Anna and Nick wed on a beautiful summer evening at one of the best venue’s in Oregon, Youngberg Hill. I can’t wait to share more from this kind and beautiful couple soon!
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From a Bride’s Lens
Choosing your wedding flowers
Oh my goodness! Our wedding is in exactly one month from today! It’s been quite the adventure, and I’m excited for September 28th, 2014!
Sometimes it feels like wedding planning is an all-consuming never ending to-do list! I had no idea how layered it was; figuring transportation, hotels, family coordination, table seating, ceremony readings, and all the other 38290684 details. However, It’s been amazing (and quite handy) to photograph all of the incredible weddings that I’ve documented throughout the years. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t and there are so many inspiring ideas from my 2014 brides that I’m seeing weddings in a whole new way! Vintage furniture lounges have been so cool, that we decided to add it to the budget!
I LOVE flowers! From the time I was a little girl, I’ve always loved gardens, trees, flowers and the woods. I have a magnolia blossom tattooed on my shoulder, inspired by the tree in front of my childhood home. Making small gift bouquets for friends is one of my pastimes and have taken classes in flower arranging. I see flowers as natures art.
Flowers and weddings go hand in hand and I always anticipate the bouquet of each bride, what color, what type of flowers, what shape… The bridal bouquet is always my favorite detail to photograph. Since we are getting married in late September, I’m going for an elegant, organic theme that hints at autumn, without being too Thanksgiving-y. A lot of these weddings have influenced me and I hope you’re inspired too! Please click on each image to see the full blog post and check out my inspiration board!
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Leslie and Mark at Castaway
Mark and Leslie’s wedding at Castaway was a perfect Saturday in August and a ton of fun. A great party, great friends and a beautiful bride and groom made this wedding a memorable night. Can’t wait to share more soon!
Christine and Kevin
A Brasada Ranch Wedding Bend, Oregon
“And I believe ’cause I can see, Our future days, Days of you and me.” Future Days by Pearl Jam
Wedding dress designer & boutique – Olia Zavozina at Kinsley James Couture Bridal
Bridal shoes – Badgley Mischka
Men’s suit – Banana Republic
Men’s shoes – Cole Haan
Flowers – Mint Floral in Bend
Rings – Blue Nile
Hair/Makeup – Kate Tuma Make-Up Artistry
Cake – The Cake Lady
Rentals – Ohana Party Rentals
Coordinator – Bridal Bliss (Lake Oswego, OR)
Laurie and Renee
Hip Chicks do Wine Wedding
I’ll be your dream, I’ll be your wish, I’ll be your fantasy, I’ll be your hope, I’ll be your love, Be everything that you need. Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden
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Laura and Edward – A Columbia Gorge Hotel Wedding
Laura and Edward’s wedding was a dreamy day of remarkable views, a beautiful couple and a ton of fun. The Columbia Gorge Hotel is a historic and picturesque spanish-style hotel right on the water, complete with it’s very own waterfall and it’s now one of my favorite wedding venues in the Gorge! Can’t wait to share the rest from this day!
Margaret and Drake
The Nines and Bridal Veil Lakes Weddings
“You’re my end and my beginning, even when I lose I’m winning ’cause I give you all of me and you give me all of you.” John Legend- All of Me
Getting Ready Location: The Nines
Ceremony and Reception Location: Bridal Veil Lakes
Wedding Dress: Modern Trousseau from Anna’s Bridal
Brides’ Shoes: “Toast” Betsy Johnson
Men’s Suits: J Crew
Men’s Ties: Handsewn by Jeff Hinshaw with custom graphic designed by the groom
Flowers: The Green Dandelion
Catering & Bar: Dalton’s Northwest Catering
Hair: Amanda Strang
Makeup: Beth Level
Officiant: Roger Moore
Vintage Furniture: Classic Vintage Rentals
Graphics and Signage: Custom made by the Groom
Day of Coordination and Styling: Luxe Event Productions
Dog Transportation and Boarding: Central Bark
Videographer: Nate Baston
DJ and Emcee: Event Team Entertainment
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Christine and Kevin – Brasada Ranch
Christine and Kevin’s wedding at Brasada Ranch in Bend, Oregon was a perfect blend of rustic and elegant, not to mention a ton of fun. The flowers, the toasts, the emotions, the love and families. Seriously one incredible couple and one incredible day! More photos coming soon!
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Laurie and Renee at Hip Chicks do Wine
I’ll never forget Laurie and Renee’s wedding at Hip Chicks do Wine, their awesome urban winery in SE. It was an honor to document, as my first legal full same-sex wedding in Oregon! Their pure joy filled the room and beyond and their love for each other and their business was nothing short of inspiring. Can’t wait to share more!