Patterson Cellars Tasting Room SoDo District

Welcome Party

Wedding Day

King Street Ballroom & Perch by Hilton

Ceremony

THE 101

Reception

Our Wedding

Avery and Leland met the modern way - on Bumble - and swiped their way into an internet dating success story. Avery was thrilled to find someone smart, driven, and just the right amount of nerdy. Leland was equally impressed to meet someone with a career as unusual as it was passionate, not to mention vibrant and outgoing. Their first date at Rumba was&nbsp;supposed&nbsp;to be quick (Avery really should have been packing for a trip), but one drink became two, then they closed down the bar. That’s when Avery casually dropped that her “trip” was actually a three-month circus tour. Somehow, instead of running for the hills, Leland showed up the next day with sushi for lunch and one of his favorite books for Avery to read on the plane. They’ve pretty much been inseparable ever since - even from a distance. Since then, life together has been full of little things that don’t feel little at all: joining wine clubs, cooking at home (Avery as head chef, Leland as sous), chatting and laughing over glasses of wine, and building a steadily growing collection of stuffed animals (all named, obviously). They’ve also become co-adventurers: Avery introduced Leland to the world of tabletop RPGs like D&amp;D, and Leland returned the favor by introducing Avery to video games for the first time. They’re now on their fifth playthrough of Baldur’s Gate 3, proving that romance might just be the ultimate co-op campaign. Their relationship is playful but grounding - equal parts light and sparkle with a steady foundation underneath. The proposal came (7 years later) during the holidays in Minnesota, disguised as a family photo shoot. After posing with the group, Avery started to walk away for the next shot to get lined up, when Leland said, “Actually, can we get one more?” She turned back to remind him they were on a schedule only to find him down on one knee. It was the easiest yes ever. Now, they can’t wait to throw a party with all their favorite people and keep collecting the kind of small, joyful moments that make up a big life together.

From Rumba to “Ring On It”

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Take the sound transit link light rail from the airport to across the street from the Embassy Suites hotel! No expensive taxis needed. 

Link Lightrail

This is the hotel where ceremony will be held - The link takes you to the room block booking directly, or you can call in using the code listed!

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

Another option for a nearby hotel, no room block

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Travel

Patterson Cellars Seattle SoDo Tasting RoomFriday March 27th, 20265:30pm - 8:30 pm We invite our guests who are joining us from out of town to attend a welcome party at our favorite winery in Sodo - Patterson Cellars! Please join us for a casual evening to kick off our wedding weekend and let us welcome you all to Seattle. We'll be getting a local favorite pizza and antipasto plate brought in, so come have a glass of wine and a slice with us.

Breakfast at Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites Pioneer SquareSunday March 29th, 2026 For everyone who is staying at the hotel, breakfast is included in your room rate and we'll be there to get in one more hug before you hit the road. We'll miss you but we're already so glad you came!

Out of Town Guests

Take a tour of Avery and Leland's Life in Seattle!

Eat and Drink!

Grab a rum cocktail (or 2) where our love story began!

Rumba

Our favorite Seattle Restaurant - Where Leland met Jeff and Lisa for the first time. (Ask Jeff for the story!)

Grappa

A Seattle classic on the West Seattle side - get a great view of the city!

Marination Ma Kai

Grab a glass of wine at Avery and Leland's favorite local winery ! Have a little time? Try one of their chocolate or hotcake pairing flights, or order a pizza from next door!

Best brunch in Seattle - and where Avery met Rob and Sandy for the first time. There's usually a wait so put your name in, then walk around the corner to Cafe Ladro for a coffee!

Toulouse Petit Kitchen & Lounge

A new favorite - with a small group ask to sit at the chef's counter. Be sure to order the iberico ham!

The Harvest Vine

An old favorite of Leland's from his undergrad days at UW - A classic diner with cozy lakeside vibes.

Voula's Offshore Cafe

Explore

Avery and Leland's favorite waterfront walk

Myrtle Edwards Park

Take a trip to one of the neighborhoods we've loved. Get a drink or a snack at Triangle or El Camino and then wander down to see the troll.

Fremont Troll

Sunday mornings, wander through the Sea Farmer's market. Pick up a breakfast sandwich or empanada and enjoy the West Seattle Junction, where Avery first lived in Seattle and worked for 5 years.

West Seattle Farmers Market

Take a walk through a park where Avery and Leland have been known to spend hours of their summer. Floaties tied up to a dock and a cooler full of cans anyone?

Luther Burbank Park

Visit a store owned by one of Avery's good friends - the designer of their rings, and Avery's former manager at Click! Can you say, "Shopping"?

CITRINE design shop

Jakob Two Trees is a magical friend created specifically for the spot he occupies in nature. Issaquah's troll was created by artist,&nbsp;<a href="https://thomasdambo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thomas Dambo</a>. He hangs out approximately a quarter mile from the Issaquah Community Center, down the Rainier Trail. If you start at the Issaquah Community Center (301 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA 98027)&nbsp;and walk south on the paved Rainier Trail past the Dog Park, you will find Jakob several minutes down the trail.&nbsp;to the Issaquah Community Center.

Jakob Two Trees

Snoqualmie Falls

Seattle Aquarium

We're getting married on Mariners opening weekend! Catch a game before you head out on Sunday, or come early for opening day on Thursday and make a week of it!

Seattle Mariners

Try Something New!

Sign up for your first ever flying trapeze class in the school where Avery used to teach, and the place she moved to Seattle for!

Emerald City Trapeze Arts

Treat yo-self! Indulge in a Russian spa experience. Bring a swimsuit, and cook yourself in different temperature pools and saunas. You can also book a massage or other treatment to really get pampered.

Banya 5

Book a glassblowing class! Try something Seattle is known for and come home with a souvenir you MADE!

Seattle Glassblowing Studio

Things to Do

Registry

Please dress to impress in your colorful finest! We encourage our guests to wear bright colors and kindly ask that you refrain from black and dark colors where possible. Formal dresses, jumpsuits and suits in prints, patterns, florals, colors and textures are welcome!

Avery + Leland

Avery + Leland

Travel

Link Lightrail

Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square

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