We could sit here all day and debate which is prettier, the ceremony or the reception half of Sarah + Rex’s wedding. On one hand, that ceremony space is unreal. It’s got the kind of epic natural beauty that you can only find in the Pacific Northwest. But then on the other hand, the reception is filled with sweet wildflowers, strands of twinkling market lights, and the most delightful handmade touches. It’s a toughie for sure. Good think that we don’t really have to choose, and we can just sit here and enjoy all of Hazelwood Photo’s gorgeous snaps.
How sweet are these lace ballet flats from The Dessy Group? Good for dancing the night away too.
Get this: Sarah actually worked with her bridesmaid and fellow fashion designer Alison Dahl Kelly to design custom bridesmaid dresses in blush. What lucky girls who got to wear them!
Sarah’s lush and organic bouquet recipe: white and peach dahlias, light blue delphinium, peach stock, feverfew (mini daisies), blue thistle, scabiosa pods, lavender, and ferns.
Sarah says, Music is very important to both of us and we wanted it to play a significant role in our wedding. Between all of our friends, we know some significantly talented and well-known musicians. We enlisted some of them to play live songs before the DJ started in at the end of the night. The last live song was our first dance song and a favorite of ours, sung and played by the musician who wrote it. For dancing, we hired our friend and Portland DJ extraordinaire, DJ Gregarious. He kept the dance floor packed and going for many hours.
Sarah and Rex, we loved your wedding. Congrats and best wishes!
Photographer: Hazelwood Photo / Videographer: Joshua Ezra Epps / Event Coordination & Design: Susan Hula from Blush Bridal Consultation Group & Elizabeth Mollo / Ceremony Venue: The Grotto / Reception Venue: Yale Union / Hair: Alisa Schoedinger from 1907 House / Makeup: Marissa Freeman / Florist: Swoon Floral Design / Invitation Designer: Anders Printing Company / Cake: Sweetpea Baking Company / Catering: Jeremy Larter from Field Day Feasts & Gatherings / Rentals: Party Place Rentals & Something Borrowed / DJ: DJ Gregarious / Bride’s Dress: Nicole Miller from The English Dept. with the top redesigned by the bride / Shoes: The Dessy Group / Veil: Andrea Hoyt from August Veils / Necklace: Vintage 1920s from Gilt / Groom’s Suit: Black by Vera Wang / Shoes: Hugo Boss / Bridesmaid Dresses: Alison Dahl Kelly
