Laura + Oliver’s sassy celebration
Laura called me last fall after a dear friend of hers won 5 hours of consultation that I donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Food, Wine & Wishes fundraising auction last October. She and Oliver had only been engaged a short time but she came to me with several stylish and unique ideas of how she envisioned her wedding day…all she needed was some guidance finding the perfect venues and a team of professionals to pull the day together and bring their vision to life, and after just a few meetings we were well on our way to a fabulous celebration! 
They later decided to hire me for Month of Coordination to help them leading up to and on their big day. The pair chose the beautiful and intimate Victoriana Garden within the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden for a simple but meaningful ceremony. The grounds there are gorgeous and there are many ideal backdrops for couple’s photos including the bridge that guests walk across leading them to the ceremony site. Laura + Oliver first met at the Oregon Brew Fest a couple of summers prior and while it didn’t work out for them to celebrate their wedding over the same weekend this year, there was no shortage of local brews at their reception, which was held at the elegant yet relaxed Aquariva Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar overlooking the peaceful Willamette River. 
Leslie Klatt, Catering Manager, and her incredible staff were so on top of this event ensuring that every detail was attended to and that Laura, Oliver and their guests enjoyed their experience to the fullest. They even made sure all of the vendors were well fed and had a comfortable place to eat and enjoy a few moments of down time, something that is never expected but always appreciated! 
Jessica + Spencer of Jessica Watson Photography documented the day to perfection, capturing Laura + Oliver’s personalities flawlessly and making sure the smallest of details were highlighted from the feathers in Laura’s bouquet, to the intricacy of the bridesmaids purses, nothing was missed…I have three words for this: every coordinator’s dream. These two were so much fun to work with and we look forward to our next wedding together! Special shout out to Andrea Hoyt at August Veils for the gorgeous birdcage veil she designed for Laura…this is one talented woman with a killer personality and I cannot recommend her enough! 
A special thanks to Kevan Inouye Private Florist for providing the gorgeous bouquets, bouts, centerpieces and cake flowers that reflected Laura’s vision so well. I have worked with Kevan a number of times and he always takes the time to listen to a couple’s ideas and create artwork that is unique and fun. He also goes above and beyond for every client no matter what their budget may be. 
Kevin Venables of NW Mobile DJ Service was the mastermind behind the music at Aquariva and not only got people out dancing the moment the cake was cut, but kept them dancing late into the night. If you’re looking for an energetic yet professional DJ who will cater to your style, Kevin’s your guy…he was a blast and I’m excited to work with him again next month. Thank you to my fabulous assistant Jen for helping with all of the reception details and assisting our lovely couple at the end of the night…you rock! Congrats Laura + Oliver and enjoy your new life together!
