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Pre-Nuptial BBQ

Wedding Day

St. Patrick Catholic Church

High Mass: Roman Tridentine Rite

Lunch on your own!

The Melody Event Center

Reception

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

The Melody Ballroom

Be Our Guest

Religious Ceremony Information:
___We respectfully request the following from guests for the religious ceremony
*Ladies: bring it back to old Hollywood: no excessively low tops, exposed midriff, or dresses above the knees please. We also request women wear a hat, veil, or head covering while inside the Church.&#160;
*Gentlemen: please wear formal pants (kilts are welcome); please, take your hats off inside the Church. Same rules as the women: be classy.&#160;If you are or were a military member, please feel free to wear your formal military dress, as we are honored by your service.&#160;
___Booklets for church: We will have Missals in the back of the Church to follow-along.&#160;
___Timeliness: Leave 30-45 minutes earlier than normal to find a seat and give yourself time for Saturday traffic. Please, be respectful of your timing, so you are not walking in while the bridal party is processing.
___Extending the invitation: all are welcome to join us for the religious ceremony, however the reception to follow will be private, i.e., upon invitation from the bride and groom only.
 
Reception Information:
___Attire: You are welcome to change into more comfortable dancing clothes and shoes!
___Parking: please drive to the front of the Melody Event Center, so a parking attendant can lead you to a free parking lot within a few blocks of the venue; parking on the street can cost money and can be difficult to find.&#160;
 
Gratuity:
As Joe and I begin our vocation to one another, we would like to express our gratitude for your presence during the Sacrament of Matrimony and your generosity towards our new home!

Our Wedding

Bride & Groom

Our Story

How dost thou meet? 
Wandering back from the Effiel Tower...geeking out over jiu jitsu and hurdling.
 
How art thou bound? 
Ask the locals of Terni, Italia who saw the two Americans wandering about thinking they half-eloped in front of San Valentino, certificate and bouquet in-hand.
 
What dost thou do?
Dance in the square where Jeanne d'Arc gathered troops; sing hymns in German, French, and Italian in the Swiss Guard Chapel; wander around the foliage at the top of Pennsylvanian waterfalls; trek 3,000 miles across the country with the renowned Jimmy Schwartz, "The Flipper"; and chase the Northern Lights at 0400.....with more to come.

Our Timeline

St. Raphael Spousal Aid Prayer

As Joe and Michelle went from meeting in Paris, to texting for hours almost everyday, to FaceTiming everyweek (at minimum), and finally admitting to themselves they could not imagine life without the other, Michelle began to compose a "Spousal Aid" prayer; and, as she saw fitting, requested the assistance of her patron saint - St. Raphael the Archangel. Since she wrote the prayer, Joe and her have prayed it almost every night together for the past three years.

Photos

Sarah Fitzpatrick

Sean Bennett

Yvonne Cochran

Maximilian Weidenkopf

Diana Cochran

Marcus Hynfield

Philomena Ferree

Louis Culloton

Katarina Homo

Tommy Hess

James Schwartz

Wedding Party

Things To Do

Lunch on your own! August 6thSaturday Market, Governor Tom McCall Waterfront ParkLucky LabLoyal LegionBrix TavernSt. HonoréPetite ProvenceWaffle WindowPor Qué No

Columbia Gorge HikesOregonOneonta FallsAngel's RestBridal Viel FallsCrown PointMultnomah FallsWashingtonMt. HamiltonBeacon Rock

Food Culture St. John's Food CartsHawthorne Food CartsEsan ThaiSt. Honoré&nbsp;PatisserieLe Provence PatisserieWaffle WindowPips Donuts

Attractions in or near PortlandMt. Tabor ParkOMSIJapanese GardensOregon ZooPittock MansionCanon BeachMt. Hood More...Beer CyclePeople WatchSky High Trampoline&nbsp;GymChat with the homelessness downtown (at your own risk)!

Things to Do

Travel

Q + A

Registry

Michelle & Joseph

Michelle & Joseph

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