Get to know us
Cory
Groom
So a little about Cory...lets get the big things that everyone always asks about out of the way. Cory is a middle school science teacher, loves dinosaurs and all animals, and grew up in Salem, Oregon. Cory studied Biology at Brigham Young University and received his Masters of Arts in Teaching from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. He is passionate about animals! He has worked as a vet tech, in animal research, volunteered with programs that rehabilitate birds of prey, cared for rhinos, hippos, and giraffes at an animal park, and loves all of the native animals in his own back yard. Cory is a package deal with two great kids, and a dog named Indi. Jane is in first grade and is super curious about the world around her. Hank is 4, is full of energy and loves to be super silly!
Melanie
Bride
What to say about Melanie? She is an awesome, independent, caring, fun-loving, exciting woman. She loves flowers, beautiful plants, and decorating the spaces in her life. Melanie studied Architecture at BYU-Idaho and is currently working towards an Associates of Science in Environment Health and Safety here in Oregon. Melanie would be in heaven owning a wedding planning business, due to her love of every flower known to man. She would also enjoy having a bakery, causing Cory to become super fat from all the delicious food. She loves a good adventure, hiking, camping, swimming. The beauty of the mountains, waterfalls, beach, and forests feeds her soul. She brings her canine partner in crime, Tank, to add to the gang. Though she wishes she brought pygmy goats and hairy Highland cows too.