About this episode

This episode explores the collaborative efforts to promote the McKenzie River Valley as a wedding destination.

Discover where your dream wedding begins. This episode highlights a collaborative effort bringing wedding venues, lodging, and local businesses together to position Oregon's McKenzie River Valley as a destination for weddings, celebrations, and meaningful experiences. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and a warm, welcoming community, the McKenzie River offers an unforgettable setting just 30 minutes east of Eugene. In an upcoming episode of Homeowners Best Real Estate Moves , the conversation expands to include the McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce, Travel Lane County (Eugene Cascades & Coast), and the Willamette Valley Visitors Association, sharing how tourism funding, regional marketing, and destination development support these local efforts behind the scenes . 🎧 Tap follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss this informative continuation. Guests: Gerry Aster and Audrey Spencer, community leaders and organizers behind the Marriage on the McKenzie collaboration. Learn more: Visit Marriage on the McKenzie on Facebook, Instagram, or Eventbrite (links below). Contact: Gerry Aster | 626-437-0539 | gerryaster@gmail.com Audrey Spencer | 425-420-3534 |…

People in this episode

Host: Judy Casad

Guests: Gerry Aster, Audrey Spencer

Topics covered

• weddings
• destination weddings
• local businesses
• community collaboration
• tourism
• event planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marriage on the McKenzie, McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce, Travel Lane County, Willamette Valley Visitors Association

Places: Oregon, McKenzie River Valley, Eugene

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