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Mike Schneider and his now-fiancé made out of old wine boxes are finally making the ultimate commitment and getting married. And anyone who wants to buy a ticket is invited to the nuptials.

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The whole thing started in February of 2018 when Schneider, a Portland artist and lover of the literal, decided to take the phrase “men are trash” to the next level and

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Courtesy of Mike Schneider

Schneider’s boxed wine boyfriend was instantly popular, and the over-the-top photos he posted to Instagram. Vice

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Then, in August, the boxed wine boyfriend, named Franz,

. "Everything happens for a Riesling," Schneider told The Oregonian/OregonLive at the time.

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“I remember when I first told my friends I said yes to Franz’s proposal and they were like ‘Pinot you didn’t!’” Schneider said over email Monday. “We can't wait for people to be able to shiraz our special moment.”

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Now, that moment is on the horizon. The event, organized by Adornment Events,

. Guests can buy tickets for the wedding and reception, including drinks and appetizers, for $75 or just the reception, which includes one glass of wine and appetizers, for $50.

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Courtesy of Mike Schneider

According to a press release about the event, “Wedding guests will witness an officiation ceremony from beloved local drag icon Bolivia Carmichaels and meet Franz’s parents, ‘Bud and Rose.’”

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HiLo Hotel, Cabot Cheese, Hungry Hero Desserts, and House Wine will provide food and drink and guests will get a chance to take photos with Franz and get tarot readings. All proceeds of ticket and wine sales will go to the ACLU of Oregon

“Wait until you see the cake topper!” Schneider said.

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Courtesy of Mike Schneider

“But seriously,” he added, “I feel pretty great about wrapping this project up after a year. It’s been a wild ride and it felt a little selfish going viral a couple times from it, so I’m happy I can turn that energy into something important with tangible benefits for the ACLU of Oregon.”

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