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Featured Vendor
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 [...]
Everything Dahlias!
September 13, 2010
I recently helped my sister with her (mostly) DIY wedding.When it came to flowers, she knew she wanted dahlias but wasn’t sure where to get them. Swan Island Dahlias ended up being a wonderful supplier! They have so many different colors, shapes, and sizes. With so many varieties to choose from, you can easily find [...]
Unique bridal shoes from a most unexpected place…..
August 11, 2010
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
June 18, 2010
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 [...]
D.I.Y. Wedding Paper
June 15, 2010
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 [...]
