Jenny by Jenny Yoo “Wallace” organza ball gown, $1,400, from The English Dept. in Southeast Portland. Kenneth Jay Lane drop earrings, $120, from Macy’s.
Spring Summer 2019
Spring Summer 2019
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In our Spring/Summer 2019 issue, you'll find:
• Gorgeous garden-inspired cakes
• Colorful reception decor from top wedding venues
• Fresh ideas to personalize your ceremony
• 21 stunning new gowns
Plus the guide to over 500 local wedding experts!
Features
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A hint of sparkle, an open back, and a gossamer cape add a modern vibe to these traditional gowns.
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Hipster haven, culinary capital, woodsy wonderland—the Rose City’s unique and diverse character inspires three singular celebrations
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Departments
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UnveiledWe did a double take when we first saw this bright and bubbly, edgy and urban reception dreamed up by the event planners at The Indigo Bride, based in Bend.
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Bride IdeasWeddings mean the coming together of two families and often, the coming together of two cultures. On such occasions, more brides and grooms are including cultural traditions in their ceremonies.
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Bride IdeasA floral tattoo? A pocket square loaded with chartreuse lichen? For brides looking to amp up the flower power at their weddings, floral accessories are a creative and fresh alternative to the usual.
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Bride IdeasWorkshops and classes to help you get creative with your bridal party
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Bride IdeasThough they’re an oft-overlooked detail, escort card displays aren’t just a way to guide guests to their reception tables; they’re also a great way to create a focal point that wows guests as they first enter the reception space.
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Bride Ideas“University-themed decor is best in subtle touches,” says Nora Sheils, founder of Lake Oswego’s Bridal Bliss.
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Bride BasicsAfter years of designing custom invitations and paper goods, Southwest Portland-based Tie That Binds’ Mekala Tinnin has expanded her services to include event design.
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Bride BasicsAfter falling into disrepair and lying empty for 50 years, the iconic Astor Building, situated in downtown Astoria, has been restored.
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Expert AdviceFive photographers share their go-to local landmarks for Portland wedding photos
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VenuesSix top-notch rooftops offer luxurious spaces and breathtaking views of Portland and beyond
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Bride BasicsWith breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge and 2,500 square feet of covered, open-air space, the new Pavilion at Skamania Lodge allows guests to enjoy the beauty of the Gorge in all seasons.
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PortfolioUp the style quotient at your reception dinner with elegant rental plates in vintage and contemporary designs
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PortfolioIn your first official communication to guests, give a striking preview of your wedding locale with Oregon-inspired save-the-date cards
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PortfolioAdorned with sugar flowers so lifelike that you’d never dream they were actually sweet treats, new wedding cakes draw inspiration from romantic seasonal blooms
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Destination WeddingsFrom hidden coves to iconic seaside vistas, your guide to the most romantic wedding locales on the Oregon coast
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Wedding PartyBrea and Tyler exchanged vows at St. Juan Diego Catholic Church on the fifth anniversary of their engagement.
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Wedding PartyWith friends and family flying in from as far away as Europe, Isla Globus-Harris and Erik Lillethun wanted to give their guests a true taste of Oregon.
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Wedding PartyAshley Packnett and Justin Friesen tied the knot in a late-morning ceremony surrounded by friends and family at the historic Barn Kestrel in West Linn.
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Wedding PartyAn outdoor ceremony at The Aerie at Eagle Landing in Happy Valley gave Courtney Sexton and Michael Mehrens the effortless and classic June wedding they had envisioned.
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Wedding PartyBig-city sophistication defined the early-summer wedding of Brittany Elgin and Matthew Heady at the Exchange Ballroom in Northeast Portland.
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Wedding PartyDan Kitrosser and Jordan Siegel knew that whatever wedding theme they chose, they wanted their celebration to feel like a true reflection of themselves.
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Wedding PartyMichelle Lummus and Jason Iosco celebrated their marriage with a “dressy but not too formal” celebration at The Oregon Golf Club in West Linn.
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Wedding PartyElizabeth Worlein and Chris Schnaidt had thoughts of something borrowed and making old things new when planning their elegant and romantic Portland wedding.
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Wedding PartyEmily Barghigiani and Charlie Findeisen said their “I do’s” in a magical cliffside ceremony above the Columbia River, accompanied by the awesome roar of the 208-foot waterfall, on the grounds of the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel and Spa.
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Wedding Party"I wanted my wedding to be lush, romantic and timeless,” says the bride.
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Last Look“Wherever you are, and whatever you do, be in love.” —Rumi
On Our Covers:
Tatyana Merenyuk “Valentina” flutter-sleeve
open-back dress, $2,420, from
The English Dept. Adante “Starburst”
earrings, price upon request, from The
English Dept. Vrai and Oro stacking
rings, $185, from vraiandoro.com.
Photographed by Ryan McVay.