Melissa and Andy

The Courtyard Marriott is right next door to the wedding venue and is reasonably priced. 

Discounts on standard room rates are provided for wedding guests. When booking your reservation, make sure to tell them that you are attending our wedding to receive the discounted rate. 

The historic Marcus Whitman Hotel is a short walk away from the wedding venue.   

Although a bit more pricey than other local hotels, the Marcus Whitman Hotel offers unique historic character and charm. 

The Quality Inn & Suites is only a short distance from the wedding venue. Better yet, it is right next door to one of our favorite local eateries, Crossbuck Brewing.

Fun fact: rumor has it that the Quality Inn is the old La Quinta where comedian Mike Birbiglia sleepwalked out of a second-story window, as made infamous by his retelling on This American Life.

For those who will be flying, we recommend searching flights in and out of both Walla Walla and Pasco Airports.

The Pasco Airport is about 45 minutes from Walla Walla, but has more versatile options for flight availabilities. 

Even though the Pasco and Walla Walla airports are only about 45 minutes apart, they often experience different winter weather conditions. In the event of flight delays or cancelations (knock on wood!) due to inclement weather, one airport may serve as a viable alternative to the other, and we are here to help with coordinating car rides! 

We hope that in addition to celebrating with us, that you get a chance to explore around the town of Walla Walla.

There are a lot of great opportunities for wine tasting around Walla Walla. Some of our favorite tasting rooms include Saviah, Amavi, and the college's very own College Cellars (where the tasting fees and proceeds from bottle sales help support WWCC students). 

With just a little bit of driving, you can access great spots for winter recreation, such as the Bluewood Ski Area. Bluewood is a very beginner-friendly ski area, but also features steep tree runs and excellent powder to keep more advanced skiers and snowboarders happy.

Umatilla National Forest provides the setting for all kinds of winter activities. Opportunities abound for sledding, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing within a 1-hour drive from Walla Walla. Contact Melissa and Andy for tips on winter travel in the Blue Mountains or for advice on obtaining gear for the weekend.

McNary National Wildlife Refuge is a bird watcher's paradise about 30 minutes from Walla Walla.

Mill Creek and Bennington Lake have an excellent trail system just minutes from downtown Walla Walla. 

For more events and activities in and around Walla Walla, check out Visit Walla Walla.

A favorite local spot for big morning meals. Lots of delicious offerings for all food preferences plus beer on tap and decadent cocktails. Kid friendly.

Delectable breakfast options, with a bit more emphasis on the sweets than Bacon & Eggs. Order the massive Apple Pancake if you're up for the challenge! Kid friendly.

Quality pub food with an extensive menu in a great location right downtown. Kid friendly.

A local gem. Melissa swears this place kept her alive when she first moved back to Washington and had to commute from Richland to Walla Walla for work. Delicious pizza slices, calzones, and salads. Local beer and wine options for the adults. Very relaxed, kid friendly atmosphere.

A good sports bar with above-average food and an excellent beer selection. Getting there requires a short drive from downtown. The site of Melissa and Andy's first date! 21+ only.

Would you believe us if we told you that some of the best food in Walla Walla is in a gas station?

A wonderful restaurant that blends Southern cuisine with Pacific Northwest ingredients. A little pricier than the other recommendations, but worth the trip if you want to sample some of the finest that Walla Walla has to offer. This is where Andy proposed! (Over a perfectly-crafted Old Fashioned cocktail, of course.) Not kid friendly.

A French-inspired patisserie that makes unbelievably delicious pastries, desserts, and espresso drinks. Gelato, too, if that suits your fancy in February!

This Walla Walla institution has been making chocolates and candies since 1934.