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FRAN + NICK'S WEDDING

August, 2008 in Portland

"Our wedding was an amazing experience of bringing together people from all different times of our lives. People traveled from so far away to be with us and we had so much help from all of our friends. Probably the best week of our lives."

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Ceremony: Wedding Ceremony - Rocky Butte Summit
Reception: Reception - The Courtyard at Jupiter Hotel

Venues

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Ceremony:

Wedding Ceremony - Rocky Butte Summit - Ceremony - 3351 NE Rocky Butte Rd, Portland, OR, 97220, US

Wedding Ceremony - Rocky Butte Summit

3351 NE Rocky Butte Rd
Portland, OR 97220, US

"Absolutely breathtaking views from up here. It is a Portland Public park, so it costs less than $200 to rent out. No electrical outlets. There are about 70 steps to get up there, we had water bottles waiting for guests at the top."

Reception:

Reception - The Courtyard at Jupiter Hotel - Reception - 800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97214, USA

Reception - The Courtyard at Jupiter Hotel

800 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214, USA
503.230.9200

"They let us get our decorations up (lanterns, etc) the day before and were very helpful. I coordinated everything myself and it look incredible in the space. Included in the rental was some furniture and the use of the courtyard, the dream box and think tank."

Hotel:

Reception - The Courtyard at Jupiter Hotel - Hotel - 800 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97214, USA

Accomodations - Jupiter Hotel

800 E Burnside St
Portland, OR, USA

"They blocked off 10 rooms for us at a special rate of $94 a room!"

Hotel:

Historic Hawthorne Rentals - Hotel - SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, US

Historic Hawthorne Rentals

SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, US

"We rented one of their houses for my parents and their friends. It worked out so well for all of them and they were very happy to stay together."

Hotel:

Portland Thriftlodge - Hotel - 949 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97214, US

Thriftlodge-Central

949 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214, United States
(503) 234-8411

"Location and being tight on money was key for staying here. There are strip clubs across the street and lots of boutiques in the neighborhood."

Rehearsal Dinner:

Rehearsal Dinner - D.O.C. - Rehearsal Dinner - 5419 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR, 97211, USA

Rehearsal Dinner - D.O.C.

5419 NE 30th Ave
Portland, OR 97211, USA

"A really incredible 5 course dinner served by a staff of 4. Everybody was blown away at the quality of food. At $60 per head for all courses and beer and wine...it was a steal."

Attractions:

Avalon Wunderland - Attractions - 3451 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR, United States

Avalon Theatre + Wunderland Arcade

3451 Se Belmont St
Portland, OR, United States

"We always bring out-of-towners to this amazing nickel arcade/cheap movie theater. House of the Dead anyone?"

Attractions:

Diesel Fuel Prints

726 SE 10th Ave
Portland, OR, United States

"Big Brother shop. Ben still chills here with Andy and Homey. Now selling cool toys, if you know what I mean."

Attractions:

Portland Rose Gardens - Attractions - 400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Japanese Garden Society of Oregon

611 SW Kingston Ave
Portland, OR, United States

"So peaceful and beautiful. Up in the West Hills where everything seems to be just fine."

Attractions:

Laurelhurst Theater - Attractions - 2735 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97214, US

Laurelhurst Theater

2735 E Burnside St
Portland, OR, United States

"This movie theater is awesome because you can drink beer and eat pizza and pay $3 to get in. Sometimes you have to show up early to have enough time to get all your snacks. Sometimes shows sell out, depending on the movie."

Attractions:

Multnomah Falls - Attractions - Multnomah Falls, Uninc Multnomah County, OR

Multnomah Falls

Multnomah Falls
Uninc Multnomah County, OR,

"Take the day and drive out to see these amazing waterfalls. Vista House is on the way!"

Attractions:

Oregon Zoo - Attractions - 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR, United States

Oregon Zoo

4001 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR, United States

"It's a zoo! They have cute animals there! Go already!"

Attractions:

Portland Classical Chinese Garden - Attractions - 127 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Portland Classical Chinese Garden

239 NW Everett St
Portland, OR, United States

"The living collections at the Portland Classical Chinese Garden present hundreds of native Chinese plant species and forms. The Garden is home to more than 90 specimen trees, many rare and unusual shrubs and perennials, and signature collections that include Magnolia, Cymbidium, Camellia, Osmanthus, Rhododendron and bamboo."

Attractions:

Portland Rose Gardens - Attractions - 400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Portland Rose Gardens

400 SW Kingston Ave
Portland, OR, United States

"The International Rose Test Garden. All mothers will flock to this lovely rose garden. The view is not to be missed!"

Attractions:

Powell's Books - Attractions - 1005 W. Burnside, Portland, OR, United States

Powell's Books

1005 W. Burnside
Portland, OR, United States

"Book nerds rejoice!"

Attractions:

Farmer's Market - Attractions - 1633 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

PSU Saturday Market

SW Park Ave & SW Montgomery St
Portland, OR 97201, United States

"Want to see why Fran wanted to move to Portland? Go here."

Attractions:

SEIZURE PALACE SCREEN PRINTING - Attractions - 636 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR, 97214, US

SEIZURE PALACE SCREEN PRINTING

636 SE 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97214, US
503-232-PRNT

"Our screen printing shop!"

Attractions:

The Vista House - Attractions - 40700 E Historic Columbia River Hwy, Multnomah, OR, 97019, US

Vista House Gallery & Gifts

40700 Historic Columbia River
Corbett, OR, United States

"One of the most amazing views along the Gorge."

Favorite Restaurants:

La Bonita Taquiera - Favorite Restaurants - 2839 Ne Alberta St, Portland, OR, United States

La Bonita

2839 Ne Alberta St
Portland, OR, United States

"Nick loves burritos. This is a place where he gets his fix. Try their homemade tamales."

Favorite Restaurants:

Nicholas Restaurant

318 Se Grand Ave
Portland, OR, United States

"Best Lebanese food in town. Our favorite thing to get is the Shatta Roll-up which isn't even on the menu. Lamb skewers to die for and the ultimate rice pudding. Its a small place with people always waiting outside for a table. Vegan/Vegetarian options. CASH ONLY!"

Favorite Restaurants:

Pix Patisserie - Favorite Restaurants - 3901 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Pix Patisserie

3901 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR, United States

"Blue cheese chocolate truffles, homemade mocha ice cream chocolate porter floats, habenero brittle ice cream. Forget about it."

Favorite Restaurants:

Sivalayan Thai Restaurant

4806 Se Stark St
Portland, OR, United States

"Na Dee's thai restaurant. Best service in town. Always free soup, appetizer and dessert!"

Favorite Restaurants:

Sushi Takahashi

24 NW Broadway
Portland, OR, United States

"OMG! Fast food sushi??! Yes! Small plates of sushi coming round on the choo choo train! $1-$3 per plate. Try the pork bao. Ask for the suzuki. Eat until you want to die."

Favorite Restaurants:

Toji Korean Grill House

4615 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR, United States

"plate of meat. grill at table. mmm."

Favorite Restaurants:

Voodoo Doughnuts - Favorite Restaurants - 22 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Voodoo Doughnuts

22 SW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR, United States

"This place was making Nyquil glazed and Pepto Bismol glazed donuts. The FDA made them stop. They started making Maple Bacon donuts instead. Anthony Bourdain loves Maple Bacon donuts. You can get married here."

Favorite Restaurants:

Zell's An American Cafe

1300 SE Morrison St
Portland, OR, United States

"Walking distance from the shop. This is where you can experience Reuben scramble sandwich, Pork Tamale scramble, homemade scones and great service. Brunch!"

Favorite Bars:

Slow Bar

533 Se Grand Ave
Portland, OR, United States

"BEST BEST BEST burger in town. Hand cut fries with melted stinky cheese. Great private booths, but they may be all taken during busy hours. Oh, and the soup of the day (whatever it may be) is always a winner."

Favorite Bars:

Tube - Favorite Bars - 18 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Tube

18 NW 3rd Ave
Portland, OR, United States

"Our friend Mikey's bar. All of us have worked there or dj'd there at one point or another. $2 wells from 5pm-10pm. Vegan food galore. Including a vegan ham and cheese panini."

Attraction:

The Duchess

"amazing amazing lady ms seyta is. the fitting experience was great and she has been so helpful in letting us decide what we like but giving us the great advice we needed to get a great suit."

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