Rehearsal Dinner

Ceremony

Cocktail hour

Dinner and Reception

Send Off Breakfast

Fall

September 30th, 2023

AMONGST THE TALL NORTHERN PINES

﻿bear witness as we exchange vows and celebrate our love!

Our Wedding

NatureBridge Olympic National Park 

NatureBridge is a the largest education partner of the National Park Service, with 4 locations including this one on Lake Crescent! Today,&nbsp;NatureBridge connects over 35,000 students and 700 schools each year to the wonder and science of the natural world, igniting self-discovery and inspiring stewardship of our planet.NatureBridge began booking weddings to fundraise money to provide scholarships for kids to attend camp in the summer! Contributions support engaging students from diverse communities, funding outdoor education programs, leadership development and building the field of environmental education.

Venue

Adventure Awaits!

Welcome CampersWe appreciate anyone who is willing to make the trip out to Crescent Lake to celebrate our love! See below for accommodations in the area if you plan to stay the night and save the trip home for Sunday. PLEASE indicate if you would like to stay the night on property (NatureBridge, Olympic National Park) on your RSVP. Breakfast will be provided in the morning for anyone who stays overnight (on or off property) before we pack it up and out!

Accommodation Option 1

All are welcome here at Camp Lazich! The wedding venue also has overnight accommodations on the property! So grab your flash lights and bug spray because it's a wedding weekend getaway at Lake Crescent!This is a summer camp venue, so have outdoorsy expectations! The majority of the beds are bunk beds in rooms that sleep about 8-10, within a shared hall and community bathrooms. These cabins do have electricity throughout, outlets, and full plumbing in bathrooms. Room assignments will be based on families and friend groups - Families will get priority for bunks with queen beds on the bottom. Cabins will be assigned ahead of time and divided up by who you are (families in some cabins and late-night partiers in others)! If you have any concern on your bunking arrangement, please reach out to Averee or Jonah! Provided for each bed:Clean sheets, light comforter and a pillow, feel free to bring anything to make your bunk feel like home for the night! Check-in opens at 2:00 PM You will be greeted by our camp counselors who will help to check-in and get you settled into your cabin! Please arrive with enough time to get your cabin assignment prior to the ceremony at 4:00PM. Check OutA send off Breakfast will be provided in the morning in the Rosemary Lodge! If you plan to stay for breakfast, that will also be an option in RSVP'ing. Then it's time to pack it up and be out of the cabins by 11 AM! If this adventure is the one for you- instructions to book will be in your RSVP. Spend the weekend at Camp Lazich with us, you won't want to miss it!

NatureBridge (the venue!)

Accommodation Option II

Do you love the outdoors, to an extent? This will be the Glamping spot for you!This property is only 2 minutes driving (and 12 minutes walking- for those party animals), from the wedding property. We are providing free overnight to anyone staying on property so if you would like to stay in something a bit more private we recommend not waiting around to book a room here! Reservations fill up quickly!!!

Lake Crescent Lodge

Accommodation Option III

This recently renovated, sweet road-side Inn is a great option for anyone willing to drive about 12 minutes! Go to the website to book your own accommodations here! If you would like to stay in this quaint spot we recommend not waiting around to book a room here! Reservations fill up quickly!!!

Emerald Valley Inn

Accommodation Option IV

This quiet port town is about 25 minutes driving from the venue if you find it better fits your needs! Please do your own research for hotels in the town.

Port Angeles

Are you planning to ferry over?

We can't begin to thank you enough for the tedious travel required to come celebrate, but we promise we will make it worth your while! Please take any route you would like to the wedding - Main routes for most guests will require a ferry trip. **WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND MAKING A RESERVATION** if you plan on taking a ferry to and from the wedding. Spaces typically open as early as two months in advance- so expect to be able to book your Ferry reservation as early as August. If you do NOT plan to stay the night after the reception, please be aware of the ferry schedule for your safe (and stress free) return home!

Ferry Travel

Travel

Q + A

Jonah and Averee met in 8th grade math class. After becoming friends, Jonah asked a mutual friend if he knew if Averee had a crush on anyone, and he informed Jonah she was in a relationship. Crushed by the news, Jonah didn't let that stop their friendship from blooming. It wasn't until the spring of sophomore year that Jonah finally charmed Averee into a date to see Men In Black III, which they proceeded to see two more times, and the rest was history.

It All Began In Math Class

Cue The College Years

Jonah and Averee both decided to continue their education at Western Washington University. Bellingham instantly became Belling-home. Jonah has since graduated in Business and Averee finished with a Design degree. The two have found a harmonious balance between art and logic in life and in love.

On June 25th, 2022 while at dinner celebrating their 10 year anniversary, Jonah proposed to Averee. The couple is head over heels in love and so excited to celebrate their marriage with you!

Happily Ever After

Jo + Ree

Make A Weekend Of It! 

The link below takes you to browse activities in the area of the wedding! If you have to travel far to get to the venue, we would love for you to explore the Olympic National Park!

Things to do near the venue

If you are more outdoorsy, camping is available all around the area, please visit the link below to explore options and book a campsite!

Averee + Jonah

Averee + Jonah

Registry

We do not expect gifts, your attendance alone is appreciated! If you are feeling generous, see our registry for things we need upgraded in life!