Porltand Pottery Barn Bridal Event!

Good morning, ladies!  Attention to all Portland, Oregon brides, the NW 23rd Pottery Barn store is hosting a bridal event Sunday, May 1st!  Join them and their exclusive list of local wedding vendors in a morning of blissful inspiration and prizes!

Date: Sunday May 1st

Time: 10:00 am

Where:  310 NW 23^rd

RSVP: (503) 525.0280 or sign up at the store

Bridal Event also includes:

Dosha Salon

Papa Haydn

Zupan’s Florist

Zupan’s Catering

The Groom’s List

Holland Studios

Oh Baby! Lingerie

The Wedding Cottage

Divine Designs Gowns

Honeysuckle Photography

Hitched Weddings and Events

Portland Bride & Groom

Real Wedding: Mallory + Patrick

Happy Monday to you all!  I received this gorgeous wedding last week from Kim of Punch floral and design studio here in Portland last week, and I struck by two things: first, how wonderfully fresh and modern the design was. The Sandbox Studios is a stunning industrial space that is the ideal blank canvas for any event designer.  And second, how fantastically attractive the bride, groom and entire wedding party was! Seriously, they all look like their from a magazine shoot!  Mallory and Patrick were married here in Portland, Oregon on August 7th, 2010 and were photographed by the talented duo, Phil + Kim.  Congratulations to them and thank you again, Punch for sharing your work!

Vendors:

Venue: Sandbox Studios
Rentals: West Coast Event Productions
Floral, Event Design and Coordination: Punch
Videography: Shields Films
(See video) http://blog.shieldsfilms.com/post/1252080912/patrick-mallory-wedding
Cake: Lambs Thriftway
Catering: Eat Your Heart Out
Bus: Double Decker PDX

Happy Heart Day Downloads!

Good morning, ladies!  I am feeling refreshed after the weekend and ready to get into this busy week ahead of me!  I thought it would be fun to start Monday with this adorable free download from Hi, Friend.  This fabulously chic duo, Megan and Jen are always coming up with creative ways to share their love for great design and pretty paper, and what better way to help us celebrate Valentine's Day than with these cute gift tags. You can dress up just about anything with these personalized labels--candy & gift bags, jars, canisters, and boxes.  It really adds that extra touch that makes all the difference.  Check out Hi, Friend's blog for ideas and click this link to pick out your designs and find easy to follow instructions on how to get your Happy Heart Day tags!

Wedding Inspiration Shoot: Soul Mates Photography

I just mentioned how desperately I want spring to come and then I received this adorably sweet wedding shoot from Melissa of Soul Mates Photography!  Finding inspiration in summertime romance, Ashley of Star Gazer Weddings chose playful yellow daisies, fresh yellow lemons and lemonade, paired with a bright teal tablecloth and an incredible teal cake to keep the vibe laid back and casual.  This scene plays up the lighthearted and almost impromptu approach to the family-style backyard wedding that is so popular this year but doesn't forsake the appeal of a cohesive design and summertime details!

Fabulous job, Melissa and all your team!  

Bridal Gown: The Bridal Gallery

Hair and Makeup: Jennifer with Face Body Beauty

Tux: Mr. Formal

Floral: Distinctive Designs

Cake: The Cake Shop

Rental: Crossroads
Photography:  Soul Mates Photography
Wedding Coordinator:  Star Gazer Weddings

Inspiration: Countryside Elegance

Happy New year everyone! It feels good to be back into the swing of things.  And I am so excited to start this year off with this fabulous wedding inspiration shoot from Diana Marie Photography!  A stunning contrast between rustic and graceful beauty.  With a charming horse field and deep mahogany accents paired with creamy white florals, pops of steel blue, and an ethereal Claire Pettibone dress, it's the sort of wedding inspiration brides dream of.  And I know there are a lot of you newly engaged ladies out there...you can't go wrong with creating something like this on your big day!!

Diana Marie is a recent Portland, Oregon transplant and I am extremely honored to be working with her on an up and coming project!  If you are interested in her and her work check out her blog for details!  She is incredibly talented--obviously!
Thank you, Diana!

Vendor Information:


Event Planner & Designer: Encore Events | Flowers: The Vines Leaf | Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone | Hairpiece: Twigs & Honey | Wedding Cake and Cupcakes: Some Crust Bakery | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals | Macaroons made by me : here and here | Cake stands: Pottery barn | Placecard Template: Martha Stewart