Ep 144 - Exploring Weddings Along The McKenzie River

Discover where your dream wedding begins. This episode highlights a collaborative effort bringing wedding venues, lodging, and local businesses together to position Oregon's McKenzie River Valley as a destination for weddings, celebrations, and meaningful experiences. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and a warm, welcoming community, the McKenzie River offers an unforgettable setting just 30 minutes east of Eugene. In an upcoming episode of Homeowners Best Real Estate Moves, the conversation expands to include the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce, Travel Lane County (Eugene Cascades & Coast), and the Willamette Valley Visitors Association, sharing how tourism funding, regional marketing, and destination development support these local efforts behind the scenes. 🎧 Tap follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss this informative continuation. Guests: Gerry Aster and Audrey Spencer, community leaders and organizers behind the Marriage on the McKenzie collaboration. Learn more: Visit Marriage on the McKenzie on Facebook, Instagram, or Eventbrite (links below). Contact: Gerry Aster | 626-437-0539 | [email protected] Audrey Spencer | 425-420-3534 | [email protected] 💍 Planning a wedding or helping someone you love plan theirs? The events below are designed to help you explore venues, meet vendors, and envision your perfect day.  Upcoming Events Love in Oregon Wedding Show – February 7-8, 2026  Held at the Lane Event Center. https://www.loveinoregon.com/eugene-expo Marriage on the McKenzie: Wedding Venue Open House Tour Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 11am-4pm. This is a FREE EVENT and FREE SHUTTLE Service (to reserve your seat TAP LINK BELOW) Shuttle departs from McKenzie Feed and Tackle in Walterville, at 11am, 12pm and 1pm. And from Eugene - you can catch the shuttle at 11:00 AM from McMenamins North Bank. Shuttles go from the McKenzie Valley Presbyterian Church up to Loloma Lodge, stopping at each venue along the way. Enjoy samples from vendors at venues and get to know other couples looking to get hitched as you explore venues along the McKenzie.  Tap EVENTBRITE LINK for more information   RSVP for the FREE Wedding Venue Open House Tour. Go to bit.ly/3MBk6Sh and reserve your seat on one of the FREE shuttles For the TOUR MAP, go to bit.ly/3WIh9B3 Link to the McKenzie River Wedding GUIDE 👉 https://bit.ly/mckenzieriverweddings Link for the Marriage on the McKenzie VENDOR DIRECTORY 👉 https://bit.ly/4thKT76   🎧 New Here? 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