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Oregon Columbia River Gorge Elopement with Rue Photography

I am loving the sunset images Rue Photography took at the Columbia River Gorge.

Although it was a cold fall day the images look soft and warm based on Rue’s editing style and the warm color palette of Trisha’s bouquet.

Trisha happens to be a hair and make up stylist and did her own hair and make up here. I love the loose and organic style of the braid.

The dry pods, preserved grassed and textures are truly making a huge comeback right now in the world of weddings and design. Its a perfect boho element for the bride who is looking for a minimalist yet impactful and unique design.

Bridal bouquet consisted of lunaria, pampas grass, eucalyptus, wax flower, bronze ferns, hypericum, roses, bunny tails, magnolia leaves, ranunculus, garden roses and more. Accented with mustard yellow silk ribbons that blew softly in the wind.

The absolutely gorgeous lace gown was from Bridal Exclusives. I always have a soft spot for them, since this is where I purchased my own gown from 14 years ago.

You can view more images on Rue Photogrphy blog post here.

Photography: Rue Photography

Gown Designer: Allure Bridal from Bridal Exclusives

Hair and Make Up: Tricia Storm Beauty

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Location: Columbia River Gorge

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Columbia River Gorge Sunrise Shoot with Simpler Images Photography

This was a fun collaboration with one of my favorite Portland area Models -Alexandra Hagel.

Simpler Images Photography captured some beautiful shots. The early sunrise, fog and the cool colors provided a beautiful backdrop to this ethereal look.

The lace gown was a perfect way to accessorize this boho styled look.

I used the last of the season’s purple dahlias, paired with berries, garden roses, succulents, seedum and silver dollar eucalyptus, accented with a soft flowy ribbon.

Photography: Simpler Images Photography

Model: Alexandra Hagel {Portland Model}

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Location: Columbia River Gorge

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Villa Catalana Cellars - Italian Fine Art Inspired Wedding Shoot in Portland

I can’t believe I am just now getting around to blogging this amazing shoot with Dima Karpenko Photography.

It was a beautiful collaboration that got published by Adorn Magazine.

So many elegantly curated details to showcase the absolutely breathtaking Villa Catalana Cellars which is a gorgeous stone villa that perfectly embodies the look and feel of Italy.

Bridal Bouquet consisted of 100% American Grown Flowers {Oregon + California} Olive, Peonies, blueberries, plums, martagon lilies, nandina, garden roses and scabiosa. Accented with luxurious champagne colored silk ribbon.

It was a pleasure bringing this Italian inspiration to life, and we could not have done it without the amazing team of wedding pros.

Photography + Concept: Dima Karpenko Photography

Floral Design + Styling: Sophisticated Floral

Venue: Villa Catalana Cellars

Rentals: Bridgewood Event Rentals

Stationary + Calligraphy: Pop Calligraphy

Hair + Make Up: Klover Studio

Cake: Simply Beautiful Cakes

Vespa Scooter: Vespa Milwaukie

Dress: Basix Black Label

Suit: Nordstrom

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Oregon Columbia River Gorge Spring Shoot with Liza James Photography

Its Spring time and local peonies are finally in season again.

That means its time for a fun impromptu sunrise shoot with Liza James Photography and Estera at the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.

Peonies, spray roses, agapanthus, spirea, ruscus, bayleaf and olive- make up this fun boho style bridal bouquet. Its lightweight, airy and effortlessly beautiful.

Photography: Liza James Photography

Floral Crown: Sophisticated Floral

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Portland Oregon Engagement Session with Aniko Productions -Huong + Quan

I cannot get over the beautiful red dress Huong wore for her engagement session with Aniko Productions.

The photos took place at the International Rose Test Garden as well as overlooking downtown Portland and the Willamette River.

Huong’s blush and burgundy bouquet featured peonies, roses and one of my favorite spring textures- spirea!

Photography: Aniko Productions

Hair and Make up: Blossom & Beauty

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

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Libby and Sal's Portland Oregon Victorian Belle Wedding

Libby and Sal had their first look photos taken at the St John’s Bridge and then headed over to the Victorian Belle in Portland for their ceremony and reception.

I loved the blush and ivory bridesmaids bouquets against their pale blue dresses. That was a popular bridesmaids dress color for 2018.

Libby’s bouquet featured locally grown dahlias, blush lisianthus, garden roses, blush hypericum, queen annes lace and more.

Christine Dong Photography captured all the colors so beautifully.

Dream Cakes provided the gorgeous wedding cake that I had the honor of accenting with foliage and textures.

Ceremony/Reception: Victorian Belle

Photography: Christine Dong Photography

Cake: Dream Cakes

Floral: Sophisticated Floral

Here is what Libby had to say about her experience

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Below are some close up photos I took of the flowers before they left the studio.

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2019 Pantone Color of the Year -Living Coral

Pantone announces “Living Coral” as their 2019 Color of the Year and I cannot more excited.

I do not shy away from this color. I find that shades of coral, peach and orange work so well with various color palettes. From blush tones to bold colors, it works well paired with blues, lavenders, purples, yellows or in a monochromatic designs featured in this blog.

I love that coral colors is readily available in spring, summer and fall. Some of my favorite coral blooms include: Coral Charm Peonies, regular, spray and garden roses, ranunculus, hypericum berries, tulips, zinnias, coxcomb, dahlias and more.

This gorgeous bridal session was photographed by Spotted Stills Photography. Tania looked absolutely elegant and flawless after Whitney was done pampering her. 

The bold coral charm peonies in Tania’s bouquet, absolutely popped against her gown.

While the hair flowers were more muted with blush pink/peach tones and foliage, looking quite elegant on her classic hair updo. 

Bridal bouquet included coral charm peonies, roses, blueberries, scented geranium, huckleberry, seeded and willow eucalyptus.

 

Photography: Spotted Stills

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Hair and Make Up: Make up with Whit

Dress/Veil : Brides for a Cause

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Nuel and Lori's Portland Oregon wedding

Nuel and Lori got ready at The Nines Hotel in Portland and then walked over to the Multnomah County Courthouse for their intimate ceremony.

Reception followed at the Chart House Restaurant in Portland.

The beautiful flower girls wore floral crowns. While Lori and her maid of honor carried classic neutral toned bouquets of peonies, garden roses, spray roses and ranunculus.

Getting Ready Venue: The Nines Hotel

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Ceremony: Multnomah Country Courthouse

Reception: Chart House Portland

Photography: Bryan Aulick Photography

Hair and Make up: Dosha Salon Spa

Cake + Cupcakes: Kyra’s Bake Shop

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Below are a few images I took before the flowers went out the door.

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Nicolette and Mahbodd -A Portland Wedding at the Sentinel Hotel

Nicolette {Nikki} and Mahbodd had one heck of a bridal party. Which included 24 of their closest friends, family and college roommates.

The ceremony took place at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Oswego.

Reception was at the gorgeous Governor Ballroom at the Sentinel Hotel in Downtown Portland.

So many family and friends came to celebrate the couple and the DJ's from Event Team Entertainment kept the party going on the dance floor all night.

Beautiful four tier wedding cake was created by Lamb's. I enjoyed adding the luscious dahlias and ranunculus to the cake.

I was so pleased to be able to source some beautiful peonies {yes in August} for the Bridal and Bridesmaids bouquets. Which also included plum and  blush colored dahlias, ranunculus, scabiosa and lush foliage.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Nikki and Mahbodd and the wonderful team of wedding vendors.

 

Photography: George Street Photography

Coordinator: Cam- Bridal Bliss

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Catering: Jake's Catering

DJ: Event Team Entertainment

Chair Rentals: Sedera

Wedding Cake: Lamb's

Transportation: Vip PDX

Dress: Charlotte's Bridal

Ceremony Venue: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Parish

Reception Venue: Sentinel Hotel Portland

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Taylor and Kevin's Oregon Coast Intimate Wedding/Elopement

Taylor and Kevin came here from Oklahoma to get married at the Oregon Coast. This was a special location to both of them, since this is where they got engaged.

Taylor wanted a lush, organic, free form bridal bouquet featuring white flowers and lots of foliage and textures.

I created her bouquet to include peonies, spray roses, ferns, seeded eucalyptus, blushing bride protea, lysimachia, olive branches, ruscus, camelia foliage, calycina and oregon grown blackberries for that added texture.

What Taylor had to say:

"Lora is incredible. I could not have dreamed of more beautiful flowers to make my wedding day feel so incredibly magical. I had a destination wedding on the Oregon coast, and many of my details about where I needed the flowers and what time I needed them changed several times throughout the planning process. Lora was always so quick to respond and to accommodate whatever changes I needed to make. She was so helpful, so sweet, and seriously could not be more talented. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! "

Photography: Sam Landreth Photography

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Bridal Gown: The Bridal Boutique of Oklahoma

Hair and Make up: Katy Melton

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Photos below were taken by me. I always love doing the detail shots before the flowers leave my studio.

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I loved creating this all green boutonniere consisting of ferns, seeded eucalyptus, ruscus, blackberries and olive branch.

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I love the tiny olives that made their way into this all foliage floral crown.

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Sunrise Photo Session in the Columbia River Gorge with Liza James Photography

Liza James Photography absolutely took my breath away with this stunning sunrise bridal photo session in the Columbia River Gorge.

Estera's oversized bespoke style bridal bouquet included peonies, olive branch, spirea, agapanthus, spray roses, ruscus and bay leaf.

Photography: LIza James Photography

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

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Jenni + Daniel {East Fork Country Estate} Damascus, Oregon Wedding

I cant believe it been a year since Jenni and Daniel got married at East Fork Country Estate in Damascus, Oregon. They were absolutely the sweetest couple. I designed flowers for Jenni's sister a few years earlier so it was great to see everyone again. Jenny chose the softest shades of blush pink, peach and ivory as her primary color palette for her May wedding.

Being right in the midst of the local peony season, I could not resist myself to use such lush and fragrant flowers. Fluffy pale pink peonies were everywhere and they were stunning indeed!

Thank you to Anzhelika Gekkelman Photography for the beautiful images. This talented photographer also happens to be the grooms sister who has her own photography business in British Columbia, Canada.

Venue: East Fork Country Estate

Drape Design/Rentals: Luxury Events by Victoria

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

Photography: Anzhelika Gekkelman Photography

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Detail Photos below were taken by Sophisticated Floral

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Travis + Danielle {Knoll Krest Gardens in Sandy, Oregon}

Here is a beautiful spring Editorial shoot I was a part of at Knoll Krest Gardens in Sandy Oregon.

Danielle's lush bridal bouquet consisted of 100% Oregon grown flowers. Coral Charm Peonies, peach and plum purple sweet peas, veronica,  jasmine vine and dusty miller came right from my own yard.

Thank you Becky from Studio 623 for the beautiful photos.

Venue: East Fork Country Estate
Photography: Studio 623 Photography
Dress: CRBoggs Designs-Custom Vintage Couture Bridal Wear and Accessories
Hair & Makeup: Pure Elegance by Sarahi Welton

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Jaydeep + Priya Wedding proposal at Lan Su Gardens, Portland Chinese Gardens

Jaydeep chose the most stunning setting to propose to his girlfriend Priya. 

I was honored to provide gorgeous flowers to mark this momentous occasion. Erica Ann Photography captured this special moment at Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland Oregon.

The groom to be, wore a stylish botanical pocket square that I created to coordinate with his suit and tie. It was a fun and unique alternative to a traditional boutonniere. 

Priya's favorite flower "the Peony" was featured along side garden roses, freesia, jasmine, camelia, ranunculus and foliage in this beautiful garden style set up; marking the spot where Jaydeep proposed. 

For more photos of this proposal head on over to Erica Ann Photography Blog.

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Enjoy!

Venue: Lan Su Chinese Garden, Portland Chinese Garden 

Photography: Erica Ann Photography 

Floral + Styling + Planning: Sophisticated Floral 

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Alexandra + Clay - Villa Catalana Cellars -Oregon City, OR

Alexandra wanted a spring bouquet in lavender and peach tones.

Her bridal bouquet included locally grown fresh lavender, peonies, sweet peas, stock, succulents and sweetheart roses. The fragrance was absolutely divine and all the flowers used were 100% American Grown. 

Here is what Alexandra had to say about her experience: 

"My wedding bouquet far exceeded my expectations! Lora created a stunning bridal bouquet that was more beautiful than the pictures I had sent her from Pinterest. She worked with me and my budget in creating equally gorgeous bridal party bouquets and boutonnieres. I could not have been more satisfied and have already recommended her to friends."

Venue: Villa Catalana Cellars 

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral 

Gown: Casablanca Bridal 

Photography: Klicker Photography/Nick Tracy Photography 

Enjoy!

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The detail shots below were taken by Sophisticated Floral

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Tori+Kenny -The Oregon Golf Club Wedding

I really enjoyed designing this beautiful spring wedding at The Oregon Golf Club. Fresh greens and crisp whites was the perfect color combination for this wedding.

The Bridal bouquet consisted of white peonies, ranunculus, sweet peas, hydrangea, lisianthus, calla lilies, maidenhair fern, trachillium, dianthus and berzelia, and a touch of gray dusty miller. 

This lush bouquet had the most amazing fragrance, absolutely one of my all time favorite designs.

Venue: The Oregon Golf Club

Photography: MJM Photography 

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral 

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Below are some detail shots I took of the flowers. Photos by Sophisticated Floral

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