I was so excited when Elizabeth from Bridal Bliss invited me to take part in a styled shoot for Portland Bride & Groom Magazine.  The overall look to achieve was "Winter wonderland meets Ralph Lauren".  Think warm, cozy, hot chocolate, tartan, whites & creams.  They chose a blackwatch plaid pattern that instantly made my happy– it was the pattern of my grade school uniform and totally has a special place in my heart.  My husband, our siblings, and some of my very best friends attended that school together, so reminders like this stir up plenty of wonderful memories!  Also? It's so preppy and fun, and I haven't used plaid in a design in a long time.  See more of this shoot here: http://portlandbrideandgroom.com/2014/12/reception-style-wine-spirit/ (and of course you can see it in print if you pick up the latest issue of the magazine!)

Eeeek!  It never gets old seeing my work in print.  I'm so grateful to Katie from Gather Event Planning for inviting me to take part in this gorgeous spread in the newest issue of Oregon Bride Magazine. 

Wishing you & yours the best this year!

"Super glam, super clean. Gold, mint and blush." Yes, please!  Alex at Luxe Event Productions was speaking my language when he explained the overall concept for a Spring styled shoot taking place at Union/Pine.  I had been in love with that color palette and had some gorgeous papers in the perfect shades that I knew would photograph really well.  I love so many things about styled shoots but my favorite is that I get to try new things and test out interesting layouts and concepts that could potentially work for a future couple. Check out the full the feature on Fab You Bliss!

Photographer: Atelier Pictures // Makeup Artist: Aimee J’Adore // Cake Designer: Artisan Cake Company// Equipment Rentals: Barclay Events // Floral Designer: Botanica Floral Design // Dress Store: Fabulous Affordable Bridal // Jewelry: Independent stylist at Stella and Dot // Coordination, Styling & Design: Luxe Event Productions // Caterer: My Bartender // Invitation Designer: Paper Bloom // Reception Venue:Union Pine // Drapes: West Coast Drape

By now you know I love participating in styled shoots (with professionals I love to work with, of course). Lane' at Something Borrowed contacted me about providing paper goods for an "elegant garden" styled shoot– she was going for an elegant, timeless and classic look with more neutral/earthy colors (navy, cream, some gold and brown).  I had recently been researching vintage botanical prints for a client, and thought that would be a fun way to incorporate some color but still keeping the overall feel neutral by adding a wood engraved overlay. To see the full shoot and other amazing photos from  Jamie Rae Photo on Style Me Pretty, go here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/oregon-weddings/silverton/2014/06/19/elegant-garden-wedding-inspiration/

Photography: Jamie Rae Photo | Styling: Lane' Of Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals | Floral Design:Swoon Floral Design | Wedding Dress: CR Boggs | Cake: Rosy Cakes | Stationery: Paper Bloom | Hair And Make Up: Face Body Beauty | Pies: Pacific Pie Co | Rentals: Something Borrowed Vintage Rentals | Wedding Venue: Oregon Garden Resort

I can't tell you how much I love the paper goods for this wedding.  Annie (the bride) had so many great ideas and a perfect vision for what she wanted, and because of that I got to work with Jenna from Mon Voir who did all the amazing calligraphy, and Kevin of Advantage Letterpress who printed them all. HUGE thanks to Jennifer from Perfect Planning, and of course Lacie Hansen for providing me with these gorgeous images!! And to Annie for letting me share them :)  You can see more from their wedding in the latest issue of Portland Bride & Groom Magazine.

In honor of this great day in Oregon, I wanted to share our dear friends wedding invitations from a few summers ago.  When the grooms told me the plan to incorporate inspiration from their favorite movie, Amélie, into their wedding, a lovely image popped into my head– the garden gnome!!  The invitation was an accordion fold complete with a gnome silhouette and their amazing engagement photos (taken by Brandon Witzel), and closed between two wood engraved coasters (how fun when the invitation can be used by guests?!) The invitation set, bound in blue satin ribbon, sat upon a bed of wood excelsior, and was enclosed and shipped in a square box. 

Not only did I have the great honor of designing their wedding invitations, but was also a participant in the ceremony. 
It was a gorgeous August day under beautiful trees in a secluded hazelnut orchard in Aurora, Oregon.  The ceremony was so well-written, meaningful, and full of love. This lovely, fun bunch of people below were so happy to participate in the wedding of two incredible people! Thanks W+M for inviting John and I play such an important role in your amazing wedding.

I was so happy to participate in this Radiant Orchid themed shoot put together by Jessica from Bash! Weddings & Events. It was featured on one of my favorite blogs, Style Unveiled, on Valentine's Day. See the full feature here, and check out some of my favorite shots below. Thanks to Paul Rich Studio for all the lovely shots!!

Photographer: Paul Rich Studio
Coordination and Design Concept: Bash! Weddings & Events
Wedding Stationery: Paper Bloom Studio
Floral Design: Floral Designs by Alicia
Lighting: Green Light Creative
Event Rentals: Barclay Event Rentals
Wedding Venue: Courtyard by Marriott
Wedding Dress: Ania Collection
Tux Rental: Mr Formal
Makeup and Hair Designer: Janelle Hayden Hair & Makeup
Wedding Cakes: Artisan Cake Company
Mini Desserts: Bake Me Happy Now