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Our Wedding

Our love story began the way most good love stories do... at Olive Garden. While both attending Western Washington University in Bellingham, we worked together at Olive Garden for a few years as servers. We'd see each other at group outings, and I must say he always caught my eye (I mean look at that handsome man). When the time was right... I took my shot. Now look at us! Getting married! Shortly after we started dating, Jacob graduated from Western and moved down to Seattle while I finished up my last year and a half in Bellingham. We were about two and a half hours apart... and we made that drive way too often. Jacob joined a volleyball team with me, so he'd drive the 2.5-hour drive to visit me every Wednesday, and every weekend as well. It was a wild time... trying to squeeze every spare second we could together while both working and me in school. When covid hit and all my classes moved online, we decided to move in together. We rented a tiny apartment together in Renton, so Jacob could be close to his job at Boeing, and I started a job as a nanny. Fast forward years later, we've traveled the world together, bought a house, started renovations, and saved for a wedding. I've learned a lot, cried a lot, laughed a lot, all with my favorite person by my side! Yay love!!

Our Story (Alyana's Version) 

I first met Alyana in college, working together at Olive Garden in Bellingham Washington. Getting to know each other I remember instantly&nbsp;thinking that she was a fun, spontaneous soul (and cute of course). And although I joke that it was love at first sight over the breadstick basket, truthfully I never envisioned us being more than friends. Over two years of working together, I got to know her more and more, becoming better and better friends along the way and I continued to admire who she was as&nbsp;a person.However one&nbsp;night going into my last quarter of college, as I was walking home, she sent me a text inviting me to meet her at the Wild Buffalo (a local bar). I still remember stopping in the middle of the road, nearly home, debating if I should continue or turn around and walk to that bar... Never would I have guessed that turning around that night would have changed my life the way it has.&nbsp;The 5 years since that night has been nothing short of amazing. We've travelled the world, moved our&nbsp;way around Seattle, and made memories we'll never forget. We've also experienced some tough hardships and loss, but through it all we have grown immensely&nbsp;as individuals and more importantly&nbsp;as a couple. Our wedding night will be a celebration of everything over those 5 years, starting with that night at the Wild Buffalo, and for all the memories to come for the rest of our lives. And we look forward to celebrating it with the ones we love most.&nbsp;

Our Story (Jacob's Version)

Our Story

Our Timeline Together

Vienna 

Brooke and Alyana met in high school, and have been friends since 

Brooke

Ciara and Alyana met in middle school and have been friends since

Ciara 

Hayley worked with Alyana (and Jacob) at Olive Garden during college, and they've been friends since

Hayley

Megan and Alyana worked together at a women's shelter. Megan was Alyana's boss, and they've been friends since

Megan

Alyssa is Alyana's (future) sister-in-law, and met shortly after Alyana and Jacob started dating and have been friends since  

Alyssa 

Anthony

Adrian

Chris and Jacob became friends in 9th grade and have been friends since

Chris C.

Chris and Jacob met freshman year of college living in the same dorm, and have been friends since

Chris D. 

Jack and Jacob met Junior year in college and have been friends since

Jack

Kyler and Jacob met in 8th grade homeroom, and have been great friends since

Kyler

Zach and Jacob met freshman year of college living in the same dorm, and have been friends since 

Zach

Elise is Jacob and Alyana's niece and goddaughter 

Elise 

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Just down the road from our venue! A beautiful historic lodge located in the heart of Quinalt with a restaurant, lake front, and many other amenities!

Lake Quinault Lodge

1.3 Miles down the road, Rain Forest Resort offers cabin-style lodging, as well as a traditional hotel stay. It is located just across the street from the lake, and near restaurants and shops.

Rain Forest Resort Village

A 10 minute drive from our venue, located just off highway 101 at the entrance of Quinault. Offers double queen and king rooms, as well as RV sites.

Quinault River Inn

About a 20 minute drive due to its location on the other side of the lake, these cabins are located right on the lakefront. Several different size options, ranging from 2-8 person cabins. Requires a 2 night minimum stay.Perfect if you're looking for a nature getaway!

Lochaerie Resort

12 minutes away from our venue off of Highway 101, motel style lodging with 2 &amp; 3 bed options.

Lake Quinault Inn

Located 40 minutes north of our venue down Highway 101, the beachfront lodge offers many options for lodging with the lodge &amp; cabins.

Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park

Nearby towns with lodging options:Pacific Beach- ~50 minutesOcean Shores- ~1 hour

Recommended Lodging 

Come early, stay late!

Olympic National Park is our favorite place to visit in Washington. Starting from our venue, here is an itinerary we'd recommend.Whether you make it a long day, or split it over a couple days, we hope you can grow to love it as much as we do!

Visit Lake Quinault Lodge, rent kayaks &amp; paddleboards to get out on the lake, or take a stroll around the lake! Find all the info at this link-

Visit the Tree of Life! Just north of our venue, park in the parking lot and head down the trail. Once you get to the bottom, turn right!

Tree of Life

Beach 4 has always been a special place for Alyana and her family, and it soon became special for Jacob. For this beach, wait until <a href="https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9444471&amp;legacy=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">low tide </a>and head out on the rocks (turning right at the bottom of the trail). On the rocks are tide pools containing sea anemone, star fish, and crabs.

Beach 4 Nature Trail

One of the most beautiful beaches in Olympic National Park! If you're a Twilight fan- on your drive here, stop at 3 Rivers Resort for some greasy food, and good milkshakes, but also for some Twilight-themed things, such as the treaty line.

Rialto Beach

There's not much to say about Hurricane Ridge... except that it is awesome and you should go. There is also a lot of hiking trails that you can learn more about at the visitor's center!

Hurricane Ridge Loop Trailhead

Following the itinerary above, your day will be packed. Below are "honorable mention" places we recommend.

Are you a Twilight fan? Head to Forks and do a Twilight tour. Click<a href="https://themanicwanderer.com/a-self-guided-twilight-tour-in-forks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a> for more information on a self-guided tour.

Alyana & Jacob

Alyana & Jacob

A&J

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