LOCALLY SOURCED: Anvi Bui grew up in Portland so she wanted her wedding to reflect her love for the city. She and her fiancé Brendan McNicholas decided to draw from their favorite local spots for everything from the wedding menu (a Pacific Northwest–inspired menu with a Olympia Provisions charcuterie board) to a cake from their favorite bakery: JaCiva’s. The couple even used their favorite Portland streets as table numbers at the reception.
TRADITIONS: Anvi and Brendan’s wedding honored both of their families by combining traditions from Anvi’s Vietnamese culture and Brendan’s Irish roots. The wedding began with a Vietnamese tea ceremony, where the couple’s families were formally introduced, and featured readings in both Vietnamese and English. The couple exchanged vows in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and Brendan walked down the aisle to a traditional Irish ballad.
Written by
Athena Lathos
City State:
Portland
WEDDING PRO TEAM
Accommodations:
Heathman Hotel
Reception beverages/bartending:
Melody Ballroom
Bridal gown:
Maggie Sottero from Ania Bridal, áo dài from Anna’s Bridal, Calvin Hiep of HY…
Bridesmaids’ attire:
Azazie
Cake:
JaCiva’s Bakery
Caterer:
Melody Ballroom Catering, Olympia Provisions (reception), Mars Inn (tea ceremon…
Decor:
Forever Wedding Decor
Dessert:
Joe Brown’s Caramel Corn
Favors:
Clementine Photo Booth Rentals
Florist:
Cosmin Bisorca of Christopher David Experience
Groomsmen’s attire:
Express Men, Sock It to Me
Hair and makeup:
Blossom & Beauty
Invitations/programs/signage:
Paper Yarn Moon (stationery), White Fox Paper Co. (signs)
Musicians/DJ:
John Ross Music and Production, Phan Bui and Tony Thach (masters of ceremonies)…
Officiant:
Rev. Lucas Laborde
Photographer:
Alfred Tang
Rentals:
Melody Ballroom
Videography
Jason Craig of Steady State Studios
Wedding planner:
Morgan Harris of MH Events, Diana Bradbury (church coordinator)
Tea ceremony beverages/bartending:
Sean Hall of Ringside Steakhouse
