Published 03/11/09
Wedding Show Coming to Oregon Coast
(Gearhart,
Oregon) - The tiny north Oregon coast town brings a massive way to help
people plan their nuptials at the beach, with the Weddings at the Beach
Bridal Show on Saturday, March 21.
It happens at McMenamins Sand Trap in Gearhart, from 11
a.m. – 5 p,m.
Premium wedding services will be featured. Admission is
free. This year the show will feature cutting edge decor and tenting,
with a lounge to relax, and special deals on food and drink at McMenamins
Sand Trap.
Brides, grooms, and families can find everything they need to host a wedding
at the beach including caterers, venues, flowers, photographers, gifts,
jewelry, and much more. All guests will be eligible to enter a raffle
for a gift basket. Sponsors of the event are McMenamins Sand Trap, West
Coast Events, Bravo!, and Seaside Chamber of Commerce.
Oregon's
coastline is nationally recognized for its unique beauty and offers a
magical setting for any marriage ceremony or honeymoon. With activities
for people of all ages, the coast is the perfect place to have a wedding
and enjoy time with family and friends.
The Weddings at the Beach Bridal Show is bringing together
quality businesses from Pacific City, Oregon all the way to Long Beach,
Washington. It is the finest collection of wedding providers ever assembled
for a show on the coast. This exhibition is for brides and grooms and
families who want to have the wedding of their dreams come true, but at
the beach.
For more information contact Tracy Abel 503-436-0798. www.weddingsatthebeach.org
Other Events on the North Coast to Look For
Seaside Downtown Art Walk, Every First Saturday.
Follow the red balloons to entertainment and art shows at various downtown
businesses. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 503-738-6391 www.seasidechamber.com
March
1. Open House to Benefit Friends of Haystack Rock, Seaside Aquarium.
While admission is free, donations will be gladly accepted for the Friends
of Haystack Rock. Sharnelle Fee, director of the Wildlife Center of the
North Coast, will be showcasing some of her birds, including a beautiful
pair of rescued pelicans. Seal food can be purchased for $1.00 per tray,
and proceeds will go to support the Wildlife Center of the North Coast.
Several hundred dollars worth of prizes will be raffled away; the aquarium
encourages the public to drop by early to enter. Drawings will be held
from 12 - 4, and you don't need to be present to win. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Seaside Aquarium at (503) 738-6211. 200 N. Prom. Seaside, Oregon.
March 14. Northwest Authors Series: Robin
Cody will read selections from his books, answer audience questions
and sign books. The series is free and open to the public. 2 p.m. –
4 p.m. Cannon Beach Library. 131 N. Hemlock. Cannon Beach, Oregon.
Tradewinds
Motel,
Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s
and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a
double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck.
Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person
romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate
oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed,
fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family
reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect
to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly.
523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938.
www.tradewinds-motel.com |
Inn
at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south
end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by
the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach
strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering
gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms.
Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly.
Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine
and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At
Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.atcannonbeach.com. |
The
Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built
like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean
front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun
(nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent
smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood
burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive
book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet
breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select
rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies.
888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon.
www.theoceanlodge.com |
Arch
Cape Property Services.
Dozens of homes in that dreamy,
rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch
Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the
sea.
All homes are immaculate and smoke free; some pet friendly (with
a fee). Some with broadband, indoor or outdoor hot tubs, fireplaces,
decks, and fire pits or barbecues. Call about tempting winter specials
that go until March (not valid holidays, however). www.archcaperentals.com
866-436-1607. |
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