New office at the historic Union Station

The wedding & event planning business has out grown my home studio. Its been a long time coming, and its finally here!! A new studio space at the historic Union Station located in Portland's Pearl District. The studio is also shared by Honeysuckle Photography and Shields Films. This collaboration will provide our clients the opportunity for a "one-stop-shopping" experience with wedding & event planning, invitations, specialty linen rentals, cinematography and photography all under one roof. Our official open house is TBD but don't let that stop you. Come on by and check out the new digs!

A romantic sunset at the beach...

What a sweet couple! I had the honor of helping Zhaohui plan his proposal to Zhu last winter with an adorable bichon frise puppy who I have since adopted. With the distance between them, and a crazy schedule they finally had their engagement photos taken. Check out Zhu and Zhaohui's beautiful sunset engagement session at Cannon Beach with Ryan Flood of FS Photography. They are to wed later this month at The Oregon Golf Club. Stay tuned for their wedding photos.

Lani and Ben

We had a great time helping Lani and Ben with their wedding celebration over the 4th of July weekend. The festivities began on the 4th with the Tea Ceremony at Lani's parents' home. Then a fun, laid back BBQ afterwards at Willamette Park. The celebration continued the following day with the reception at Gerding Theater at the Armory. Its a venue with wonderful and always-eager-to-help staff - LOVE THEM! Lani chose red and brown palettes for their wedding, and their selection of vendors were impeccable. Jingzi Photography was there to capture the days of fun, food, drinks and great company. Simpatica Catering provided the scrumptious family style dinner. (Did I say yumm?! OMG, they make the best crab cakes in town, and their French country pate! I'm a sucker for pate...) Dream Cakes and Blum were also major contributors to the success of the celebration. Lani and Ben, congrats!!

twobirds bridesmaid

In order to be on top of my game, I spend TONS of time doing homework. During my research I came across {twobirds bridesmaid}. Brides, this is one fashion that is sure to please all your bridesmaids no matter what body shape they have. You gotta check out them out!

Who: twobirds bridesmaid
What: a single dress, one size fits all (size 0-16) that can be worn in ten different ways to flatter all figures

Why: kill two (or ten) birds with one stone

Where: online at http://www.twobirdsbridesmaid.com/