The Troutdale House by the Sandy River

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We’ve been happily coupled for 11 years—since we met as Specialists at the Pioneer Place Apple Store (shoutout to R077!)—but we never bothered with the whole legal song and dance.

Now we’re finally getting around to doing the paperwork deed and throwing a party about it! We’re so excited to have the opportunity to bring all of our loved ones together.

It’s a wedding… but make it Halloween. We’re dying to see you in costume! Whether you show up spooky, stylish, or somewhere in between, we can’t wait to see how you bring your look to life.

👻 Costumes are highly encouraged!

Get creative, get weird, and bring your most beautiful, bizarre, or bone-chilling ensemble. Ghoulish glam? Campy classic? A deep-cut horror reference? We’re here for all of it.

(Not feeling the costume thing? No worries — just dress in all black to stay on theme.)

🧛 Costume Contest from Beyond the Grave!

We’ll be watching for the best-dressed of the night, with prizes on the line and bragging rights that could haunt these halls forever.

So come dressed to kill… or at least to thrill.

Places to Stay Near Troutdale House:

(All rated Very Good to Excellent on a number of travel sites and in the range of $130-$150/night.  Breakfast included.)

COMFORT INN TROUTDALE 

1000 Northwest Graham Road, Troutdale

Reservations: (503) 907-5069

Off I-84, a half mile from the entrance to Multnomah Falls, a short drive from downtown Portland, and 4 miles from PDX.

BEST WESTERN CASCADE INN & SUITES

23525 NE Halsey Street, Troutdale

Reservations: (800) 780-7234

Ten minutes from  the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and Edgefield Winery.

HAMPTON INN PORTLAND EAST

3039 NE 181st Ave, Portland

Reservations: (800) 994-9807

5.6 miles from PDX and about 5 miles from Troutdale House.

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON PORTLAND EAST

1919 NE 181st Ave., Portland

Reservations: (503) 491-1818

Near Mt. Hood Community College and the Columbia River Gorge, 7 miles from PDX.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PORTLAND AIRPORT

9189 NE Cascades Pkwy, Portland.

Reservations: 1-888-HOLIDAY (1-888 465-4329)

Front Desk: 1-503-249-8686

Near PDX, about 13 miles (18 minutes) from Troutdale House.

The Troutdale House has 32 parking spots. Additional parking is located on the west side of the building, running behind the businesses in downtown Troutdale. There is even more parking on the East side of the building in the Depot Park parking lot. All parking is free of charge!

The brief ceremony will take place on an outdoor patio, but it’s fully covered and heated! The reception will be indoors.

They’re very much appreciated, but absolutely not required! We’ve lived together for a decade, so we’ve got household staples covered for the most part.

We set up a registry—items we’ve had our eyes on that would make our happy home even happier—but your presence is the present we want most. 🎃

Yes! Fortunately, we’ve booked a very kind and flexible caterer who can accommodate pretty much any dietary restriction with sufficient notice.

Please be sure to provide details in the RSVP form! If we have any questions or concerns, we’ll reach out to you.

Short answer: Yes.

Better answer: Yes, but bear in mind the plentiful pumpkins and other spooky decor at pet-level. Please make sure your hellhound can control itself around them, and be prepared to own cleaning up any messes it makes.

Yes. But please—for the sake of our wallets, our delicate sensibilities, and our faint-of-heart relatives—keep your consumption within reason, and help guide others in your party to do the same.

Yes, we’d love to see your little ghouls and goblins strutting their Halloween stuff! However, we cannot guarantee that there won’t be imagery/decorations they may find frightening, or a total lack of profanity.

Feel free to contact us directly to discuss a specific kiddo.