Wedding Day

Gorges Beer Co.

Ceremony

Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Melissa and I will be staying here! Nestled on 175 acres, overlooking the Columbia River and located in the Gorge National Scenic Area, this hotel and spa combines a rustic atmosphere with today's modern amenities and facilities. The Skamania Lodge ideally places guests only moments from a variety of recreational activities and area attractions. Hiking trails, over 70 waterfalls, whitewater rafting, boat cruises and more are all nearby. 7 min car drive to the venue.

Skamania Lodge

This Cascade Locks hotel is in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and includes an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, free hot breakfast, and free. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the area, including cycling and hiking. The hotel is 24 miles from Palmer and 25 miles from Magic Mile. This is the closest hotel to the wedding venue (7 min walk), so sign up quick if you don’t want a dd!

Best Western Plus Columbia River Inn

Located in North Bonneville, 19 miles from Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Hot Springs Resort &amp; Spa has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a garden, and a restaurant and bar. The accommodation offers 3-star accommodations with an indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub. Guests at Bonneville Hot Springs Resort &amp; Spa will be able to enjoy many hiking trails in and around North Bonneville. 11 minute car drive to the venue.

Bonneville Hot Springs Resort & Spa

Travel

We visited the Tillamook Creamery during our roadtrip around the West coast 2018. Entry is free and there is unlimited cheese provided, bring your lactase pills! There is a self-guided tour and you can see how they make cheese from start to finish. It is 1 hour and 45 minutes from the Portland airport but well worth the drive! 

Tillamook Creamery

Every time we visit Mel’s grandmother in Camas, WA, we always stop at Multnomah Falls on our way home to Pullman. There are easy hikes around this waterfall but you can choose to go even further. James had jumped into the pools adjacent to the waterfall. Easy drive 13 miles south from our wedding venue.

Multnomah Falls

This is our favorite view of the Columbia River Gorge. You can stay in your car and enjoy the view or start on the Cape Horn Loop trail which is 7.2 miles round trip but we usually just go up 1.2 miles to the first lookout and head back down. 

Cape Horn Lookout / Trail

Things to Do

Registry

Honeymoon

Joint Bachelor/Bachelorette Cruise

We're doing an open-invite Bachelor / Bachelorette cruise! Join us for 3-days on <a href="https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-firenze" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carnival Firenze</a>, an Italian themed cruise ship, coming out from Los Angeles on Friday May 15, 2026 and returning Monday May 18, 2026. <a href="https://www.carnival.com/booking/rooms-and-guests?embkCode=LAX&amp;itinCode=LX5&amp;durDays=3&amp;shipCode=FN&amp;subRegionCode=MB&amp;sailingID=22387&amp;sailDate=05152026&amp;numGuests=2&amp;isMilitary=N&amp;isOver55=N&amp;isPastGuest=Y&amp;stateCode=WA&amp;couponCode=&amp;evsel=&amp;locality=1&amp;currency=USD&amp;vifp=9017647796" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reserve now</a> before they run out of rooms! We will be on deck 7, dining time 6:00 PM. Call my Carnival Cruise planner Diedre for assistance: 18008193902 ext 83335. Text me for our booking number if she asks! We recommend you arrive in Los Angeles Thursday May 14, 2026 the day before the cruise. All aboard 1:30 PM on Friday May 15th or we leave without you Day 1 : Depart Long Beach 3:30 PM (All aboard 1:30 PM)We plan to get there at 11:00 AMDay 2 : Fun Day At SeaDay 3 : EnsenadaDay 4 : Arrive @ Long Beach 8:00 AM

Melissa & James Cedric

Melissa & James Cedric

M&J

Wedding Day

4:00 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–9:30 PM

Reception