28 Jul

Ready for Part 2 of the incredible Kelly & Joseph’s wedding series? After throwing a completely spectacular event on the Mayan Riveria, the couple headed to Portland to have a casual and intimate but equally gorgeous wedding at a private cabin in the woods.

This wedding was all Kelly and Joseph – everything was vintage, they had a million photographer friends taking photos (including the wonderful Leah Verwey), picnic blankets, kazoos, karaoke and more. This had to be one of the most laid-back and fun weddings ever!

To get to the ceremony site near Mt Hood, guests (and their dogs) were first lead on a magical trek through the woods. How precious is the shot of them walking across the wooden beam?

This wedding had a ton of color, starting with Kelly’s lovely bouquet. It was perfectly imperfect, with a ton of fun-factor elements.

Check out all the multitude of glassware – all vintage, of course. So gorgeous and easy to put together.

Donuts trumped the traditional wedding cake for this shindig, an ideal choice if you ask us.

What a perfect end to their epic saga, right? Actually, Kelly just told us she traveled to Illinois after this for yet another reception! You crazy kids – go have some fun now and enjoy your newlywed status.

To see more from these two, don’t forget to check out the before & after shots from their Mexican wedding.

Custom Convertible Dress:  Sarah Seven
Bolero (only in some photos at the Mayan Ruins): Toccata on Etsy
Necklace: Arleigh at Frank Jewellery by Design
Shoes: Biviel
Joseph’s outfit: All thrift-store finds
Veil, Poms, Ringbook, Guestbook, Flags, Rock and Succulent Centerpieces, Cake-Topper, Corsages: all made by the bride with help by friends and family (amazing!)

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28 Jul

Yesterday, we gave a little sneak peek at the before and after shots of Kelly and Joseph’s wedding. Most couples only have the pleasure of creating one day of their dreams, but these two decided one wasn’t enough – so they had a ceremony in Mexico, and then one back in Portland to seal the deal.

First we’re gonna look at their Mexican wedding ON the actual Mayan Ruins, and later, we’ll show you Portland.

Kelly is a super crafter (and a photographer), so with the help of friends and family, she included some incredible little crafty details and touches like fabric corsages for the guests, rock garden centerpieces (with rocks Kelly has collected since she was six years old), a handmade cake topper and more poms than anyone would know what to do with.

During the ceremony, family members stood in a circle blessing the couple by telling stories of love and marriage. The couple also had a collaged book of love that held their rings and a single feather, which they released into the ocean following the ceremony.

How’s that for a location?  So beautiful.

The heart-shaped glasses are a completely adorable touch!

Now that’s one stunning wedding.  Stay tuned for Part 2 – The Oregon Wedding!

Custom Convertible Dress:  Sarah Seven
Bolero (only in some photos at the Mayan Ruins): Toccata on Etsy
Necklace: Arleigh at Frank Jewellery by Design
Shoes: Biviel
Joseph’s outfit: All thrift-store finds
Veil, Poms, Ringbook, Guestbook, Flags, Rock and Succulent Centerpieces, Cake-Topper, Corsages: all made by the bride with help by friends and family (amazing!)

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27 Jul

Here’s a cute intro to a wedding coming up tomorrow. These are pics from their rehearsal brunch and a day after shoot in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The bride, Kelly, is a photog herself and had tons of fun ideas for her own wedding weekend pics. Thanks photog Leah Verwey for sending these over!

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26 Jul

It’s impossible not to find something to love about Joanna & Brian’s seriously gorgeous ‘Great Gatsby’-esque wedding. We’re talking creme-toned balsa wood bouquets and custom-made wooden aisle runners. From scalloped ivory lace and pearls to black feather accents and loads of tarnished, vintage silver, this wedding just oozes Jazz Age style that would make anyone want to jump back to the roaring 20s. The cherry on top is that the entire event was captured on film by the wonderful and talented Annie McElwain.

Let’s get to the good stuff.

Any gal that can pull of flats this stylish with a gown that lovely deserves a solid thumbs up in our book. Oh-so-cute, Joanna.

How about these balsa wood floral arrangements by JL Designs? The softness paired with the drama is totally perfect for their Great Gatsby vibe. Not to mention – it’s sustainable! Extra awesome.

Take a sec to absorb the incredibleness that is that aisle runner. Go ahead, we’ll wait. It was designed by invite and event designer Jesi Haack and believe it or not, is made entirely out of reclaimed salvaged wood collected for weeks beforehand by the couple and was assembled by Mr. Haack.

Instead of simply naming the tables, the couple, who have lived in many exciting places, designed enormous seating charts with icons of locations they’ve called home and listed the guests’ names underneath. Guests then had to put their geography skills to good use and find their table by looking for that specific place. I mean, c’mon – that’s amazing. And fun!

We really must point out how elegant a cake this is. The incredible Melody of The Sweet & Saucy shop was actually inspired by a gown spotted at another wedding and had been dying to recreate it for months. Check out those giant white sugar petals – love!

A gorgeous shot to end on. Congrats, you lovebirds! This was one spectacular-looking event.

Photo: Annie McElwain
Invites + Event Designer: Jesi Haack
Cake: Sweet & Saucy Shop
Flowers: JL Designs
Bride Dress: Val Stefani, Spring 2010
Maid of Honor Dress: Robert Rodriguez, Spring 2010

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26 Jul

Top of the morning, cakelets! To start the week, we have an awesome little treat to share with you. You all know Max, right? Well he and his gorgeous gal Margaux got hitched a few months ago and their wedding is now on display. We have the video from Shark Pig to share with you here. Aren’t they the cutest?

Margaux, your dress is so chic! Max, you don’t look half bad yourself.

You can see the photos from Our Labor of Love on Once Wed too. THIS is a real Flashdance wedding, isn’t it?

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