FAQs (Fabulous Actual Questions)

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RSVP ON OUR GOOGLE FORM

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Copy and paste to RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/rsvptylererika

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What are we getting ourselves into?

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This is a camping community-created celebration of our love for each other and our love for every one of you! Our community IS our family and we are very excited to gather you all together! We chose to have a 3-day camping wedding because we want time to connect with each of you individually as well as provide a fantastic container for you to connect with each other! Have a gift, game, story, artistic expression to share with us all? Please bring it and give freely.

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I’d like to help contribute! What can I do?

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Many hands make light work. There are a plethora of opportunities to help us before, during and after the event. Please let us know your willingness, skills, and availability in the RSVP

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Weekend Attire - What do I wear?!?

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We love to dress up and strongly encourage you to as well! What would your 7-year-old self pack for a fantastical summer camp adventure?! Wedding Ceremony Attire: Elegant Picnic Think flowing dresses, wide-brimmed hats, dress pants with suspenders. David Bowie playing croquet with the Queen of England - Wild patterns, sequins, fringe, go for it! - Remember this is camping, walking in fields and grass and dirt. Don't get stuck in the ground with your stilettos!

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Do I really need to walk on fire?! NO! But...

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Erika and Tyler are both certified firewalking instructors and have a passion for inspiring others to push through self-limitations. We want to share this opportunity with you! We will be guiding us all in a 2-hour journey of inspiration and growth weather or not you decided to walk on fire, or just spectate. You can participate in the activities and still choose not to walk on the coals, but you will have the opportunity to!! Please sign the waiver we email you in advance!

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Can I bring pets?

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No. Unfortunately the venue does not allow pets.

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Should I bring a gift?

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The biggest gift you can give us is your presence and participation in both the Friday Firewalk as well as the Saturday Ceremony of love. We already have plenty of household items, but if you still feel called to contribute to our future we are accepting donations toward our UK/European Honeymoon!!!

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What do I bring?

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Here's a shortlist of things you'll want to bring: - Tent if you are Tent Camping - Sleeping Bag / Blankets - Sleeping Mat ** Cabin Treehouses have Mats on the Bunks! - Camp Chair(s) - Headlamp - Warm Clothes - Fun Clothes - Cooler (there is an Ice Machine on Site!) - Camp Stove (sorry we cannot have all 170 people in the camp kitchen ya'll!) There will be coffee daily :) - flow/juggling/fire props (& fuel) - Hiking Boots - bug spray/sunscreen - Swim Suit & floaty for river - Snacks - Light meal planning - fun things to share! Pack for a festival “glamping” experience where there happens to be real bathrooms!

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I’m flying in! Where should I get camping supplies?

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Let us know your camping preference in the RSVP and mark that you would like assistance with gear. We have a large local community with plenty of extra gear you can borrow.

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What food will be provided?

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We will be providing BBQ Sausages and veggies early Friday evening before the firewalk. Please bring a dish to share potluck style. Saturday we will have post-ceremony snacks and evening taco dinner and drinks. There will be coffee and tea available at all times Please plan to feed yourself the rest of the adventure and feel free to share food with friends new and old! There is a BBQ available for communal use (bring briquettes)!

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I’m staying in Portland before/after the event. What should I do?

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Please refer to our Portland Scavenger Hunt page for a list of our favorite local sites and bites.

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Have more questions??

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Please call the Macklin-Dean wedding hotline at 503-318-1510. A service operator will be on the line to assist you.