Alice and Andrew Crane Wedding

A few weeks ago I was able to help out photographing a wedding for a friend here in Portland. I have to say, I have never been to a wedding where everyone attending just wanted to party and have a good time before this. It was so much fun to be there and to be a part of the day.

It was a great day and I am so excited for the happy couple. Congratulations Andrew and Alice!!

What a beautiful couple!

Groom's men and the officiant

And who wouldn't love some amazing wedding buttons?!?

Turns out the bride is a treky! She was only allowed one Star Trek trinket for the wedding. Good choice Alice.

Awaiting his bride:

If you see water drops, it is because I had to wipe the tears away from my eyes. The vows were so great I couldn't help it.

Little Alice made these for the rehearsal dinner. She is so cute.

And the dancing begins:

Man, can that groom cut a rug :)

Thanks so much Alice and Andrew! It was a great day, a great wedding, and an amazing party. A great start to great marriage.

Brunch Wedding Shoot

As you may remember from a few posts ago, I recently had the opportunity to tag along at a "faux wedding photo shoot". Sara Gray from the Marry This wedding guide put together an amazing brunch wedding spread. I've never really thought of a brunch wedding before, but let me tell you, it was gorgeous. The colors and the flowers were so bright and fun. A brunch wedding would be the perfect way to keep costs low, but still keep things fun and fresh. I mean when you think about it, there are very few things in this world that are better than mimosas and fresh fruit.

Below are a few of the pics. To see more, check out my Brunch Wedding Album on Facebook.

Pretty awesome spread huh?

...and what fun would brunch be without a good coffee cake? I thought this was such a clever idea in lieu of an actual cake. So unique.

It's no secret that I love a gorgeous flower centerpiece. I couldn't believe the different flowers and how well they were all put together. The light airy colors helped to accent the brunch wedding style, while still keeping it formal. Elizabeth from Fleur:ology Design put the arrangements together. She was so great to work with. I couldn't stop raving about these flowers. I got to take a few home, and they were on our dining table for over a week. I could go on, but I'll stop yacking, and let you drool a bit:

...speaking of the bride and groom. 

Like that hair? I think that if I could re-do my wedding, I would have done my hair like this. I love to rock the side pony! Julie Senders is an ah-mazing stylist. The loose curls are perfect for a laid-back, but still stylish wedding.

So that about wraps it up. It was so much fun to be a part of this mock wedding. Thanks for letting me assist and getting a few extra shots Sara!

Until next time...

Sneak Peek - inside a wedding shoot

A few weeks ago I got the opportunity to help coordinate a faux-wedding photo shoot. It was like being a little girl and playing dress-up except this time everyone was all grown up. There was a real cake, real champagne, real flowers, and real people. It was great because I got to help as well as take some of my own photographs instead of actually dressing up, which I have never been into even when I was a wee-one.

Now, I'm not allowed to show all the pics yet. Once the magazine for the shoot is published, I will be able to show more, but for now I'll just leave you drooling a bit:

These flowers were SOOO gorgeous. I couldn't stop staring. I will post more in a few weeks! ...with all the sources. :)

Until next time...