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Dutch & Jp

7.22.2025 • Sedro-Woolley, WA
111 Days To Go!

Dutch & Jp

7.22.2025 • Sedro-Woolley, WA
111 Days To Go!

D&J

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July 22, 2025
Sedro-Woolley
WA


Wedding Day

7.22.2025
We'll start the day outoors at A&K Alder Farm, and host reception back in Mount Vernon.

10:30 AM–12:00 PM

10:30 AM–12:00 PM

Ceremony

A&K Alder Farm
30255 Walberg Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA, 98284, United States
Attire: Casual - think summer sundress or khakis paired with a collared shirt.
We'll be outside, so wear shoes that can take a bit of dirt.

1:00 PM–5:00 PM

1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Reception

Hillcrest Park
1717 South 13th Street, Mount Vernon, WA, 98274, United States
Attire: Casual
Takes place at the Lodge. Jungle gyms for kids, booze for the adults.

Here's how it happened...

First date! What was supposed to be a quick dinner turned into hours of talking and walking around Austin's Domain district.

September 10, 2020

First date! What was supposed to be a quick dinner turned into hours of talking and walking around Austin's Domain district.
Goin' steady. After about 2 weeks, we figured out this was something special.

September 25, 2020

Goin' steady. After about 2 weeks, we figured out this was something special.
Moved in! As the Covid Pandemic burned on, we moved in with our friends Hanna Oh and Brian Nguyen. Sunflowers were grown. One scared Jp on the regular.

June 08, 2021

Moved in! As the Covid Pandemic burned on, we moved in with our friends Hanna Oh and Brian Nguyen. Sunflowers were grown. One scared Jp on the regular.
The age of Oro begins! Mr. Upsetti-Spaghetti came to us a couple weeks earlier than expected. A whirlwind trip to pet stores and San Antonio brought our boy home.

January 12, 2022

The age of Oro begins! Mr. Upsetti-Spaghetti came to us a couple weeks earlier than expected. A whirlwind trip to pet stores and San Antonio brought our boy home.
SURVIVED! A heatwave at Enchanted Rock on Jp's Birthday almost went very badly. But we waited through the 110˚F heat, and got out of there!

May 12, 2022

SURVIVED! A heatwave at Enchanted Rock on Jp's Birthday almost went very badly. But we waited through the 110˚F heat, and got out of there!
As Covid restrictions eased, we FINALLY started to meet each others' friends (like Elissa Morales and Joelle Williams here). Also, Oro discovered his Babushka era.

November 06, 2022

As Covid restrictions eased, we FINALLY started to meet each others' friends (like Elissa Morales and Joelle Williams here). Also, Oro discovered his Babushka era.
We love hiking, but our favorite spot (St. Edwards in Austin) was hit hard by storms. After the deep freeze in 2021, the near-heat-stroke of 2022, and more climate threats on the way, we start talking about leaving Texas.

February 18, 2023

We love hiking, but our favorite spot (St. Edwards in Austin) was hit hard by storms. After the deep freeze in 2021, the near-heat-stroke of 2022, and more climate threats on the way, we start talking about leaving Texas.
Dutch and his sister (Dani Peters) run a 10K, with Oro escaping his leash to chase after them! Dutch grabbed him and carried him over the finish line. All three got medals.

April 16, 2023

Dutch and his sister (Dani Peters) run a 10K, with Oro escaping his leash to chase after them! Dutch grabbed him and carried him over the finish line. All three got medals.
We finally get Oro to visit both of our families in Missouri and Texas! We're still not sure if he likes swimming. We know he likes sun-bathing at least!

June 10, 2023

We finally get Oro to visit both of our families in Missouri and Texas! We're still not sure if he likes swimming. We know he likes sun-bathing at least!
Engagement announced! We made the choice in secret while visiting Vermont in November, 2022, but announced it later. This picture was not that exact moment.

July 03, 2023

Engagement announced! We made the choice in secret while visiting Vermont in November, 2022, but announced it later. This picture was not that exact moment.
Oro discovers burrowing. Including into our clothes. He was thrilled. We were not.

September 06, 2023

Oro discovers burrowing. Including into our clothes. He was thrilled. We were not.
Turns out central-east Texas has fantastic Renaissance Faires. Thanks to Dutch for making these happen!

March 15, 2024

Turns out central-east Texas has fantastic Renaissance Faires. Thanks to Dutch for making these happen!
With Jp's aunt and uncle (Nancy Lynch and George Kegley) leaving Texas, we chose to follow them up to Mount Vernon, Washington. It was a long drive, so we took breaks, like here in Denver.

June 03, 2024

With Jp's aunt and uncle (Nancy Lynch and George Kegley) leaving Texas, we chose to follow them up to Mount Vernon, Washington. It was a long drive, so we took breaks, like here in Denver.
We make it to Washington! Dutch found Blueberries, Oro discovers the ocean, and Jp starts the wedding planning.

June 29, 2024

We make it to Washington! Dutch found Blueberries, Oro discovers the ocean, and Jp starts the wedding planning.