Welcome to our wedding website! Because we live abroad, we wanted to find a way that we could share and update you as our wedding plans progress. It is our hope that even though we are far from our friends and family, that this blog will help all of us feel more connected in the months to come. I promise to keep everyone updated and in the loop as things arise! Also, because phone calls are limited, this is a great place to check if you have any questions concerning attire, event locations, accommodations, transportation, etc.
We would love, love, love to hear your comments as we continually update. Many thanks for checking-in with us during this special time. We will see you all very soon!
Much love and lots of hugs,
Scott and Jo
The Proposal
After being away from home for over nine months, we touched down in Seattle on Friday, June 13th, 2009. Scott had made me promise that I would take a drive with him when we arrived at his parents' house. I agreed, assuming he simply wanted to take his three favorite things for a ride...his car, his dog, and his girl. So off we went, down Clyde Hill toward the 520 bridge. After being away for so long, cruising over the 520 with Lake Washington surrounding us and all of Seattle spread out before of us was overwhelming and emotional.
I was enjoying my "Seattle Moment" when it became very clear that the front right tire had blown. For those who aren't familiar with the 520, it's the traffic-ridden, floating bridge that connects Seattle to the East-side; it is not a place you want to blow a tire! As luck would have it, though, the tire blew less than 15 seconds before the only turn-in area. Scott pulled over and started to change the tire. Let's be honest, I was not pleased. At that point I had been up for 28 hours, had gotten seriously air sick when landing in Chicago, and was still a little irritated that Scott suggested I change clothes before the drive (hello!?).
After what seemed like forever, Scott got back in the car with the blackest hands you've ever seen. I was ready to go back to the house, and I couldn't understand what Scott didn't understand about that. But we just kept passing the exits...he was on a mission.
We finally stopped at Volunteer Park, high above the city. I spotted a bench in the middle of a gorgeous grassy area and as we sat down Scott looked around and mentioned that he thought that this was the exact place that his father proposed to his mother 45 years ago. He reached for his pocket and I screamed "don't touch your pants," because his hands where still covered in tire grease. I was still clueless, but when he pulled his hand out of his pocket, he was not holding his Burt's Bee's chapstick! The next few moments are a wonderful blur, but I can tell you that there was no hesitation before I said "YES!"
We arrived back at The Bowman's house and were greeted by Scott's mom, Susie. She lead us out to the deck and...there were my parents! Scott had arranged for them to come up from Portland to share the moment with us; I was so grateful they were there, it was perfect. We all laughed and hugged and toasted to the future. And before dinner, I finally changed my clothes!
I was enjoying my "Seattle Moment" when it became very clear that the front right tire had blown. For those who aren't familiar with the 520, it's the traffic-ridden, floating bridge that connects Seattle to the East-side; it is not a place you want to blow a tire! As luck would have it, though, the tire blew less than 15 seconds before the only turn-in area. Scott pulled over and started to change the tire. Let's be honest, I was not pleased. At that point I had been up for 28 hours, had gotten seriously air sick when landing in Chicago, and was still a little irritated that Scott suggested I change clothes before the drive (hello!?).
After what seemed like forever, Scott got back in the car with the blackest hands you've ever seen. I was ready to go back to the house, and I couldn't understand what Scott didn't understand about that. But we just kept passing the exits...he was on a mission.
We finally stopped at Volunteer Park, high above the city. I spotted a bench in the middle of a gorgeous grassy area and as we sat down Scott looked around and mentioned that he thought that this was the exact place that his father proposed to his mother 45 years ago. He reached for his pocket and I screamed "don't touch your pants," because his hands where still covered in tire grease. I was still clueless, but when he pulled his hand out of his pocket, he was not holding his Burt's Bee's chapstick! The next few moments are a wonderful blur, but I can tell you that there was no hesitation before I said "YES!"
We arrived back at The Bowman's house and were greeted by Scott's mom, Susie. She lead us out to the deck and...there were my parents! Scott had arranged for them to come up from Portland to share the moment with us; I was so grateful they were there, it was perfect. We all laughed and hugged and toasted to the future. And before dinner, I finally changed my clothes!
Ceremony & Reception Location
We are so excited to announce that we are going to be married at the McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart, Oregon, with the reception directly following in the Sand Trap's ballroom.
Gearhart is a gorgeous gem of a town, and McMenamins is a Pacific Northwest Classic! If you are familiar with Gearhart, you will recognize the Sand Trap as the Golf Course and Club at the Gearhart by the Sea Resort.
McMenamins Sand Trap
1175 North Marion Avenue
Gearhart, Oregon 97138
503.717.8150
Gearhart is a gorgeous gem of a town, and McMenamins is a Pacific Northwest Classic! If you are familiar with Gearhart, you will recognize the Sand Trap as the Golf Course and Club at the Gearhart by the Sea Resort.
McMenamins Sand Trap
1175 North Marion Avenue
Gearhart, Oregon 97138
503.717.8150
Accommodation
We know that all of you either already love Cannon Beach or will fall in love with our favorite beach town the moment you arrive. While we are to be married in Gearhart, a quick 20 minutes north, we want our guests to get the most our of their weekend, and staying in Cannon Beach guarantees that.
A couple of our favorites are:
The beautiful, ocean-front Surfsand Resort located in Mid-Town, Cannon Beach.
Room rates begin at $219, based on double occupancy. Also available, suits that can accommodate up to 6 guests. All rooms are subject to a two night minimum. Please click on the link above to visit Surfsand's website or call directly at 1.800.547-6100.
Classic inns, suites, and cottages through Haystack Lodging, also located in Mid-Town, Cannon Beach.
Haystack Lodging offers their cottages and suites at the rate of $129 to $199 per night, two night minimum, depending on size and location. All of their units offer full kitchens and many offer private patios, dining areas, and fireplaces.
Please click on the like above to browse through their wide variety of options available or call 1.800.507.2714 to book directly.
Cannon Beach is a popular resort town, therefore rooms book early. We suggest reserving your room as early as possible to ensure the best rate and availability.
View Cannon Beach in a larger map
A couple of our favorites are:
The beautiful, ocean-front Surfsand Resort located in Mid-Town, Cannon Beach.
Room rates begin at $219, based on double occupancy. Also available, suits that can accommodate up to 6 guests. All rooms are subject to a two night minimum. Please click on the link above to visit Surfsand's website or call directly at 1.800.547-6100.
Classic inns, suites, and cottages through Haystack Lodging, also located in Mid-Town, Cannon Beach.
Haystack Lodging offers their cottages and suites at the rate of $129 to $199 per night, two night minimum, depending on size and location. All of their units offer full kitchens and many offer private patios, dining areas, and fireplaces.
Please click on the like above to browse through their wide variety of options available or call 1.800.507.2714 to book directly.
Cannon Beach is a popular resort town, therefore rooms book early. We suggest reserving your room as early as possible to ensure the best rate and availability.
View Cannon Beach in a larger map
Transportation
Because the ceremony and reception are 20 minutes North of Cannon Beach, we have arranged to have cabs from the Seaside Cab Company at the Sand Trap as the reception begins to wind down. Those taxis will be available to all of our guests who need a lift back to Cannon Beach, either to a particular hotel or to the Driftwood Inn for a post-wedding toast with the Bride and Groom.
The most important thing to us is that everyone gets home safely!
The most important thing to us is that everyone gets home safely!
Directions to the Sand Trap
Below are directions to the Sand Trap in Gearhart, Oregon, where the Ceremony and Reception are to be held. Please click on the link below each map to view a larger map and printable directions.
From Cannon Beach
A distance of 12 miles, but please note that traffic through Seaside can be very heavy so please plan accordingly.
View from Cannon Beach in a larger map
From Portland
At a distance of 82 miles this is a quick two hour trip.
View from Portland in a larger map
From Seattle:
Driving distance is 188 miles and usually takes between 3 and a half and hour hours, depending on Seattle traffic.
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From Cannon Beach
A distance of 12 miles, but please note that traffic through Seaside can be very heavy so please plan accordingly.
View from Cannon Beach in a larger map
From Portland
At a distance of 82 miles this is a quick two hour trip.
View from Portland in a larger map
From Seattle:
Driving distance is 188 miles and usually takes between 3 and a half and hour hours, depending on Seattle traffic.
View from Seattle in a larger map
Rehearsal Dinner
Hosted by Fritz and Susie Bowman, the rehearsal dinner will be held at the lovely Cannon Beach Community Hall in Downtown Cannon Beach on the evening of Friday August 6th, 2010.
Cannon Beach Reception Hall
207 North Spruce
Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110
In an attempt to bring the entire wedding party together before the main event, the entire rehearsal dinner party will head to the beach for a Bowman/Kjeldsen style bonfire once the sun goes down!
It is our hope that many of you will join us at the coast for the whole weekend, and we invite those who do make it down for Friday night to join in on the fun. The Oregon Coast is certainly worth a two night stay, and the bonfire on Friday night will just be the beginning of the weekend's festivities!
Cannon Beach Reception Hall
207 North Spruce
Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110
In an attempt to bring the entire wedding party together before the main event, the entire rehearsal dinner party will head to the beach for a Bowman/Kjeldsen style bonfire once the sun goes down!
It is our hope that many of you will join us at the coast for the whole weekend, and we invite those who do make it down for Friday night to join in on the fun. The Oregon Coast is certainly worth a two night stay, and the bonfire on Friday night will just be the beginning of the weekend's festivities!
Friday Night Bonfire
For those of you who are going to be in town on the Friday before the wedding, we want to get everyone together so that we make sure we are able to spend as much time with all of our guests as possible.So, as the sun begins to go down on the evening of the 6th we want to invite everyone down to a bonfire on the beach between W. Jefferson St.and W. Madison St. in Mid-Town, Cannon Beach. It is our hope that this will be a perfect way for all of our guests to become acquainted with one another.
We have a couple of volunteers who will set everything up, all you need to bring is a beverage or two. The S'mores are on us! When the wedding party is finished with dinner we will walk down the beach to join in on the fun. See you there!
We have a couple of volunteers who will set everything up, all you need to bring is a beverage or two. The S'mores are on us! When the wedding party is finished with dinner we will walk down the beach to join in on the fun. See you there!
The Wedding Party
We would like to introduce some of the most important people in our lives; our wedding party. Each and every person below has had a significant impact on our lives, individually and as a couple, in ways that we'll never be able to truly describe. They have all been there for us during our relationship and our over-seas adventure, and have contributed in helping us get to where we are today. We are so grateful to have such an amazing group of people to support and love us as we prepare to take this next step in our lives.
Andrea Marie Foley, Best Friend and Maid of Honor
Westergasfabriek Terrace, Amsterdam, July 2008
Kirstin Anne Kjeldsen, Role Model and (slightly) older sister
Keukenhof Garden, Netherlands, May 2008
Anya Christine Kjeldsen, Best Bud and younger sister
Museumplein, Amsterdam, April 2009
Christine Denise Adkins, my Seattle family
Auntie Judy's, Seattle, August 2006
Heather Bales, my slush and walking partner
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Yachting on Lake Union, Seattle, September 2005
Briana Hesse, style and design guru
Cafe de Prins II, Amsterdam, August 2009
Charles Brett Morton, the Big Man, the Best Man
Bellevue Muni Golf Course, Bellevue 2007
Ryan Yahraus Haggart, Fraternity Brother and wingman for life
Downtown Seattle, New Years 2006
Caleb William Eggelston, bringing the laughs since '83
Kirkland, Washington, August 2007
Ryan Anton Broms, fellow lover of life
Sport, Seattle, New Years 2006
Michael Robert Tasca, golfing buddy and a coug...a good one
Tasca Wedding, Las Vegas, July 2007
Ryan Thomas Ihrig, lifelong friend and a role model dad
Tao Beach, Las Vegas, June 2007
Andrea Marie Foley, Best Friend and Maid of Honor
Westergasfabriek Terrace, Amsterdam, July 2008
Kirstin Anne Kjeldsen, Role Model and (slightly) older sister
Keukenhof Garden, Netherlands, May 2008
Anya Christine Kjeldsen, Best Bud and younger sister
Museumplein, Amsterdam, April 2009
Christine Denise Adkins, my Seattle family
Auntie Judy's, Seattle, August 2006
Heather Bales, my slush and walking partner
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Yachting on Lake Union, Seattle, September 2005
Briana Hesse, style and design guru
Cafe de Prins II, Amsterdam, August 2009
Charles Brett Morton, the Big Man, the Best Man
Bellevue Muni Golf Course, Bellevue 2007
Ryan Yahraus Haggart, Fraternity Brother and wingman for life
Downtown Seattle, New Years 2006
Caleb William Eggelston, bringing the laughs since '83
Kirkland, Washington, August 2007
Ryan Anton Broms, fellow lover of life
Sport, Seattle, New Years 2006
Michael Robert Tasca, golfing buddy and a coug...a good one
Tasca Wedding, Las Vegas, July 2007
Ryan Thomas Ihrig, lifelong friend and a role model dad
Tao Beach, Las Vegas, June 2007
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