WWe're getting married!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Eugene, Oregon
LODGING
Rooms at the following Eugene hotels have been blocked out for Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th. They will only be held at this rate until June 24th! Mention "Westling/Cantwell Wedding" when reserving.
- One of Eugene's nicer hotels, located on the Willamette River
- Site of the after-party Saturday night and brunch Sunday morning
- Riverview rooms are $139 per night, plus tax
- Call Monday–Friday, 7:00AM – 4:30PM Pacific time, and ask for “in-house reservations”
- 800-543-8266
- Located across the street from the University of Oregon and a short walk to the Willamette River
- Rooms with balconies over-looking Millrace Creek are $110 per night, plus tax
- 541-485-2727
- Located next door to the Greentree Inn
- Rooms are $96 per night, plus tax
- 541-683-3669
You can probably find less expensive hotels around town, like the Motel 6, if you look around online...
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 24
- Rehearsal at Mount Pisgah at 1:00 PM (for immediate family and wedding party)
- Rehearsal dinner at 5:00 PM at Hendricks Park (for all family and wedding party) - BBQ chicken and pulled pork w/ gardenburger option
- Parking at Hendricks Park is limited, so please carpool!!
- Informal no-host after-party at 19th Street McMenamins
Saturday, July 25
- Shuttle service between Valley River Inn and Mt. Pisgah will be provided, times to be announced
- Ceremony at Mount Pisgah at 5:00 PM
- Reception to follow until 10:00 PM - Tri-tip steak and salmon w/ vegetarian lasagna option
- Informal no-host after-party at Sweetwaters, Valley River Inn
Sunday, July 26
- Informal no-host Buffet Brunch ($30/all you can eat & drink) at Sweetwaters, Valley River Inn
- Served from 10-2, reservations recommended: 541-743-1000
- We have reserved space for 30 people for 10:00
CLICK HERE FOR DRIVING DIRECTIONS!
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DRESS
- Semi-formal
- The girls are wearing dresses and the guys are wearing guayabera shirts
- It's an outdoor wedding in July, so dress comfortably and don't sweat it!
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REGISTRY
- In lieu of a gift registry, we are asking people to contribute to our hot tub fund!
- We don't actually have the hot tub model picked out yet. This link was kind of a joke...
- Just having you there will be gift enough, but if you are interested in helping, you can either slip a check into a card, or:
- Click here to visit our online registry (the password is: hottub)
THINGS TO DO AROUND TOWN (AND BEYOND)
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Food and drink: Steelhead Brewery or one of three McMenamins locations: North Bank, High Street, or 19th Street
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Saturday Market - handmade crafts and hippie stuff, drum circles and food booths - Downtown Eugene
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Go to a baseball game! The Eugene Emeralds will be in town Thursday - Monday. This is real Americana - minor league baseball in a historic stadium. Go Ems!
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Hike Spencer Butte, located in a forested city park with old growth trees and the best view around if you make it to the top
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The wedding site, Mount Pisgah Arboretum, also has nice hiking trails and a great view from the top
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Drive up to the best make-out spot in Eugene (or just enjoy the best view of town) at Skinner Butte Park
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Tour the University of Oregon campus, a great place for frisbee golf
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Take a stroll or bike ride along the Willamette River in Alton Baker Park
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Golf - Laurelwood (9 holes, in town) or Emerald Valley (18 holes, in Creswell - about 10 miles south) or Tokatee (18 holes, about 45 miles up the McKenzie River)
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Whitewater rafting on the McKenzie River - Contact Oregon Whitewater Adventures or High Country Expeditions
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Cruise the coast - Take Highway 126 about 45 miles west to Florence. From there, Highway 101 north (to Yachats or Newport) is spectacular!
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Head up to the mountains - Take Highway 126 and then Highway 242 about 60 miles east to McKenzie Pass.
We are so excited to celebrate our day with you!
Please let us know if you have any questions, and check this site occasionally for updates...
:) Carley and Tom :)