Oregon Weddings

When the Bride just so happens to be an all-star wedding planner we know we’re in for a GORGE gallery. And this Oregon affair? Well, it’s certainly no exception. For not only did this Bride take part in planning her Big Day, but she enlisted the ever-so-talented Ivy And Gold to share the moment and snap up every sentimental detail. It’s the type of pretty that is beyond pin-worthy and we’ve got it all waiting for you in THE VAULT!

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From Ivy And Gold… This classic, elegant wedding was just right down to the last detail. Beautiful invitations, florals, and gowns were some of the many aesthetic highlights. The Tetherow was the most amazing backdrop, accenting the incredible scenery in Bend, Oregon.

From the Bride… As an event and wedding planner by profession, surprisingly one of my favorite parts of the day was letting others (including my talented sister-in-law) handle the details of setup and decor while I spent time getting ready with my 9 bridesmaids (who live all over the country and were able to all be in one place on that day).

Also, my sister stayed up with me all night the night before the wedding (I couldn’t sleep from nerves and excitement) and we grabbed Starbucks and chocolate chip pancakes at the break of dawn when the Original Pancake House opened – definitely a memory we won’t forget.

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Photography: Ivy And Gold | Cinematography: Joel Edelblute | Floral Design: Stemm Floral | Wedding Dress: Ania Collection | Bride's Shoes: Nordstrom | Engagement Ring: Fred Meyer | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Jenny Yoo | Catering: Tetherow Resort | Calligraphy: My Fair Letters | Wedding Venue: Tetherow Resort | Groom + Groomsmen Attire: Macy's | Groom's Ring: Saxon's Fine Jewelers | Invitations + Programs: Goodheart Design | Macarons: Dreamin Desserts | Vintage Rentals: Danner & Soli | Wedding Band: Jared

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The second I laid eyes on this Bride’s daring, but super-chic black and gold Romona Keveza gown, I knew the rest of the wedding was sure to be something special, and is it ever. With a stunning natural setting and dresses worthy of a Hollywood red carpet, this couple said “I do” in seriously fabulous fashion. Don’t miss any of the pretty, captured by Brittany Lauren Photography, in THE VAULT!

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From Brittany Lauren Photography… Nicole and Cameron are anything but your typical couple. They travelled all the way from Texas to get married in one of their favorite towns: Bend, Oregon. The day was elegant and classy with a breath taking ceremony view and Nicole donning a show stopping Romona Keveza gown rather than a traditional white wedding dress. When guests saw her they were left in shock, but all agreed it was “SO her.”

With guests dressed to the nines, the groom looking sharp in a tailored Tommy Hilfiger suit, and the bridesmaids in mixed gold gowns, the attire really took center stage. The details were kept slightly rustic to match the venue, but updated and modernized with magnolia leaf runners and gold, black, and off-white accents. The entire day almost felt like an Oscar party and Nicole and Cameron definitely looked like movie stars!

Photography: Brittany Lauren Photography | Event Coordination: Events By Mint | Event Planning: Merren Events | Floral Design: Events By Mint | Wedding Dress: Romona Keveza | Invitations: And Here We Are | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Rent The Runway | DJ: Flip Flop Sounds | Groom's Attire: Tommy Hilfiger | Venue: Broken Top Club | Caterering: Broken Top Club | Paper Goods: And Here We Are

In my option, styled shoots are something be behold. You see, not only are they beautiful beyond measure, but they also add some major inspo by pushing the style envelope. Like this pretty that redefines rustic with gorgeous garlands and organic elements. It’s an editorial that has us pinning, and Josselyn Peterson has it all waiting for you in the gallery!

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From Josselyn Peterson Photographer…This styled shoot was to inspire couples to push their rustic wedding into something above and beyond. We used a rustic, wooden farm table with wooden crossback chairs to give it a rustic feel, but then added tapered candles, gold accents, and more formal florals to give it a more romantic feel. While as a photographer I love outdoor weddings and receptions, staging this beautiful table in front of a grand stone fireplace in a lodge with clean lines and large windows letting in wonderful natural light to give the table warmth and an intimate feel. Everything for this styled shoot was put together to give off that refined rustic look with an organic, easy feel. The portraits were done outdoors just as the sun was setting being the mountains to keep that light and airy feeling while maximizing the romance of those last moments of light. I hope you enjoy everything!

Photography: Josselyn Peterson Photographer | Event Planning: Merren Events | Floral Design: A Native Bloom | Cake: Foxtail Bakeshop | Invitations: My Fair Letters | Hair And Makeup : Elizabeth Elle Artistry | Wedding Venue: Broken Top Club | Boutique: Bella Brides Bend | Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero | Rentals: Set In Your Way

What do you get when you add a gorgeous gown, vintage mink jacket and bowtie to an already adorable engaged couple? And then toss in the stunning Smith Rock National Park on top of it all? One absolutely beautiful photo shoot that mixes rustic and elegance oh so perfectly. Alexandra Grace captured this magic and these pics right here just raised my standard tenfold.

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From Alexandra Grace Photography… Ruthie’s glamorous style was perfectly represented by her shimmering champagne-colored dress from Lulu’s and her mink jacket that belonged to her grandmother. Ruthie made a bow tie for Josh to wear and the two of them looked absolutely perfect in front of the stunning views of Smith Rock. As the sun began to set, it cast a warm glow on the rocks around us and provided a perfect romantic mood for the engagement session.

Photography: Alexandra Grace Photography | Dress: Lulu's | Venue : Smith Rock | Film Processing: PhotoVision Prints

Spring is slowly starting to show its face here in lovely OR, but that doesn’t mean we can’t spend some time soaking in this romantic bundle of winter wedding inspiration via the talented Marina Koslow.  An ethereal take on short, snowy days and long, dreamy nights, it’s filled with gorgeous blooms from Central Oregon Wedding Flowers and a whole lot of pretty from Dreamin Desserts.  See it here.

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From Marina Koslow Photography… As winter lets up its steady grip on Oregon, there is nothing better than cozy candlelight to create a moody wedding inspiration to remember our winter brides. Winter days may be short, but its easy to take advantage of softer light and an opportunity to be indoors and find fresh ideas. Its always the simple things that can make the most impact.

Photography: Marina Koslow Photography | Floral Design: Central Oregon Wedding Flowers | Wedding Dress: Marchesa | Cake: Dreamin Desserts | Makeup: Kate Tuma | Headpiece: Lacielle Roselle | Photoshoot Venue: Armature Bend | Ribbon: FrouFrou Chic

I’ve been happily working at SMP for over four years now and when it comes to weddings, I’ve pretty much seen everything.  Until now.  Because this, my friends, isn’t just your average, everyday nuptials. It’s a raging wildfire attempting to stop a wedding ceremony, and a gorgeous bride and groom committed to making it through their I do’s, despite the fire trucks, sirens and billowing smoke in the distance.  The result?  One take your breath away moment after another captured by Josh Newton. See it all right here.

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From Josh Newton… This wedding is definitely one for the books. About 11am, a small brush fire turned into a giant wildfire about six miles from the ceremony site. The wedding was at 4 pm, and everyone was setup. Right as the bride was about to walk down, a firetruck came in, sirens blaring, and told the bride we had to evacuate. In tears, her father announced to all the guests that we had to move the wedding. Incredibly, the fireman then told us we could have the ceremony and then had to leave. I’ve never seen anything like what happened next. Everyone moved the entire wedding to a park in Bend, all with smiles and good attitudes. It showed everyone at the wedding what really mattered – the people and the couple.

The location change didn’t affect the wedding at all, it was the most beautiful day. In planning my own wedding, it was an incredible reminder to really value and cherish the most important things in life. While the guests, caterers, and DJ all moved to Drake Park and setup, we snuck away and got some of the most incredible wedding photos I’ve ever taken. The couple was happy and thankful the entire time we were shooting photos while everyone was setting up at the park. They really had the most incredible attitude and it was an honor to work with them and really see what mattered. When I was taking the photos I had no idea how amazing they would turn out, but I couldn’t be happier!

Photographer: Josh Newton | Ceremony Venue: Rock Springs Ranch | Caterer: Bleu Bite Catering | DJ: Dave Clemens | Bouquets: Bend Bouquets | Venue Coordinator: Rock Springs Ranch

Fall weddings are pure genius to me. Nature puts on the prettiest of shows, allowing couples to play off the pretty autumn palette. This beauty is the perfect example. Classic, beautiful and captured in a stunning fashion by Marina Koslow every image is pure fall perfection. See it all here.

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From the Bride…What was the most important part when planning your day? This is so hard to pick! I would say there were two big things, the ceremony at the Historic St. Francis church, its the church I grew up in and couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. The other must have was October, Bend in October is my favorite time/place. The royal blue color I choose was inspired by the deep blue October sky.

How did you choose the venue? I wanted a place (for the reception) that would be a great way to show off Bend to all of our friends and family who were mostly from out of the state-even some from England. Will and I love the mountains and wanted them to be part of the wedding decoration. The Mountain room was the only place we checked out because we knew it was the perfect place the second we walked in.

What is your favorite memory from your wedding? I think it was the overwhelming feeling of love and happiness that comes with having so many of our friends and family in the same spot! I wasn’t expecting it, that was what hit me the most when I walked though the church doors. That and the fact that Will had a tear in his eye when I walked it, he told me he wasn’t going to cry!

Photography: Marina Koslow Photography | Wedding Gown: Bella Brides Bend | Cake: The Cake Lady | Reception Venue: Deschutes Brewery | Bridesmaids Dresses: ModCloth | Vintage Rolls Royce: Royal Ride | Wedding Singer: John English

To say I love this wedding would be the understatement of the century. It’s DIY done oh-so-right and oh-so-stylishly. With a vibrant color palette and adorable details, this gorgeous couple had a wedding day I’m sure their guests are all still talking about. See all the gorgeous images from Marina Koslow right here in the full gallery of images.

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From Marina Koslow Photography…Rissa and Stephen planned a perfect getaway celebration at a private estate of Central Oregon. Living in California the bride and groom wanted an intimate celebration away from the hustle of the city. A true hidden oasis with stunning mountain views belongs to Rissa’s uncle, who has built the house from the ground up. The bride put in an incredible amount of creativity with tons of DIY details and ideas to make her day perfect. Her shoes were bought at a flea market for $2.50. Rissa’s mom found vinatge earrings at an antique store that were used to embellish them. Flowers and boutonnieres were made by the girls the day before and Rissa’s brother designed the invitations while she handmade all the envelopes and printed the stationary at home. Nomandic Tipi Makers provided the teepees set up around the property, one of which the couple used as their wedding night quarters. Nomandic also made leather teepees for Kevin Costner’s movie Dancing with the Wolves.

The wedding ceremony took place in front of the house and the reception was set in the neighboring meadow among juniper trees facing a summer sunset. All plates and silverware were mismatched and collected by the bride with much thought and care throughout the previous months. She creatively used old bed sheets for tablecloths and the reception setting could not have turned out more inviting.

Rissa and Stephen’s was a joyful celebration of love and friendship with those closest to the couple. Everyone had a lovely time in spite of colder than usual August temperatures and a few drops of rain. A colorful sunset was a sweet salute for the newlyweds who danced well into the night.

Photographer: Marina Koslow Photography | Cake: LaMagie Bakery | Catering: Tate And Tate | Bride's Dress: Bella Brides Bend | Tipis: Nomandic Tipi Makers

What you’re about to see is the trifecta of beauty: Oregon’s natural, rustic landscape. A peek into Erich McVey Photography’s special workshop. And the images of Perry Vaile Photography (we’re big fans). The workshop was featured recently on Wedding Chicks through Erich’s lens, and judging by what you’re about to see, Perry must have been taking good notes, because her take on the shoot is amazing.

From the photographer… Oregon has a raw beauty all it’s own: hardy wild plants, rough mountain peaks, and flowing rivers all combined to help create the perfect location for this stunning styled shoot at the Erich McVey Workshop. The styling and florals embraced the authenticity of the scenery and highlighted the unique location, while Erich, his wife Amy and the amazing team they collected provided the warmth and generosity that really made the week truly memorable.

Photography: Perry Vaile Photography | Styling: Ginny Au | Floral Design: Holly Carlisle | Wedding Dress: White Dresses Boutique | Wedding Dress: Finery Boutique | Wedding Dress: Ivory & White Bridal Boutique | Invitations: Wedding Chicks | Hair & Makeup: Amy Clarke | Venue: Brasada Ranch | Calligraphy & Paper Goods: Brown Linen Design | Chairs & Benches: O'Brien Events | Film Processing & Scanning: PhotoVision Prints | Hair & Makeup Assistant: Beth Level | Models: Sarah Cantergiani of Option Models, John Beck of Ryan Artists, Haley MacDowall of Ryan Artists, Laura & Billy Nelson | Ribbon: Frou Frou Chic | Styling Assistant: A & B Creative | Welcome Dinner Concert: Symmetry/Symmetry | Workshop: Erich McVey Photography | Workshop Guest Speakers: Wedding Chicks, PhotoVision, Ginny Au, Amy Clarke, Neve Albums | Workshop sponsored by: Fujifilm