Robin Gilbert and Corey Rogers

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

CEREMONY
6pm
The Portland Art Museum
Fields Sunken Ballroom
1219 Southwest Park Ave
Portland, OR 97205 | Map

Though we love children, we are planning an adult wedding and reception.
If childcare for the night is needed we suggest Northwest Nannies at 503.245.5288

Dinner and Dancing to follow

The Pavilion Ballroom
Hilton Hotel Portland Downtown
921 Southwest 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204 | Map

To all our family and friends,

We feel so fortunate to have so many wonderful people that are able to share such a special time with us. Portland is where Robin grew up and though she didn’t think it was so cool back then, it has become a vibrant city with some of the nation’s best restaurants, eclectic neighborhoods, and yes…shopping! As you plan your trip to Portland, use this guide to help you explore all that this great city has to offer. We hope you can stay a few extra days to take advantage of the sights and beautiful landmarks of the Pacific Northwest. We look forward to seeing you next July and can’t wait for the big celebration!!

To make it easy, we have listed some of our favorites:

 

PLACES TO SEE

Portland Saturday Market – The Old Town/Chinatown neighborhood transforms into a thriving arts and crafts open-air marketplace with vendors from all over the city.

NW 23rd – This is the perfect street for a stroll lined with cafes, boutiques, and vintage shops

Pearl District - Located in Northwest Portland, this is the old warehouse district which has recently been renovated into a bustling area that includes the city’s best restaurants and galleries.

Seaside – For those who have an extra day or two to spend in Oregon, take a drive to the coast. Only a 45 minute drive from downtown, this is what the Oregon coast is all about. You must stop by Haystack Rock (Cannon Beach) on your way back for some breathtaking scenery.

PLACES TO EAT

Portland City Grill - Atop the US Bancorp Tower, this is our favorite place for a special dinner. You don’t get a view better than this – oh and really good food!

Dragon Fish – Located downtown, this restaurant offers Portland’s premiere Pan Asian experience with a 500 gallon saltwater aquarium and amazing sushi.

Paragon – This lively yet sophisticated neighborhood restaurant and bar features American bistro cuisine.
Mother’s Café – The best place in town for a home-style breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

PLACES TO SHOP

Twist – Besides showcasing some of the finest examples of American craft objects, glass, ceramics, and metal, TWIST now has one of the most important collections of jewelry artists found anywhere in the country.

Nordstrom – This famed department store started in the Pacific Northwest so it is only natural a free-standing one is located in the heart of downtown.

REI – For all those who love outdoor recreation, this is the place that has it all. A new location is in the Pearl District. You can even climb their 27-foot freestanding climbing pinnacle!

Real Mother Goose – This gallery and retail shop started here over three decades ago and has expanded to locations all over Portland. For the casual craft lover and the serious collector, they’ve put together a combination of distinctive elements that make looking at, learning about, and buying art, jewelry and fine craft exciting and memorable.

Pioneer Place – Located downtown, this indoor retail center is the size of four city blocks and filled with shopping, dining, and entertainment.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms are available at the following property at a discounted group rate.
Please make your reservations before the May 15th to receive these great rates!
Ask for the Gilbert-Rogers block when placing your guest room reservations

Hilton Hotel Portland Downtown
921 Southwest 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204 | Map
$112.00 + 12.5% hotel tax
503.226.1611

The Heathman Hotel
1001 Southwest Broadway
Portland, OR 97205 | Map
$209-$279 + 12.5% hotel tax
503.241.4100
Contact Jessica Rioux at 503.790.7755 for room block rate

Rooms can also be reserved at the following hotels on a first come/first served basis.
No rooms are being held at these properties:

Marriott Hotel City Center
520 Southwest Broadway
Portland, Oregon
$129-$199 + 12.5% hotel tax
503.226.6300

Paramount Hotel
808 Southwest Taylor Street
Portland, Oregon 97205
$139-$209
503.223.9900

WEDDING REGISTRY
Robin and Corey are registered at the following establishments

Tiffanys
Williams Sonoma
Restoration Hardware
Bloomingdales
Crate & Barrel
Zell Brothers | 503.227.8471

ABOUT PORTLAND

Frommer’s Guide to Portland
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/portlandor/
A comprehensive online guide to planning your trip, including information on attractions, entertainment, restaurants, shopping, and more.

Portland Oregon Visitors Association
www.travelportland.com
Visitor information that covers everything from upcoming events to using the local light-rail system.

CITY ATTRACTIONS

International Rose Garden
www.parks.ci.portland.or.us/Parks/RoseGardens.htm
Take a leisurely stroll or have a picnic among over 9,000 roses overlooking the city’s skyline and Mt. Hood.

Japanese Gardens
www.japanesegarden.com
5.5 acres featuring five traditional garden styles, the internationally-recognized Japanese Gardens are considered some of the most authentic you’ll find outside of Japan.

Oregon Zoo
www.oregonzoo.org
Explore the plains and rain forests of Africa, the Alaskan tundra, the rocky coast of Peru and the crest of the Cascade Mountains—all in a day.

Portland Art Museum
www.portlandartmuseum.org
The Pacific Northwest’s oldest museum, with a collection spanning 35 centuries of American, Asian, European, Native American and contemporary art.

Powell’s City of Books
www.powells.com
Occupying a full city block of downtown Portland, Powell’s features over 68,000 square feet of new, used, and rare books.

 

GOLF

Pumpkin Ridge - www.pumpkinridge.com/location.cfm
Wildwood - www.golflink.com/golf-courses/golf-course.asp?course=13767
Merriweather - www.golflink.com/golf-courses/golf-course.asp?course=9272
Red Tail - www.golfredtail.com
Quail valley - www.quailvalleygolf.com
Eastmorland - www.eastmorelandgolfcourse.com

 

MOVIES

Mission Theater & Pub (1624 NW Glisan)
Regal Broadway Metroplex (1000 SW Broadway, Downtown)
Regal Fox Tower (846 SW Park Avenue, Downtown)
Regal Pioneer Place Stadium 6 (340 SW Morrison, Downtown)

 

SURROUNDING VICINITY ATTRACTIONS

The Colombia River Gorge
www.fs.fed.us/r6/columbia
This spectacular river canyon that runs along the Oregon-Washington border is roughly 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep. A short and scenic drive through the gorge will take you to Multnomah Falls, the second highest year-round waterfall in the nation.

Cannon Beach
www.cannon-beach.net
Famed for its forested headlands, miles of sand, tide pools teeming with sea life, and charming beach town filled with art galleries and bookshops.

Evergreen Aviation Museum
www.sprucegoose.org
This 121,000 square foot facility in McMinnville, Oregon, features Howard Hughes’ famous “Spruce Goose.”

Oregon Brewer’s Guild
http://www.oregonbeer.org/mapport.html
This site features maps of microbreweries throughout Oregon and in Portland; write to them for their brewpub guide.

Oregon Wine Country
www.oregonwine.org
A comprehensive list of wineries and events maintained by the Oregon Wine Advisory Board.

Timberline Lodge
www.timberlinelodge.com
Nestled midway to the summit of Mt. Hood, Timberline Lodge is a National Historic Landmark and masterpiece of mountain lodges. Constructed of mammoth timbers and native stone in 1937, Timberline Lodge stands today as a tribute to the rugged spirit of the Pacific Northwest.

 

For further information, please contact

2400 SE Ankeny
Portland, OR 97214
503.223.9267 Office
503.223.4746 Facsimile
E-mail: mike@anaffairtoremember.com