Friday, April 1, 2011
Weather
As we all know April showers bring May flowers, and in Portland those showers never really stop. So as we approach April 16th, lets have a chat about weather. 1. It might rain - Hopefully not Knock on Wood 2. It might be chilly - The average for mid April is somewhat balmy at 60 degrees but this Portland so who knows The most important part! 3. Come prepared - Bring a rain jacket, an umbrella, a warm shawl or an overcoat. The ceremony will be taking place under the sky so if its pouring rain, well, it'll be soggy then. The reception will be under shelter, but still open to the elements, like wind and cold. We will do what we can with providing hot soup, plenty of booze, and a multitude of warm non-alcoholic bevvies. Start thinking about finding your fanciest warmest scarf and hat!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Attire
Hello Lovelies!
Fauna here to remind you that we want you to be comfortable at our handfasting. Please, do not rent a tux or go out and buy a gown. It won't be that kind of fancy (but, of course you all already knew to expect that from us). If you need some idea of what to wear, you can come in casual attire (think khakis, skirts, cottons and wool).
If you are feeling adventurous and want to create an outfit that will fit our theme, please do so! Chloe will be in the style of Germanic meets steampunk. I will be in the style of baroque and gothic. Our colors are deep red, forest green, and dark chocolate brown.
[Flora: I would very much like if you to come dressed in appropriately woo attire. Ritual or sassy queer wear encouraged, or just think Queer Pagan Renaissance Faire (sort of). But at the end of day, we want you comfortable.]
Regardless of your attire, please dress for the weather. We will be under cover but its still Portland spring: mist, rain, wind, sun, flowers and mud.
xoxo
Amari
P.S. If you have been asked to take part in the ceremony or are being recognized as one of our parents, we'll be sending you a matching swatch of cloth to be incorporated into your attire for the day. Let us know if you would like creative help!
Fauna here to remind you that we want you to be comfortable at our handfasting. Please, do not rent a tux or go out and buy a gown. It won't be that kind of fancy (but, of course you all already knew to expect that from us). If you need some idea of what to wear, you can come in casual attire (think khakis, skirts, cottons and wool).
If you are feeling adventurous and want to create an outfit that will fit our theme, please do so! Chloe will be in the style of Germanic meets steampunk. I will be in the style of baroque and gothic. Our colors are deep red, forest green, and dark chocolate brown.
[Flora: I would very much like if you to come dressed in appropriately woo attire. Ritual or sassy queer wear encouraged, or just think Queer Pagan Renaissance Faire (sort of). But at the end of day, we want you comfortable.]
Regardless of your attire, please dress for the weather. We will be under cover but its still Portland spring: mist, rain, wind, sun, flowers and mud.
xoxo
Amari
P.S. If you have been asked to take part in the ceremony or are being recognized as one of our parents, we'll be sending you a matching swatch of cloth to be incorporated into your attire for the day. Let us know if you would like creative help!
RSVP and Location
Hello All,
Flora here to remind you to get those RSVPs in so we know whose beautiful faces to be expecting this April. Sooner the better as we are trying to plan our wonderful reception and would like to minimize waste. And of course if the cards just aren't right for your physical trip to Portland, we hope you will be there in spirit.
So as to Location here are the details!
Our handfasting will take place in Portland, Oregon at the Hoyt Arboretum. For all your mapping needs the address is 4000 SW Fairview Boulevard, or Google Maps. Specifically we will be at the Stephens Picnic Shelter across from the Visitor Center. Here is a map of that.
Do you see the star that says Picnic Shelter? Thats were both the ritual and reception will take place. Bathrooms are located across the street at the Visitors Center.
By car go westbound on Burnside and take a Left on SW Fischer Lane. Continue on Fischer Lane until you reach Fairview Blvd, and take a right. The visitors center should be on your left.
Alternatively travel westbound on Highway 26 to the Zoo Exit #72. After the exit ramp take a right onto Zoo Rd which becomes Knights Blvd, and continue onto the T with Fairview Blvd and turn Right. The Visitors Center will be on your Right. There is public parking available at the Visitors Center and at the corner of Knights and Kingston.
If you are wanting to take public transportation there is the MAX! Go By either Red or Blue Max line to the Washington Park Max Stop.
Go back to the map, see the box that says light rail station? You will take an elevator from the underground Max stop to the surface. Walk up the hill onto Overlook Trail to the Holly Trail to arrive at the Visitors Center and Picnic Shelter.
That should be enough to get you where you are going. Just make sure to have a good navigator at hand!
Flora
Flora here to remind you to get those RSVPs in so we know whose beautiful faces to be expecting this April. Sooner the better as we are trying to plan our wonderful reception and would like to minimize waste. And of course if the cards just aren't right for your physical trip to Portland, we hope you will be there in spirit.
So as to Location here are the details!
Our handfasting will take place in Portland, Oregon at the Hoyt Arboretum. For all your mapping needs the address is 4000 SW Fairview Boulevard, or Google Maps. Specifically we will be at the Stephens Picnic Shelter across from the Visitor Center. Here is a map of that.
Do you see the star that says Picnic Shelter? Thats were both the ritual and reception will take place. Bathrooms are located across the street at the Visitors Center.
By car go westbound on Burnside and take a Left on SW Fischer Lane. Continue on Fischer Lane until you reach Fairview Blvd, and take a right. The visitors center should be on your left.
Alternatively travel westbound on Highway 26 to the Zoo Exit #72. After the exit ramp take a right onto Zoo Rd which becomes Knights Blvd, and continue onto the T with Fairview Blvd and turn Right. The Visitors Center will be on your Right. There is public parking available at the Visitors Center and at the corner of Knights and Kingston.
If you are wanting to take public transportation there is the MAX! Go By either Red or Blue Max line to the Washington Park Max Stop.
Go back to the map, see the box that says light rail station? You will take an elevator from the underground Max stop to the surface. Walk up the hill onto Overlook Trail to the Holly Trail to arrive at the Visitors Center and Picnic Shelter.
That should be enough to get you where you are going. Just make sure to have a good navigator at hand!
Flora
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Welcome!
Hello!
By now, word should have gotten out about our engagement. Save-the-dates and Invites will be on their way soon enough. In the mean time, this blog will serve as a way to keep folks updated about what the plans are, what we expect from each of you, and why we've chosen to do this like we have. We'll be posting soon to start with some of the latter (and yes, we'll explain what a handfasting is, for those who aren't sure about it).
xoxo
-Fauna
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