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} .

Oregon Columbia River Gorge Elopement with Rue Photography

I am loving the sunset images Rue Photography took at the Columbia River Gorge.

Although it was a cold fall day the images look soft and warm based on Rue’s editing style and the warm color palette of Trisha’s bouquet.

Trisha happens to be a hair and make up stylist and did her own hair and make up here. I love the loose and organic style of the braid.

The dry pods, preserved grassed and textures are truly making a huge comeback right now in the world of weddings and design. Its a perfect boho element for the bride who is looking for a minimalist yet impactful and unique design.

Bridal bouquet consisted of lunaria, pampas grass, eucalyptus, wax flower, bronze ferns, hypericum, roses, bunny tails, magnolia leaves, ranunculus, garden roses and more. Accented with mustard yellow silk ribbons that blew softly in the wind.

The absolutely gorgeous lace gown was from Bridal Exclusives. I always have a soft spot for them, since this is where I purchased my own gown from 14 years ago.

You can view more images on Rue Photogrphy blog post here.

Photography: Rue Photography

Gown Designer: Allure Bridal from Bridal Exclusives

Hair and Make Up: Tricia Storm Beauty

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Location: Columbia River Gorge

Columbia River Gorge Sunrise Shoot with Simpler Images Photography

This was a fun collaboration with one of my favorite Portland area Models -Alexandra Hagel.

Simpler Images Photography captured some beautiful shots. The early sunrise, fog and the cool colors provided a beautiful backdrop to this ethereal look.

The lace gown was a perfect way to accessorize this boho styled look.

I used the last of the season’s purple dahlias, paired with berries, garden roses, succulents, seedum and silver dollar eucalyptus, accented with a soft flowy ribbon.

Photography: Simpler Images Photography

Model: Alexandra Hagel {Portland Model}

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Location: Columbia River Gorge

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 Oregon wedding at Urban Studios Tristan + Haley

Tristan and Haley had a gorgeous wedding at Urban Studio {One of my favorite venues in Downtown Portland}.

Bringing the outside in, means there is greenery and vines everywhere with a pop of blush pink and rose gold. A perfect setting for a hot August day.

Haley’s cascading bridal bouquet included locally grown Cafe au lait dahlias, garden roses, pepper berry vines, pops of blue eryngium and peonies.

I loved the mismatched look of the floral and the vessels. From rose gold mercury glass to white washed wood boxes, to clear elevated vases filled with lush greenery. Everything worked so beautifully to bring just enough elegance with a twist of rustic.

Rosycake provided a beautiful semi-naked wedding cake for us to adorn with flowers.

Read more about this wedding -featured in Oregon Bride Magazine.

Venue: Urban Studio-Pearl Catering

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Photography: Grupp and Rose Photography

Coordination + Concept: Muse Designs Inc.

Cake: Rosycakes

Rentals: Bridgewood Event Rentals

Portland Oregon wedding at Urban Studios - Rachael + Neil

I had the pleasure of working with Christina from Muse Design Inc. on Rachel and Neil’s modern wedding at Urban Studio in Portland.

I loved the sleek, clean and ultra modern white on white look. Greenlight Creative did a fabulous job on the lighting to bring it all together.

Grouping each floral variety together created a big visual impact and white petals down the aisle added to the wow factor.

Thank you Erica Ann Photography for the beautiful detail shots.

Venue: Urban Studio-Pearl Catering

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Coordination + Concept: Muse Designs Inc.

Rentals: Bridgewood Event Rentals and Something Borrowed PDX

Lighting: Greenlight Creative

Photography: Erica Ann Photography

Portland Oregon Engagement Session with Aniko Productions -Huong + Quan

I cannot get over the beautiful red dress Huong wore for her engagement session with Aniko Productions.

The photos took place at the International Rose Test Garden as well as overlooking downtown Portland and the Willamette River.

Huong’s blush and burgundy bouquet featured peonies, roses and one of my favorite spring textures- spirea!

Photography: Aniko Productions

Hair and Make up: Blossom & Beauty

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Libby and Sal's Portland Oregon Victorian Belle Wedding

Libby and Sal had their first look photos taken at the St John’s Bridge and then headed over to the Victorian Belle in Portland for their ceremony and reception.

I loved the blush and ivory bridesmaids bouquets against their pale blue dresses. That was a popular bridesmaids dress color for 2018.

Libby’s bouquet featured locally grown dahlias, blush lisianthus, garden roses, blush hypericum, queen annes lace and more.

Christine Dong Photography captured all the colors so beautifully.

Dream Cakes provided the gorgeous wedding cake that I had the honor of accenting with foliage and textures.

Ceremony/Reception: Victorian Belle

Photography: Christine Dong Photography

Cake: Dream Cakes

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Here is what Libby had to say about her experience

Below are some close up photos I took of the flowers before they left the studio.

Nuel and Lori's Portland Oregon wedding

Nuel and Lori got ready at The Nines Hotel in Portland and then walked over to the Multnomah County Courthouse for their intimate ceremony.

Reception followed at the Chart House Restaurant in Portland.

The beautiful flower girls wore floral crowns. While Lori and her maid of honor carried classic neutral toned bouquets of peonies, garden roses, spray roses and ranunculus.

Getting Ready Venue: The Nines Hotel

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Ceremony: Multnomah Country Courthouse

Reception: Chart House Portland

Photography: Bryan Aulick Photography

Hair and Make up: Dosha Salon Spa

Cake + Cupcakes: Kyra’s Bake Shop

Below are a few images I took before the flowers went out the door.

Claudia and Justin Anniversary Shoot in Portland Rose Garden

Claudia and Justin got married young and never really had a formal wedding.

On their Anniversary they decided to do a beautiful shoot with flowers, gorgeous lace dress at International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon. It holds special memories for them both.

Congratulations and here's to many more happy years together!

Photography: Molly Van Wagner