10 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Wedding Reception
With summer right around the corner, brides-to-be everywhere are making decisions (some easy and some not so easy) on many details to make the big day perfect. A wedding reception often accounts for more than half of the bride’s total budget and choosing the right venue can be overwhelming. It is very helpful to have a list of questions in hand to ask the facility director. Here are 10 questions to get started: 1) Location, Location, Location. How far is the reception venue from your ceremony and the hotel block? You don’t want to...
read more2013 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism Coming to Salem!
Earlier this month, Travel Salem announced the 2013 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism, April 14-16 will take place in Salem, Oregon! This event is Oregon’s premier gathering for tourism professionals, and we are honored to participate in hosting this banner event. The annual conference attracts more than 400 attendees for two and a half days of educational seminars, networking, and to develop new ways to create the best Oregon Experience possible for visitors and the industry. Travel Salem, in partnership with the Salem Conference...
read more8 Great Places to Visit in Salem Oregon
Downtown Salem, Oregon is a vibrant community that is easy to navigate and filled with surprises- just ask anyone. Spring is the perfect time to visit our city and check out the many local attractions. Here are some of our favorites: 1) The Willamette Heritage Center at The Mill Salem’s historical gem hosts thousands of visitors, history buffs, and school groups each year. The museum preserves the history of the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill and represents one of Oregon’s earliest and strongest industries. The museum is...
read moreWillamette University Inaugurates Dr. Stephen E. Thorsett
There was much excitement in our community earlier this month when Willamette University inaugurated new president, Dr. Stephen E. Thorsett. Students, faculty, representatives of Oregon’s Native American tribes, state and local government, other higher education institutions and various Willamette constituencies filled Smith Auditorium for the ceremony to welcome the university’s 25th president in its 170 year history. Thorsett succeeds M. Lee Pelton, who has served as president of Willamette University since July 1998. Thorsett, son...
read moreCalling All Brides: Don’t Miss the Oregon Wedding Showcase this Weekend
Where could someone planning a wedding find hundreds of potential wedding vendors from all over the state under one roof? The Oregon Wedding Showcase bridal show at the Oregon State Fairground on January 28 & 29, 2012! If you are planning a wedding in Oregon, this is the place to be. Regardless of your location, you will be able to interview multiple wedding photographers, bridal salons, florists, catering businesses, DJ’s, etc. all in ONE day! Oregon Wedding Showcase has been producing Salem and Eugene’s largest bridal shows...
read moreSalem, Oregon Spotlight: Mary Lou Zeek Gallery
Downtown Salem is a vibrant place filled with unique architecture, shops, theatres, restaurants and galleries. We could not have asked for a better location! Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, located on State Street, features work from some of the most talented artists from the local, regional and national communities. The gallery features monthly solo exhibitions as well as selected group shows and special exhibitions. Mary Lou Zeek Gallery has been a part of our downstown arts scene sinced it opened as a contemporary arts and craft gallery in 2000....
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