did not take long for Austin and Ingrid to introduce one another to their family and friends. This easy intermingling of their lives only made their feelings for one another grow stronger. Austin knew Ingrid was the one when he saw how well she fit into his life with Aspen, his sweet but sassy Siberian Husky. Aspen can be challenging at times but Ingrid took it in stride. Ingrid knew Austin was the one after a dinner with Austin and his best friend, who also happens to be named Austin. His friend had such genuine affirmations to say about Austin and his character that it brought tears to his friend’s eyes. Ingrid knew she was dating someone very special. Whether it is exploring new places, rooting for opposing Big 12 teams, or simply being a shoulder to lean on after a long shift... Austin and Ingrid have found the one who their souls love.

Our Story

Our First Trip

Austin’s Badge Pinning Ceremony

Last Date Before Covid

Getting Back Out Into the World

Exploring Texas

Lake Days

Ingrid Took Austin to Her Favorite City

Spontaneous Friends Trip

Braving the Cold Together

Christmas at the Hinkles

First Year Anniversary Trip

Ingrid Sharing a Childhood Memory 

Celebrating St. Patty’s Day (No, We’re Not Irish)

Our Engagement

Austin is Keller PD’s 2020 Rookie of the Year

Engagement Fiesta

Enchanted Rock 

Visited the Space Needle

Nelson Family Reunion

Parasailing Over Lake Tahoe

A View That Never Got Old

Celebrating Oktoberfest

The Bulls Got the W!

We Bought a House! 

Photos

Friends but more like family. Sarah is Ingrid's longest friendship from Baylor University. Sarah is a nurse working outside of Milwaukee, WI.

Sarah Jannusch

If sunshine were a person, it would be Sierra. Ingrid and Sierra started off as coworkers and became great friends! Sierra is a nurse working in Dallas, TX. 

Sierra Leavitt

Coworkers, friends... But what really solidified Ingrid's love for Hope were her mad TikTok dance moves. Hope is a nurse working in Dallas, TX.

Hope Bedenkop

Another sister-in-law that Ingrid has always wanted! Their mutual love of wine and giving Austin a hard time make them a great match. Adisson works in hospitality in Dallas, TX.

Adisson Hinkle

Austin and A2 met as Saddle Tramp pledge brothers at Texas Tech University. A2 is a civil engineer working in Dallas, TX.

Austin Schmied

Zach was Austin's "big brother" in Saddle Tramps even though Austin is actually older than Zach. Zach is a tax accountant working in Dallas, TX.

Zach Powell

Austin's longest friendship from Texas Tech University. Brenton and Austin lived across from each other in Hulen Hall during their freshman year. Brenton works in sales in Houston, TX.

Brenton Finan

Olen is the first of five brothers that Austin met. And they hit it off right away! Olen works in sales in Dallas, TX.

Olen Nelson

Meredith is our friend group's missing piece. The kind of person you feel like you have known for years. Meredith is a nurse working in Dallas, TX.

Meredith Davis

Wedding Party

Q + A

This is the closest major airport to Dayton, OR

Portland International Airport (PDX)

﻿Due to the small size of our wedding, we are not putting a block on any hotels. We encourage you to find lodging situated between Portland and McMinnville that best suits your needs. There are several AirBnBs in the area. Below are a couple of recommended hotels.

Fun fact: Oregon is one of two states that DOES NOT have self serve gas stations. It may catch you off guard when an attendant walks up to your car and asks what you want and for ‘form of payment’, but it’s perfectly normal! :)

Moxy Portland Downtown

The Porter Portland

The Dundee Hotel

The Vintages Trailer Resort

La Bastide Bed & Breakfast

Holiday Inn Express Newberg

Best Western Newberg Inn

Comfort Inn And Suites McMinnville

Travel

Saturday and Sunday morning are yours to explore, or relax! Oregon has so much to offer, from wineries and breweries to parks and trails. Here are a couple of recommendations of fun things to do in the area.

Austin & Ingrid