Portland Wedding at Oregon City Private Property Boho Garden Party {McKell + Mike}

Lets take a minute and really appreciate all the beauty at this private property. Mckell’s family worked hard and really knocked it out of the park for their big day. With 300 guests in attendance it was a great space to spread out and really enjoy this August day.

The Ceremony took place in the garden while the Reception was out on the lawn. They also build a large silo which served as a bar. The property featured a few lounge set ups as well as a kids area.

Here is another wedding where Carisa and her team with Adornment Events really made it happen. While private properties are great for events; every single items must be sourced and brought in.

It was a team effort to get all the items set up and ready in time. Never underestimate the power a great Wedding Vendor Team has. It truly takes a village to execute an event.

Mckell chose to focus on bold jewel tones to perfectly accent the green surroundings, while really elevating the Boho decor style through out the wedding.

Jenn Byrne Creative did a wonderful job capturing all the photos and video for this couple.

Enjoy!

Photography+ Video : Jenn Byrne Creative

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Venue: Private Property-Oregon City

Rentals: Party Place PDX

DJ: Adornment Dj’s

Coordinator: Adornment Events

Photo Booth: Smirk Photo Booth

Here are some detail photos I took below, of the bridal party floral.

Portland Wedding at Scholls Valley Lodge {Rose + Zeb}

Scholls Valley Lodge is one of my favorite outdoor venues. Its close to Portland yet tucked into the wine country. It’s a great option with covered patio to accommodate the unpredictable Oregon weather.

We love to plan on nice weather, but sometimes in the spring the rain is just part of the deal. That did not put a damper on Rose and Zeb’s big day. Thank you Rachel Lecrone Photography for braving the weather and capturing some amazing photographs.

I also cannot stress enough that a Day of Coordinator is a must! Carisa and her team with Adornment Events were literally cleaning off the rain water from the cement pad to get it ready just in time for the guests to arrive for the ceremony. This is not a job for a family or bridal party members. They came to the wedding to spend the time with you.

The ceremony was originally planned to be out on the lawn but had to be moved under the covering. All said and done, the wedding turned out beautiful none the less.

I really loved the dark wood arbor that we adorned with mixed greenery, which then doubled as a head table backdrop. To go along with the wood theme, we used dark stained wood boxes as centerpieces. Featuring the most beautiful locally gown spring peonies, spray roses and variety of foliage.

Rose choose a bright pop of coral color for her bouquet, floral crown as well as the cake flowers.

Bridal bouquet consisted of the most gorgeous coral charm peonies, locally grown garden roses, succulents, ferns, berries, spirea, lisianthus and the brides favorite-Succulents.

Speaking of the cake-Dream Cakes never disappoints. I always enjoy accenting their cakes with our beautiful flowers.

Enjoy!

Photography: Rachel Lecrone Photography

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Venue: Scholls Valley Lodge

Catering: Pearl Catering

Rentals: Party Place PDX

Cake: Dream Cakes

Coordinator: Adornment Events

Here I am securing the floral crown on the bride’s hair.

I love the vintage cake topper. What a special nod to the family.

Here are some detail shots I photographed {Below} .

Portland Wedding at Riverview Restaurant {Grace + Rob}

Grace and Rob had a gorgeous wedding at Rivierview Restaurant. Its a hidden gem that’s located on the way to the Gorge in Troutdale, Oregon. They have several options available for both ceremony and reception layouts- both indoors and out.

The ceremony took place outside in the gazebo/garden while the reception was indoors. The large beautiful windows look out on to the Sandy River.

I really loved the reception set up with long tables and gold chivari chairs. It absolutely transformed the space.

The couple got ready at Hotel Jupiter in Portland while taking casual photos with Jenny Chok Photography

The rest of the photos took place at the nearby waterfalls as well as around the property.

I loved Graces’ unique yet modern 2 piece gown from BHLDN. It suited her quite well. It was fun incorporating orchids as a nod to brides Hawaiian heritage.

Photography: Jenny Chok Photography

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Venue/Catering/Chair Rentals: Yoshida Riverview Restaurant

Getting Ready Location: Jupiter Hotel Portland

Gown: BHLDN

Coordinator: Soleil Bliss

Portland Surprise Wedding Proposal with Spotted Stills Photography

It started out with a fun couples Bridal Styled shoot and ended up with Nick proposing to Carlie.

Jen with Spotted Stills Photography was right there to capture this one in a lifetime memory for this sweet couple.

I absolutely loved created this modern ranunculus and textured floral crown. Although I design a lot of floral crowns and wearable hair accents {aka head wreath, halo, floral combs} this one was a top favorite for 2019. It was inspired by the stunning detailing on this gown from BHLDN / Brides for a Cause Portland.

It was fun incorporated a small pop of coral-orange-bronze tones into the bridal bouquet as a nod to fall/October.

Enjoy!

Photography: Spotted Stills Photography

Floral Crown: Sophisticated Floral

Gown: BHLDN -Brides for a Cause Portland

Locations: Peacock Mansion/ Cathedral Park-St Johns Bridge

Florist Appreciation Day and Farm Tour at Zush Flower Farm in Portland

A huge shout out to Marisa, the owner at Zush Flower Farm for opening her farm to fellow Portland area florists to mingle, view the property and network.

Cindi with Peachy Keen Coordination did a fabulous job bringing together fellow designers, growers, models, photographers, etc for this impromptu shoot, featuring our finished pieces using the beautiful blooms provided by Zush Flower Farm.

Thank you Lauryn for capturing those beautiful images of my bouquet as well as the behind the scenes from this event.

Venue + Floral Supplier: Zush Flower Farm
Photography: Lauryn Kay Photography
Coordinator: Peachy Keen Coordination
Furnishings: Vintage Meets Modern
Dresses: Dreamers and Lovers
Makeup + Hair: Tiffany Randolph Beauty
Model: Jessi Adele
Jeweler: Agapantha Jewelry

Portland Modern Minimalist Wedding at The Bell Tower Chapel- Holly + Mason

Holly was so fun to work with. Being a military wedding, we had to plan everything relatively quickly but since its spring time -there was no shortage of gorgeous blooms. I really loved Holly’s trendy design aesthetic. She wanted to have a lush greenery installation over the ceremony area-which also doubled as the backdrop for their sweetheart table.

The centerpieces, guest book table, sweetheart table and other design elements had a minimalist modern approach to it. I really enjoyed using our gold geometric terrariums and gold votives to play up the minimalistic all foliage designs.

Its always a pleasure working at the newly remodeled The Bell Tower Chapel in Boring, OR. Its a blank canvas for various wedding styles and color palettes.

Congratulations Holly and Mason-it was a pleasure designing for your wedding day. Many Blessings on your new life together.

Thank you T. Lucas Photography for capturing those gorgeous images.

Photography: T. Lucas Photography

Venue: The Bell Tower Chapel

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Cake: Sugar Cubed Cakes

Dessert Bar: Blue Star Donuts

The Lush Bridal bouquet consisted of various foliages and ferns as well as beautiful spring flowers-spirea, white lilac, ranunculus, peonies and more.

Maid of Honor wore a slate blue dress and carried an all foliage bouquet with textures and a pop of blue.

The cutest flower girl holding Holly’s bouquet.

Portland Wedding at Waverley Country Club - Morgan + Chad

Morgan and Chad’s elegant wedding was held at the classic Waverley Country Club in Portland, Oregon.

The weather was absolutely perfect for this early June wedding. Both Ceremony and Reception were held outdoors on the lawn overlooking the beautiful Willamette River.

I build a lush floral installation to mark the ceremony area-which was inspired by a beautiful mantel piece.

We all know June means local peonies!!! I literally used over 300 stems of perfectly blush peonies in centerpieces, bouquets and installation. Many thanks to my wonderful farmer friend who grows those beauties especially for our wedding clients.

Some of my favorite pieces from this wedding would have to be the fun yet classy bridesmaids rompers. Absolutely gorgeous cake from Lux Sucre -mimicking the detailing on the brides gown. And the delicious Charcuterie Table spread by Waverly Country Club.

Congratulations Morgan and Chad it was a pleasure designing for your wedding day.

Thank you Lauryn Kay Photography for capturing those gorgeous images -it absolutely reflects their wedding day.

Wedding Coordinator: Madeline Moore Events

Photography: Lauryn Kay Photography

Venue: Waverley Country Club

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Cake: Lux Sucre

Band: Nate Botsford Band

Brides Gown: A&Be’ Bridal Shop

Bridesmaids Rompers: BHLDN

Villa Catalana Cellars - Italian Fine Art Inspired Wedding Shoot in Portland

I can’t believe I am just now getting around to blogging this amazing shoot with Dima Karpenko Photography.

It was a beautiful collaboration that got published by Adorn Magazine.

So many elegantly curated details to showcase the absolutely breathtaking Villa Catalana Cellars which is a gorgeous stone villa that perfectly embodies the look and feel of Italy.

Bridal Bouquet consisted of 100% American Grown Flowers {Oregon + California} Olive, Peonies, blueberries, plums, martagon lilies, nandina, garden roses and scabiosa. Accented with luxurious champagne colored silk ribbon.

It was a pleasure bringing this Italian inspiration to life, and we could not have done it without the amazing team of wedding pros.

Photography + Concept: Dima Karpenko Photography

Floral Design + Styling: Sophisticated Floral

Venue: Villa Catalana Cellars

Rentals: Bridgewood Event Rentals

Stationary + Calligraphy: Pop Calligraphy

Hair + Make Up: Klover Studio

Cake: Simply Beautiful Cakes

Vespa Scooter: Vespa Milwaukie

Dress: Basix Black Label

Suit: Nordstrom

Oregon Columbia River Gorge Spring Shoot with Liza James Photography

Its Spring time and local peonies are finally in season again.

That means its time for a fun impromptu sunrise shoot with Liza James Photography and Estera at the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.

Peonies, spray roses, agapanthus, spirea, ruscus, bayleaf and olive- make up this fun boho style bridal bouquet. Its lightweight, airy and effortlessly beautiful.

Photography: Liza James Photography

Floral Crown: Sophisticated Floral

Portland Spring Couples Shoot with Spotted Stills Photography

Amy and Ryan looked amazing on their spring couples shoot with Spotted Stills Photography.

Amy happens to be a fellow photographer with Rosencrown Photography

I absolutely loved created this ranunculus floral crown. Although I design a lot of floral crowns {aka head wreath, halo} this one tops the list of my all time favorites. Luxurious Italian Ranunculus, roses, jasmine vine and texture in blush, white and green compliments this dusty mauve dress very well.

Photography: Spotted Stills Photography

Floral Crown: Sophisticated Floral

Columbia River Gorge Oregon Engagement Session -Korina + Lilian

Spring means its engagement photo season. Columbia River Gorge provides a stunning backdrop for Engaged Couples. Yuliya Fedosov Photography did an amazing job capturing Korina and Lilian’s sunset session.

I cannot wait to show you their beautiful wedding that was held at The Oregon Golf Club in July.

Photography: Yuliya Fedosov Photography

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Location: Columbia River Gorge

Portland Spring Engagement Shoot with Spotted Stills Photography

Spring photo sessions are the best! The weather is warm and all the blooming trees make for a stunning backdrop.

Floral Crown is the perfect hair accessory. I absolutely loved created this asymmetrical floral wreath. Ranunculus, roses and texture in blush and green compliments the dress very well.

Photography: Spotted Stills Photography

Floral Crown: Sophisticated Floral

Portland Oregon Wedding at Abernethy Center Abigail's Garden - Lidia + Pascal

Getting married in early October is always a weather gamble here in Oregon. But the rainy weather did not hold those love birds back.

Thankfully we were able to adjust our design plans and set up the arbor inside the tent versus using the gazebo.
Beautiful Blush and Gray tones were threaded all throughout the decor and attire.

Bridal bouquet consisted of Cafe au lait dahlias, garden roses, calla lilies {Bride and Groom Favorite}, blushing bride protea, lisianthus and accented with three types of eucalyptus and ruscus foliage.

Sadly rain takes away the dahlias so this was the last chance we had to design with those blush beauties in 2018.
Congratulations Lidia and Pascal! I wish you all the best in your married life and your beautiful blended family.

Photography: Falcusan Photography

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Venue: Abernethy Center {Abigail’s Garden}

Gown: Bridal Exclusives

Hair and Make Up: Rebecca Bogdan Be Forever Glamorous

Here are a few photos I took of the personal flowers.

2019 Pantone Color of the Year -Living Coral

Pantone announces “Living Coral” as their 2019 Color of the Year and I cannot more excited.

I do not shy away from this color. I find that shades of coral, peach and orange work so well with various color palettes. From blush tones to bold colors, it works well paired with blues, lavenders, purples, yellows or in a monochromatic designs featured in this blog.

I love that coral colors is readily available in spring, summer and fall. Some of my favorite coral blooms include: Coral Charm Peonies, regular, spray and garden roses, ranunculus, hypericum berries, tulips, zinnias, coxcomb, dahlias and more.

This gorgeous bridal session was photographed by Spotted Stills Photography. Tania looked absolutely elegant and flawless after Whitney was done pampering her. 

The bold coral charm peonies in Tania’s bouquet, absolutely popped against her gown.

While the hair flowers were more muted with blush pink/peach tones and foliage, looking quite elegant on her classic hair updo. 

Bridal bouquet included coral charm peonies, roses, blueberries, scented geranium, huckleberry, seeded and willow eucalyptus.

Photography: Spotted Stills

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Hair and Make Up: Make up with Whit

Dress/Veil : Brides for a Cause

Cascade Locks - Columbia River Gorge Destination Elopement with Emily Nicole Photogrpahy

I very much enjoy working with destination couples/photographers who travel here to Oregon {Specifically to the Columbia River Gorge} to get eloped.

Emily Nicole Photography is based in Oklahoma City, OK. She reached out to me to create a beautiful bouquet and floral crown for her couple.

Thank you Emily! It was a pleasure meeting you and working together on this elopement.

Location: Cascade Locks- Columbia River Gorge

Photography: Emily Nicole Photography

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Here are a few photos I took before the flowers went out the door.

Floral Crown Workshop for Lena's Kitchen Garden Party

I had the most wonderful time teaching an interactive floral crown workshop at Lena's Kitchen Garden Party.

June in Portland, equals wonderful weather and yes Peony Season of-course.

Lena had 14 wonderful guests in attendance; most of whom were fellow food, wine, fashion bloggers and photographers. A very creative bunch who took no time at all to learn the basics of a simple floral crown.

I got to create a fun floral wall as a photo op for all the ladies to take photos with their finished crowns and yes the amazing La Marca Prosecco

Karlee of Olive and Artisan was teaching a cake decorating class along side me; everyone had a blast and those mini cakes look beautiful and delicious.

The amazing food and wine were sponsored by Kroger ,Hershey

Photos and video courtesy of The Pair of Visuals.

Check out #LenasKitchenGardenParty hashtag on Instagram for more inspiring images from the event attendees

Visit Lena's Kitchen Blog to read more about this event and check out her amazing recipes and tips for a perfect garden party with your friends.

Below are some of the photos I snapped of the event.

Introducing the new floral hoop arbor -A perfect ceremony backdrop

The start of the new wedding season means beautiful new inventory that will be available to our floral clients.

I am really loving this current wedding trend of all things geometric shaped. From centerpieces to invitations, to cake designs and more; you will be seeing the geometric shapes everywhere.

Meet our new floral arbor that happens to be right in line with the modern geometric vibe.

This round arbor also known as the moon gate, floral hoop, circle arbor, etc. is a fabulous way to frame the couple during the ceremony, sweetheart table backdrop, framing the cake table, photo booth backdrop-really the options are endless.

I cannot wait to use this piece for future events, paired with metallic geometric terrariums {also a new rental item} and other fabulous decor items. Stay tuned for new inventory alerts.

Photography: Spotted: Stills Photography

Gown: Brides for a Cause

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Model: Ali Plyushchev

Spring Bridal Editorial Shoot with Spotted Stills Photogrpahy- Portland, Oregon

Spring is here and I am eager to design with all the fabulous spring flowers and blooming branches that this season has to offer.

Blooming branches create a beautiful backdrop for the couple or any photo session {be it maternity, bridal, family or other}

Bridal bouquet included some of my favorite spring blooms {most of them are locally grown right here in Oregon}. Ranunculus, freesia, pieris, vibernum, spray roses, heirloom carnations, eriostomen, plumosa and a hint of silver dollar eucalyptus.

A beautiful floral accent piece for the hair completed the look.

Photography: Spotted Stills

Floral Design + Styling: Sophisticated Floral

Dress : Brides for a Cause

Model: Ali Plyushchev

Nicolette and Mahbodd -A Portland Wedding at the Sentinel Hotel

Nicolette {Nikki} and Mahbodd had one heck of a bridal party. Which included 24 of their closest friends, family and college roommates.

The ceremony took place at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego.

Reception was at the gorgeous Governor Ballroom at the Sentinel Hotel in Downtown Portland.

So many family and friends came to celebrate the couple and the DJ's from Event Team Entertainment kept the party going on the dance floor all night.

Beautiful four tier wedding cake was created by Lamb's. I enjoyed adding the luscious dahlias and ranunculus to the cake.

I was so pleased to be able to source some beautiful peonies {yes in August} for the Bridal and Bridesmaids bouquets. Which also included plum and  blush colored dahlias, ranunculus, scabiosa and lush foliage.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Nikki and Mahbodd and the wonderful team of wedding vendors.

Photography: George Street Photography

Coordinator: Cam- Bridal Bliss

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Catering: Jake's Catering

DJ: Event Team Entertainment

Chair Rentals: Sedera

Wedding Cake: Lamb's

Transportation: Vip PDX

Dress: Charlotte's Bridal

Ceremony Venue: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Parish

Reception Venue: Sentinel Hotel Portland

Laura and Jacob -A Portland Oregon Engagement session with Sweetlife Photography

Laura and Jacob had a gorgeous summer engagement session with Sweetlife Photography.

I was honored to create beautiful hair flowers for Laura to wear.

If you are looking for a wedding photographer check out their portfolio-you wont be disappointed!

Enjoy!

Photography: Sweetlife Photography

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral