Save The Last Dance For Me
Nikki Gaither + Family PNW Wedding Dance While the “first dance” is always a wedding...
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Category: Featured Wedding Pros
Let’s Talk Lighting – A Conversation with Greenlight Creative
Though it’s not thought of as central to a wedding the way that an officiant, or the cake, or the...
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Real Weddings: Derek + Ryan
Derek + Ryan’s stunning event was planned and designed by Adornment Events and beautifully...
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Real Weddings – Diem + Ryan
Ryan and Diem’s luxurious multi-cultural wedding began in the tranquil heart of The Grotto later...
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Real Weddings – Anupriya + Sachin
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many couples are having to rethink and re-imagine their...
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Forward Thinkers – Wedding Fest PDX – Virtual Wedding Planning
By Carolyn Pruitt
It’s no secret that the pandemic has changed just about everything when it comes to how we connect with each other and the wedding industry is no exception. While traditional wedding expos have been forced to adapt during the pandemic, cancelling and postponing as cases rise, and adjusting their focus to adapt to changing consumer habits, Nicole Herinckx with Zilla has stepped in to fill the gap. With this year’s Wedding Fest PDX she’s bringing the best wedding advice and inspiration to your living room with a series of five virtual discussions featuring some of the most renowned experts and local vendors in the region…
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Making Dreams Come True – Dream Day Weddings + Events
Making Dreams Come True by Kirstie Bingham Dream Day Weddings & Events I am where your fairy...
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Tying the Knot – EC Matrimony
Tying the Knot by Kylee McCauley EC Matrimony Choosing the right officiant can be easily...
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“Budget” Shouldn’t Be A Four-Letter Word
By Beverly Luke
One of the most critical and often stressful components of wedding planning is setting an established budget and sticking to it. Although some couples might balk at the idea of discussing finances at a time when love and romance reign supreme, the fact remains that everyone has a budget. Regardless of your financial situation, a financial plan is critical…
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Making Memories – Charlotte’s Weddings & More
By Beverly Luke
The journey to finding the perfect bridal gown often elicits a wide and sweeping range of emotions – excitement, fear, joy, frustration – creating a deeply personal and memorable experience that is often shared by close friends and family. With this in mind, Krysta York and her team of stylists are decidedly raising the bar for wedding dress shopping at Charlotte’s Weddings & More in Portland, Oregon…
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Real Wedding – Jordianne + Jonathon
Jonathan + Jordianne chose the beautiful Skamania Lodge for the backdrop of their wedding and...
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What Is A Minimony?
Photo by Esther Rohr Photography Minimony Now more than ever the wedding industry is leaning into,...
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What Is A Micro-Wedding?
Photo by Esther Rohr Photography Micro-wedding Definition An intimate wedding of close family and...
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In Memoriam – How To Include Loved Ones Who Have Passed Away
By Sam Starns
Your elopement is a memorable day. Your “best day yet” as I like to call it. And whether you have a few close loved ones present for your vows, there might still be someone missing who has passed away. But take heart, it can be really easy to incorporate them into your elopement! All it takes is a little preplanning and …
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Adventure Elopements – A Chat with Sam Starns
By Lauren Allee
When you live in the Pacific Northwest you can’t help but LOVE the amazing opportunities to be one with nature. I have to admit, I was not aware before I started researching weddings in the PNW that “adventure elopements” were even a thing… now I’m a bit obsessed. Sam Starns the genius behind Sam Starns Adventure Elopements and author of Elope Your …
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