amber + jason // married | springhouse cellar winery {hood river wedding photography}

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Amber & Jason are just the bees knees. it's been a pleasure getting to know them, from their awesome Pearl district engagement session (check it out here) to their amazingly fun wedding day.

This wedding was beautifully detailed and meaningful, and their reception was quite the party - even the band commented on the exuberant dancing and palpable spirit of everyone there. and the band! Bon Ton Roulet is awesome. there really is nothing like live music at a wedding, and this zydeco band does not disappoint. 

Amber & Jason are surrounded by so much love - this is the kind of wedding that reminds me why i love what i do. this post will be a long one, just too many images i love! enjoy!

Vendors

Venue: Springhouse Cellar Winery // Coordinator: Your Perfect Bridesmaid // Caterer: Solstice Café // Band: Bon Ton Roulet // Sound Technician: Sound Travels // Bride's dress: Isa Designs // Hair & Makeup: Klover, Kimberly Ray // Officiant: Joshua Johnson, friend of the couple // Florist: Anna Mara Flowers // Rentals: Something Borrowed & The Party Place // Invitations: Your Perfect Papery


Katy & Robby {Portland Engagement Photography}

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I'm so thrilled to be photographing this awesome couple's wedding this August at Wellspring Spa near Mt. Rainier. They are from Seattle but came down to Portland for a little mini-vacation for Katy's birthday and braved the rain with me for their engagement portraits. We went down to Waterfront Park, checked out the saturday market, headed over to Forest Park, and then back over to the Eastbank Esplanade. It was really fun getting to know these two and I'm so looking forward to their wedding!
 

Erin & Ford | Hoyt Arboretum {Portland Engagement Photography}

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i really enjoyed photographing Erin & Ford's engagement session!! it was a beautiful overcast Portland-y day in Hoyt Arboretum. can't wait for their wedding in October!

melissa & sean | oswego lake country club {portland wedding photography}

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lucky as always to have been able to shoot alongside Jay Eads for this super-gorgeous wedding last August. check out Jay's post here! 

Melissa and Sean make a wonderful couple and I was really moved by how loved they are by everyone in their lives. Melissa's maids of honor gave one of my favorite toasts ever, and that dance party was crrrrrazy (in the best way possible, of course). I had a lot of favorite images, so please bear with me on the long post, and have a wonderful weekend!

Amber & Jason | NW Portland {Portland Engagement Photography}

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I just have to say, there is something special about fall in Portland. Sure, it's chilly, but the light is so beautiful! To start off Amber & Jason's engagement session, I met up with them at one of their favorite coffee places. I took a few frames from their apartment balcony as well before we went down to the Broadway Bridge and wandered around a bit in the Pearl. I had such a good time photographing these two - they are such a sweet couple and I can't wait for their wedding in Hood River next summer! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Beau & Beth | McMenamins Edgefield {Portland Wedding Photography}

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one of those weddings where i couldn't stop smiling - Beau & Beth's day was so utterly joyful and full of personality! these two are such sweet souls, and so in love.

the wedding party got ready on separate floors in the Administrator's House at Edgefield, and the ceremony was held in the courtyard of the house. each aspect of the ceremony was so thoughtful. Beau and his father together made the arbor that Beau & Beth were wed underneath, and the fall leaves provided a beautiful backdrop. guests snacked on popcorn and cider as they arrived. Beth's father performed a smudging ceremony (burning sage to drive out bad energy) after he walked Beth down the aisle. Beau & Beth exchanged Dr. Seuss-style vows. 

after the ceremony we took advantage of the rain-free day for some portraits, and towards the end the sun came out for some lovely golden light!

the reception was held in the upstairs of the Power Station and included a surprise song that Beth had written for Beau and played on the banjo, many heartfelt toasts, and a raucous dance party! so much fun!  

enjoy the photos and have a happy halloween!

Carolyn & Kyle | Leftbank Annex {Portland Wedding Photography}

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I can't say enough nice things about Carolyn and Kyle. (You may remember them from their engagement session earlier this year!) These two are warm and friendly, and the love from their family and friends was really tangible throughout the entire day - their wedding was a joy to photograph! The Leftbank Annex was a fantastic urban backdrop for all the rainbow-hued details, including a gorgeous painting created by one of the groomsmen that provided the focal point for the ceremony. 

I've been on a bit of a blogging hiatus but I am happy to be catching up at last! Stay tuned for more beautiful weddings and portrait sessions, and maybe even a few personal posts as well.