Jennifer and Jake – Clackamas River Farms Wedding – Eagle Creek, Oregon
Jennifer and Jake were married at Clackamas River Farms on the last Saturday in August. There were so many lovely details that Jennifer and Jake put together for their wedding: photos of the couple at each table, bouquets of lavendar and purple flowers as centerpieces, strings of paper decorations, round paper lanterns in purples and whites, silver goblets at the bride and groom’s place settings, and a really special memory table with pictures of loved ones that had passed away. As the day started and everyone was getting dressed, the sun came out for a bit, and we snapped photos all around the fields and gardens at the farms, but as soon as guests began to sit down for the outdoor ceremony, the sky really opened up. Being a native Oregonian, I assume the rain would stop after a few minutes, but, twenty minutes later it was still pouring. Jennifer and Jake remained calm and in great spirits even with an unexpected change of ceremony location. They were able to hold the ceremony in the covered area on the property – and when Jennifer walked from the house to the barn (with her parents holding an umbrella over her as the rain poured on) she was received by a standing ovation and cheers from her guests. And I think the rain made the ceremony feel even more intimate and romantic. A bit into the reception, the sky cleared, and the result was a just gorgeous sunset, and the fields at Clackamas River Farm had this hazy post-rain mist to them that made for some incredible pictures. As the night set in, guests danced under the stars near the old silo on the property, and the party continued on into the night. After getting to experience this wonderful celebration, I don’t think anything, especially a bit of wet weather, could have dampened the love on this day!
Maria and Chris – McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove, OR
Maria and Chris were married in Catching’s Grove at the Grand Lodge McMenamins in Forest Grove, Oregon. There were so many gorgeous details that went in to this wedding (let’s see if I can remember them all!). Maria’s first wedding outfit, her blue and purple and beaded sari, draped over an equally beautiful teal skirt embroidered with many, many, beads, was absolutely stunning – and the henna on her hands and feet looked amazing with the gold jewelry and the ample amount of red and silver bangles she wore during the ceremony. Her attendants also looked beautiful, each dressed in their own sari. During the ceremony multi-colored mason jars with flowers lined the aisles, and hanging behind the ceremony site were beaded strings with red and teal puffs on them. Maria’s bouquet had flowers with the tips dipped in gold glitter (similar to Chris’ boutonniere, which was a white flower with gold glitter on the edges). The ceremony itself was a wonderful blend of languages and cultures, and it included a traditional lasso ceremony. Chris happens to be a member of a DeLorean car club, and during the cocktail hour (much to the delight of everyone) seven DeLoreans parked near the patio, doors up, for guests to check out and take pictures with. After that, Maria and Chris changed into a second set of party clothes (Maria’s second dress was just gorgeous), and headed up to the Compass Room for the reception. We headed outside as guests finished dinner, and I could not have asked for a more beautiful sunset for the last few portraits of the day. What an incredible wedding to get to photograph!
Ruth and Ryan – Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Wedding
Ruth and Ryan were married at the Cornelius Pass Roadhouse on a perfect summer Friday. Since these two live on the East Coast, we’d only met once before the actual wedding day – but they were so easy to work with and full of lots of great smiles and laughter throughout their portrait session. The groomsmen and the men in the bridal party all wore grey suits, with feathers for their boutonnieres, and the girls carried lovely white and peach and light purple flowers in their bouquets. Ruth and Ryan had set up a Polaroid photobooth inside the octagonal barn to use as their guest book, and the guests loved it! I really liked the giant chalkboard they used to serve as the program for the day. The sun was peeking through the trees during their outdoor ceremony, and the temperature was just perfect as the sun began to set during the reception outside the octagonal barn. We moved inside for some dancing and to cut that gorgeous unfrosted chocolate cake topped with blackberries and flowers (I think some call them “naked” cakes – but whatever the name, I think they are absolutely stunning). At the end of the night I was able to snag the couple for just a few more photos as the daylight faded away. Congratulations again to these two!
Lyndsey and Preston – Aurora Colony Vineyards Wedding – Aurora, Oregon
Lyndsey and Preston got married on a warm summer Saturday at Aurora Colony Vineyards. The ceremony took place in the outdoor amphitheater under the sunny summer sky. After the ceremony, guests celebrated and danced near the beautiful vineyard. I was able to steal the couple away for a few extra portraits right before sunset and I’m so glad we did, the light that day was just stunning. Lyndsey’s gown was so lovely, and her satin pink Toms shoes made it pretty easy to have her walking through the grass and in between grape vines for pictures. The whole wedding party was so fun and helpful to these two on their big day, it was truly a pleasure to get to be a small part of their celebration.
Haley Lovett Photography Featured on A Practical Wedding
- At September 06, 2014
- By Haley Lovett
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Remember Emily and Steve’s incredible New Orleans wedding? Well, today it is featured on A Practical Wedding, head over to that site to read some details from Emily.
A couple of pictures are below, but if you want to see the full set of my favorites, visit the old blog post here: Emily and Steve – New Orleans Wedding.
Jen and Erik – Catching’s Grove and Compass Room Wedding at McMenamins – Forest Grove, Oregon
Jen and Erik were married in Catching’s Grove at the McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Since our engagement session a few months back was so rainy, I was thrilled to find that on their wedding day there wasn’t a drop of rain. Along with the lovely purples and white in the wedding decor, Jen had hidden little Mickey Mouse details in the wedding, one small shape made out of crystals on her veil, another one on her bouquet, and a mouse ears at the head table (one for a little bride, another a little tuxedo groom). During the ceremony, the couple poured two beers into the same glass as a sweet (and very McMenamins appropriate) symbol of their new union. I was so happy to get to be a small part of their day! A few of my favorites are below.
Melissa and Stefan – Historic Overlook House Wedding – Portland, Oregon
Melissa and Stefan were married in their home country of Germany earlier this year, but they had come to Portland to have a second ceremony and continue their “summer wedfest” with Melissa’s friends and family here. They had chosen the perfectly suited historic overlook house in north portland for their celebration – and it turned out to be a lovely warm summer afternoon. Melissa wore a beautiful cream dress with a light green sash, and it looked just gorgeous with her red hair. The wedding details perfectly coordinated, with oranges and reds and greens in the flowers (along with a few berries in the arrangements!), the cake was a simple layered cream number, with light green ribbons, and a burst of color on top. I attend so many weddings each summer that I take for granted many American wedding traditions, so it was a lovely chance for me to see all of these traditions happen for the first time for Stefan, from giving the vows a once-over, to the cake cutting, it gave the whole wedding a feeling of newness for me. Near the end of the reception, I was able to steal the couple away for a few moments to take a couple of portraits at Overlook Park, I was lucky that for these two, I barely had to do any prompting to get them to laugh and smile together, they were just a joy to work with! A few of my favorite images are below.
Jenn and Patrick – Smith Rock Engagement Photos – Bend, Oregon
Last weekend I met up with Jenn and Patrick to take some engagement photos near Smith Rock in Bend, Oregon. It was one of those pretty hot days in early August, the temperature when we met up in the late afternoon was still hovering well above 90 degrees. But the gorgeous sunlight and and beautiful scenery of the rocks and high desert plant life made for a pretty amazing backdrop. We spent some time hiking (well, walking) around some of the cliff areas at Smith Rock, and luckily no one was afraid of heights, so I was able to get these two to stand pretty close to the edge of the cliffs so that we could also sneak some views of the Deschutes river valley down below. Spending the evening with Jenn and Patrick was so fun, and I’m feeling pretty lucky that I get to return to Bend next summer to take their wedding photos.
Morgan and Mark – Jasper House Farm Wedding – Pleasant Hill, Oregon
Morgan and Mark’s wedding was at the absolutely gorgeous Jasper House Farm just outside of Eugene in Pleasant Hill, Oregon. There were so many lovely details at this wedding that I am sure I am going to leave a few out – but I’ll try! Morgan was wearing a stunning dress with a lace overlay that was tailored from her mother’s wedding gown, her bridesmaids were each wearing a different dress in grey, all of them wearing leather boots. Mark choose a grey suit with a blue shirt (and a great tie with owls on it!). The flowers for the bridal bouquets and the boutonnieres all came from the garden at Jasper House Farms (and they smelled just as wonderful as they looked – with flowers in creams and purples and blues and light pinks).
For the guest seating, the couple used long picnic benches, set with hand-made napkins with a variety of colorful napkins, and many different lace runners spread over the tables, they had little bits of tree branches cut to use as a pedestal for the tea lights on the table, and lovely little flowers in assorted vases as well. The picnic tables were placed so that the guests could sit during the ceremony under the trees, and stay at their same places for the dinner.
We explored the property a bit for the first look and the bridal party photos, using the old barn for a background with Morgan and Mark, and also using the brand new covered structure for a few of the photos of the bridesmaids. Jasper House Farm was the perfect place for this particular day, because even though it was a pretty hot day, the venue area stayed really cool with all of the shade from the huge trees surrounding the area.
The couple used old window panes to give guests info (on one was written the food menu, on another the instagram hashtags for the wedding pictures, and another listed out the beverage options), and they used old vintage suitcases as a place for guests to put cards. Along one wall were wedding pictures from Mark and Morgan’s parents, grandparents, and other family members. As guests arrived, along with a few different lemonade options served in mason jars, they could pick from a home brewed beer for refreshment.
During the ceremony, when the officiant asked for the rings, I, along with everyone else, was genuinely concerned when the best man patted his pockets and looked as though he might have forgotten them, and then went over to a guest and came back to the groom with a full mug of beer, from which each groomsmen took a few drinks, until the rings were fished out of the bottom and the ceremony continued. Once the marriage was sealed with a kiss, the whole bridal party danced their way down the aisle.
After a delicious dinner eaten under the warm glow of the many lights strung about the property, guests were treated to the most delicious looking (and tasting!) collection of pies I have ever seen. Morgan’s sisters had been working hard in the days leading up to the wedding baking lots and lots of pies, from the old favorites like strawberry rhubarb and lime cheesecake, to some I’d never tasted before such as salted honey, blueberry lavender, and berry balsalmic pie.
After dinner and pie, it was time for dancing! This part of the wedding was extra special for me because my husband was DJing the wedding. Guests danced until the couple was ready to make their getaway, and then celebrated their exit with sparklers as they drove away in a sporty little yellow car.
This was such a beautiful and fun wedding to get to photograph, and the warmth and love I witnessed throughout the day are just some of the many reasons I love doing what I do. Many, many congratulations to Morgan and Mark!
Allie and Michael – Anniversary Pictures – Mississippi Street, Portland, Oregon
- At August 13, 2014
- By Haley Lovett
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I met Allie and Michael on Mississippi Street a few weekends ago to take some pictures to celebrate their second wedding anniversary. They have made it a tradition to get their pictures taken once a year near their anniversary, which is a very sweet way to mark the passing of another happy year of marriage.
They brought along their little dog Teddy (who was held by Allie’s mom when he wasn’t in a photo), and we just wandered around the shops and alleyways on Mississippi taking pictures and laughing and generally having a pretty nice little Sunday morning. We stopped in to one of the public gardens for a couple shots, used a cool wooden building and another really beautiful brick wall as backdrops, and even found some shade under a nearby tree for a few of the later shots.
It was really nice to get to stroll around such a cool street before it really started to get busy with people, and Allie and Michael are so easygoing and playful that it made getting great looking shots of them laughing and interacting with each other very easy. I hope I get to continue this tradition with them next year!
