Couple ties the knot JESSIE AND STEVE ERICKSON’S WEDDING Story by Katherine Lacaze • Photos by Julie Adams D ressed in fishing waders and full of laughter, Jessie and Steve Erickson were married in a sweetly intimate ceremony in Cannon Beach — and then promptly went to catch their dinner. Early in their relationship, the Ericksons, who reside in Cannon Beach, connected over a shared love of sports and being active outdoors. Jessie is an avid runner and Steve enjoys bicycling. They also like fishing, crabbing, golfing and hiking. 4 • Our Coast Weddings 2021 As they envision their future together as a married couple, they look forward to being able to participate in those activities all the more. Steve is semi-retired, although he remains a partner of Showers Pass, a popular Northwest lifestyle company that creates engineered cycling gear for racers, commuters and everyday enthusiasts. Jessie retired at the end of 2020. “This is the beginning of fun,” Steve said. The Ericksons got engaged in June 2019. Steve presented Jessie with a custom-made, heirloom ring that belonged to his grandmother. They were planning their wedding for several months “but COVID kind of changed things,” Steve said. Early in their relationship Jessie and Steve connected over a shared love of being active outdoors. DiscoverOurCoast.com