Remember, you don’t have to do things at your wedding because other people do or even because it seems to be a “norm” … you do you!
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Spring time in Oregon can certainly be a challenge for planning an outdoor wedding but on this day in May, the fabulous wedding at the ever beautiful Postlewait Farms in Canby Oregon was a dream!
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Here are my expert tips to keep in mind and ALWAYS plan ahead for when doing your engagement photos at the beach.
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This past weekend I kicked off my 2020 wedding season with Hilary & Jamaal’s Big Fat Leap Wedding (#ourbigfatleapwedding) at the Jupiter Next Hotel in Portland Oregon. Amazing couple and a rad wedding venue right in the heart of Portland on the SE side of the Willamette River.
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Researching and assembling your wedding vendors or wedding squad (as I like to say) can be an absolutely daunting start to wedding planning. You’ve never planned a wedding before and likely have never hired these type of vendors before so what the heck do you need to know besides price? What ACTUALLY matters? ALOT!
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In true Oregon fashion, the rain came just in time for the original session but Norma & Cameron had their hearts set on stunning engagement portraits as Silver Falls in Silverton Oregon so we bumped the session to the next day and got everything they dreamed of!
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I have seen red wine poured over the bride before formal portraits (images included in this blog), I have seen rain spots all over bridesmaids dresses, buttons pop on wedding gowns (even really expensive wedding gowns), rings that didn’t make it to the ceremony … the list goes on and while I really hope you don’t have any emergencies, it’s better to be safe than sorry … right!?!
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Sheraya & Laremy got married and the beautiful McMenamins Hotel in McMinnville, Oregon in a truly relaxing day!
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This was my first time documenting a wedding at River Bell Farm in Jefferson, Oregon. Let me tell you, this is an incredible venue. I loved everything about it! The areas where the bride & groom get ready, the landscaping, ceremony site + the beautiful barn for the reception. Highly recommend them!
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Nicki & Zane said their vows in front of family and friends at Star Attractions and Events, located in the mountains of Sweet Home, Oregon. It was truly a perfect Oregon day and a perfect wedding!
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Jamie & Mitchell sealed their love and future in a beautiful Catholic wedding ceremony at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Mount Angel Oregon.
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Shaunna & Russ have a funny story of how they met wile both serving in the Oregon Army National Guard … she actually outranked him at the time and had “called him out” for something not up to par on his uniform …
Read MoreCongratulations to Heather & Jeff on sealing the deal and making themselves official! What an incredible couple.
Originally planning a larger wedding, they ended up deciding on keeping it small and simple. The outcome was an absolutely perfect and intimate rustic wedding. They were surrounded by their immediate friends and family while they exchanged their own written vows leaving each other in tears.
Read MoreCongratulations to Sam & Samantha on a beautiful wedding in the Gorge and an amazing AirBnB!
On this day the wind was blowing around 50mph in the gorge and there was almost no chance for outdoor portraits but the lighting in this home was so beautiful and we were able to sneak out for a couple shots without being blown away.
Read MoreTo do it or not to do it … The First Look that is …
I hear so many brides saying their Fiance doesn’t want to do it because they don’t want to “ruin the moment”, this made me want to write a little about why I LOVE the first look and maybe you can use these reasons to weigh in and see what you think.
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