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Vanessa Swenson

&

Ahren Young

Vanessa Swenson

&

Ahren Young

August 9, 2025

Poulsbo, Washington

Schedule

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Ceremony & Reception

3:45 pm - 10:00 pm

FAQs

Question

Shuttle Timing

Answer

The shuttle is picking up from the Fairfield Inn at 3:15pm and 3:40pm and after the wedding the shuttle is picking up from the venue starting at 9pm, then 9:30 and final shuttle is at 10pm.

Question

How to get to and from the venue?

Answer

There is a lot of parking at the venue and we will also have a shuttle between the venue and the Fairfield Inn. It is around a 10 minute drive from the hotel to the venue, so if you are staying overnight we recommend the shuttle!

Question

What's the dress code?

Answer

The dress code is garden party cocktail attire. For summer in Washington we suggest: mid length and maxi dresses, sport coats & pants or suits. Feel free to wear florals and lean into the garden theme! The ceremony and cocktail hour will be on grass, so plan shoes accordingly.

Question

What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

Answer

Guests can start arriving between 3:30 and 4, with the ceremony beginning at 4.

Question

Kids and plus ones?

Answer

All invited guests will be listed when you RSVP. Unfortunately, we're only able to include children from immediate family.

Travel

Travel Note

Driving from SeaTac

If you are coming from the airport, we recommend renting a car. The venue is a 1-2 hour drive from Seattle, depending on time of day.

Travel Note

Ferries

If you want to take the Bainbridge ferry from Seattle, plan ahead for the Saturday ferry rush! The ferries are first-come, first-serve and are usually running behind at peak hours. We recommend using the WSDOT ferry app for the best updates.

Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Seattle Poulsbo

22022 Quickstep Court Northwest, Poulsbo, WA 98370
 

The link for the hotel includes a wedding discount! We will have a shuttle going from here to the venue. A few minutes away by car to the downtown area, 10 minutes from the venue.

Hotel

Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort

15347 Suquamish Way Northeast, Suquamish, WA 98392
 

Casino hotel around 15 minutes from the venue, on the water and outside of downtown Poulsbo.

Hotel

Poulsbo Inn & Suites

18680 WA-305, Poulsbo, WA 98370
 

Walkable to downtown Poulsbo, 10 minutes to the venue. If you call and mention the wedding, there will be a 15% discount!

Registry

Summer 2020 - Our first little roadtrip to deception pass! (peep the mullet)
Sept 2020 - Camping at Lake Crescent, was so cold and rainy our tent almost floated away!
May 2021  - We moved in together and bought a van shortly after. Took a year but we turned it into a camper van!
Nov 2021 - Moved into a 600 square foot beach cottage with our 6 month old puppy Sigge and kitty Mochi.
March 2022 - Sigge needed a fenced yard, so we bought a house in West Seattle!
March 2022 - Sadly Mochi passed away, but we found this spunky guy at a shelter in Port Townsend and named him Dewey.
Summer 2022 - Here come the house projects. Our house is from the 1950s with a tasteful 90s remodel. Brown carpet, popcorn ceilings and vinyl everywhere!
Feb 2023 - Started fostering puppies for a local rescue. As of now, we have fostered 10!

Things To Do

Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market

Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market

208 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Saturday 10-2

Sluys Poulsbo Bakery

Sluys Poulsbo Bakery

18924 Front Street Northeast, Poulsbo, WA 98370

Local Scandinavian bakery!

Poulsbo Village

Poulsbo Village

19351 8th Avenue Northeast, Poulsbo, WA 98370

Downtown Poulsbo, cute shops right by the waterfront