Hood Canal Wedding

Ceremony

private residence 

Reception

San Diego Reception

Backyard Party

After Party

Our Wedding

For us, it’s not the story our meeting that moves us. Rather, it’s the story of how our love unfolded that is worth telling. (But if you’re curious, it was bumble, lol.) At the beginning of our courtship, we each felt a spark of curiosity for each other. This sense of intrigue kept us wanting to spend more and more time together. We found commonality through play and adventure. Music, dance, art, fitness, yoga, climbing, and nature are woven into the fabric of our connection.&nbsp; Not long after our first date, we began to uncover the deeper layers of each other. We found comfort in vulnerably sharing our life stories, passions, heartbreaks, values, and ethics. We realized how aligned we are – like a puzzle piece that fits immaculately together.&nbsp; Over the past three years of our relationship, the curiosity, passion, and love only continues to grow. Rex and Annela are excited for you to celebrate our love with us in a place that is very special to our family.

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Q + A

Fly into Seattle Tacoma airport! Bremerton and Belfair are approximately one hour from the airport by car.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Take a shuttle to and from the airport using the Kitsap Airport. From the airport, a shuttle departs 20-minutes after every hour. Port Orchard 76 @ Sedgwick is the nearest stop to the Hood Canal. To book your return to the airport, schedule a pick-up online ahead of time.

Bremerton-Kitsap Airporter Shuttle

This resort is approximately 45 minutes from the ceremony site, and 15 minutes from the reception site.

Summertide Resort and Marina

Motel is located in the heart of the town of Belfair. It is approximately 25 minutes from the ceremony site, and 15 minutes from the reception site.

Belfair Motel

Camp or reserve an RV sit at Belfair State Park on the Hood Canal. RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! (July reservations are extremely popular.) Approximately 20 min from the ceremony site, and 10 min from the reception site.

Belfair State Park

Approximately 50 minutes to ceremony site, 30 minutes to reception site.

Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton

Hood Canal Air BnB Rentals

<a href="https://www.airbnb.com/wishlists/viewonly/8cbc260a-3834-4443-bd68-bd9dfc305f3a?s=67&amp;unique_share_id=969861a4-b052-4720-96fd-fc85310b8db5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click Here</a> for a link to local Hood Canal Air Bnb's that are walking distance or a short drive from the reception site.

Travel

Located at the head of Hood Canal, Theler Wetlands consists of more than 3 miles of accessible walking trails within 139 acres of protected salt marsh and estuary wetlands. If they’re open, you and your family can discover the displays and hands-on exhibits that teach more about the wetlands ecosystem.

Theler Wetlands Trail

Take a day trip to Vashon Island to explore local attractions such as art, breweries, restaurants, and parks. Located 15 minutes from Seattle. Pro tip: From Seattle, take the ferry to stop at Vashon for half a day, and continue your trip through the Southworth port to make your way towards the Hood Canal.

Vashon Island

Enjoy a hike or mountain bike ride on Gold Creek Trail, Green Mountain. (And get a preview of the ceremony site!)

Gold Creek Trailhead, Green Mountain

Port Orchard Farmers MarketApril 12 - October 18, 2025Saturdays 9AM to 2PMPort Orchard Waterfront Park

Port Orchard Farmers Market

Gold Mountain Golf Club

Things to Do

Registry

Ceremony at Green Mountain

1:30pm - Arrive at Green Mountain HOW TO GET THERE1. Navigate to <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/JMmdufgwBgU7Y48M6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GM 1 Gate </a><a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/JMmdufgwBgU7Y48M6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1269 Tahuyeh Lk Rd NW, Bremerton, WA 98312</a>2. Enter the marked gate, and take a 15 minute drive up the dirt road until you reach the upper parking lot.3. Follow the signs for a short walk/hike up to the picnic tables.

2:00pm - Enjoy a light refreshment at the picnic tables, and make your way to the viewpoint for the ceremony. The short ceremony will be standing, but there are also some surrounding benches for those who require a seat.

Rex Dean & Annela

Rex Dean & Annela

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