Featured Vendor

Annual Open House

February 16, 2012
Join us for our Annual Open House on Wednesday, March 7th, from 5pm-8pm.  There will be food, drinks, music, photography, gowns (the list goes on!)… all from Charlotte’s preferred wedding vendors in the Portland area.  And don’t forget the prizes!  There will be a drawing every 15 minutes for giveaways from select vendors, including a [...]

Video Blog with Event Cosmetics and Fada Salon

October 20, 2011
Great ideas for hair and make up for your wedding, from our friends at Event Cosmetics and Fada Salon!!

Cupcake Jones

July 19, 2011
Congratulations! You’re engaged! After choosing your dress, the next most important thing to decide on is what to serve at your reception. Located in Northwest Portland, Cupcake Jones offers delicious cupcakes and will set them up in a lovely display just for your wedding reception. Cakes, fillings, icings, and even the garnishes are all made [...]

The Wedding Cottage…now online!

May 25, 2011
When you live in Portland and you need something for your wedding, one of the first places you should look is The Wedding Cottage!  They have everything you could possibly need for your big day (except maybe the groom) and they can help you bring together all of the finite details that will make your event [...]

Your face on the cake…..

May 18, 2011
Looking for some unique touches for your wedding day?  Can’t find a cake topper that fits the bill?  Well……look no further!!!!  We have found the perfect place to get cake toppers that are sure to leave everyone talking.  Check it out:  http://www.tybinc.com/cid-215-1/custom_cake_toppers.html

A local kudos…

April 11, 2011
One of my favorite places for wedding confectioneries is our own local Beaverton Bakery.  While I haven’t been able to personally sample their wedding cakes, I have tasted their cupcakes, cookies, and (my personal favorite) petite fours.  This bakery is delicious, locally owned, and willing to work with you to figure out your perfect wedding desserts, be they cake [...]

The Bridal Loft….a perfect place for the perfect couple….

November 29, 2010
The other day, I had the pleasure of getting my makeup done at the Bridal Loft by Event Cosmetics.  The Bridal Loft is a co-operative of various bridal vendors located off of M.L.K. Blvd. in N.E. Portland.  The loft provides a bride and her fiancé a one stop shop for their planning needs.  For the [...]

You don’t have to cross the pond to find the perfect honeymoon…

November 23, 2010
When planning a wedding, many couples go through the great honeymoon debate.  Where to go? When is it best to leave?  How far away should you travel?  There are thousands of places a couple can choose to spend their honeymoon; however, it is sometimes just as easy and enjoyable NOT to cross the “pond” and [...]

A vineyard inspiration photo shoot that is turning heads around the world…..

November 21, 2010
Bridal photographer Sara Gray of Portland based Sara Gray Photography, recently created a vineyard inspired bridal photo shoot that caught the attention of Germany based bridal blogger Sarah Darcy.  Ms. Darcy’s blog, Classic Bride, is a daily wedding blog ”devoted to celebrating a seamless combination of vintage & modern details”.  She began writing her blog in 2007 as she was [...]

the perfect people to share your day…..Altura Studio

September 30, 2010
One of our more recent brides had the wonderful pleasure of working with local photographers Theresa and John Valls of Altura Studio for her wedding.  Theresa and John take a very personal approach to their work and have found true joy in sharing in their clients special moments.  Their work is amazing and we would recommend [...]