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Chadwick- Spencer -

Chadwick finds talking about himself in the third person unsettling, so he let Nora write his bio. Chadwick developed his love of the outdoors during his journey to become an Eagle Scout in Columbus, GA. His desire to be outside bloomed into a love of slightly terrifying sports such as paragliding, ice climbing, mountain biking, and whitewater kayaking to name a few. He is also an avid road biker but Nora is not sure if this is because he thinks he looks good in white spandex onesies or if it's because he likes how his legs feel when he shaves them. Chadwick has lived all over the US and traveled all over the world. Ask him to tell you about some of his experiences sometime but make sure you have plenty of free time because when he says “long story longer” he means it.

Nora- Laitinen -

Nora finds talking about herself in the third person weird. She loves cuddling with her dogs while drinking a glass of wine and reading a really crappy science fiction novel. She loves the outdoors and has stories about kayaking, canyoneering, skiing, motorcycling, and biking. If you want to hear the stories just ask her, they are usually colorful and involve almost zero graceful moments. Her parents started her off at a young age traveling and she has kept up that habit throughout her life and hopes to do more!

OUR STORY

22
March 2013

Our First Date

Chadwick and Nora met at Bowl for dinner and wine. The first date turned in to hours of conversation about each other's exploits and travels. They found common interests kayaking, cycling, photography and international travel. The night ended with a kiss.
30
April 2013

Our First Mountain Biking Date

Nora borrowed one of Chadwick's bikes to follow him on a "beginner trail" and earned a permanent scar from landing upside down in a bush. Her mountain biking has marginally improved but she remains dubious of Chadwick's trail rating system. Chadwick still maintains that it is a beginner trail.
20
March 2014

First Trip Together

Nora and Chadwick went on a mountain biking trip to the McKenzie River Trail in Oregon. Nora still feels deceived to this day in that it was a shuttle run with the most peddling she has ever done on a on a mountain bike. Though it was beautiful, and she enjoyed the time, she learned to check the elevation profiles for future trips.
22
October 2018

Bought a House

Nora and Chadwick decided that they wanted access to more than one bathroom, so they bought a fixer-upper and embarked on the journey of remodeling. This fun challenge is leading the happy couple to question each other's tastes in tile and cabinets, improve their communication so that they know for sure the correct circuit breaker is off, and live in Nora’s mom’s basement. Though neither one likes wallpaper so that’s nice.
28
February 2019

He Proposes

Chadwick proposed to Nora. He was worried that he was proposing a bit early in the relationship but thankfully she said yes.

AND NOW... WE ARE GETTING MARRIED

WHEN & WHERE

Welcome Gathering & Dinner - Rainbow Lodge - 4:00 - 10:00 PM PST

therainbowlodge.com
50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728, USA
Feel free to stop by the Rainbow Lodge on Friday afternoon when you arrive. We will be hanging out, listening to music, playing lawn games, and having a casual dinner. There is a swimming hole and hot tub on site, so bring your swim suit if you want to take a dip!.

Ceremony - Rainbow Lodge - 4:30 PM PST

therainbowlodge.com
50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728, USA
The Rainbow Lodge is an amazing piece of living history that has been around since the Donner Party had their lovely interlude with cannibalism about 10 miles away. The Ceremony along with the rest of the celebration will be held outside. Please dress comfortably we think you are beautiful whatever you wear.

Reception - Rainbow Lodge - 5:00 - 10:00 PM PST

therainbowlodge.com
50080 Hampshire Rocks Rd, Soda Springs, CA 95728, USA
Food and drinks will be served outside. The evenings in the mountains can be chilly in September so bring a jacket or wrap to keep warm. There are places inside the lodge to hangout and be comfortable. If you are feeling daring, you can go for a swim in the swimming hole on the Yuba River next to the lodge. If you have small kiddos please be aware that we will be next to a moving river.

Accomdation - Rainbow Lodge

We would love to spend time with all of you throughout the weekend. Our guests have the option to stay at the Rainbow Lodge on both Friday and Saturday nights. The Rainbow Lodge has rustic log-cabin style rooms and each room will sleep 2-4 in a variety of arrangements. With room prices varying according to arrangement. We have exclusive use of the lodge for the weekend and will be paying the lodge directly for any rooms used. Please let us know if you want to stay in the lodge and contact Nora at nklaitinen@gmail.com for reservation and payment instructions. If you want to stay someplace else Kingvale, CA is 5 minutes away and has Airbnb options. Soda Springs, CA is 10 minutes away and has Airbnb options. Truckee & Donner Lake, CA is 20 minutes away and has a plethora of places available, hotels, motels, and Airbnb.

Other Accomodation Options

Donner Lake Village

donnerlakevillage.com
Located right on the shore of Donner Lake and just minutes to downtown Truckee. This lodge features condo style accommodations. 2 Star Hotel with polished condos in a lakeside resort with a marina, a ski waxing room & equipment rentals. Located about a 15 minute drive/Uber from the wedding venue and 5 minutes from downtown Truckee.

Truckee Donner Lodge

truckeedonnerlodge.com
Casual, lodge like hotel offering modern rooms, plus an outdoor pool, a hot tub & free breakfast. This hotel is about a 20 minute drive/Uber from the wedding venue.

The Truckee Hotel

truckeehotel.com
This is the oldest hotel in Truckee. Lots of history! You can anticipate there being street noise in the evening since you are literally right on the downtown strip. There is a restaurant and Jazz Bar downstairs with nightly live music on the weekends. Simple/basic rooms. 20-25 minute drive to the wedding venue.

Cedar House Sports Hotel

cedarhousesporthotel.com
Upscale boutique hotel in a lodge made from recycled materials, plus a hot tub & creative dining.

River Street Inn

riverstreetinn.com
Bed and Breakfast right on the Truckee River in downtown. 20-25 minute drive to the wedding venue.

Redlight

redlighttruckee.com
Informal hotel/hostel with a buzzy, speakeasy-inspired bar & a sauna, plus a guest kitchen & a lounge.

Camping

Hampshire Rocks Campground

hampshirerocks.com
15924 CA-49, Camptonville, CA 95922, USA
530-478-6253
There is a beautiful campground down the road from the lodge along the Yuba River. Walking or Biking distance to the Rainbow Lodge. Please reserve sites soon before they fill up.

On-Site RV & Trailer Access

There are a couple spaces available in the parking lot at the Rainbow Lodge for RVs or a Trailer. NO HOOKUPS. Please let us know in advance if you plan to do this so we can make sure to save some space.

Getting There

Reno-Tahoe International Airport

renoairport.com
2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
The Reno-Tahoe Airport is 1 hour from Rainbow Lodge. Take I-580 N to I-80 W. Rainbow Lodge is Exit 166 off I-80. Turn left on Hampshire Rocks Rd the lodge is on the left.

Sacramento International Airport

sacrementoairport.com
6900 Airport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95837, USA
The Sacramento Airport is 1.5 hours from Rainbow Lodge. Take I-5 S to I-80 E. Rainbow Lodge is Exit 166 off I80. Turn left on Hampshire Rocks Rd the lodge is on the left.

We are excited to share this event with our friends and family. We hope you will attend and take advantage of all the fun things to do in the Tahoe area. We are very proud of where we live and we are excited to share the beauty of Tahoe with you!

RSVP

RSVP

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience to let us know if you will or will not be able to attend. We hope to see you but we understand that some of you will have to be with us in spirit. Please let us know the following:

  • Who and how many will attend?
  • Do you have any food restrictions?
  • Do you have any song requests?