portland wedding

World Forestry Center Wedding of Barbara and Jim at Cheatham Hall

World Forestry Center is one of the more unique locations in the Portland area for weddings.  Barbara and Jim’s wedding, at Word Forestry Center’s Cheatham Hall was a small intimate affair. Barbara looked vibrant in her dress from Lena Medoyeff studios. The food, from Phresh Organic catering was yummy and very friendly service! The couple hired a swing dance instructor for their guests to give …

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Crystal Ballroom Wedding of Nicole and Sean

Portland Wedding Photographer - December 7, 2011

Nicole and Sean’s wedding at Portland Crystal Ballroom was a lot about music. Sean is a sound engineer and they due to music, as such, music is a big part of their life. Their wedding reflected that! They had records as place mats, music posters printed for their wedding, and custom drum sticks as favors.  Crystal Ballroom is a really fun venue and I love …

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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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Tiffany & Glen’s Wedding at their Portland Residence

Portland Wedding Photographer - February 3, 2011

Tiffany and Glen were married at their beautiful house in the Portland hills.  Their house was magnificently transformed into a dream by Vibrant Table, from the flowers and decor to the delicious meal. The event coordination was by talented Cindy Thompson of www.ctevents.biz.  They even built an impressive outdoor structure covered to hold the reception in this fall wedding. In order to let more light …

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Rachel & Joe’s McMenamins Kennedy School Wedding (Associate)

Portland Wedding Photographer - January 7, 2011

Rachel and Joe had their wedding at McMenamins Kennedy School in North East Portland.   They had a “fantasy optional” theme, where a lot of people dressed up in different attire from a knight in shining armor to a whimsical wood elf.  Media Jockeys kept the people dancing all day long, even pulling out a rare Star Trek instrumental piece during the ceremony. Venue: McMenamins …

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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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Jenny and Sean’s Wedding at the Portland Art Museum

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 12, 2010

Jenny and Sean’s wedding was a very classy, elegant Portland fall wedding, utilizing both the Sunken Ballroom and the Kridel Grand Ballroom at the Portland Art Museum. They had a fantastic choice of vendors. I was very impressed with the light set up as well. They also utilized a service called Ladies in Waiting – Samantha from August Veils was there to help the bridal …

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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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Sara & Rob’s Wedding at McMenamins Kennedy School (Associate)

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 10, 2010

Sara and Rob had their wedding at the McMenamins Kennedy School in the old Gym. Their wedding musician was Jeff Clark, an amazing guitarist from Key West Florida,  he was someone that Sara and Rob met on vacation and had play their wedding.  He rocked!  They had some great decorations too, but the coolest was the kids tables filled with candy, fun toys and costumes …

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Erika and Kemal’s Portland Art Museum Wedding (Associate)

Portland Wedding Photographer - November 3, 2010

Erika and Kemal were married in the sculpture garden at the Portland Art Museum.  Their party then went inside to the sunken ballroom, beautifully decorated and catered by Vibrant Table.  We got a chance to sneak away to get some photos by the “Portland” sign by the Arlene Schnitzer Concert hall,  Kenny G was playing that night! Caterer:  Vibrant Table Venue:  Portland Art Museum Officiant:  …

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