Grotto Wedding + Benson Reception: Kyle & Meg

Kyle & Meg are both nurses. And it shows. They're suuuper-caring, sweet, thoughtful, and just REALLY nice to be around. I felt SO lucky to have gotten to know them and to be a part of their wedding.

Let me just say - I LOVE Meg's dress! It's lovely and just perfect for her figure (and her wedding venue, theme, etc). The photo below on the right is of Meg's Mom on her own wedding day. Meg's Mom passed away when Meg was younger. This was just one of several ways that Meg, Kyle, and their families chose to include her and honor her on wedding day.

Meg's mom passed away several years before her wedding. :( The photo she is holding is an image of Meg's mom on her wedding day with her mom (Meg's Grandma). It is one of my favorite photos from the day.  

Meg & Kyle put these great composition books on each table so that guests could share stories, advice, & wisdom with them: awesome idea! People wrote some hilarious, inspiring, and touching words for them. And the kids' table contributed some great artwork.

Kyle gifted his groomsmen with pocket watches (lucky groomsmen!).  The little kids couldn't get enough of checking them out. 

Wedding Venue: The Grotto
Reception Venue: The Benson
Meg's Dress: Charlotte's Weddings & More
Flowers: Crystal Lillies
Coordinator: Sheena Wituschek
Chair Covers, Sashes, Napkins: Avery's
DJ: Event Team Entertainment

McMenamins Grand Lodge Wedding: Beth & Steve

I've been looking forward to Beth & Steve's wedding since the day that I met them & Beth told me that she was going to be Mrs. Arrowsmith! I had such a fun time with them during their engagement shoot - I couldn't wait to get to be a part of their wedding and see all of their wedding day plans come together!

I normally don't like to interrupt wedding day stories and photos with discussion of vendors, but Chelsea of Dream Team Events LLC did such a beyond amazing job that I have to stop and say something. She arranged bouquets, fixed wedding dress glitches, tied dress bows, kept everyone organized and on schedule, somehow managed to set up all of the details and make the reception room look SO lovely - and when she was done with all of that and the reception was running smoothly, she even made it out on the dance floor for a dance or two. Seriously. Amazing. Thank you, Chelsea, for being so wonderful to work with!

Wedding Coordinator: Chelsea Boehler of Dream Team PDX
Flowers: Valley Pacific Floral
Hair & Make up: Michaela Byers
Wedding Dress Alterations: Andrea Hoyt from The Bridal Loft
Desserts: Pacific Pie Company
DJ: Andy Gilbert from Professional Party DJ
Officiant: Carroll Myers
Venue: McMenamins Grand Lodge
Rentals: Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals

Grant House Wedding: Emily & Bjorn

Two wonderfully awesome people, Bjorn & Emily, tied the knot at Grant House on Officer's Row on August 10th. These two are so sweet to each other - it was awesome watching them share their vows and promise forever to each other!