FAQs
Ceremony
Saint Luke Catholic Church
417 Harrison St, Woodburn, OR 97071
Reception
McMenamins - Wilsonville Old Church
30340 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
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While we would love to celebrate with everyone, we are unable to accommodate additional guests beyond those included on the invitation or those under the age of 13.
Our Catholic ceremony will be longer than a typical wedding service, and the reception will be geared toward an adult audience and schedule. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you.
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We would greatly appreciate your attendance and to celebrate with you at either event. Please come to what you are able to attend, and leave when you need.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to the ceremony to allow time for seating and avoid disruptions during mass.
The reception ends at 4:00 pm. An “after-party” has not been planned… yet.
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If you’re joining us for the wedding ceremony, please keep in mind it will take place in a Catholic church. Out of respect for the sacred setting, we kindly ask guests to dress modestly, with shoulders covered and hemlines at or below the knee (kilts included). Jackets, shawls, wraps, or similar cover-ups are welcome.
If you’re only joining us for the reception, wear what you’re comfortable in.
As part of our wedding style, the bride will be wearing green. To help her stand out, we respectfully ask guests to choose other colors for their attire.
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Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for seating.
The mass/ceremony is expected to take approximately 45 - 60 minutes.
You do not have to be Catholic to attend the mass. We do ask that you participate in the rising, kneeling, and prayer, if you are able to.
Out of respect for the sacredness of the church:
phones need to be silenced before entering the church
photos during the ceremony will not be permitted. The couple has hired a videographer to capture this moment and will gladly share the results upon request.
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Lunch, dessert, and a “limited” open bar with open seating will be provided at the reception. The venue may limit alcohol selections to their in-house liquors, ciders, and beers. Cash tips for the bartenders are always appreciated.
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We will do our best to accommodate dietary needs/requests, options may be limited to what the reception venue is able to provide. If you have specific concerns please include them in your RSVP.
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This event is open seating. Feel free to sit next to someone you like, hate, don’t know, or want to talk to. Just don’t ask us to tell you where to sit or Katrina will tell you to sit in a timeout chair in a corner.
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TASER TAG - is NOT permitted at the venue. Yes, Aric asked. No, it is not allowed even with signed liability waivers. The parking lot is a public space and there is a nearby park. Tasers will not be provided. Please remember not to use them after OC spray. We do NOT have a fire permit for this celebration.
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The ceremony and reception take place in different cities, about 15-20 minutes apart. Transportation will not be provided to or from either venue. There is ample parking at both locations.
The reception venue is not part of a hotel, and we do not have a hotel block reserved anywhere.
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Katrina is happy to answer any questions or work with you if there are any accommodations you may need to attend.
Text (503) 891-8148