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Wedding Shower & Baby Celebration!
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Tara & Taylor

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Baby Allen

Tara & Taylor

and

Baby Allen

September 20, 2025

Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Important Update: New Location for Our Celebration ✨

Dear friends and family, We wanted to share an important update: due to an unexpected fire at our home, we are moving the location of our baby shower and wedding celebration. While this has been a difficult moment for us, we're incredibly grateful that everyone is safe and that we found a beautiful new venue to gather together. Please join us at: North Chagrin Reservation River Grove Reserved Picnic Area** Oak Shelter** Saturday, September 20th • 5:00 – 9:00 PM **For directions, use Google Maps or Apple Maps - in address field, input "River Grove Chestnut Shelter, Willoughby Hills" and it will bring you to the correct location. We will have some signs out for direction. After you turn into River Grove Picnic Area from River Road, follow signs to the right to Oak Shelter in the far back.** We sincerely hope this doesn’t cause too much inconvenience. The timing, format, and vibe of the party remain exactly the same—casual, joyful, full of love and laughter. Thank you for rolling with us. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Love, Tara & Taylor

Schedule

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Belated Wedding Shower & Baby Shower Celebration

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

North Chagrin Reservation - River Grove Reserved Picnic Area - Oak Shelter
2944 River Rd #2908, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

Join us for a laid-back September evening with good food, cold drinks, music, lawn games, and lighthearted shenanigans! Come as you are—sundresses, sandals, jeans, or tees… anything goes! 📚 P.S. If you were planning on bringing a card, we’d love for you to consider a book instead—something meaningful, a favorite bedtime story, or one that holds a special place in your heart. It’ll go straight into our growing family library and we'll think of you every time we read it!

Send us a Video Message!

For all near and far, we're putting together a special video montage to celebrate this season of love, growth, and new beginnings. We’d be so grateful if you could record a short video message (1–2 minutes is perfect) to include in the tribute. You can share anything that feels right to you: - A heartfelt congrats or well-wish - A funny memory or story from our journey together - Marriage or parenting advice - A favorite quote, poem, or blessing - What you're most excited for us - Or just a sweet hello—we’d love to see your face! Feel free to keep it casual or creative—whatever reflects you. We can’t wait to hear your voices and feel your love! It's easy to do! Copy/Paste the link below into your browser and follow the prompts! https://www.tribute.co/allencongrats/

Registry

🎁 Our Wedding/Baby Registry We’ve put together a collection of thoughtful items for our growing household—a blend of things for our newly joined life as newlyweds and baby essentials we’ve researched or received as heartfelt recommendations. While the list may look a bit exhausting, we know it’s far from exhaustive—we’re certainly not experts! Please feel free to use it as a guide, and if you have any must-haves or personal favorites (for home or baby), we’d love to hear them!
Our Babylist Registry
Follow this link to our registry

FAQ

Question

🕐 What time should we arrive?

Answer

We’ll be hanging out from 5 to 9 PM, and you’re welcome to come and go as it works for you! We'll have a food truck, cold drinks, desserts, music, games, and good conversation. No pressure—just come as you are, when you can!

Question

📍 Where is the event taking place?

Answer

Due to a recent fire at our home, the event has moved to: North Chagrin Reservation: River Grove Reserved Picnic Area - Oak Shelter** Willoughby Hills, OH 44094 **For directions, use Google Maps or Apple Maps - in address field, input "River Grove Chestnut Shelter, Willoughby Hills" and it will bring you to the correct location. We will have some signs out for direction. After you turn into River Grove Picnic Area from River Road, follow signs to the right to Oak Shelter in the far back.**

Question

🚗 Where should we park?

Answer

The Oak Shelter is located in the River Grove picnic area which has two large parking lots within it. If at all possible, we advise to please try to carpool with family/friends if possible. If you need help or accessible parking, let us know and we’ll gladly assist!

Question

👶 Can we bring our kids?

Answer

We absolutely love your little ones and they are more than welcome! That said, the party isn’t particularly kid-focused - although the venue is more open and family-friendly with a small swing set nearby and trails to explore, there won’t be structured activities or entertainment for children. Just a heads up to plan accordingly and adjust expectations 😊

Question

🎁 Are you registered anywhere?

Answer

Yes! Here's the website: my.babylist.com/taraandtaylorallen It’s a mix of items for our newly shared home as newlyweds and a thoughtful collection of baby gear—some recommended by loved ones, others carefully researched to fit our needs and style. Feel free to use it as a guide or inspiration—and if you have favorite must-haves (for home or baby), we’d love to hear them too!

Question

📚 Can I bring a card or gift?

Answer

If you were planning on bringing a card, we’d love for you to consider a book instead—something meaningful, a favorite bedtime story, or one that holds a special place in your heart. It’ll go straight into our growing family library and we'll think of you every time we read it!

Question

👗 What should I wear?

Answer

Dress comfortably and casually festive! Think garden party, porch swing, or celebratory brunch—whatever makes you feel good. We’ll have a covered shelter and lots of open space to roam, but plan for time outside and dress accordingly.

Question

🛏️ Where should we stay if we’re coming from out of town?

Answer

There are plenty of great hotel and rental options in the Willoughby Hills and East Side Cleveland area. If you have trouble finding something that fits your needs, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help point you in the right direction!

Question

💌 I can’t make it—can I still send a message?

Answer

Absolutely! We’d love it if you sent a short video, letter, or photo for our keepsake tribute. It's easy to do! Copy/Paste the link below into your browser and follow the prompts! https://www.tribute.co/allencongrats/

RSVP

📬 Kindly RSVP by August 30th We’d love to know if you’ll be joining us as we celebrate this joyful season of love and new beginnings! Please let us know by Friday, August 30th so we can plan for food, seating, and all the cozy little details. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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With love & gratitude

Thank you for being part of this momentous chapter in our lives. Your support, love, and presence—whether near or far—mean the world to us. We feel incredibly grateful to share this season of joy, change, and celebration with such a beautiful community!