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Ian and Tatyana met on August 5th, 2023, on a camping trip to Lost Lake. They were both invited by a mutual friend, Hao Vo. They had somehow avoided meeting each other for many months prior to this date. Funny enough, Tatyana didn't like Ian very much at first. Though they didn't interact much, Ian was convinced that Tatyana was "wife material", and shared the sentiment with his coworker, Will Oelschlaeger. It was something about her calm presence, organization skills, and raw beauty that caught Ian's attention. All of her friends treated her as the 'Mom' of the group, and for good reason. A month passed, and Ian and Tatyana met again on yet another camping trip with friends in Nehalem, Oregon. This time, the two carpooled together. They were able to really get to know each other, and sparks finally began to fly. From spiritual conversations to goofy jokes, they began to admire each other over the course of the trip. They continued to be friends for the next two months, finding that they shared very similar values, and that they shared the same vision for having kids. They both began to admire each other's families, and both families shared the sentiment. After two months of being friends, Ian was confident and ready to ask her out. One day after church, Ian said goodbye to Tatyana, who was working at the church bookstore at the time. As he walked out with his family, Ian's brother Isaac prodded him by asking something along the lines of "So are you gonna ask her out, bro?" This was the kick in the pants Ian needed to make it happen. He walked back into church, nervously asked her out, and was met with a warm smile and an "I'd love to!" The rest is history. Ian and Tatyana have been happily dating for over two years now, and their adventures have been filled with hikes, hotsprings, ice skating, restaurants of all cultures, coffee shop study dates, beach trips, movie nights, family bonding, surfing, camping, and more! Ian and Tatyana are both extremely excited to begin the commitment of marriage on August 1st, 2026, till death do them part. They have a playful challenge in mind to start their marriage off strong. It starts with one question: "How can I out-serve my spouse?"

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Dress code is summer cocktail attire—think a step above casual, but not overly formal. Flowy dresses, fun colors, and breathable fabrics are perfect for a garden party vibe.Kindly avoid wearing pastel yellow and light brown so as not to match the wedding party. Thank you for your consideration!

Ian & Tatyana

Ian & Tatyana

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