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Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 4:28 PM
When I was first contacted by Brittany and Cameron and they told me they were getting married at Five Pine Lodge in Sisters I was very excited because it is such a beautiful venue. Then they dropped the bomb that they wanted an outside ceremony. Now normally an outside ceremony in such a beautiful place would be a given but since their wedding was in February I was a little surprised! Brittany really wanted snow on the ground for her ceremony. We arrived at Five Pine on Friday at 11am for rehearsal, it was bright and sunny and warm enough I had to take my coat off during rehearsal. I was sad because she wanted snow so bad and it felt like a spring day. On Saturday morning when I woke up and looked outside my mouth dropped open. The ground was covered in about 4 inches of snow and it was still snowing!!! Brittany was going to get her dream of a winter wonderland wedding and I was about to do my first wedding in rubber boots :)
The day was beautiful but the wind was blowing and it was COLD! The kind of cold that gets into you bones, so we set Pendleton blankets on the benches to help keep guests warm. There was a hot chocolate, coffee and tea station set up outside and hot toddies were passed.
A cute handmade sign greeted guests letting them know they could sit where ever they like and a gorgeous ribbon tree stood at the front as the ceremony centerpiece. There was also a basket of hand warmers for the guests to help take off the chill. One of the best pre wedding moments was when I handed the basket to the groom and groomsmen and told them to start opening and shaking (it takes about 30 min for the warmers to get hot so we had to get them ready prior to guests arriving). Watching all the guys open and shake the hand warmers was hilarious, they had a great time with it.
Brittany spent countless hours working on details and left nothing out. There were photos on the wall that she didn't really like but that we were not allowed to take down. Instead of giving up and just dealing with it she came up with the brilliant idea of covering cardboard with burlap and having her (talented) maid of honor paint pictures on them. They looked amazing and really fit with the rest of the decor.
Centerpieces were done by Cameron's mom Jan. She did such a wonderful job with them! They were an eclectic mix of silver bowls, cups and coffee pots filled with moss, succulents and beautiful white flowers. Burlap runners were laid down under the base for the centerpieces which were pieces of barn wood sent from Jan's friends barn in the mid west. We draped sea foam green napkins down the side of the table then added dark wood chairs and wooden chargers to finish off the look.
They did not want a traditional wedding cake and decided to go with bundt cakes. Flavors included champagne, lemon poppy seed, chocolate chip, red velvet and chocolate. Flavors were identified by little flags placed in mason jars filled with coffee beans. The guests loved them!
Courtney from Flip Flop Sounds got the party going! I have never seen so many guests dancing and for such a long time. They were having the best time! If you are looking for a DJ who can really get your guests out there and having fun I highly recommend Courtney. He was a blast to work with, yet took his job very serious and focused on giving the bride and groom exactly what they wanted.
As the evening came to an end the bride and groom were sent off in style with a sparkler send off. One good thing about having snow on the ground was not having to worry about the sparklers.
Despite the wind blowing snow and how cold it was this was one of the best weddings I have had the honor of doing. I LOVE that everything was a reflection of the bride and groom. It really made the day unique and memorable for not only the bride and groom but for their families and guests. The entire staff at Five Pine Lodge was great through the entire planning process and really went above and beyond on the actual day. I also had the pleasure of working with Kimberly Kay Photography again. Kimberly and her husband Chris are truly amazing to work with and one of my most favorite photographers. All photos in this blog taken and provided by the wonderful Kimberly Kay Photography.
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Posted on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 12:23 PM
Sarah and Quinn are currently living in Washington DC and were lucky enough to have family willing to help with their desitination wedding to Salishan Resort and Spa in Gleneden Beach, Oregon. It was the perfect venue since they had so many friends and family coming in from out of town. The ceremony was held in the Council House which is a beautiful room with wood panel walls and a bay front window looking into a courtyard. Sarah wanted a very romantic feel for the ceremony, we lined the aisle with candles and flower petals and dimmed the lights prior to ceremony. Gina from Bohemian Bouquets did an amazing job with the flowers for the arch and candelabras, they really brought in the evergreen feel Sarah wanted.
 The reception was in the Cedar Tree. This room has gorgeous views from the 2 walls of windows and beautiful open beam ceilings. We did 2 different types of centerpieces, half the tables had live orchids and half had lighted branches in vases with moss. Both were surrounded by an eclectic mix of crystal glasses holding votive candles. The beams were wrapped in white lights which highlighted the high ceilings and beams. It also looked amazing when it got dark outside and the light reflected off the windows.
 Michelle from My Petite Sweet set up a wonderful cupcake display. Guests loved being able to pick their cupcake off the buffet, they were like kids in a candy store :)
We were lucky enough to have dry weather so and took full advantage by taking a 5 min drive to the beach. Stephen with Remembrance Photography was great to work with and willing to do what ever was needed to get the shots the bride and groom wanted. He got some amazing shots with the ocean in the background and you would never know how cold it was!
It was a New Years Eve celebration that continued well into the New Year. This is the first wedding I have done that has been a wedding and a holiday party together. Such a wonderful way to start 2012!!!
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Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 3:16 PM
Lauren and Michael were married this past August at Zenith vineyards in Salem, Oregon. It was a spectacular wedding full of elegance romance and glamor, as you can see by Laurens stunning gown and shoes. The ceremony took place outside Zenith Vineyard. Guests were greeted with soft music and gorgeous views if the vineyard and surrounding countryside. As guests entered the ballroom they were greeted by beautiful hydrangea centerpieces that adorned tables.Touches of gold, purple and silver were throughout with small accents of diamond 'bling' to bring in a bit more glitz and glamor. The cake was a stunning 3 tier gold and purple cake with 2 smaller replicas on of the main cake on both sides. The groom also got his wish and had an Oregon State grooms cake. For those with a sweet tooth not satisfied by the cake there was a wonderful candy buffet set up near the photo booth. Here is one more shot of the happy couple. To sum up the day, gorgeous couple, gorgeous venue, gorgeous day! I love my job :) |
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Posted on Monday, October 24, 2011 10:28 AM
Lisa and Troy have such a wonderful story! It is apparent to anyone who knows them that this was meant to be. Having known each other since high school and going in the different directions life takes after, they finally reconnected and Lisa moved from the east coast to Oregon to be with Troy. On one if their first dates they were in Portland walking around, heard music and decided to see where it was coming from. It was a wedding reception at the World Trade Center and they both joked about when they got married that was where they were going to do it. So of course when Troy proposed Lisa knew the perfect place for the wedding and booked the World Trade Center.  Lisa put her heart and soul into making sure no detail was overlooked. All the special touches she added really made the wedding special and fun for the guests. Their guest book was a 'yearbook' with pictures of the bride and groom and wedding party from high school. So fun to look through that!! At the reception Lisa had a surprise planned for her daughter Amanda. As Amanda danced with Troy Lisa serenaded her with a song. I was blown away at how great her voice was and I admit I even got a little teary eyed during the song. Such a special way to honor your daughter! Their colors were blue and orange. Lisa handmade the centerpieces, I love how the orange color pops on top of the deep blue. It also looked really beautiful at night when it got dark and all the white lights were turned on. There was even a little time for some fun in the fountain!!! |
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Posted on Thursday, October 20, 2011 5:33 PM
I started working with Kristi and Matt over a year ago. From our first meeting where they told me their nicknames for each other (cupcake and jackass) and I absolutely fell in love with this couple. They are so fun and have such great senses of humor. Kristi has 2 boys from a prior marriage and they wanted to make sure they were an important part of the ceremony. The boys walked her down the aisle, each holding a rose. When they reached the front the single roses the boys were holding were added to Kristi's bouquet. When ask who gives this woman to marry both boys answered very proudly "we do!" My favorite part of the ceremony was the recessional where the bride and groom and wedding party danced down the aisle. You could just feel the love and happiness in the air. Thankfully the weather cooperated and it stopped sprinkling before the ceremony. I just love when a bride is willing to go with the flow, never knowing what our Oregon weather is going to bring. It was so much fun working on this wedding! I feel luck to have gotten to know Kristi and Matt (and their families). Its couples like them that make me love what I do!! Venue: Pringle Hall Photographer: Jessica Koger Rentals: All Star Tent and Party Rental |
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