Schedule
Here is the Wedding Ceremony and Reception schedule as it stands now. The schedule is flexible; this should help give you a general sense of the order of events.
10:30 Guests gather at the gazebo in Peninsula Park for the ceremony. There will be around eight chairs for those who need to sit, otherwise since this cermony will be lovely, but quick, we are asking that the other guests stand and surround us for the ceremony.
10:45 Procession: Groom, Groomsmen & Bridesmaids, Flower Girl, thank you Mira, and The Bride.
11:00 Exchanging of vows, words by our friend and officiator, Matt Brownlee, and The Kiss.
11:20 Guests may walk and explore the beauty of Peninsula Park or go straight to the Clubhouse for the reception. Take note that Leslie and Danny will arrive at the clubhouse around 12:30, so please make sure you are inside the clubhouse by 12:30.
11:20-12:30 We would like to give you time to enjoy the beauty of Peninsula Park and when you are ready you may make your way to the clubhouse. The clubhouse is only 3-4 exits down I-5 N from the Park, so it should take no more than 10 minutes to get there. There is a chance that the Vancouver bridge may be up or there may be early traffic; Yet, usually on Saturday at this time there is not too much traffic. If you are concerned about potential bad traffic, give yourself 20 minutes to get to the clubhouse. Once at the clubhouse, relax and mingle at the clubhouse before the new couple arrives. Our hostess will welcome guests and show them where to put coats, cards, gifts, where to sign the guestbook and offer a glass of wine or beer, non-alcoholic punch and other non-alcoholic beverages.
11:20-12:10 While at the at Peninsula Park both families, the wedding party and the new couple will take pictures. Photography is by a very talented friend and professional photographer, Chris Keller. You can check out Chris's photography at CJK Photography. Thank you, Chris!
12:30 Danny and Leslie, family and the wedding party will arrive at the clubhouse. The new couple: Danny and Leslie Pearson will be announced.
12:30-1:00 First dance and toasts. We are not having a true dance floor, there will be enough room for a first dance and a dance with my stepfather, Jeffry Hill.
Note:All dance phobics can relax. If you must get your groove on, the reception ends at 5 p.m. and there will be plenty of time to dance the night away in Portland. Jantzen Beach does not boast of a nightlife where dancing is an integral part, yet if you are looking for a place to have a few drinks and relax, Jantzen Beach has many offering. I suggest The Anchor Bar or where I work, Boomer's BBQ.
If you are looking for nightlife, live music, or dancing, there are many places in downtown Portland where you can get your groove on. May I suggest looking at our local smaller press papers, The Portland Tribune, Willamette Week and The Portland Mercury. These papers, especially The Portland Mercury, are good sources to look at for what's going on in Portland on an given Saturday, not just dancing, but all sorts of bars, comedy clubs, jazz clubs, live music, traditional and live karaoke, burlesque shows, all night sushi bars and anything else you can think of.
1:30 Buffet lunch. We do not have seating assignments for our guests. You may sit wherever you like. There will be tables inside and outside as well as couches and comfy chairs.
3:00 Dessert, coffee and cutting of the cake.
4:45 Gather for the bouquet toss and to usher the new couple as they leave for their honeymoon (Thanks, Myra and Jon Gevurtz).
There will be plenty of time for our guests to talk and mingle with each other. You are here for our wedding; yet, we want each and every one of you to have a great time.
Please feel free to call Danny or Me with any questions or concerns.
Danny 503-367-5273
Leslie 503-757-6363
Thank you,
Leslie Gray & Danny Pearson
