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Vista Hills Vineyard Wedding by Kate Kelly Photography

Vista Hills Vineyard Wedding by Kate Kelly Photography

Thanks to Kate Kelly Photography for sending over this lovely wedding from Vista Hills Vineyard. Alex and Janina both looked stunning on their big day and you can see in the photos how much fun they had with their family and friends. Below is advice and info about their day from the couple. Enjoy the images!

How they met: In 2004 at the University of Puget Sound

The engagement:  One Friday evening we had plans to go to happy hour with Alex’s parents.  When Alex came to pick me up, he told me his parents weren’t able to meet us.  Slightly annoyed that I’d left work early, Alex took me to the Rhododendron garden where he had to drop something off for work.  It had begun to rain and I was not dressed appropriately to be walking around a park.  Eventually Alex sat down on a bench, and confused, I asked him what he was doing.  He asked me to sit down, and he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him.  Shocked, I of course said yes.  He had also brought champagne and glasses.  On the way home from the park, Alex told me we had an hour to pack an overnight bag.  When we got to my house, Alex had more champagne as well as stargazer lilies.   We quickly packed bags when a towncar arrived to take us to The Nines.  Alex had reserved a beautiful suite overlooking Pioneer Square.  After settling in, we went to dinner at Urban Farmer.  After dinner, feeling slightly tipsy, Alex lead me into a room off the main lobby at The Nines where his two brothers, their wives and about 10 of our friends were waiting to surprise us.  It was an amazing evening, and Alex truly thought of everything.

Favorite thing about him: I love Alex’s smile, his eyes and his kind heart.

Favorite thing about her: Alex loves Janina’s integrity, and her intensity about their relationship.

Wedding Colors: Green and Pink Wedding Flowers: White roses

Favorite Details: Honestly, everything turned out perfectly.  The weather was amazing, the food was wonderful,  and the colors we chose worked out wonderfully with the venue.  I loved our bridesmaids dress and the way the pink and green looked with the navy.  I also really liked our favors, personalized match boxes and sparklers.

What was the highlight of your day: Seeing each other for the first time and being surrounded by and celebrating with the people that mean the most to us in the world.

Honeymoon Location: Kaanapali, Maui.

Advice for other brides:  Everyone says it, but the day goes by incredibly fast.  Take the time to slow down and take it all in.  Try and stay relaxed, the more relaxed you are, the more you’ll enjoy it.

Bridesmaid Dresses: The English Department / DJ: Clint Kuper / Flowers: Andy Pandy Floral Designs / Ceremony Music: Collage Trio / Invitations: Oblation Paper & Press / Hair: Sarah Stevens from Icon Salon / Make up: Sarah Huff / Rings: Helzberg and Fred Meyer Jewelers /Transportation: RAZ Transportation and Chariot Limousine / Officiant: Melissa Coe

Real Wedding: Woodland Theme in Portland, OR

Real Wedding: Woodland Theme in Portland, OR

We love real weddings, especially all the cute and unique ones that take place in our lovely state of Oregon. Here is an intimate one with a woodland feel which is so perfect for Portland!

From the bride & groom:

“Our wedding was designed around simplicity. Despite dating and being engaged for 3 1/2 years, our families had never met each other prior to the wedding because we’re from opposite ends of the country. I, Brian, am originally from Charlottesville, VA and moved here, to Portland, two years ago to live with Jenni, who’s a Portland native. So we wanted to create an event and atmosphere to inspire mingling and connectivity. We loved being with both of our families, together, and watch everyone enjoy themselves. We did our very best not to over-think the little things and focused on the marriage more than the wedding.”
 
Flowers: Emerald Petals  http://emeraldpetalspdx.com /Dress: Lena Medoyeff  http://www.lenadress.com /suit: Thick As Thieves LA http://www.thickasthievesla.com /Ceremony location: West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship - http://www.whuuf.org /Caterer: The bride’s aunt / Cupcakes: Sweetpea Baking Company - http://sweetpeabaking.com / Jewelry: Engagement Ring/Wedding Bands via Shane Co - http://www.shaneco.com / Jenni’s headband - http://www.etsy.com/shop/whichgoose /Officiant: Emma Zaslowsky – friend of bride & groom / Jenni’s Shoes: ModCloth.com / Invitations (design and hand screen printed!): Charlie Wagers http://charliewagers.com / Photographer: Jasmine Photography

Intimate Wedding Ceremony at Lavender Tea House, Sherwood, OR

Intimate Wedding Ceremony at Lavender Tea House, Sherwood, OR

Small weddings are so much fun. They give everyone plenty of time to talk with one another during the event and are less stressful overall. The Lavender Tea House provided a lot of the things needed for an event, such as the venue, food, cake and favors. This took the stress out of their day. Paula and Scott decided to have their wedding in the community they live in, Sherwood, so they could support the local vendors. Here is what they said about their day;

“What I liked most about our wedding day was having our wedding and reception at the Lavender Tea House, in Sherwood, OR. The location was very beautiful and provided a level of intimacy that everyone enjoyed. The presentation of the High Tea Service was very elegant.  The food was delicious and the staff was outstanding!”
Photography: Jasmine Photography / Ceremony Site: Lavender Tea House / Reception Site: Lavender Tea House / Wedding Gown: David’s Bridal  / Menswear: Men’s Wearhouse / Hair: Omnia Salon & Day Spa/ Makeup: MAC/ Catering: Lavender Tea House (Jamie Yang & Holly Sander / Cake: Lavender Tea House/ Florist: It’s All Arranged Floral Design/ Favors: Lavender Tea House / Wedding Accessories: The Wedding Cottage /

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