r/AskVancouverWA

Moving from SLC (not LDS) in a few weeks and need reliable internet for streaming/gaming/WFH.

Currently have xfinity and would rather not give them more money if I don’t need to.

Centurylink was terrible here, unreliable speeds, down constantly.

It doesn’t look like ziply or Google is available at my address.

If xfinity is my best option then I’ll go with that, but I won’t feel good about it (free peacock is nice though I guess)

Edit: also hi vancouverites(?). 45m, married, 2 boys 10 &15.

Why is making new friends as a grown up so dang hard??

Alright girls. I am looking for my girlfriends. I left the most amazing group of girlfriends when I moved here a little over a year ago from Jax, FL and I know my girls are here somewhere. I am looking for specific places, clubs, meetups, (religious ceremonies even??) wherever, whatever it takes to build up my group of girl friends.

Some things about me

I am an ultrasound tech (genuinely love my job and so grateful to do what I love)

I have two dogs and a husband (medium friendly but enough about them)

I love a social outing. BUT unfortunately its got to be worth it to stay up past my bedtime.

I am a low maintenance friend. Want to come over and sit on the couch? I'm your girl. Need someone to come over to motivate you to clean? Heck, I'll bring my steamer. Forgot I existed for three months? Well shoot tell me everything I missed.

I love a game. Love a card game, love a board game. Not great at video games but lets have a mario party

I am a down ass bitch... okay within reason.... But! I am down to tag along for whatever you've got planned for the day.

Some of my flaws

I sure do have a poor attention span. But my adderall sure does help!

I am a bad influence. I will convince you we need a sweet little treat after any minor inconvenience or win even. In fact I will probably show up to your house with baked goods.

I don't love to drink. Love a fun cocktail, love an occasional hit from the pen. But its not often that I drink.

I might forget you exist for three months. But I will always be excited to catch up!

Alright. I think that rounds me up for the most part. Have a workout class I can join? A church potluck? Your sister's dance recital? Game night? Let me know. I know my girls are out there and I know girls are out here looking for their girls too. Let's be friends!

I remember as a kid living in Vancouver, WA there was a place where the drive through was an actual tunnel in the 90's. I think it might have been called Taco King, or taco something? I always got bean and cheese burritos so I think it was mexican... but I was also just really into bean and cheese burritos so might have been a kid's menu thing.

I'm expecting to be in the area and looking to do a kinda mini-nostalgia tour since I haven't been since I was little, but googling "Tunnel drive through vancouver washington" is getting me nowhere.

Naturally since it's been 30 freakin years I have no idea if the place still exists. Or if it was bought out, or the tunnel collapsed or god knows what else. It would have been near 2917 NE 65th St C - found that address basically chasing my dad's ghost since he's passed, he used to work in that area and we lived really close.

Anyone have any idea wtf I'm talking about? At least remember the place existing even if it's gone? I found the old house, I found the old place he worked, the old mini-golf place, the place we used to keep the boat even. But I can't find this place for the life of me!

My partner (32 f) and I (32 m) are moving to the area in October for a new job. We currently are in Denver, CO, and love the incredibly diverse areas of the city. There's multiple Korean hubs, multiple Vietnamese, tons of Hispanic centers, going so far even to have a diverse selection of African cuisine.

My fear is not knowing where are some good areas of the town to live in/near, where to start exploring for a pair of adventurous foodies.

Is there a variety of grocery stores? Are there any like Chinatown/Koreatown/Mexicotown kind of areas that are fun to explore?

I would greatly appreciate any advice and feedback, we will be mobile with a vehicle and love exploring.

Hey there!

I'm moving to the Hazel Dell area soon and was hoping to do the traditional "New space, pizza and beer" thing. I'm having trouble finding vegan pizza in the local area that's not crazy expensive though, does anyone have any recommendations?

(I know pizza is more expensive in this day and age but I'm not trying to drop $50 on just one pizza)

Thank you!

Just got married in Ridgefield, WA in my parents’ backyard, and I wanted to share what we did, what worked for us, and the vendors who helped make it happen.

This was a private-property/backyard wedding, so we were essentially building a venue from scratch: food, bathrooms, tenting, tables, seating, transportation, ice, weather backup, vendor schedules, power, logistics, and all the tiny things a venue would normally already have handled. It was a lot, but it was also so personal and absolutely worth it for us.

A few things from our experience:

1. We treated it less like “hosting a wedding at home” and more like building a temporary venue.
Since we were getting married at my parents’ house, we had to provide almost everything ourselves: bathrooms, tents, tables, seating, food service, alcohol service, transportation, ice, rain plans, vendor schedules, etc. I knew it would be a lot, but I do not think I fully appreciated how many little infrastructure decisions there would be until we were in it.

2. We had a weather plan, even for late June.
We had rain in the forecast, and I was very glad we had a tent and flexible seating options. LGS Event Rentals handled our tent, tables, and other rental basics, and Dave was quick to help us adjust with an extra tent and additional seating when the forecast got stressful.

3. We mixed rented furniture with thrifted seating/furniture.
A lot of our seating and furniture was thrifted, which helped us create a more collected, backyard-party feel instead of everything looking like one standard rental package. We also used Lily & Cane for furniture accessories (ottomans, rugs, plants, etc.), which ended up being one of the best decisions we made. The lounge areas helped the party feel more intimate and gave people places to gather, talk, and keep circulating instead of camping at the same table the whole night.

4. Bathrooms and ice were not glamorous, but they were very important.
For the backyard infrastructure, Royal Throne LLC handled bathrooms for us, and Bob’s Cold Storage helped with our ice situation. These were not the most exciting line items, but they were absolutely necessary and not things I wanted to be worrying about day-of. We ended up needing ~2 lbs of ice per guest and returned the bags we didn't use.

5. The hotel block was one of the most stressful parts.
Our hotel ended up releasing us from our attrition rate, but getting to that point was really stressful. In the days of Airbnb, VRBO, staying with family, and alternative housing options, I think if I were doing it again, I would designate a transportation pickup/drop-off spot and let guests choose where they wanted to stay.

6. We used cabs instead of a traditional shuttle bus.
We used Radio Cab Vancouver for transportation to and from the hotel/pickup area, and I am very glad we did. After talking to several large shuttle/bus companies that felt very expensive for what we needed, Radio Cab ended up being a much more practical solution. Brian was helpful and made the logistics easy.

7. We did cocktail hour before the ceremony.
This was one of our less traditional choices, and it worked really well for the vibe we wanted. Guests could arrive, grab a drink, settle in, and start talking before the ceremony. It made the whole evening feel more relaxed from the beginning.

8. We greeted guests at the entrance instead of doing a big bridal entrance.
This was one of my favorite choices. We stood near the party entrance and greeted people as they arrived, which meant we got to say hello to everyone right away instead of feeling pressure to go table to table later. It was the perfect start to the evening and made the rest of the night feel more relaxed.

9. Our bridal party sat down during the ceremony.
It was just the two of us standing up there, and our bridal party sat with the guests. I loved how intimate it felt, and it kept the focus on the actual moment.

10. We did not do a traditional plated dinner.
We used Elephants Delicatessen and the food was excellent. Later in the night, @leos_tacos_llc was perfect as a more casual, grab-and-go food option. Since our wedding was not a formal sit-down dinner the whole night, tacos worked really well because people could eat, keep talking, and get back to dancing.

11. We had a coffee truck later in the evening.
We had Where’s Coffeegirl come later in the night, and people thought "it was inspired". After food and drinks, having coffee available gave everyone a second wind and helped transition the party into dancing. This was one of those choices that felt a little random while planning but ended up being a huge hit.

12. We made our own kegged cocktails.
We wanted kegged cocktails, and Perfect Pour Services made that possible by renting us the equipment we needed. Our Palomas were a hit. We didn't need to spend a lot of money on professional bartenders. I am really glad we had the right dispensing setup, because that is not something I would have wanted to troubleshoot in the middle of the event.

13. We skipped the cake.
We did a dessert spread from Papa Haydn instead of a traditional wedding cake. Papa Haydn has been one of my favorite Portland dessert spots for years, so it felt more personal to have a table of my favorite desserts for guests to try. Sorry, Mom.

14. A coordinator was essential for us.
We worked with Golden Day Wedding Co., and Kacie was our command tower. Since this was a backyard wedding, there were so many vendor arrivals, schedules, setup decisions, and logistics that a venue would normally absorb. We handed the reins to her the week of the wedding, and she kept everything calm and organized.

Multiple vendors also made a point to tell me how kind and considerate she was to work with, which mattered a lot to me. I genuinely think her calm energy helped the whole event feel more relaxed for everyone.

15. We did a river cruise for the rehearsal dinner.
We had our rehearsal dinner with Island Style Charters on the Willamette. A lot of our family was visiting the PNW for the first time, and a sunset tiki cruise felt like such a fun way to show them the area. Mindy and Captain Dale were great, the views were beautiful, and it was one of the most low-stress parts of the weekend. And it wasn't that expensive!

16. We did live music followed by a DJ.
We had Brooklyn Del and the Revelators as our live band, followed by DJ Casey Kay. Brooklyn Del and the Revelators were genuinely incredible — the kind of band I would go see live again outside of a wedding. DJ Casey Kay kept the party going afterward and brought exactly the energy we wanted for the dance floor.

Overall, I loved having a backyard wedding, but it was definitely more like producing a full event than simply hosting a party at a venue. For us, it was beautiful, personal, and worth it — but the logistics were very real, and the right vendors made all the difference.

I can’t understand why these are on the rise. I see so many drivers treat these incorrectly, not understanding that each car must stop. YOU CANNOT BLOW THROUGH A BLINKING RED LIGHT. The entire concept confuses the average driver and certainly makes crosswalks more dangerous at the cost of moving traffic along a little bit faster

Hey everyone,

Me and my partner are moving to the area and with a move comes the job search process. 😭

I was wondering if anyone has had luck with specific resources in the area I could look into for finding quality listings? Indeed and LinkedIn are obviously plagued with terrible offers, so anything more local that is shown to have good results would be super helpful!

Thank you so much, and hopefully I get to meet some of you soon!

Looking for recommendations!

My fiancé and I moved to the area recently and are looking to buy our wedding bands. I may be interested in a custom band for myself and my fiancé is still unsure what style band he wants.

Hello to my future community!

My partner and I are very excited to move to the Vancouver area in August. I am attempting to narrow down apartments and would love some feedback. I keep seeing "stay away from Hazel Dell" but nobody ever indicates why - could you please elucidate?

Information about us and appreciate any support you can give, thanks!

• Budget: less than $

1,500

• Car for transportation, walkability is great but not a requirement
• Thinking about Westwynd in Hazel Dell