Married October 12, 2023

Kat reached out to me looking for assistance with the design and planning of their wedding at the Edgewater Hotel. She and David live in Portland, so they wanted someone local to help bring their vision to life.

Kat’s vision was to have a super modern, clean black and white wedding. She wanted her Chinese culture to shine through in the ceremony by incorporating red flowers as the ceremony backdrop. Kristal from Sublime Stems did a fantastic job of creating a modern red backdrop in front of the gorgeous view from the Olympic Ballroom.

For the reception, we brought in rentals from CORT Party Rental, which completely elevated the space. Keeping with the modern and clean theme, there was a mix of all-white centerpieces that had calla lillies and white roses and dahlias scattered throughout. We also added some lounge furniture so their guests could enjoy a comfortable place to sit on the outside terrace.

Kat and David personalized their wedding to reflect the two of them with some fun subtle touches. Her mom designed and drew their wedding invitations and menus, which were amazing. They also brought in a tattoo artist to provide tattoo favors for guests. He had a line the entire time! The couple owns their own marijuana farm so brought some “party favors” as their guests called them in a Wedding Cake strain.

The ceremony was officiated by Kat’s dad, who also escorted her into the wedding ceremony. Once the ballroom was flipped for the reception, the party literally started off with a bang as there was a small earthquake during their first dance. We thought it was the bass being too loud from the music!

The crowd loved the party and the couple was able to relax and enjoy the evening, which was one I’m sure no one will soon forget.

Vendors:

Venue: The Edgewater Hotel

Planning and Design: The Bubbly Soirée

Photographer: Captured by Candace Photography

Florist: Sublime Stems

DJ: Uncle Smiley the DJ

Hair and Makeup: K Marina Beauty

Cake: Kendall Jean Bakes

Rentals: CORT Party Rental, Pennies Rentals

Tattoo artist: Tattooing by Berger

Audio guest book: After The Tone

Dress: Essence of Australia at True Society by The White Dress

Groom’s suit: Indochino

Groomsmen: Generation Tux

Bridesmaids: Lulus and La Femme Fashion