AGANON2020
2019
We got engaged on February 14, 2019 at Polihalé, a remote beach on Kauai. It was the same date we had celebrated as our dating anniversary every year since we became a couple in 2013. That tradition had always meant a lot to us. Making it our engagement felt like the natural next step.
We almost did not make the trip. Washington was in the middle of Snowmageddon, and leaving felt uncertain. Hawaii has always been special to us. It is part of both of our childhoods.
We went to Polihalé for sunrise. The beach is hard to reach, but the light that morning was unforgettable. By the time Ninyo proposed, clouds had rolled in and rain was falling. He had kept the ring a secret for months. In the rain, he asked me to marry him, and I said yes.
We spent the rest of the day over dinner in Poipu, reliving memories from an earlier trip to Kauai. Polihalé is where we began our life as a newly engaged couple, on our way to becoming Mr. and Mrs. Aganon.
— Danielle Aganon
Polihalé Beach, Kauai HI
Intro
Our Story
"Their relationship officially started on top of the Ferris wheel in Seattle on Valentine's evening."
They thought they first met at a froyo shop in Silverdale back in 2012. Unknowingly, they had already met at a hip-hop dance competition in downtown Bremerton, facing Manette, put on by Ninyo and his friends. They just did not connect the dots until later.
Their relationship officially began on Valentine's evening, February 14, 2013, on top of that Ferris wheel in Seattle. By 2020 they had been together more than seven years, and it had been nothing but amazing, built on everything they lived through side by side. They are still learning new things about each other, because they keep growing. They have come so far since 2012, through many chapters in life, and could not have done it without chasing their dreams together, with family and friends beside them.
"First touch" before our wedding. This happened 10 minutes before the ceremony (2020)
Northwest Maritime Center, Port Townsend, WA
We always enjoy coming here during Spring/Fall to see the changes of nature (2019)
Bloedel Reserve, Bainbridge Island WA
Our first long road trip down to Oregon's National Dunes. This increased our love for road trips (2014)
Haystack, Canon Beach OR
Our favorite hidden little restaurant in Bainbridge island (2015)
Pub House, Bainbridge Island WA
Our last day at Bali. The barista offered to take a photo of us (2020)
Paperboy, Bali Indonesia
Enjoying an extension of our engagement day in Oregon (2019)
Cape Kiwanda, OR
Itinerary
Wedding Itinerary
Here is our itinerary for the day of the wedding. We hope to see you guys there!
Guests
When:
August 15, 2020 @ 3:00 PM
Where:
Northwest Maritime Center
Park:
Look for the totem pole and you'll see a parking sign. The parking spots at the venue are 2-hour parking. There are also 24-hour parking spaces available (look for the orange spaces).
Note: The Hood Canal Bridge is subject to close based on passing boats. Please check WSDOT for any traveler notices the night before as it may affect travel route and timing.
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When:
August 15, 2020 @ 3:00 PM
Where:
Northwest Maritime Center
Park:
Look for the totem pole and you'll see a parking sign. The parking spots at the venue are 2-hour parking. There are also 24-hour parking spaces available (look for the orange spaces).
Note: Hood Canal Bridge is subject to close based on maintenance and passing boats. Please check WSDOT for any traveler notices the night before as it may affect travel route and timing.
Wedding Itinerary
Here is our itinerary for the day of the wedding. We hope to see you guys there!
Right now mode. Pretend the wedding is happening today. Your clock says , but that just means the wedding is now over!. Anything that has already wrapped up fades and strikes through.
2:00 PM – 2:55 PM
Guest Arrival
Please allow some time before the wedding ceremony to arrive and relax.
2:00 PM – 2:55 PM
Refreshments open
Music will be playing to kick off the beginning portion of our wedding. There are drinks available at our refreshments table. For drinks we will have cold brew, water, and alcohol available. For snacks we will have charcuterie provided by PaellaHouse. (Unfortunately we weren't able to have alcohol or cold brew for the snacks!)
2:55 PM – 3:00 PM
Seating
Please be seated around this time to avoid small distractions happening during the start of the wedding ceremony.
2:55 PM – 3:00 PM
Cellphones
We would also appreciate if we have all cellphones turned off to avoid any accidental alarms/calls/social. Our media team will do their best to capture all moments possible!
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Wedding Ceremony
This marks the moment that the ceremony will begin. We will have our entourage walk in to start and our friend & officiant, Nathan Collins, will take care of the rest!
3:50 PM
Ninyo and Danielle going to be married
Ninyo and Danielle now married!
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM
Bouquet toss
The bride will be tossing her bouquet at the top of the balcony onto the courtyard area below. Let's see out of our friends/family who will be catching this!
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM
Wedding party photoshoot
Photoshoot with the bride, groom, entourage, & family members. We'll be going to take some photos at a few places before heading back for dinner at the Tunnel Tavern.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
End of Wedding Ceremony
This marks the end of our wedding ceremony. We will continue an afterparty either in 2021 or 2022 when the world has recovered. Everyone will all receive new invites and we can refer back to this website during that time. Thank you!
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Ceremony Teardown
The items used for the wedding ceremony will be taken down and transferred into the Uhaul out in the parking lot for those who are willing to help out :). Thank you!
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
30 minute window
Feel free to explore downtown Port Townsend during this time. Some walking distance photographic locations are Jackson Tidal Park, Adams Street Park, Taylor Street, and pretty much all the shops along Water St!
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Open Bar @ Tunnel Tavern
Casual foods at the Tunnel Tavern just down on Water St. This will be an open bar as well. Drinks will be on us! There is a limited food menu available involving finger foods and tacos. If you're looking for food afterwards, we would suggest Sirens!
4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Photobooth
Our photobooth is provided by our creative friends from heyfunday from Chinatown Seattle! You may have seen them throwing down the biggest block party in Seattle Chinatown to date!
10:00 PM+
Tunnel Tavern (Open Bar All Night)
Open bar all night!! Thank you to Jim from Tunnel Tavern!
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8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Coffee
Light Breakfast at Better Living through Coffee
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hair Stylist
Our friend Loufel Velasco from Moment of Truth in Seattle will be perfecting the hair of our bride, bridesmaids, and family.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bridal Makeup
Amanda will be taking care of makeup during this time.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Videographer Arrival
Our friend Craig Allan will be taking care of videography for our wedding! His assistant Mari will accompany him as he works through capturing the important moments.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Photographer Arrival
Jen Lee Light Photography from Port Townsend will be taking photos for our wedding! She will start with the bride & bridesmaids.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Hanging Lights & Signage Setup
Setup lights on the balcony will be done around this time
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Ceremonial Setup
Our relatives will be setting up the arbor, chairs, and placement of florals
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Bride photos
Atmospheric photos of Bride and party
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Flower Delivery
Delivery of flowers from Williams Flowers
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Groom photos
Atmospheric photos of Groom & party
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Final preparations
Groom gets into suit, and Bride gets into dress
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Refreshments open
Music will be playing to start off the arrival portion of our event.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Guest arrival
Our guests should start arriving around this time.
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Photobooth Setup
Ryan and Tuyen will be setting up the photobooth at Tunnel Tavern
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Entourage line up
Entourage begins to make their way over to the wedding reception. Bride begins last moments of preparations.
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Blind look
A take on the first-look is the bride & groom being next together but not being able to look at each other just yet!
3:00 PM – 3:05 PM
Wedding Ceremony Starts
This marks the moment that the ceremony will begin.
3:00 PM – 3:05 PM
Procession
The wedding ceremony will begin once our ceremonial song starts playing at 3:00pm sharp.
3:05 PM – 3:15 PM
Officiant starts wedding ceremony
Our officiant, by our friend and neighbor Nathan Collins, will start off the introduction of the wedding ceremony
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Ceremonial Toasts
A few words from our friends/family. Cheers!
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM
Vows
The time reference is not too important here. Transition to vows will come after speeches
3:45 PM – 3:50 PM
Announcement of husband & wife
Our bride and groom will make their way through our guests.
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM
Bouquet toss
Danielle will be tossing the bouquet at the top of the balcony onto the commons courtyard area below.
3:50 PM – 4:00 PM
Wedding Party Photoshoot
Photoshoot with the bride, groom, entourage, & family members.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
End of Wedding Ceremony
This marks the end of our wedding ceremony.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Ceremony Teardown
The items used for the wedding ceremony will be taken down and transferred into the Uhaul.
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
30 minute Freetime
Feel free to explore downtown Port Townsend during this time.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
OPEN BAR @ TUNNEL TAVERN
Casual foods at the Tunnel Tavern just down on Water St.
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PHOTOBOOTH
Our photobooth is provided by our creative friends from heyfunday from Chinatown Seattle!
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Breather
Bride and Groom preparation and breather in their room
11:00 PM+
TUNNEL TAVERN LAST CALL
Last call on open bar! Let's not get too crazy!
7:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Golden Hour Photos
Sunset is at 8:22PM and so some opportunity to take some photos in good lighting will happen.
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Gifts
Thank you for everyone's blessings! We appreciate the gesture and kind words that came with your gifts. We have a couple ideas on how we can show our appreciation in the next upcoming few weeks/months as we are transitioning back into our new normal lives during these times. We will definitely be coming back with some amazing experiences to share!
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