El Camino Real/Liberty Hall

Wedding Shower

The Aerie at Eagle Landing

Ceremony Rehearsal

Rehearsal Lunch

Wedding

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner

Dancing

Spring

Our Wedding

When&nbsp;Tara&nbsp;moved&nbsp;to&nbsp;Albany,&nbsp;Oregon,&nbsp;she&nbsp;was&nbsp;starting&nbsp;over&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;town,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;job,&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;life.&nbsp;Around&nbsp;the&nbsp;same&nbsp;time,&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;was&nbsp;in&nbsp;college&nbsp;at&nbsp;OSU,&nbsp;figuring&nbsp;out&nbsp;his&nbsp;own&nbsp;next&nbsp;steps.&nbsp;Neither&nbsp;of&nbsp;them&nbsp;were&nbsp;really&nbsp;“dating&nbsp;app&nbsp;people,”&nbsp;but&nbsp;a&nbsp;swipe&nbsp;on&nbsp;Tinder&nbsp;changed&nbsp;that.&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;was&nbsp;convinced&nbsp;Tara&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;too&nbsp;good&nbsp;to&nbsp;be&nbsp;true,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tara&nbsp;wasn’t&nbsp;expecting&nbsp;much&nbsp;beyond&nbsp;a&nbsp;casual&nbsp;conversation.&nbsp;But&nbsp;curiosity,&nbsp;and&nbsp;maybe&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;hope,&nbsp;won&nbsp;out. Their&nbsp;first&nbsp;date&nbsp;in&nbsp;Corvallis&nbsp;turned&nbsp;into&nbsp;hours&nbsp;of&nbsp;talking&nbsp;about&nbsp;music,&nbsp;comics,&nbsp;video&nbsp;games,&nbsp;horror&nbsp;movies,&nbsp;and&nbsp;all&nbsp;the&nbsp;odd&nbsp;little&nbsp;things&nbsp;they&nbsp;both&nbsp;loved.&nbsp;They&nbsp;were&nbsp;introverted&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;little&nbsp;anxious,&nbsp;but&nbsp;somehow&nbsp;completely&nbsp;at&nbsp;ease&nbsp;with&nbsp;each&nbsp;other.&nbsp;By&nbsp;the&nbsp;end&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;night,&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;blurted&nbsp;out,&nbsp;“Guess&nbsp;what,”&nbsp;before&nbsp;leaning&nbsp;in&nbsp;for&nbsp;their&nbsp;first&nbsp;kiss.&nbsp;It&nbsp;was&nbsp;awkward,&nbsp;sweet,&nbsp;and&nbsp;somehow&nbsp;perfect.&nbsp;And&nbsp;from&nbsp;that&nbsp;night&nbsp;on,&nbsp;they&nbsp;were&nbsp;rarely&nbsp;apart. Seven&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;half&nbsp;years&nbsp;later,&nbsp;with&nbsp;tickets&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;music&nbsp;festival&nbsp;called&nbsp;The&nbsp;Best&nbsp;Day&nbsp;Ever&nbsp;in&nbsp;hand,&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;suggested&nbsp;a&nbsp;morning&nbsp;hike&nbsp;before&nbsp;the&nbsp;show.&nbsp;At&nbsp;the&nbsp;summit,&nbsp;the&nbsp;trails&nbsp;were&nbsp;crowded,&nbsp;and&nbsp;he&nbsp;searched&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;quiet&nbsp;moment,&nbsp;because&nbsp;he&nbsp;knew&nbsp;Tara&nbsp;would&nbsp;never&nbsp;want&nbsp;an&nbsp;audience.&nbsp;Finally,&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;shade&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;tree,&nbsp;Tara&nbsp;climbed&nbsp;onto&nbsp;a&nbsp;rock&nbsp;and&nbsp;teased,&nbsp;“I’m&nbsp;finally&nbsp;taller&nbsp;than&nbsp;you!”&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;when&nbsp;Andy&nbsp;dropped&nbsp;to&nbsp;one&nbsp;knee. Tara&nbsp;was&nbsp;completely&nbsp;stunned.&nbsp;Andy’s&nbsp;hands&nbsp;were&nbsp;shaking.&nbsp;And&nbsp;for&nbsp;both&nbsp;of&nbsp;them,&nbsp;it&nbsp;felt&nbsp;just&nbsp;like&nbsp;that&nbsp;first&nbsp;kiss:&nbsp;unexpected,&nbsp;full&nbsp;of&nbsp;nerves,&nbsp;and&nbsp;full&nbsp;of&nbsp;love. After&nbsp;years&nbsp;of&nbsp;laughter,&nbsp;cozy&nbsp;nights&nbsp;with&nbsp;their&nbsp;cats&nbsp;Kit&nbsp;and&nbsp;Cookie,&nbsp;late-night&nbsp;gaming&nbsp;sessions,&nbsp;and&nbsp;too&nbsp;many&nbsp;concerts&nbsp;to&nbsp;count,&nbsp;they&nbsp;still&nbsp;make&nbsp;each&nbsp;other&nbsp;laugh&nbsp;every&nbsp;single&nbsp;day.&nbsp;Now&nbsp;they&nbsp;can’t&nbsp;wait&nbsp;to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;that&nbsp;love&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;people&nbsp;who’ve&nbsp;been&nbsp;part&nbsp;of&nbsp;their&nbsp;story&nbsp;by&nbsp;dancing,&nbsp;laughing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;soaking&nbsp;up&nbsp;every&nbsp;bit&nbsp;of&nbsp;joy&nbsp;the&nbsp;night&nbsp;brings.

How We Met

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Q + A

Located 10 miles from Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Courtyard by Marriott Portland Southeast/Clackamas offers 3-star accommodations in Clackamas and features a fitness center, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 10 miles from Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 10 miles from Portland Art Museum and 11 miles from South Waterfront City Park. The property provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an American breakfast. Lan Su Chinese Garden is 11 miles from Courtyard by Marriott Portland Southeast/Clackamas, while Portland Union Station is 11 miles away. Portland International Airport is 12 miles from the property.

Courtyard by Marriott Portland Southeast/Clackamas

Sunnyside Inn and Suites

Shuttle transport: We will have a shuttle to and from the wedding venue on the day of the event, however the shuttle company is still being finalized. Please refer to the RSVP question about hotels so we can coordinate pickup and drop-off logistics.


Accessibility: If you need accessible transport or mobility assistance, let us know and we’ll share specific options and contacts.

Travel

Portland Japanese Garden

Portland Art Museum

Lan Su Chinese Garden

Oregon Zoo

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University

Mount Talbert Nature Park

Located past security in the newly opened DE gates concourse. Taste, always. Smith is proud to be the most uncommon name in tea. We’re dedicated, above all, to uncompromising good taste. This is what wakes us up in the morning and keeps us dreaming all day. Inspiration is everywhere. Every cup of Smith begins with the gift of&nbsp;what if. It’s that feeling you have as a kid, when the world’s full of happy surprises. Trying fresh culinary ideas, trading notes with friends, pushing yourself through creative mashups with like-minded makers and mixologists, letting the lightning strike. We have officially landed at Portland International Airport. This store boasts full cafe service for hot teas, tea lattes and specialty beverages plus grab and go provisions to fuel your travels. Shop retail teas, accessories and keepsakes for wherever your journey takes you.&nbsp;Hours are subject to change.

Smith Teamaker

Things to Do

Think: “dress nicely but comfortably.”Midi or long dresses, jumpsuits, nice slacks, button-downs, cocktail attire, floral accents encouraged.Our color palette leans toward moody botanicals and warm neutrals (deep greens, soft taupes, mauves, dusty rose, warm browns, charcoal, soft black), so feel free to pull from those if you’d like, but it’s totally optional.<a href="https://www.birdygrey.com/collections/wedding-guest-dresses?filter.tags_color_bar=dusk+blue&amp;filter.tags_color_bar=english+rose&amp;filter.tags_color_bar=mulberry&amp;filter.tags_color_bar=wild+rose&amp;filter.tags_color_bar=dusty+pink+peonies&amp;filter.tags_color_bar=vintage+pink+floral&amp;filter.tags_color_bar=dark+mauve&amp;filter.tags_color_bar=plum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop here if you'd like</a>.No need for tuxes or ball gowns (unless you just really want to).

Dress Code

Registry

Our venue has strict policies tied to a refundable security deposit that we are responsible for.
 
No smoking is allowed in The Aerie's buildings. All smoking shall take place in accordance with the Oregon State Law that prohibits smoking in the workplace and within 10 feet of all entrances, exits, and accessibility ramps that lead to and from an entrance or exit, windows that open, and air-intake vents. The Aerie permits the use of cigarettes and cigars only. Marijuana and chewing tobacco are prohibited on The Aerie property.
 
Please also refrain from bringing any outside alcohol. There will be plenty on-site.
 
Thank you so much for helping us take care of the space.

Venue Rules

Tara & Andy

Tara & Andy

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