Kramer Vineyard Wedding | Brian + Alice

The top of the hill in the beautiful Northwest. Blue skies and the warm sunshine.  Views as far as your eye will take you and a quaint place, that welcomes you to come sit, sip some wine and celebrate the love of  Brian + Alice on their wedding day. Welcome to Kramer Vineyards! The setting doesn’t get any better for a perfect Oregon wedding than this. Amazing paper flowers by Anemone were on each table, with scattered black river rock to accent.  The brides bouquet was also handcrafted by the skilled florist of Anemone. A unique and elegant wedding cake, tiered by cupcakes held by hand selected accent papers, to flow with the theme of the day. The cake was created by Brenna, Brian’s lovely sister in law.

It’s warm outside as we stroll the vineyards to capture some photo’s of  Brian + Alice.  They are both relaxed and when they look at each other, you can tell that their is no other place in the world they would rather be.  They are completely engulfed in the moment, their moment.  The calm and real smile that Brian sends her way. The way that Alice looks at him as if time is standing still.  It’s in these moments we live to the fullest, love is a wonderful companion and that is what they have in each other.

Everywhere you look, family and friends are smiling.  They are enjoying the supple wines that are being served and everyone has a glass.  The kids are being kids, running and chasing, giggling and loving the heat of an August summer day. The Kramer family dog is moseying along, in and out, just waiting for his pat on the head.  Everyone is in one place, celebrating one love and a newly joined commitment to life together.  Congratulations Brian + Alice…  May you have a life time of happiness, fun, love and always be surrounded by those that you hold close in heart.

Here are a few of our favorites:

Loved these flowers!

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Beautiful dress!

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Alice rocked these shoes. Loved ‘em!

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Check out the bouquet. Awesome!

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Brian looking good.

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This shot just makes me smile.

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Awww.

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Brian’s sister Brenna made this cake entirely from scratch, the cake, the cupcakes, the tower, the papers, everything! I loved it!

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I’m not sure what was going on here, but I thought it looked like a GQ watch ad lol. Alice is rockin a killer pose and looks stunning!

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Rawr!

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The sunset and views were amazing!

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To see a bunch more images click HERE to see their slideshow!


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Badge of Courage

I was looking though some images today from past weddings and I stumbled upon an image that still brought a tear to my eye (ok, tons of them do, but still…). I remember crying behind my camera as I took this shot. I know, I’m a huge sap, but this, like so many things that happen at our weddings, really touched me.

The bride and groom had just given their kids badges of courage. You can see the brides daughter clutching it tightly in her hand while the groom is telling her how proud of her he is and how honored he is to be a part of her family. She wept and stared into his eyes looking at him in a way that melted my heart.

This family had already been through a lot before it even got started. The bride had been battling cancer and it had been a tough road. The kids had stayed strong though it all,  and on this day they were honoring their courage as they came together as one family. I can’t even imagine how hard it was watching their Mom fight for her life. The ups, the downs, the sick days, the stress of not knowing. Going through something like that would really test a person and those that are close to them as well.

For anyone that has been through something like this – I think you deserve a badge of courage too.

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Simple rainy days…

The past few days here in Oregon have felt like fall, I know it has to be at least a few more weeks away. But it sure feels like boots and sweater weather!  We really enjoy the simple things in life.  The extravagant things are nice on occasion, but sometimes it’s just a nice hot latte, on a rainy day. However, we are totally guilty of dreaming about tropical vacations! It’s keeping entertained by our 10 year old daughters constant ramblings, of things she finds to be “weird”.  Or even the occasional occurrence of  wanting to pull your hair out, because she argues over everything and just knows that SHE IS RIGHT.  We are just parents that know nothing.  *insert heavy sigh here* When did this happen!?    It’s a great recipe from a friend, that is tried and true!  It’s the intoxicating aroma of a chopped cilantro garnish!  It’s shopping for loose leaf tea and taking your kid to a laser light show for the first time.  Here’s to a good day off and being able to just hang, family style, on a rainy day.  Now it’s time to kick Chris’s butt at some car racing on the XBox…wish me luck!


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McMenamins Edgefield Wedding | Jon + Liz

8-9-10…Happy Wedding day John & Liz!  It’s a whimsical feeling, as your feet carry you around the grounds of McMenamins Edgefield. So many details to take in and trying to keep your “GPS” working, so you make it back to the place you’ve just come from. Making our way down the never ending hallways, we feel the energy surrounding our bride and groom.  Many  people come together to celebrate the union of a couple and you can tell how loved John and Liz are this day.  The jokes, the laughter and anticipation mount as the clock draws on to their evening wedding ceremony.

The girls are curling hair, applying makeup and drinking chilled champagne.  Liz looks… stunning as she is trying to keep it all together, as questions are being asked and cell phones are ringing.  It can be crazy, being a bride! Liz pulled it off impeccably well.  The guys…well they will be guys! Helping each other with suspenders, ties, and occasional sips from a flask…WHAT!?   Jon is being his amazing self, making last minute arrangements and trying to calm his nerves, as everyone is looking for the backpack!? (I know I saw it on the lawn) and doing it in style, with his amazing fedora. What a handsome man!

The reception was so earthy and natural.  The chosen wedding colors blues, greens, brown made for one of the most beautiful bouquets.  The wooden floors saw A LOT of dancing and within the four walls, a million memories were made.  From the initials that hung so beautifully on the front doors, to the basket of flip flops on the dance floor, the handmade beer (yes, Jon and Liz made beer for their guests!)  It was an unforgettable wedding.

Thank you for letting us share, such an incredible part of your lives.  You are such a fun loving couple. You know how to have a good time and just let loose.  We wish you the best in your life together, and know for a fact you’ll have fun celebrating YOUR journey.

Enjoy a few of our favorite images below or see the full slideshow HERE


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Smooth, Sassy, Sexy…SUGAR ME!

So, I have to tell you about this great new place in Portland.  Not only is it a trendy, upbeat place but, it’s founders are very great friends of ours.  Please meet Katie Sprouse and Sam Sprouse…the proud founders of  SUGAR ME!  Ladies and gents this is a place to go, if you need all natural hair removal.  From your brows to your…well…toes! ;P

Katie has been an instructor at Euro Institute of Skin Care.  She can pamper you with all your skin care needs.  They have everything you would ever need to be oh so SMOOTH!  You have several different options:  SUGAR ME SMOOTH-SUGAR ME SASSY or SUGAR ME SEXY! The possibilities are endless.  To learn more and support a local business please become a FAN on their Facebook page! Yes, just hit that LIKE button and explore your sweet side!

sug·ar·ing
v.1. To coat, cover, or sweeten with sugar.
2. To make less distasteful or more appealing.

Through the month of August SUGAR ME will have all their services 50% off. So call and make an appointment today!  Also they will be celebrating their GRAND OPENING …September 11, 2010.  Be there or be “hairy”!  Maybe if you are REALLY nice, they will let you have a piece of candy out of the candy jars! ;P

SUGAR ME

1313 NE Fremont

Portland, OR. 97212

503.287.4901


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