Downtown Portland | Jessica Hill Photography

Engagement

Julie & Joe
A Downtown Portland Engagement

Destination Portland! Julie and Joe decided on Portland for their winter wedding planned for this month at the iconic Benson Hotel. After meeting at their church they knew they had finally found “the one” and decided to create a fun adventure for their friends and family in Portland! They are so sweet and kind and oh so in love! We really wanted to celebrate the city of roses in all of its glory for their engagement session so we decided on Coava coffee in downtown, the Park Blocks Rose Garden and of course, the Arlene Schnitzer Portland Sign on Broadway! We had a blast walking around the city and finding the golden nooks and crannies that this fair city has to offer! Julie and Joe laughed the entire time and I can’t wait to celebrate these two and their amazing love later this month!

Elopements

Christina and Isaac
A Blue Hour Portland Wedding

Capturing Christina and Isaac’s timeless and modern wedding was a dream! The couple got ready at The Nines Hotel, a contemporary and stylish luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Portland. Christina looked so chic in her BHLDN wedding gown; a perfect combination of simplicity and intricate detail. Her classic flower arrangements, created by the talented team at Geranium Lake, complimented the bride’s ensemble exquisitely. The groom’s style was on point in his custom created tux by Suit Supply. Isaac even incorporated a creative detail by adding an embroidered inside joke that he and Christina had shared during law school into the lining of his jacket. The architecture of our iconic Portland photo locations, The Treasury and The Benson Hotel, were stunning and really encapsulated the vibe of the couple’s wedding day. Bold lines and modern shapes met with the historic elegance of the structure made for the ultimate venue composite. Christina and Isaac looked right at home with one another amidst the sleek corinthian columns. Following an intimate civil ceremony, Christina and Isaac treated their guests to an incredible experience at their contemporary Bluehour Restaurant reception! Guests had the pleasure of indulging in a 5 course meal that included caviar, Dom Perignon Champagne, and a beautifully minimalistic cake provided by Bluehour. Friends and family enjoyed each other’s company as they danced and celebrated the happy couple’s special Portland wedding day. I can’t thank Christina and Isaac enough for creating such an exquisite day and for entrusting me to capturing it. Wishing all the love and happiness for this sophisticated & sweet couple!

Wedding

Ande and Michael
A Downtown Sentinel Hotel

Elegant, Timeless, Classic and Fun!!! Loved getting to know this couple and the fun adventure we had during their fun engagement session. The lovely Elizabeth with Bridal Bliss coordinated and Blum Florals created the AMAZING florals with gorgeous and unique details (loved the blueberry gold dish centerpieces and the hand-painted masterpiece cake by Dreamcakes) and a fun party. The sweet ceremony took place at the historic First Presbyterian Church in downtown Portland where you could actually feel the love within the rafters! The classic and beyond stunning Governor Ballroom at the Sentinel Hotel was breathtaking. As Michael twirled Ande into the night, the incredible band Precious Byrd played on and kept the party going. As you can tell this was an evening to remember and we made some magic art. Loved this day and thank you Ande and Michael for trusting me with documenting your true love story! What a night!

Engagement

Kellen and Ty
A Downtown Portland Engagement

Kellen and Ty are the kind of people you meet and you feel like you’ve known forever. Their kindness, style and heart are apparent right away and their love is truly fun and great to be around! We met up at their condo in NW near Forest Park to start and I fell in serious love with their open courtyard. We headed into Forest Park for a quick jaunt in the woods and then to the NE Industrial waterfront, which I rarely shoot at, so it was pretty cool and I found this great building that we all admired. We finished up the shoot at the SE docks at sunset. So happy to be documenting Kellen and Ty’s wedding this December at the gorgeous Sunriver Resort and work with Events by Mint! Beyond excited!

Elopements

Leyda and Thomas
A Downtown Portland Wedding

“I need your arms, loving arms to hold me tight and I need, I need your tender lips.” These Arms of Mine by Otis ReddingWedding Ceremony: Vancouver Court House

Wedding Reception: Jakes Crawfish, Portland

Wedding Dress Designer and boutique: Nicole Miller, from The English Department in Portland

Brides Shoes: Ivanka Trump

Men’s Suit: Jones NY and Hugo Boss matching ties son and dad

Flowers: Awesome Flowers in Vancouver

Hair: Nyssa at Salon de Donato in Portland

Cake: Pastrygirl in Portland

Wedding

Erika and James
The Benson Hotel and Blue Hour Restaurant Wedding

“I will find you darling and I will bring you home.” By Your Side by Sade

Getting Ready and Ceremony Location: The Benson Hotel

Reception: Blue Hour Restaurant

Bride’s Dress: Nicole Miller

Bride’s Shoes: M by Marinelli

Hair and Makeup: Jessica Belknap

Coordination: Jennifer Fox with Perfect Planning

Flowers and Styling: Geranium Lakes

DJ: DThree Productions

Check out a video of the protest!

Wedding

Dana and Matt
A Portland Art Museum Wedding

“If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you. When mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me.” Thank You by Led Zeppelin

Ceremony & Reception- The Portland Art Museum

Getting Ready: The Nines

Wedding Coordinator: Holly with Hitched Events

Makeup: Kandie Smith, KSN Makeup

Hair: Stacey Ford, Prima Salon

Bride’s Dress: Alita Graham Bought at Kleinfeld’s

Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Flowers: Michelle at Amore Fiori

DJ: Jill Wyman with All Wright Music

Groom’s Tux: Brooks Brothers

Videographer: Dylan Morgan Films

Catering: Vibrant Table

Cake: JaCiva’s

Wedding

Kat and Henry
Portland Art Museum Wedding

“My heart was wrapped up in clover the night I looked at you.” At Last by Etta James

Coordination and Styling: Christie with Blush Bridal

Getting ready location:The Governor Hotel

Wedding Ceremony: Council Crest Park

Wedding Reception: Portland Art Museum

Bride’s Dress: Monique Lhuillier from Divine Designs

Bridesmaid’s Dresses: David’s Bridal

Makeup: Katherine Sealy with Event Cosmetics

Hair: Powder Inc

Cake: Judy with Dream Cakes

Groom’s & Groomsmens’ suits: Custom Este’s Suits

Flowers: Francoise Weeks Florist

Videography: Shield’s Films

DJ: All Wright Music

Transportation: Portland Trolly and Best Car in Town

Events

Kat and Henry’s Rehearsal Dinner
DeSoto Rooftop, Portland Oregon

Kat and Henry’s wedding rehearsal at the DeSoto Rooftop was such a treat to document. The chic decor, incredible food from Art of Catering, the fabulous band and the memorable toasts made this an unforgettable night. Did I mention this was on a rooftop in downtown Portland? So cool! I can’t wait to share their wedding photos coming very soon!