Multnomah Whiskey Library

Wedding Day

Click <a href="https://www.theknot.com/us/kelly-cascino-and-walter-bell-nov-2021/wedding-pictures-and-video" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to see our wedding pictures and video!

Our Wedding

Thank you to all who supported us through the wedding process, and the start of our marriage. We are so grateful to all who were able to attend or send us well wishes, and are so excited to share with you all a taste of our special day. Please enjoy our wonderful <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-MpU9W15yA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wedding video</a> created by Pacific Northwest Imagery, as well as some of their photos below. *Please note, there is a volume spike at around the 2:40 mark.

Wedding Pictures and Video!

As anyone who has ever planned an event can attest, it takes a team effort for everything to come together. We wanted to take a few brief moments to give a shout out to our amazing vendors who are helping to make our wedding vision a possibility, and this a day we won't soon forget. We are truly blessed to work with these amazing individuals.

From the first time we spoke on the phone we KNEW Elise would be the only planner for us. Her mentality, energy, and vision were a direct reflection of us. From the absolutely glowing reviews we found about her service, to the efforts she takes to support good causes and make a positive impact in the community Elise is a wedding planner extraordinaire! She has been one of the biggest cheerleaders throughout this process, and has been unbelievably patient in keeping us on track. When life pulls us in different directions, Elise has never hesitated to offer to step in or help us to refocus. We know without a doubt that our wedding is going to be amazing because we feel 100% confident in Elise's capable hands. This day would not be possible without her amazing hard work, and we couldn't possibly thank her enough for everything that she does. https://www.keeneventspdx.com/

Wedding Planner - Keen Events

Arielle and Ben have been truly wonderful human beings to work and play with. From our first emails and phone calls talking about Harry Potter, The Office, and our mutual love of the Pacific Northwest, we knew these were the perfect couple to share and document our special day. They are truly amazing at what they do, and help make those on the lens side of the camera feel comfortable at all times. They have been some of the biggest cheerleaders throughout this process, and we couldn't possibly thank them enough for everything that they do. https://www.pnwimageryweddings.com/

Photography/Videography - Pacific Northwest Imagery

We are so excited and pleased to work with the wonderful Kevin Omura, a dear family friend, to create the beautiful flower arrangements and stunning invitation designs for our special day. Kevin's stunning work can be found in our monogram design, the emailed Save the Date, mailed invitations, and signage displayed throughout the venue for the day of our wedding. Kevin's vision and attention to detail are truly unmatched and he is always willing to work with us and our vision to find the best product for this amazing day. Kevin has truly gone above and beyond in working with us and our wedding team to make sure everything is perfect. This day would not be the same without his amazing effort, and we couldn't possibly thank him enough for all of his hard work. http://kuleanadesign.com/

Florals/Wedding Stationary Suite - Kuleana Design

Ryan Kolberg's combination of DJ services and acoustic performance provides the perfect mix of everything we were looking for. Ryan's attention to detail and willing to go above and beyond have us so excited to have him perform the sound stylings for our wedding. https://www.gorgeweddingmusic.com/

Music - Gorge Music

We are so pleased to share with our guests wedding cakes from Papa Haydn. This is one of our favorite local dessert places, and their high quality cakes make them a perfect fit to share with our friends and family. https://www.papahaydn.com/wedding-cakes

Wedding Cake - Papa Haydn

Tony with The House of Rose is an amazing designer who puts his amazing work ethic into every piece he designs. From our first meeting with him his patience, story, and vision instantly put us at ease. Tony took the time to make sure every single detail of Walter's suit was not only what we wanted, but provided recommendations when our initial vision might not have been the best real world choice. The finished product is truly amazing and something we will treasure and enjoy for years to come. https://designsbythor.com/

Suit Design - The House of Rose

From when I first started researching local wedding dress shops I had a feeling that Charlotte's would be where I found my forever dress. The sales staff we worked with were incredibly accommodating in scheduling our appointment and making adjustments based on our group's availability. From the moment we arrived we got to experience the warmth, friendliness, and knowledge of their team. Our wonderful sales associate pulled things I never would have tried, but were perfect for me. I am so pleased to have worked with their team to find my perfect dress. https://www.charlottesweddings.com/

Wedding Dress - Charlotte's Weddings

Vendor Shoutout!

After being in each other’s lives for over 8 years we’re so happy and proud to announce we’re tying the knot! Having first met in 2013 through mutual friends, Kelly and Walter quickly became friends. After nights spent at the local pool hall, trips to Barbara's Fish Trap for corn fritters, and visits to the wonderful beer garden Gourmet Haus Staudt, the friendship grew into something far better. Our relationship quickly grew, and it was in May 2015 that we decided to embark on a new adventure and find a place we could create a life together. In September 2015 we happily moved in together in Portland, OR and have been so blessed to call the Pacific Northwest "Home" ever since. While we have continued to grow as individuals and as partners for the past 7+ years, we are overjoyed to be taking the next step in our journey together. This wonderful place we now call home has allowed us to enjoy trips to the snowy Mt. Hood, walks along the water front, so many restaurants with the most delectable food, drives to the Oregon coast, and some truly wonderful memories. We are so excited to be getting married in this city we call home, and in fact in the very place we got engaged! While the pandemic continues to pose it’s own challenges, we look forward to celebrating with you all, either in person or virtually as conditions allow. For those of our family and friends who we are able to join together with in person later this year, we hope to share with you a taste of our life here in Portland and sharing some memories of the PNW with all of you.

Our Story

Photos

Kelly Cascino

Walter Bell

Denise Cascino

Daniel Cascino

Carrie Bell

Raymond Bell

Elizabeth McKeown

Max Siemienczuk

Adrienne Dunlap

Meghan Jauregui

Josiah Haughwout

Wedding Party

Registry

Q: What is the schedule of events? A: Due to the pandemic, we are not currently planning on hosting any other weekend events/activities other than the wedding. If you would like to get together with some of the other guests over the weekend there are a list of our favorite restaurants, hotels, and other Portland hot spots in the "Things to Do" section of our web page. Please be sure to adhere to all local guidelines related to the current pandemic. Wedding Timeline:- Wedding to begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. (guests may arrive as early as 4:00 p.m.).- Ceremony to be followed by a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, more cocktails (because, why not?), and dancing/games.- Event intended to end around 10pm-11pm pending current state/local restrictions.

Q: What is the dress code for this event? A: The dress code is cocktail attire. We are excited to see our friends and loved ones all jazzed up, but do still want you to be comfortable. This will be a November wedding in Portland so it will be a little cold, but the wedding and reception will both be held indoors. Ladies are encouraged to wear cocktail dresses, and gentlemen are asked to wear a suit and tie or slacks with button up shirt and sport coat.PLEASE NOTE: State and county mandates requiring masks have been re-instituted at this time, and guests are asked to wear masks (in accordance with state guidelines). Please see the COVID Updates page for further details.

Q: Are children welcome? ﻿A: While we love your little ones, the wedding and wedding venue are designed to be an adults only environment. The Library is advising no guests under the age of 21.

Q: Can I bring a plus one? A: Our wedding is RSVP only, and we will only be able to accommodate those individuals explicitly listed on your invitation. We hope those unable to attend in person will join us virtually or to celebrate at a future date.

Q: Can I RSVP online? A: At this time we don’t yet have an online RSVP option, but we will update this section if that becomes available.

Q: When do you need your RSVP back? A: Great question! As we are doing all we can to ensure that as many friends and loved ones as possible are able to attend, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible if you are or are not able to attend so we can plan accordingly. The ideal deadline for your RSVP is September 26, 2021, while the absolute deadline for your RSVP is October 20, 2021.

Q: What time should I arrive? A: We encourage our guests to arrive prior to the start of the ceremony at 4:30p.m. Guests are welcome in the library as early as 4:00p.m.

Q: Where should we park? A: There are numerous areas nearby that allow street parking (but please be sure to read all appropriate signage to prevent ticketing/tow). There are also numerous hotels within walking distance of the venue. If you are looking specifically for a parking garage, we recommend parking at the First Presbyterian Church underground parking garage (1200 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205), however please reach out to them directly to confirm availability (https://ccplots.myparkingworld.com/CCP/en?latlng=45.5230622,-122.67648159999999#details=61,263). Parking is also available at the Hyatt Centric next door to the venue (https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/oregon/hyatt-centric-downtown-portland/pdxct/maps-parking-transportation). Please note, pricing for parking at the library on the Hyatt website is exclusively for Multnomah Whiskey Library paid members, not related to our event.

Q: I have dietary restrictions. What will the menu be, and how can I make a request for accommodation for my dietary needs?   A: The main meal entrees will be herb crusted turkey breast and pork loin, with sides of parmesan fried cauliflower and herb roasted potatoes. Meals will be served family style by table. For dessert, there will be red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting or a vanilla cake with vanilla bean custard, as well as a few of our favorite donut flavors from a local vendor. If you have a true dietary restriction please reach out to us at Cascino2Bell@gmail.com so we can discuss accommodations.

Q: Can I take and post pictures of the wedding on social media?? A: Definitely! We are very excited about our guests being able to take photographs to remember the evening. Please note that this will be an unplugged ceremony and we do politely insist that photos not be taken during the ceremony, father/daughter dance, first dance, or mother/son dance. Please be respectful during these moments and allow yourselves to be fully with us in person rather than through your phone screen. We are proud to partner with our professional photography/videography team (Pacific NW Imagery) who will be capturing these moments for us and will happily share them with all of you after this special day. We sincerely thank you in advance for respecting our wishes. For all other times in the evening, we’d love to see your photos, and encourage you to share using the hashtag, #BellGotKell.

Q: I still have questions. Who should I reach out to? A: If you have questions leading up to the wedding please feel free to contact us directly at Cascino2Bell@gmail.com, or reach out to our wedding planner, Elise Handler of Keen Events, at info@keeneventspdx.com (please make sure to reference that you are reaching out about the Cascino/Bell wedding).

Transport

While in Portland there are numerous road travel options including: - Lyft (download the app)- Uber (download the app)- Radio Cab (<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=portland%20oregon%20taxi&amp;rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS913US913&amp;oq=portland+oregon+taxi&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0j0i22i30l2j0i22i30i395l4.2448j1j7&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:2&amp;tbm=lcl&amp;sxsrf=ALeKk035UXiuGSSGHMJAS77iPsQNGayI0A:1611518497183&amp;rflfq=1&amp;num=10&amp;rldimm=614361534995067631&amp;lqi=ChRwb3J0bGFuZCBvcmVnb24gdGF4aUiWi8rc54CAgAhaJAoEdGF4aRACGAAYARgCIhRwb3J0bGFuZCBvcmVnb24gdGF4aQ&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi74cqcrrXuAhWMiK0KHSNJB_EQvS4wAHoECAMQHQ&amp;rlst=f#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">503-227-1212</a>)- Max Light Rail (https://trimet.org/max/)- Bus Line (https://trimet.org/)

Road Travel

For those flying in, the Portland International Airport is the closest airport to Downtown Portland.

Portland International Airport

Accommodation 

Please be advised that at this time no room blocks have been booked, but we are negotiating with Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland and the Sentinel has provided a general discount code/link. Below are a list of nearby hotels that are within close proximity of the venue. Additionally, Air BnB is quite popular in the area and may provide additional options.

Hyatt Centric Downtown Portland

Discount Room Rate Link: https://reservations.provenancehotels.com/?chain=21650&amp;hotel=76781&amp;level=chain&amp;dest=ALL&amp;promo=CELEBRATE

Sentinel

Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland

Mark Spencer Hotel

Travel

Please note: during the current pandemic activity options may be impacted.

Local Adventures

Great museum! This location also has a submarine with tours available for those interested.

OMSI

I think we all know if they'd let Kelly get married here she absolutely would.

Powell's City of Books

A wonderful open air craft market. The Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve.

Portland Saturday Market

You'll find some amazing things if you hunt hard enough! Even if you're not looking for something particular, it's so fun to check out everything they have!

Stars & Splendid Antiques Mall

Who doesn't love cute animals? The Portland Zoo also stars our very own Nora the Polar Bear who is a local favorite we are proud to have back in the Zoo as of April of this year.

Oregon Zoo

A wonderful adult bar featuring classic arcade games. Truly a great night out!

Ground Kontrol

One of our favorite places to go walking!

Waterfront Park Trail,

A historic home museum affiliated with a prior Owner of the newspaper, The Oregonian.

Pittock Mansion

A wonderful park to hike and experience the local outdoors.

Hoyt Arboretum

A wonderful rose garden displaying new breeds of the gorgeous flowers. Roses are best viewed from May to October from dawn to dusk.

International Rose Test Garden

Food/Drink

Pine State Biscuits | Division

Enjoy some karaoke and some classy tiki vibes.

The Alibi Tiki Lounge

Not kidding, these are the BEST ice cream sandwiches we've ever had!

Ruby Jewel Ice Cream

Delicious ice cream. Yes, it really is worth the hype.

Salt & Straw

A wonderful brewery that also makes great pizza!

Old Town Brewing

One of our favorite local restaurants/holes in the wall, and in fact the place that Walter proposed to Kelly! Even Walter will eat their Caesar salad here!

Bible Club PDX

Outside Portland Adventures

A truly beautiful area if you have the time to take a short trip!

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Beautiful waterfall! Can either visit their lodge, or hike up the short or long hiking trail to the top of the waterfall.

Multnomah Falls

One of our favorite places to get away. Did you know Walter's ancestors helped build the main fireplace as one of the stone masons?

Timberline Lodge and Ski Area

Things to Do

Last Updated: August 2021

At this time the state of Oregon has lifted the gathering size restrictions, however have reintroduced a state wide indoor mask mandate. Masks are required anywhere you will be indoors in the State of Oregon. Additionally, masks are now required outdoors only when you will be unable to ensure social distancing.   At this time 70% of Oregon has been vaccinated. While the state of emergency is still active, this is now focused on addressing the recovery for the state and ensuring the delta and lamda variants remain under control.   Additionally, the venue (Multnomah Whiskey Library) was recently listed in an article as one of several local Portland restaurants that are requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining. The venue has confirmed that at this time they are requiring proof of vaccination for all guests who are indoors at their venue, including for private events. We understand that not all people we are inviting may be vaccinated, and we understand if you are unable to join given this venue requirement.   While we hope that no future restrictions are put in place, if any new limitations regarding our wedding are announced notice will be sent out to our guests by email. If you would like to make sure we have the best email address on file for you, please don't hesitate to reach out at cascino2bell@gmail.com. Guests may want to consider flight insurance should future restrictions limit the number of guests we can have attend in person.   Please know, we are continuing to monitor the situation on an ongoing basis to determine the best course of action regarding our wedding. Our primary concern is the safety and well being of our guests.   For further information about the state requirements, and current status of county reopening please visit: https://govstatus.egov.com/reopening-oregon

Kelly & Walter

Kelly & Walter

Registry

We are grateful to invite you to our wedding. While gifts are not required, if you would like to generously gift us with something please see some ideas in our registry below.