Chapel On Echo Bay

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Chapel of Echo Bay

Reception

Our Wedding

Our story began on May 29, 1993 — when a family friend, Butch Malstrom, decided we should go on a blind date. (Thanks, Butch… you were onto something.)Matt picked Tami up, and we went to dinner at Ale House and then to a movie. What we didn’t expect? We talked for hours. Turns out we had a lot in common — shared family values, strong faith, and a natural connection that felt easy from the start. Tami loved that Matt was a technical, construction-minded guy — she could speak his language. And somewhere in the back of her mind she wondered… “Did God just introduce me to my future husband?”Plot twist: Matt had just accepted a job in California and was leaving in August.So what did we do? We made that summer count. We rode the dinner train to Chateau Ste. Michelle, took a private plane ride to Friday Harbor, and watched the Seafair hydros from a friends’ boat. It was romantic, adventurous, and the beginning of something special.Then Matt moved to California… and our love story became long-distance. Tami was falling hard. Matt wasn’t exactly campaigning for commitment at the time. (He’ll admit it now.) But we kept visiting each other anyway. Tami flew down often — especially whenever Matt moved into a new place. She even shipped her bike to Hermosa Beach for a three-week visit. We explored, adventured, and created memories in every new city.After three years, Matt moved back to Washington in 1996 to start his computer business. Life got busy. We drifted apart. But somehow, no matter how much time passed, we always found our way back to each other.Fast forward to 2003 — reconnecting again. This time, Tami made it clear: she wanted forever. We dated on and off, tried counseling (which told us to go our separate ways — spoiler alert: we didn’t), and navigated seasons of growing up and figuring life out.Then in 2012, a tiny four-legged matchmaker named Ginger entered the picture. Tami got a puppy… and Matt absolutely melted. Ginger quickly became our girl and even inspired us to open a doggie daycare together from 2013–2018. If that’s not commitment practice, we don’t know what is.Through the years — and yes, decades — we’ve experienced growth, space, reconnection, friendship, faith, and a love that simply refused to disappear. No matter the season, something kept drawing us back together.Turns out, some love stories just take the long, scenic route.Now, after 30+ years of history, laughter, learning, and loving, we are choosing forever — with God at the center of our marriage and a friendship that has stood the test of time.Better late than never… and absolutely worth the wait.

Our Love Story

Our Story

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Hotel Info:The online booking link below can also be used.<a href="https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?hotelID=15952&amp;lang=en-us&amp;group=tami&amp;hgID=0&amp;currID=1&amp;dt1=9588&amp;nights=2&amp;rooms=1&amp;adults=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inn at Gig Harbor</a>Tami McMullenIndividual call insAugust 6-8, 202610 roomsGroup Rate: $189 Thursday/Friday $289 night plus taxDiscount Cut off July 10, 2026

Wedding PartyBride Tami McMullenGroom Matt HansonKristin Gipson Maid-of-Honor (cousin)Marci Miller Brides Maid (sister)Jeremy McCoy Best man (Matt's best friend)Butch Malstrom Groom men (family friend, match maker)Cooper, Coltan (Ginger and Adeline) Ring bearersElijah, Ryder, Mason rose pedals patrol

Photo's Wedding Party, Family 12pm-3:00pm

Wedding Party

RSVPLocation MapParking Information:Limited parking (25 spaces) is available at the venue and reserved for guests with mobility needs. Please RSVP if you need close parking use link.Shuttle service will be provided for the driver from a nearby overflow lot.Carpooling is encouraged.Thank you! Hotel Info:The online booking link below can also be used.<a href="https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?hotelID=15952&amp;lang=en-us&amp;group=tami&amp;hgID=0&amp;currID=1&amp;dt1=9588&amp;nights=2&amp;rooms=1&amp;adults=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inn at Gig Harbor</a>Tami McMullenIndividual call insAugust 6-8, 202610 roomsGroup Rate: $189 Thursday/Friday $289 night plus taxDiscount Cut off July 10, 2026

Cocktail Hour 3-4pmCeremony 4-4:45pmDinner Hour 5:15pm

Those that can't make it, we would like to stream our special day with you.

HONEYMOON FUND

We are grateful for your love and support as we begin our marriage.Your presence is truly the best gift. If you wish to bless us further, we have created a honeymoon fund to help us as we continue making special memories together.If you would like to contribute to our honeymoon, please visit the links below.

Q + A

The INN at Gig Harbor features a continental breakfast. It is 5 minutes’ drive from Gig Harbor’s Historic Village. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast is offered. All rooms are nonsmoking. Featuring mountain views, each room at The Inn at Gig Harbor offers free toiletries. Styled in dark wood furnishings, rooms feature light colored linens. Each room will come with a free hot breakfast. Pastries, juice, tea and coffee are just some of the free breakfast items provided daily. A reception with a stone fireplace and additional seating is provided at The Inn at Gig Harbor. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 35 miles away. Downtown Tacoma is 10 miles away from The Inn at Gig Harbor.

The INN at Gig Harbor

Hotel

Reserve 15 PP VanCeremony music PianistCharcuterie boardsNapkinsAlcoholRental -Linen/tentHair/MakeupFlowersGuest favorsAlterations

Task ListTable layoutSetup Details Thursday 8/6 3-5pm (pp 10)Jeremy, Sarah /Jill/ Kris/Marci/ Matt, Tami/ Kim, Jeff/ Terry, Troy Setup Details Friday 8/7 9:30-11am (pp10) Jeremy, Sarah/Kris, Mike/Matt, Tami/ Marci, Dan, Madison/ Assigned Jobs:2pm Setup Charcuterie board- Sarah, EdanWedding Coordinator - Kim and JeffOfficiant - JeffMC Host -Larry NorlinBartender -DustinParking Host @ VenueParking Attendant (2) Kyle, Mike GipsonCocktail Host /photo booth, games Butch, Linda3pm Cater's (3) Sarah, Meradene, Yolonda2:30pm Cake Cutter (2) Jill, SherryVideo, Drone (1) Elliot McCoyCleanup crew (7-9pm) (pp10) Marci, Dan/ Kris, Mike/ Maradene, Yolonda/ Jeremy, Sarah McCoy/Sherry, Zoey Shatz/Kim, JeffDog patrol (2) Maggie, Kate

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Items to Bring:Karyokee -MicKitchen towelsLatex glovesPitchersSternoChaffers (5)Glass Water DispenserCases of WaterBags of IceBeerChampagneAlcohol -Vodka, Gin, Tequilia, WhiskyWineLiterDisposable containersServing utensilsCupsPlatesSilverware/napkinsSilverware holderSalt/pepper shakersCream/sugar/coffeeCoffee cupsOven gloves

Tamera & Matthew

Tamera & Matthew

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