THE VALUE OF HAVING A TEAM ON YOUR SIDE Last month we talked about the value of full-service venues. This month we’re honing in on one of the key elements that make Abernethy unique, our detail-oriented team approach to executing every wedding.  Experience has taught...

Have you ever set out to plan a vacation on a budget and thought, “It will be way cheaper if we camp then to stay in a hotel” only to discover that in the end, you don’t end up saving much, and it’s way more work? Maybe you have set out to do a project you’ve never...

Outdoor Weddings in Oregon (and why we love them)!We may be partial, as most of the Abernethy team was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, but we’re thoroughly convinced this is the most beautiful place in the country to live and to get married! As lovers of...

Photography: Jane & Co PhotographyAs intimate weddings have gained popularity we’ve seen guest counts getting smaller over the last few years, and now with COVID, small celebrations will probably be the norm for a while.  I know it can be challenging to narrow the...

Hello Smooch Family! As our venue emerges from hibernation, and our staff returns to work, Abernethy Center is embracing a new normal.  The pandemic has made us all acutely aware of life’s inherent uncertainty and as a result, has brought into focus what truly matters...

Photography: Ashley Cook PhotographyHello Smooch Family!   Tradition has always been a part of wedding culture, and with tradition, a feeling of obligation may sometimes follow close behind.  My goal is to dispel the obligation and instead, shed some new light on...

Photography: Ilumina Photography Hello Smooch Family!   I know that when it comes to planning your wedding there are a million and one questions floating around in your head, even before everybody else starts to weigh-in. Between your own thoughts and everyone...