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Elopements

Josephine and Ben
Opal 28 Wedding Portland

“Perhaps that is the strongest magic of life: it is covered by a veil of beautiful possibilities, woven with threads of gold – promising, resisting, bashful, mocking, compassionate and seductive.” From a reading during the ceremony from The Gay Science by Nietzsche

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Opal 28

Wedding Dress Designer and boutique: Eliza J, Nordstrom

Brides Shoes: Michael Kors

Men’s Suit: Express

Flowers: DIY from family

Rings: Jared Galleria of Jewelry

Hair: Emily Langtry Radditz, Fringe Salon

Makeup: Sarah Abadi, Contour Makeup

Cake: Cupcakes by Cupcake Jones

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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

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Jennifer and Atom
A Portland Home Wedding

‘Here comes the sun and I say it’s all right” Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles

Ceremony – Couple’s Home

Reception – Riverview Restaurant

Wedding Dress – Melissa Sweet

Brides Shoes – Jimmy Choo

Men’s Suit – Vera Wang

Flowers –Nancy’s Floral

Rings – Alchemy (groom) ShaneCo (bride)

Hair/Makeup – Nicole Wagner

String Trio – Collage Trio

Cake – Le Cookie Monkey

Officiant – Sandy Shipley

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April and Sam
A Woodsy Oxbow Park Wedding

“But darling, you are the only exception” The only exception by Paramore

I recently had the honor of photographing a woodsy and magical picnic wedding celebration at Oxbow Park. April and Sam actually had a wedding in both of their birthplaces: Portland and India and wanted to celebrate with close family and friends with a fun picnic, croquet, yummy potluck and lots of darling photos. I love April’s dress, made by her very talented friend Rebekah Fink, and the locally picked wild flower bouquets. Hope you love the sneak peek A&S!

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Leann and Julian
Netarts Bay Oregon Coast Wedding

“Making spirits bright, what fun it is to laugh and sing a sleighing song tonight.” Jingle Bells (Julian loves Christmas carols!)

Ceremony and Reception: Happy Camp Hideaway on Netarts Bay, Oregon

Rings: Almassian Jewelers

Officiant: Stacy Anderson

Private Chef: A Posto by Pati D’Eliseo

You may remember Amy and Kevin from their King Estate wedding back in 2010!

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Becky and Scott
Leach Botanical Garden Wedding

“And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time.” Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell

Ceremony and Reception: Leach Botanical Gardens

Dress: Impression from Rosewood Bridal

Shoes: Nina Gatoria slingback

Jewelry: treasures570 on Etsy

Catering: Voila

Hair and makeup: Jennifer Walker of Face Body Beauty

Cake: Papa Haydn

Men’s suit: Alfani

Flowers & Styling: Blum Floral Design

String Quartet: Duo Con Brio

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Ashley and Mike
A VooDoo Doughnut Elopement

“Last night, I was dreaming how you’d be mine” Emotional Rescue by the Rolling Stones
Wedding ceremony and reception location: Voodoo Doughnuts in NE Portland

Bride’s Dress: Freepeople

Bride’s Shoes: Seychelles

Groom’s Suit: Men’s Warehouse

Flowers: Sheree Clemson, family friend

Bride’s Hair and Makeup: Ally at New Vintage Beauty Lounge

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Erica & Mike
Portland White House Wedding

Erica and Mike are a splendid couple that I had the
honor of photographing last month. Their unique afternoon wedding took
place on
June 13th at the incredible Portland White House. I love photographing
the White House, which is a historic Bed and Breakfast located in NE
Portland and filled with vintage antiques and furniture. Erica and
Mike’s intimate affair was vintage-inspired and filled with unique and
fun details. Erica created her own feather hair piece as well as the
fun pink bridesmaid’s hair clips. The feathers were also Incorporated into the boutonnieres, made by the talented folks at Broadway Florist. The colors were hot pink and soft
blue, with vintage birdcages as centerpieces and a cake topper from the
1930’s that Erica’s dad painted to match the couple! (so cool and
adorable) The ceremony and reception were filled with happiness and love
and I am SO happy to have been in attendance. Hope you love the sneak
peek Erica and Mike and Congrats! Your comments are appreciated if you
have the time 🙂

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Ali & Johnny
Spirit of Portland Wedding

I recently had the opportunity to photograph a beautiful and fun wedding, as well as another photographer’s sermon.. The Reverend Craig Mitchelldyer. When Craig asked if I would shoot his little sister’s wedding, I jumped at the chance! I’m a huge fan of Craig’s photo work, and epic lighting skill and I loved meeting his family as well! His darling daughter Jordyn was the flower girl and Grandpa walked Ali down the aisle! Ali and Johnny are a super sweet couple and hosted a beautiful wedding at a stunning location! The ceremony and reception took place on the top deck of The Spirit of Portland. Nicole Wagner did an awesome job on Ali’s make-up as well! Thanks so much for the opportunity Craig and Ali and Johnny! It was a lot of fun 🙂