Category Archives: Featured Vendor

Unique bridal shoes from a most unexpected place…..

I just returned from an amazing weekend getaway to the Shakespeare festival in Ashland, Oregon.  Not only was the theatre experince completely breathtaking, but I was also quite surprised to find that there is some really great shopping in Ashland.  The main street that runs through the downtown area (appropriately called “Main Street”) has some wonderful [...]

Wedding Makeup Made Easy

Alright you beautiful brides out there…… let’s talk wedding makeup!

So many brides are intimidated about their wedding day makeup.  Whether they wear makeup on a day to day basis or not, they are still anxious about deciding between attempting to do it themselves and hiring a professional artist.  There are many talented makeup artists in [...]

D.I.Y. Wedding Paper

Want to do some DIY for your wedding, but not sure where to start?  For things like table assignments, attendant gifts, or thank-you notes, check out Paper Source (on NW 23rd and Irving or online at www.paper-source.com ).  They have lots of great products, tools, and papers to suit any style!  Their papers come in [...]

Butt Busting Bridal Boot Camp

Looking for a great way to drop a dress size or two before your big day?  Check out the Portland Adventure Boot Camp led by the fabulous fitness guru Daniel Iversen.  I have personally completed three sessions of Boot Camp at various times over the last several years and I can say from experience that [...]

The Latest in Wedding Flowers

Flowers are my favorite part of a wedding (besides the gown of course J).  Beautiful flowers help to set the mood  for the event as well as bring nature, beauty, texture and (if you’re open to it) awesomely vibrant colors to any wedding.  One of the most common misconceptions when it comes to picking flowers for your wedding [...]

The Columbia Cliff Villas~A Perfect Bridal Escape

I had the utmost pleasure recently staying at the Columbia Cliff Villas in Hood River.  They are located right on the Columbia River and next to the gorgeous Columbia Gorge Hotel.  The villas are exquisite inside and out.  Large windows giving you an amazing view of the river, a patio that block you from the [...]