A Springtime Oregon Garden Wedding

Perhaps it was the amazing wedding party...Or the awesome DJ...Maybe it was the perfect weather at the Gorgeous venue...Would you call me cheesy if I said that it was simply two super chill people who planned an awesome day focused on all of the right things? Well, whatever it was, there was something super-special about Kyle & Mercedes' wedding day. After weeks of torrential downpour, the rain stopped and we all got to celebrate a seriously gorgeous day that these two lucky people will get to remember and celebrate for the rest of their lives. Congratulations Kyle & Mercedes! Your wedding was as awesome as you are! See you soon!!

Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Wedding: Stephanie & Nick

This was a FUN wedding! I met Stephanie when she was a bridesmaid in Elishia & Kevin's Wedding a couple of years ago. So, I was pretty excited about this event from the very beginning. I LOVE showing up to weddings and knowing people - it makes the day THAT much more fun! I loved getting to see Elishia & Kevin & Elishia's sisters again!! 
I've photographed weddings at Cornelius Pass Roadhouse before, but this was the first time I'd gotten to photograph one at Imbrie Hall. It was super-cool! 
My favorite moments from this wedding: portraits with Nick & Stephanie for sure - I loved how sweet & comfortable they were (are) together! The bouquet toss. Pictures below. It was epic! The "first" dances - I always enjoy the bride & groom's first dance. This evening, the father-daughter and mother-son dances were pretty special as well. The crazy cool chandelier didn't hurt either. And - final favorite - I loved that Stephanie & Nick asked me to photoshop a Gollum & The Ring scene into one of their portraits!
Congratulations, Nick & Stephanie - You guys are awesome!!

Portland Rose Garden Wedding - Rachael and Jon

Rachael and Jon got married on one of the hottest days this summer. Because they're super-sweet and laid back, they immediately regrouped and came up with an indoor plan for most of the group photos so that their loved ones could spend as much time in the air conditioning as possible. However, they were happy to sacrifice their own comfort, so they let me drag them out in the heat for their bride and groom portraits. And I'm SO glad they did! It's so much easier to be playful and twirl outdoors! Rachael, Jon, and their friends are also very enthusiastic members of the Timbers Army, so we also busted out some scarves on this crazy hot day!