Rock Creek Gardens Wedding & Event Venue

Wedding Day

Guests should arrive between 3 – 3:30 pm PT

The Ceremony will begin at 3:30 pm PT

Our Wedding

Love in the time of Covid

Every love story is beautiful, but theirs feels like a fairy tale. Erin and Charlie first crossed paths at a mutual friend's summer barbecue in 2020. The sun was setting, the people were 6 feet apart, and the air was filled with laughter and the aroma of grilled delights. As fate would have it, they found themselves on opposing sides of a giant Jenga tower. Erin, with her sparkling eyes and infectious smile (visible through her N95 mask), struck up a conversation with Charlie, whose carefree charm and quick wit immediately caught her attention. They talked about everything under the sun, from favorite travel destinations to childhood dreams, and the adventures they would have after the quarantine ended. By the end of the evening, it was clear to both of them that they had each caught something magical - a budding friendship, and perhaps more... COVID-19. Just Kidding! We met on Tinder. But we are telling our future kid(s) we met in jail.

Our Story

Photos

Brittany Levy

Galen Wicks

DJ Burke

Christian Miller

Tyler Gregory

Ezra Miller

Megan Glass

Cian Gamden

Derek Sellers

Will Champagne

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have not secured hotel blocks for the wedding. The options below are reccomendations based on proximity to the venue and offer a range of prices. These are some of the closest hotels available, however there are many more options in the area, as well as airbnb and other similar rental services.

Near MultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalMake yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes 

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tacoma Puyallup

Near MultiCare Good Samaritan HospitalMake yourself at home in one of the 122 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeepin

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma / Puyallup

Near South Hill MallMake yourself at home in one of the 99 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well a

Best Western Premier Plaza Hotel & Conference Center

Near South Hill MallMake yourself at home in one of the 96 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with 

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area) an IHG Hotel

In the historical districtMake yourself at home in one of the 112 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones wit

Holiday Inn Express Suites Sumner an IHG Hotel

Near Five Mile Lake ParkMake yourself at home in one of the 114 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.A stay at Comfort I

Comfort Inn & Suites Pacific Auburn

Accommodations

Things to do if you have the time!

You can find great lists of things to do, museums to visit, and natural beauty to see online. If you have the time, go see the mountains, visit the big tourist destinations, and explore! The list below is more personal and includes some of our recommendations that might not appear in your Google search but are still fun and share a connection with us. Each section focuses on a single area so you can plan your time accordingly! We are including recommendations for nearby the venue, Tacoma, and Seattle.

Near the Venue

Looking for something close by with limited time?These are some of our local favorites that are only a stone's throw away from the venue!15 - 20 minutes from venue.

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Bourbon Street Creole Kitchen &amp; Bar is a father-and-sons venture that provides a warm and inviting destination for those seeking authentic Cajun-Creole cuisine, exceptional cocktails, and live music. The founders' rich culinary background contributes to the restaurant's unique charm and delectable offerings. E+C: We enjoy the fun atmosphere, live music, and delicious food! Try the crab stuffed mushrooms and the beignets!

Bourbon Street Bar and Grill

Farm 12 is a farm-to-family restaurant that empowers people to eat well and do good. Made from scratch, their food is wholesome, thoughtfully prepared, and often inspired by fresh ingredients sourced from local farms. They are owned by the Step-by-Step program, whose mission is to equip pregnant women, mothers, and families to positively impact generations. E+C: We appreciate the delicious food, the locally sourced ingredients, and the mission of the Step-by-Step program. Ask about the specials, the in-house bakery items, and definitely try a dessert after dinner!

Farm 12 Restaurant

The South Hill Mall and surrounding area isn't really anything special, but it is the closest hub of shops, restaurants, and entertainment to the venue. If you don't have time to venture further out, or if you find yourself in need of any last minute supplies, this area has everything you need. There are great restaurant options, a movie theater if you need the night off, a Men's Warehouse, and several dress shop options if you realize you forgot something important! E+C: <a href="https://crawfishchef.com/puyallup/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crawfish Chef</a> is a great (although pricey) dinner option in the South Hill area we would recommend. Other than that, most of the other options in the area are pretty standard selections.

South Hill Mall

It may seem strange, but people are dying to get in here! Okay... this one was a joke. Charlie has been banned from further selections.

Orting Cemetery

Visiting Tacoma

Downtown Tacoma is northwest of the venue, and is home to many shops, activities, and restuarants! We shared some of our favorites here, but there are tons of other options if you want to spend the day here. 30 - 40 minutes from venue.

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Crescent Moon Gifts is an award-winning community gathering place inspired by a love of fantasy and mythology. The showroom features incense, oils, candles, books, metaphysical supplies, clothing, jewelry, and an extensive selection of fairies, dragons, and fantasy items. Shop the showroom, book an intuitive reading from one of their skilled readers, or visit the "Starlight Tea Lounge" with over 120 varieties of premium loose-leaf tea and free Wi-Fi. E+C: We have personal connections to the space through close friends, and also enjoy shopping here for nerdy/fantasy/gothy decor. Bring a $1 bill and stop by the great Zoltar machine in the entrance to get your daily fortune read!

Crescent Moon Gifts

Unassuming and rather unimpressive from the outside, Tacoma Book Center is actually a remarkable place. The shop is absolutely packed with old books from floor to ceiling, in a sprawling layout spanning every genre. If you are looking for a new printed adventure, love to learn new things, or crave that old-book smell thats impossible to replicate, this is the place to go. You should know before going though, that this is not the most accessible place for people with limited mobility. Stacks of books and boxes are everywhere, and the shelves are fairly close together. E+C: We love to just... get lost in places like this. Ask for help locating a section or book if you have something specific in mind, but we recommend just exploring and seeing what you can find!

Tacoma Book Center

The 1916 Elks Temple has been restored and re-imagined into a vibrant gathering place for out-of-town guests and locals alike. It is full of eccentric and quirky style that spans multiple floors of varying atmospheres including a tiki lounge on the lower floor, and a full pub-style restaurant on the main level overlooking the Puget Sound. This is also walking distance from the Devil's reef bar nearby. Stop here for dinner and light drinks, and then head to Devil's Reef for extra fun! E+C: We share a love of friends, food, and fun, and this is a great place to share all 3! Relax in the Tiki Lounge, and then if you feel up to a hunt... try to find "The Vault" - a small speakeasy-style bar hidden somewhere in the building.

McMenamins Elks Temple

Walking distance from Mcmenamins Elks Temple, this sunken ship bar hides in Tacoma’s Opera Alley but feels like it’s in Davy Jones’ Locker. The kitschy Tiki hideaway is fully committed to its shtick. Enter the wreckage and you’ll find fishing nets, flickering lanterns, cannon-armed gunports, and of course, a full cargo of rum drinks! E+C: This place is such a fun bar. The darker atmosphere goes great with the theme, and the rum cocktails are fantastic. The strength of the drinks is shown on the menu with a skull rating system. Try the 5-skull drinks if you dare... Just make sure you still make it to the wedding!

Devil's Reef

Exploring Seattle

There are events and attractions all around Seattle, but these downtown focused options are great for minimizing time in the car. Each destination comes with a handful of nearby options to explore once you get there! Drive time is roughly an hour with no traffic, but can easily reach 2.5 hours at peak travel times. If you are planning to visit Washington's biggest city, we highly recommend making a day of it and planning ahead.1 - 1.5 hours from venue

<a href="https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/gas-works-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gas works Park</a> is on the northern side of downtown Seattle. Its a beautiful 19.1-acre public park on the site of the former Seattle Gas Light Company gasification plant, located on the north shore of Lake Union. If the weather is nice, stop by to relax, walk, get fresh air, and take in the view! Other things in the area:Gas Works is also only minutes away from Seattle's famous <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZdyZNgsrXfpraKnGA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fremont Troll</a> sculpture, a <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/RjBtVN34yAKjWcWu9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dick's Drive-in</a> burger resturant (Seattle's In-and-Out alternative), The <a href="https://www.zoo.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Woodland Park Zoo</a>, and <a href="https://www.moxboardinghouse.com/seattle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mox Boarding House</a> which is a gaming shop and restaurant with tabletop games for rent so you can play something new right there in the building over lunch!

Gas Works Park

Founded in 1907, the <a href="https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pike Place Market</a> is one of the oldest and largest continuously operating public markets in the United States and is a defining Seattle icon. There are multiple floors including a fresh market, restaurants, a comic shop, a magic shop, and many unique thrift shops. Parking in this area can be challenging when it is busy. We recommend parking in one of the garages or lots nearby and walking down to the market. Other things in the area:Within immediate walking distance you can find many small shops, <a href="https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/vendor/the-first-starbucks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Original Starbucks</a> location (its small!), <a href="https://www.japonessa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Japonessa Sushi Cocina</a> - a stylish and delicious place for dinner if you like sushi, and <a href="https://www.thepinkdoor.net/welcome-mobile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Pink Door</a> - an Italian restaurant with cabaret shows, trapeze entertainment, and views of Elliot Bay. You can also walk or drive down to the pier for waterfront entertainment, shops, and food options as well. The nearby piers include include Seattle's <a href="https://yeoldecuriosityshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ye Olde Curiosity Shop</a>, <a href="https://www.minerslanding.com/#fun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Miner's Landing</a>, The <a href="https://www.seattleaquarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Aquarium</a>, and the <a href="https://seattlegreatwheel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Ferris Wheel</a>.

Pike Place Market

The <a href="https://www.seattlecenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Center</a> is a singular hub of attractions, events, and entertainment. Parking in one of the nearby garages gives you walking distance access to many of Seattle's most famous locations and museums through shared parks and walkways between the locations, and the International Fountain is a great outdoor spot right in the heart of the center, offering a break and some fresh air between stops. Things in the area:The Seattle Center includes the most iconic landmark of the Seattle skyline - The Space Needle. In addition, it also includes <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/9mnFWfQkZFZ2kAFy5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">KEXP</a> a local radio station with a fantastic coffee shop if you want to start off with some caffeine, <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/xtExHvS4ZccKB3kQ6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Armory</a> - a food and event hall with great lunch options, Seattle's brand new <a href="https://climatepledgearena.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Climate Pledge Arena</a>, the <a href="https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chihuly Garden and Glass</a> museum, <a href="https://www.mopop.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MOPOP</a>, the <a href="https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/?utm_source=local&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=gmb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pacific Science Center</a>, and the <a href="https://www.seattleopera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Opera</a> (Although there are currently no performances scheduled the weekend of the wedding).

Seattle Center

Things to Do

Registry

Honeymoon Fund!

We’re fortunate to have come together at a time when we need very little. What we truly cherish are our experiences and memories together, and the loved ones we get to share them with! Your presence is present enough, but for those who wish to give more, please consider a gift from our honeymoon registry. Your support will help us create unforgettable moments on our dream trip, making our honeymoon truly special. Thank you for being part of our love story and helping us begin our married life with cherished adventures! Love always, The Corls

<a href="https://honeyfund.com/site/thecorls" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to visit our Honeyfund page!</a>

Erin & Charlie

Erin & Charlie

E&C

Wedding Day

Guests should arrive between 3 – 3:30 pm PT

The Ceremony will begin at 3:30 pm PT