Names Melanie Andrews & Michael Frost Risner Live in Portland Occupations She works at the Art Institute of Portland, where he’s an industrial design student Weather 78 degrees and not a cloud in the sky Number of attendees 100 Number of attendants Five each, plus a flower girl and a ring bearer How they met A onetime waitress, she used to serve him breakfast (vegan with extra avocado) at his favorite café The engagement He tucked the ring in a piece of Godiva chocolate. A “yes,” many tears and celebratory sushi followed What attracted her to him He’s got terrific style and is a very talented artist What attracted him to her She’s sweet, kind and a great artist. Being a vegetarian sealed the deal! A date they’ll always remember A 50-mile bike ride to Mount Hood included a night spent at a rustic cabin. It was perfect! Prewedding parties They both went out on the town, where their paths crossed! Wedding theme Her mother’s 1969 wedding gown set the tone. Bridesmaids wore dyed-to-match shoes, white gloves and bouffant hairdos Wedding colors A pair of burgundy, cream and brown vintage Gucci heels found on eBay inspired the day’s color scheme Wedding flowers A mix of burgundy, cream, lavender and peach dahlias from their neighbor’s garden and the Dahlia Farm Wedding cake A gorgeous four-tier white cake with raspberry filling Most unexpected element The arrival of a 1950 Chevy hot rod as their getaway car Three adjectives to describe the wedding Loving, stylish and festive Honeymoon destination Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Photographs by Jasmine Photography
Wedding consultants Sue Bonde and Sandy Heidecke
Ceremony and reception site Sellwood Community Center
Rehearsal dinner Caterer The Nicholas Restaurant, at Rooster Rock State Park
Flowers Dahlia Farm
Formalwear Mr. Formal
Photographer Alexis Achten at Jasmine Photography
Officiant Marky Kelly
Rings Fred Meyer Jewelers
Rentals Barclay Event Rentals
Honeymoon La Tortuga Hotel, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
