Sarah + Alan’s intimate garden ceremony
June 27th was a glorious day as Sarah and Alan exchanged vows surrounded by just 9 family members for a most intimate and sweet ceremony at Washington Park’s lovely Gold Medal Garden. 
As we all know June is one of the most unpredictable months in the Pacific Northwest, but this year we really lucked out and were blessed with sunshine for a great deal of the it…we were most grateful since this was a busier month than usual for us with weddings every weekend. 
Sarah and Alan had moved to Portland from Southern California just days before their wedding so in some ways it was like a destination wedding for them! Their celebration was by far our smallest yet but it was just as special as a wedding with 200 guests but instead was a very intimate day without a bridal party and only their immediate families who flew in from Hawaii to help them celebrate. 
There is so much love in this family and the closeness between Sarah and her parents was evident from the moment I saw them together. This was not only a wedding celebration but felt like a mini family reunion as well which made it extra sweet. We had the opportunity to work with great vendors too which always makes the day that much better! 
Dave Lula of Effesenden Music provided the inviting ceremony music (acoustic guitar) and the fabulous Roger Moore of Moore Creative Weddings officiated and helped create a ceremony that was both meaningful and lighthearted, as only he can do. 
The magnificent Erin of Erin Grace Photography captured the day perfectly from each intricate detail including the initials on the bottom of Sarah’s shoes to the butterfly that landed on a rose following their release. 
Erin is incredibly composed and has a way of making her clients feel calm and at ease, and her artistic eye shines through in her work. The gorgeous flowers were created by the gracious and very talented Kevan Inouye. 
We’ve had the opportunity to work with Kevan on several weddings and he continues to impress us with the diversity of his creations and he is always a joy to work with no matter how small the event!
Sarah & Alan got ready at one of our favorite boutique hotels in Portland…Hotel Vintage Plaza, which offers some of the most gracious customer service in the area and the most delectable Italian cuisine can be found at their very own Pazzo , making this a top pick of recommended hotels in our book. 
Sarah & Alan along with their families celebrated the evening at Salty’s on the Columbia with a scrumptious meal of steak and seafood followed by a mini wedding cake made in house. 
Dining at Salty’s is always a treat but when you have your own private room and those closest to you surrounding the table, it makes for a perfect experience. Congratulations Sarah & Alan on your most intimate and special day, you were a joy to work beside and we wish you all the best!
