Cat Frink & Simon Baum
We’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter with all of you! Here, you’ll find all the details about our big day—where to be, what to expect, and maybe a few fun stories along the way. We can’t wait to eat, dance, and make memories with our favorite people. See you soon!
Quick Details
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The wedding and reception will be hosted by the Thyme Garden in Alsea, Oregon.
The Thyme Garden
20546 Alsea Hwy.
Alsea, Oregon 97324
There will be lawn games, nature paths, and flower and herb gardens for guests to enjoy. The outdoor venue space is sunny and bright, with shade available in the nature trails, covered structure, and dance areas. -
August 9th, 2025
Arrival Time: 4:30 PM
Ceremony Start Time: 5:00 PM
Reception and Dinner to follow
Reception Ending Time: 10:00 PM -
“Garden Cocktail”
Think semi-formal or dressy casual attire that’s comfortable for an outdoor setting. The venue has grass, gravel, and uneven paths, so we recommend skipping stilettos in favor of wedges, block heels, or flats.
Our Story
It all started in 2017 at Lane Community College, where we found ourselves in the same class, bonding over group projects, competitive ping pong, and happy hour hangouts. Somewhere between all that, we just clicked.
Our first date sealed the deal. Turns out, we had way more in common than we realized—growing up in family businesses, an offbeat sense of humor, and always looking to connect with good people.
Since then, we've been inseparable. During COVID, we spent our days biking along the river paths, talking for hours, and dreaming up our future together—where we'd go, what life would look like, and how many dogs we could “reasonably” have.
The Proposal
On a family vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Simon proposed under a full moon on the beach. Cat had asked what his favorite part of the trip had been, and he responded by getting down on one knee and saying with a smile, “this part right here…”
An excited yes later, and it took all of 20 minutes before we were knocking on our family’s hotel doors to share the good news.
Our Life Together
Today, we’re celebrating eight years of love, laughter, and adventure. We share a home with our two little troublemakers—Skullcrusher, a corgi with a big personality, and Nova, a chihuahua mix (who may or may not be part ferret). We spend our days exploring new places, watching movies, and still biking along the Willamette River every chance we get.
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We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you. See you in August!
We’re so excited to celebrate with you.
Having all our favorite people together is what will make this day so special. We’re counting down the days and looking forward to laughter, good food, and maybe some questionable dance moves. See you soon!