We're Getting Married!
When
2026-08-08 00:00:00
Welcome Family and Friends
Oh. Em. Gee. We're getting married!!!! You know the old adage - your presence is presents enough. We truly mean it! We're just excited you're part of our joy-filled lives. However, we also know that folks like to add to people's wedding day with gifts. We are very old and are very blessed to already have a home we love, with things we love. If you wish to bring a physical gift, we'd love it if it was heartfelt, handcrafted, or you think it's perfectly made just for us. Otherwise, we are doing our registry a little differently. We want to take an epic honeymoon trip in May of 2027 to the Azores. We also have a couple of nonprofits that are deeply meaningful to both of us. If you're willing to support one or the other of these things instead of a physical item, we promise it would make us incredibly happy. And to also send you a photo from the Azores. :)
Honeymoon
Azores, Portugal
Wishlist
Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation!
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Donation to Fire Hall Theatre
One of our favorite places is the Fire Hall Theatre in the heart of downtown Grand Forks. Ben is a board member here, and both Becca and Ben have acted in numerous shows on their stage.
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Donation to Fire Hall Theatre
One of our favorite places is the Fire Hall Theatre in the heart of downtown Grand Forks. Ben is a board member here, and both Becca and Ben have acted in numerous shows on their stage.
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Donation to Fire Hall Theatre
One of our favorite places is the Fire Hall Theatre in the heart of downtown Grand Forks. Ben is a board member here, and both Becca and Ben have acted in numerous shows on their stage.
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Donation to Downtown Development Association
We live in the heart of Downtown and the DDA does incredible work keeping downtown beautiful, active, and alive. A donation would mean a lot to us!
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Donation to Downtown Development Association
We live in the heart of Downtown and the DDA does incredible work keeping downtown beautiful, active, and alive. A donation would mean a lot to us!
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Donation to Downtown Development Association
We live in the heart of Downtown and the DDA does incredible work keeping downtown beautiful, active, and alive. A donation would mean a lot to us!
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Day 1 - Jeep Tour of Sete Cidades
We will take a Jeep safari around western Sao Miguel Island on this half-day tour and explore the volcanic crater at Sete Cidades. We'll also get to explore many of the villages on the island.
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Day 1 - E-bike rentals
Help us toodle around Sao Miguel island on an e-bike adventure to see some lakes in volcanic craters!
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Day 1 - Kayaking in Sete Cidades
We will discover one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal by kayak.
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Day 2 - Thermal Hot Springs at Furnas
Poça da Dona Beija: a mystical space for leisure and relaxation, immersed in lush nature, featuring hot thermal waters.
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Day 2 - Volcanic Hot Stone Massage
An immersive spa treatment that utilizes locally sourced, geothermally heated basalt stones to deeply relax muscles, melt away tension, and reconnect you to the raw geological energy of the Azores
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Day 2 - Aromatherapy Treatment at Terrra Nostra Gardens
a dedicated 60-minute therapeutic treatment designed to relieve physical tension and quiet the mind. It combines muscle relaxation techniques, reflexology, and regional botanicals to completely unwind
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Day 2 - Cozido Dinner
We'll partake in some traditional Azorean stew, cooked right in the soil of Mother Nature using the volcanic temperatures of the earth!
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Day 3 - Ancient Lava Tube Cave Exploration
The Azores are home to some of the most spectacular, well-preserved ancient lava tubes and volcanic chimneys in the world, formed by the archipelago's intense volcanic history.
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Day 3 - Vehicle Rental to Tour Hidden Waterfalls
Cascading down volcanic basalt cliffs carpeted in lush, emerald rainforests, the waterfalls of the Azores are breathtaking natural oases where crystal-clear waters plunge into serene volcanic craters.
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Day 4 - Whale & Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
The Azores are a natural paradise and a premier destination for whale and dolphin watching. With 29 species of cetaceans, the islands are home to around 33% of the world's known species.
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Day 4 - Ferry Ride to Another Island
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Day 5 - Volcanic Wine Tasting on Pico Island
We will sip volcanic wines grown in black lava rock vineyards and aged by the salty sea air at an intimate UNESCO World Heritage tasting.
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Day 5 - Volcanic Winery Tour
Pico Island has a vineyard/wine landscape that is so rare and wondrous that is has been deemed an official UNESCO World Heritage Site because grapes are grown in volcanic lava fields.
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Day 5 - Small Batch Teas at Gorreana Tea Plantation
We'll stroll through the lush green rose of the Gorreana Tea Plantation - Europe's oldest tea plantation. After, we'll sip some Azorean tea and take some home to remember our honeymoon!
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Day 5 - Pineapple Liquer from a Pineapple Plantation
The Azores are home to around 230 pineapple producers and 1500 greenhouses!
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Day 5 - Ferry Ride to Another Island
The Azores are made up of 7 islands so we need to boat!
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Day 5 - 1 Course of a 12-course Chef Tasting Menu
We are talking a fancy pants culinary experiences with fresh almost Michelin-star rated courses created in a private dining experience.
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One Night at a Private Villa in Paradise
We'll stay in a seaside villa and take in majestic ocean views from our waterfall pool.
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2.5 Hours of International Flights
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Market Money
Help us wander the streets of the Azores and engage in magic moments and colorful marketplaces.
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