{Wedding!} Lacey & Jonathan Tie The Knot in Portland on 7.24.2010

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Every single wedding we have in our books, we look forward to.
We look forward to seeing out couples again, on their big day, and to finally meeting their friends and family.
With every wedding,its as if we gain our own new family! ;)


Lacey and Jonathan were special, though. We had met last year (2009) for the first time. It was love at first sight! They booked us, we because friends, always keeping in contact via Facebook and by meeting up for dinner and brunch around Portland... needless to say, Josh and I were OH SO HAPPY for their wedding day to finally come!


This past Saturday July 24th 2010 was the day!
They blended two cultures in one flawlessly and Lacey organized and created all of the little details you see in these Sneak Peek photos. Everything was her idea! She is so creative :) There were so many opportunities for awesome detail photos at their wedding... we loved every minute and every details of it!


I met up with Lacey at Hotel Vintage Plaza downtown Portland. We spent a couple of hours getting ready with makeup and hair and champagne. Then we all got in the stretch limo to be driven to the Portland World Trade Center. There, we gathered their stunning flowers and made our way to the waterfront where Jonathan was waiting to see her for the first time, all dressed up and perfect!


As a bonus, KGW Channel 8 (a local Portland news channel) was there to repost of the heat of the day and the fun activities happening along the waterfront. Well... one of these activities was Lacey and Jonathan's 1st look and portraits! We were all on TV and they were interviewed and WOW, what that awesome! This is definitely a first for us :)


We had fun with bridal party portraits, then Josh and I left with the two of them to drive to parks around the city for couple shoots and then... ceremony time! Short and sweet, lead by a family member, moving and touching. Just perfect! 


The reception was just as fun! Upstairs at the World Trade Center, great light, beautiful architecture, fun music and awesome people. Having fun dancing and making speeches and celebrating Lacey and Jonathan's long awaited big day! After the end of the night sparklers, we asked 4 volunteers to spell out the word LOVE with said sparklers! After one try, we were able to achieve L O V ... O(??)... hahaha!! the E didn't quite come out, but you get the idea! LOL :) See that image at the end of this post :)


We are SO happy for you two! You are sweet and beautiful and in love and just perfect for one another. We are sad its over but glad that it finally happened! We wish you the PERFECT honeymoon in Hawaii and then look forward to seeing you again as husband and wife!


All our love,


Alice & Josh <3


Wedding Date: Saturday July 24th 2010
Getting Ready Location: Hotel Vintage Plaza, Portland OR
Ceremony and Reception Location: Portland World Trade Center, Portland OR
Hair and Makeup: AJ Lane, Portland OR
Coordinator: Mandi Downs, Champagne Wedding and Event Coordination
Limo: Chariot Limousines, Portland OR
DJ: Bass Is Loaded, Portland OR
Cake: Helen Bernhard Bakery, Portland OR
Flowers: A Floral Affair, Portland OR
Chair Covers: Avery's Chair Covers and More, Portland OR

{Wedding!} Amelia & Doug - 7.17.10 - After 10 years, they marry at Mt Hood Organic Farms, Oregon!

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Another gorgeous day in the isolation and beauty of Mt Hood Organic Farms!


Bradi (the owner) and Cassandra (the on-site wedding coordinator) once again, did a fantastic job hosting the wedding this past Saturday. The weather was perfect, to the point in which there was no need for the big large white tent... tables and dance floor were out in the open air on the grass... How cozy! 


Warm and sunny, a light breeze and a fun atmosphere. Amelia & Doug's friends and family were young and fun and party goers! As soon as it was time for the reception music, the dancing began and it continued all night long! Coincidentally, two of their friends, Josh and I had just photographed as part of a promotional shoot with Portland based Jupiter Hotel! What a small world... familiar faces everywhere we look! Fun!

To recap the day, I need to include a link to our blog post where Amelia & Doug's Mt Tabor engagement session is. That was the first time we had ever met and totally hit it off, making it so much more comfortable for everyone at the wedding!

Amelia wore a simple off-white JCrew dress with pale blue glass beads as her necklace accent. Doug, believe it or not, found his entire attire at thrift stores in Portland! Such great finds... The ceremony was performed by their childhood friend. Instead of a unity candle, Amelia & Doug chose to plant an evergreen tree together, which they plan to give it a home in the forest and to visit for years to come. The reception music was a mix of Jack Johnson and the Grateful Dead. The table decorations were simple and fun containers filled with a variety of succulents... a very home made, simple, tasteful and relaxed wedding day. We loved every minute of it!

Here is a sneak peek of the day. As I gather names and links to all of the vendors who made the day possible, I will add them here :)

Wedding Day: Saturday July 17th 2010
Location: Mt Hood Organic Farms, Mt Hood, OR
Dress: JCrew
Flowers: Lucy's Informal Flowers, Hood River, OR
Catering: Ginger Power Orchard House, Hood River, OR