A private, perfectly situated house
in Arch Cape had been rented for
the occasion. Out back, a path to the
beach, lined with tiki torches, led to
chairs and a decorated archway in
the sand.
The newlyweds really wanted their nuptials to be a relaxed, low-
key affair with about 100 close friends and family members invited.
Art says, “We wanted no gifts, no stress and to make sure our guests
enjoyed themselves.” The couple had spent a lot of time on the North
Coast, a lot of it in Cannon Beach. So, they loved the idea of being
there with most of their favorite people.
The Big Day
A private, perfectly-situated house in Arch Cape had been rented for
the occasion. Out back, a path to the beach, lined with tiki torches, led
to chairs and a decorated archway in the sand. Beyond that was the
ocean. Before guests were seated, those willing and over 21 got a “unity
shot” of Captain Morgan Rum and a little can of Diet Coke — to set the
tone, if you will, for the revelry to follow. “It was something to relax
everyone so they have a good time,” laughs Art.
Then, to Katy Perry’s song, “1,000 Years,” Kim walked down the
sandy aisle on the arm of her brother, Chad Johns. Clad in a mermaid-
style, strapless dress of ivory covered in lace with an off-the-face veil,
she carried a stunning bouquet of tiger lilies, fashioned by Mimi’s
Flowers in Seaside. Art looked dapper in a summery, light-colored suit
and brightly hued bowtie. Two of his best buddies — Johnny Cooper
and B.J. Bentley — jointly performed the ceremony, having become
officiates just for the occasion. It was 81 degrees and the sun shone
brightly.
You Deserve
Simply the Best
JULIE
ADAMS
PHOTOGRAPHY
The reception
The reception was held on the large deck out back, covered in case
of rain. The bride’s vibrant wedding colors — orange and pink —
provided wonderful splashes of color on the tables. A friend and
professional bartender, Kevin Kirkpatrick, entertained everyone with
his flashy moves — mixing kamikazes, lemon drops and margaritas
and more, with abandon. Because there wasn’t enough guest parking at
the house for their guests, Art had hired an employee from his shop to
shuttle guests from the wedding to wherever they were staying.
Sue Neuwirth, formerly of Cranky Sue’s restaurant in Cannon
Beach, catered the reception. The food just went on and on, including
clam chowder shooters, crab cakes., seafood macaroni and cheese and
so much more. Chef Jonathan Hoffman, whipped up a small chocolate
cake for cutting, topped with simple flowers with a dark chocolate
ganache; a lemon loaf cake with fresh strawberries; individual-sized
cheesecakes; and vanilla and chocolate cupcakes. Hoffman operates
Chef’s Table in Cannon Beach which caters great food for two, twenty
or 200 people, indoors or out.
Congratulations Kim and Art. Long life and happiness to you both.
14 | RIVER & SEA WEDDINGS 2016
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