A Sound Choice

Shanelle and Shawn at Gray Gables Estate

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 5, 2011

I knew Shanelle from swing dancing and we kept in touch. When she found the man of her dreams, she gave me a call. It was a lovely wedding at Gray Gables Estate. Interestingly enough, I have never photographed there before so I was also excited about that opportunity. Shanelle is a very elegant woman, and her dress matched her completely. They have been taking …

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Yellow Theme!

Ann Marie and Kevin had a special yellow theme wedding at Mississippi Studios and McMenamins Edgefield. They even had a contest called “Lemon Symbolism Contest”! Other highlights include special postcards and personalized stamps for their friends to mail them postcards, yellow shoes, yellow rain boots, beer pint glasses as favors, and one of the most beautiful cakes ever – a McMenamins Edgefield themed cake, with …

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Adriane and Scott’s Eliot Chapel and Embassy Suites Wedding in Portland

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 20, 2010

Adriane and Scott had a beautiful wedding at Eliot Chapel at First Unitarian Church and reception following at the Portland Embassy Suites.  Adriane looked gorgeous in her dress. I am noticing a trend in wedding dresses: pockets! The couple was walked down the aisle after they were pronounced husband and wife by a bagpiper. The hair pieces by August Veils were very elegant, and Embassy …

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Riza and Wayne’s Wedding at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 12, 2010

I had the pleasure of photographing Riza & Wayne previously at their Portland engagement session. We had tons of fun – and at their wedding, we had even more fun! Champagne Events ran the show expertly, Vibrant Table catering and flowers were superb, and Paparazzi Tonight got some great some moments! The couple also had private wedding dance instruction from Leilani Nakagawa, one of Portland’s …

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Melissa and Joe’s Wedding at McMenamins Edgefield

Melissa and Joe had a splendid day of joy at their Edgefield wedding.   It was the perfect day, the sun was out and the grounds of Edgefield were in full bloom. The excellent vendors we worked with were: Cake: Helen Burnhardt Officiant    Beautiful affair of the heart – Reverend Steve Sharp Ceremony musician:    CME Events Inc Reception DJ/Musicians:    A Sound Choice Florist:    …

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Leila and Kyle’s Bridal Veil Lakes Wedding (Associate)

After a Spring season full of rain Mother Nature decided to cooperate for Leila and Kyle’s Bridal Veil Lakes wedding.  The setting was absolutely amazing, with a few little clouds in the sky.  Leila and Kyle were married overlooking the lake on the bluff overlooking the Columbia Gorge.  The reception was a great blend of music, food, drink, and a little surprise.  A belly dancer …

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Treasury Ballroom Wedding of Leslie and Nick (Associate Coverage)

Portland Wedding Photographer - September 10, 2009

Leslie and Nick had their wedding in Portland on the rooftop of the Portland Historic Treasury Ballroom. We love rooftop weddings in Portland! We got some great ceremony shots of Leslie and Nick featuring some of Portland’s more famous buildings on top of the rooftop terrace of Portland Treasury Ballroom. For their wedding cake, they had a great idea – truffles from a uniquely Portland …

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