Rehearsal Dinner

The Big Day

Larkin Place

Ceremony & Reception

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Our Wedding

Wedding Day Schedule

3:30 Guest Arrival3:50 Guests Seated4:00 Ceremony4:30 Cocktail Hour5:30 Dinner Served6:50 First Dance7:10 Cake Cutting9:45 Grand Exit

Address: 318 Nisqually Cutoff Rd SE, Olympia, WA, 98513

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25

Schedule of Events

Dressy and refined, but not stuffy. Summer suits, button-downs, dresses, or jumpsuits are ideal. Feel free to wear any colors—whatever makes you feel your best!

NOTE: For our ladies planning to wear heels, please plan according to the venue. The site is fully outdoors with true PNW natural terrain; all walking paths and landscaping are either dirt paths or grass. SKINNY HEELS (stilettos or kitten) ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. Chunky heels will fare much better on the natural terrain.

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you?" Matthew 6:28-30

Dress Code

We are so excited to welcome you to Washington!

To our out-of-state friends, your presence means the world. We are so glad to have you here to celebrate with us! Here is some helpful information as you plan your trip to Washington. If you will need overnight accommodation, below are some quick links to hotels in the area. We recommend you stay in Olympia (closest), Downtown Tacoma (lots to do/see), or Point Ruston (near Tacoma). Airbnbs or Vrbos are also available in the area! We do not recommend staying in East or South Tacoma (anywhere outside downtown), Lakewood, Spanaway, or Yelm.

NOTE: Click the "Website" button below for the location on Maps. Please use this address to direct you to guest parking; if you type "Larkin Place" into Maps, it may take you to the wrong entrance.

Venue Location

Olympia Hotels:

Located in Olympia, a 7-minute walk from Hands on Children's Museum, DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM and a business center. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. All rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some units at DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia have a safety deposit box. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Museum of Glass is 30 miles from DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia, while Olympia Community Center is a 3-minute walk away. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 49 miles from the property.

DoubleTree by Hilton Olympia Downtown Capitol District

Located in Olympia, 1.8 miles from Hands on Children's Museum, Hilton Garden Inn Olympia, WA provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 30 miles from Museum of Glass, 1.6 miles from Washington Center for the Performing Arts and 1.8 miles from Olympia Community Center. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and room service. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guest rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Olympia, WA include air conditioning and a desk. Guests can access the free WiFi or use the business center. Staff at the accommodation are available to give guidance at the 24-hour front desk. Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound is 18 miles from Hilton Garden Inn Olympia, WA, while Pacific Lutheran University is 25 miles away. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 49 miles from the property.

Hilton Garden Inn Olympia

Located in Olympia, 1.7 miles from Hands on Children's Museum, Courtyard by Marriott Olympia provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Providing a restaurant, the property also features a bar, as well as an indoor pool. The property has a 24-hour front desk and a business center for guests. Museum of Glass is 30 miles from the hotel, while Washington Center for the Performing Arts is 1.5 miles away. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 49 miles from the property.

Courtyard By Marriott Olympia

Tacoma Hotels:

Located in Tacoma, 0.2 miles from the Museum of Glass, Hotel Murano provides accommodations with a fitness center, private parking, a shared lounge and an on-site restaurant. Providing a bar, the property also features contemporary guest rooms with city views and modern amenities. The property has a 24-hour front desk and flexible meeting and event space for guests. The Tacoma Art Museum is 0.3 miles from the hotel, while the Greater Tacoma Convention Center is just steps away. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 24 miles from the property.

Hotel Murano

Located in Tacoma, 0.3 miles from the Museum of Glass, McMenamins Elks Temple provides accommodations with multiple on-site restaurants, bars, and live entertainment venues. Providing a rooftop bar and historic event spaces, the property also features uniquely themed guest rooms with vintage-inspired décor. The property has a 24-hour front desk and hosts regular concerts and community events for guests. The Tacoma Art Museum is 0.4 miles from the hotel, while the Greater Tacoma Convention Center is 0.6 miles away. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 23 miles from the property.

McMenamins Elks Temple

Point Ruston:

Located in Tacoma, steps from the shoreline and waterfront trail at Point Ruston Village, Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront provides accommodations with a fitness center, valet parking, a shared lounge, and upscale dining at its on-site restaurant, Copper &amp; Salt Northwest Kitchen. Providing a bar and rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, the property also features a luxury spa and extensive event and conference space for guests. The property has a 24-hour concierge desk and secure EV charging services. Waterfront Market at Ruston and boutique shops are just steps away, while Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium is about 2 miles from the hotel, and Museum of Glass is roughly 5 miles away. Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is around 30 miles from the property.

Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20

Travel

Point Ruston is a cute area to eat, shop, and explore, with beautiful views of Mt. Rainier and plenty to see and do all within the same walkable center.

Point Ruston

The Seattle Waterfront is iconic, with attractions like the giant ferris wheel, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Aquarium right along the water.

Waterfront Park

Skansie Brothers Park is the center of downtown Gig Harbor, a community rooted in fishing history and offering a quaint atmosphere and shops along the harbor. The hometown of the Carlsson family, Gig Harbor offers a quiet place to grab a bite, enjoy the sun, and take in views of Mt. Rainier across the water.

Skansie Brothers Park and Netshed

The Olympia Farmers Market is open every Thursday-Sunday during the summer, providing a variety of goods and treats just 11 miles from the wedding venue.

The Olympia Farmers Market

Things to Do

Registry

FAQs

Photos

Our Story

Meet Some of our Favorite People!

Lejla Carlsson

Avery Ellis

Avery Vandordrecht

Callie Voorhies

Sophia Robbins

"As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17

Linnea & Jesse

Linnea & Jesse

FAQs

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