Emma & Juan
Emma & Juan
Travel
Where to stay
Independence Hotel
Want to be close to the wedding venue? We recommend this hotel for its vicinity to our wedding venue (only 25 minutes drive!) and to other restaurants, shopping, and coffee in cute, small town, Independence Oregon! You will have everything you need close by, and there are many room types available.
Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Looking for a more central location? Look no further than the Holman in Salem! This hotel puts you right in downtown Salem and across from the beautiful Riverfront park, and nearby excellent restaurants and boutiques. Only 45 minutes away from our venue, if you like the city vibes, this is the spot for you!
If you would rather book an Air BnB, there are many options to choose from! We reccomending booking in Salem, Independence, Dallas, or Monmouth to be in greater proximity to our venue. If you have any questions about Air BnBs, feel free to ask us!
Where to eat
Painted Pony Coffee and Cream
Looking for a satisfying and delicious beverage? Check out the Painted Pony, a coffee shop owned by Emma's friend Bailey, who also had her wedding at the same venue!
Gilgamesh Brewing: The River
Good beer and yummy food, Gilgamesh is an excellent choice for a relaxed industrial atmosphere and great local beers! Check the website to see when live musicians will be playing on the patio!
Taproot Lounge & Cafe
Weather you're looking for a delicious brunch or tasty cocktails and karaoke, Taproot is a great local spot in downtown Salem for a bite to eat and a drink!
Fun fact: Emma's band played in Taproot for St. Patrick's Day in 2017
Ritter's Housemade Foods
Delicious spot for lunch, this hotspot in downtown Salem makes wonderful sandwiches and other casual food options!
Bo & Vine Burger Downtown Salem
Have a burger craving? You need to go to Bo and Vine! With tons of customizable and creative burger creations, there is something for everyone! Don't forget to get a side of the house-made tots and their super thick and tasty milkshakes!
Transportation
We highly recommend renting a car so that you may enjoy all that Oregon has to offer! Because our wedding is out in the country side, having a vehicle will be the easiest way to get around!
If you cannot drive or find someone to carpool with, Uber is available.
Car rentals at PDX (Portland international airport)
Hertz Car Rental - Portland Oregon International Airport
Dollar Car Rental - Portland International Airport
Salem car rentals
Coming from Victoria?
If you are coming from Victoria there are a couple of options for travel depending on your preference. You can:
- fly from YYJ to PDX, and rent a car at the airport or take the airport shuttle to Salem Oregon.
- take the blackball ferry line from downtown Victoria to Port Angeles, Washington and take the beautiful scenic drive through Washington State to Oregon. (This trip takes about 7 hours (including ferry time - 1.5hrs)
- you can take the Amtrak train from Vancouver to Salem Oregon. When you book the Amtrak, you begin with a 3 hour bus ride from Vancouver to Seattle, then board the train in Seattle and depart at the Salem Oregon stop. Both the bus and train are part are purchased as a single ticket. (This trip takes approximately 10 hours, but the train is very comfortable).
Emma has taken each of these journeys since moving to Victoria, so please reach out if you have any questions!
