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May 17, 2025
Newport, OR

Darren & Tanner

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Schedule

The Wedding Website of Darren Holmquist and Tanner Wilson
Join us for a weekend of love, laughter, fabulous fashion and fun as we celebrate our wedding. As we prepare to celebrate our wedding, our goal is to create a space that is joyful, welcoming, and centered on love. This day is about togetherness, connection, and the celebration of our commitment to each other. To ensure a meaningful and comfortable experience for everyone, we kindly ask that all conversations remain free of political debates or ideological differences. We want all of our guests, regardless of background, beliefs, or perspectives, to feel included and fully present in this special moment with us. Your love and support mean the world to us, and we deeply appreciate your help in making our wedding weekend as joyful and harmonious as possible. Thank you for being a part of our journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Additional events and details to be announced closer to the wedding date.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Almost Married Mingle

3:30 pm - 6:15 pm

Join us for a relaxed evening of drinks, laughs, games, and good company the night before the big day! This is a casual, drop-in hangout at one of our favorite spots, Bier One Brewing. They serve great appetizers, refreshing drinks & offer fun games. This is totally optional, come by if you're free! Please note: Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Sea Lion Shout Out

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

This is an optional event. Check out the sea lions website @ www.newportsealions.com

"Cher"-aoke (Cher Themed Karaoke)

7:00 pm

This is an optional event. Check in with us at Bier One Brewery if you are interested in joining us for some karaoke fun! Location TBD.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

Ceremony

1:00 pm

Newport Visual Arts Center
777 NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365

Ceremony of a Thousand Chers

For our wedding ceremony, we’re embracing the iconic, the glamorous, and the unapologetically fabulous—because what better inspiration than Cher? Our theme, Ceremony of a Thousand Chers, invites you to channel the spirit of Cher in whatever way speaks to you! Not sure what that means? It’s simple: Wear something that makes you feel glamorous, hot, confident, and like your best self, just like Cher has done for decades. Whether it’s a bold pattern, sequins, leather, sheer drama, or just an outfit that makes you feel like a superstar, this is your chance to embrace your inner icon. So bring your sparkle, your confidence, and your best Cher energy! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

D & T Extravaganza

3:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Newport Visual Arts Center
777 NW Beach Dr, Newport, OR 97365

Come spend some quality time with the grooms and participating in some of their favorite foods, activities, dancing and music. Come when you want and for stay for as long as you like. Schedule of Activities 3:30 pm - Drinks + Mingle 4:30 pm - Bingo with Prizes 5:30 pm - Dancing 6:30 pm - Cake Cutting

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Whale Watching Picnic & Otter Crest Loop Drive

11:00 am

Rocky Creek State Watching Viewpoint
3634-3600 Otter Crest Loop, Depoe Bay, OR 97341

This is an optional event. Bring some lunch, a blanket and some binoculars & come meet us at our favorite whale watching park. We will take an alternative route back to Newport driving along the beautiful and scenic Otter Crest Loop.

Oregon Coast Aquarium

2:00 pm

This is an optional event. Come join us at one of our favorite places on the coast. Check out their exhibits and admission costs at www.aquarium.org. For Lincoln County Oregon residents are only $5 on Sundays.