Wedding Program

Kristina & Christopher

Friday, May 15, 2026 at Skamania Lodge

We are so grateful to celebrate this day with you. Thank you for being part of our story, for traveling to be here, and for surrounding us with love as we begin this next chapter together.

Wedding Day Schedule

4:00 pm

Hotel Check-In

If you are staying on-site, hotel check-in opens at this time.

5:00 pm

Guest Arrival

Please arrive by 5:00 pm so everyone can be seated before the ceremony.

5:30 pm

Ceremony

The ceremony begins at 5:30 pm.

5:45 pm

Cocktail Hour

Enjoy light bites, drinks, and photos at our covered outdoor reception space.

6:15 pm

Announcement of the Couple

Join us as the couple is announced into the reception.

6:45 pm

Dinner

Dinner service begins.

7:30 pm

Toasts

Raise a glass with us for toasts.

8:00 pm

First Dance

The couple shares their first dance.

8:30 pm

Dessert

Dessert is served.

9:30 pm

Last Call

Last call for drinks.

9:55 pm

Last Dance

A sweet send-off before everyone heads to their rooms or rides home.

Ceremony Program

  1. Processional
  2. Opening Remarks
  3. Vows and Ring Exchange
  4. Pronouncement
  5. Recessional

Wedding Party

Officiant

Ludwig Avendano

Kristina's Parents

Tim Benesh, Becky Benesh

Christopher's Parents

Bryan Parker, Kira Parker

Bridesmaids

Kendra Perkins, Maggie Klaus, Ellie Freeman, Jess Matsushita, Michi Stoeller

Groomsmen

Daniel Sullivan, Andrew Hang, Winston Highfill, Ryan Kennedy

Dinner, Dessert & Drinks

Dinner will be served buffet-style and will include:

  • Gorge chop salad with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, cucumbers, olives, bell peppers, pepperoncini, and herb vinaigrette (GF, DF, Veg, V)
  • Chilled jumbo prawns with spicy cocktail sauce (GF, DF)
  • Citrus scented grilled steelhead with white wine butter sauce (GF)
  • New York strip loin with rosemary demi (GF, DF)
  • Thai curried tofu with coconut milk, roasted vegetables, and jasmine rice (GF, DF, Veg, V)
  • Whipped buttermilk potatoes (GF, Veg)
  • Roasted broccolini with olive oil (GF, DF, Veg, V)
  • Baked rolls

Dessert will include:

  • Chocolate pots de creme (GF)
  • Dark chocolate panna cotta with raspberry coulis and vegan whip (GF, DF, Veg, V)
  • Mini carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting
  • French macarons (Veg)
  • Campfire treats with graham crackers, marshmallows, chocolate bars, and roasting sticks

Hosted beer and wine will be available, along with regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, hot tea, ice water, and iced tea.

Dietary notes: GF = gluten-free, DF = dairy-free, Veg = vegetarian, V = vegan.

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Thank You

Thank you to our family, friends, and everyone who helped make this day possible. We are thankful for your support, your encouragement, and the memories we get to make with you tonight.

Need accommodations or directions? Visit Venue for room block details and travel information.