Names Rebecca Werlin & Eric Engstrom Live in Portland Occupations She’s a book dealer; he’s a city planner Weather Gorgeous! 80 degrees and sunny Number of attendees 130 Number of attendants Four each How they met She was working in Willamette Week’s personals department 10 years ago and, after much foot-dragging, placed her own ad. Eric was the first response she answered The engagement She was living in London, where he proposed on the last night of his New Year’s visit What attracted her to him He’s smart, creative, unflappable and doesn’t mind ironing What attracted him to her She’s clever, easygoing, has excellent taste and is a whiz at spelling A date they’ll always remember Getting lost in Forest Park after wandering off the trail Prewedding parties She went bar-hopping on N Mississippi Ave; he had a party at Vendetta Wedding theme “Summer camp chic,” inspired by her love of vintage textiles and the lodge’s rustic style Wedding colors Predominantly shades of blue and orange Wedding flowers Both sweet and stunning, with lots of starflowers Wedding cake Delicious pies, tarts and truffles piled onto vintage cake stands What made the wedding special The collaborative efforts to create everything from the cake to the invitations and bridesmaids’ dresses Three adjectives to describe the wedding Lighthearted, sparkling and pine-scented Honeymoon destination Vancouver Island, BC
Photographs by Aisha Harley
Wedding consultant Carmen Bailey of Ella Events
Ceremony and reception site Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault, Wash.
Rehearsal dinner Culinary Artistry
Flowers Starflower
Cake Miss Zumstein Cakes & Desserts
Rings and jewelry Judith Arnell Jewelers and Emily Jane
Gown designer and boutique Caroline Castigliano, Harrods in London
Formalwear Armani, Saks Fifth Avenue
Photographer Aisha Harley
Music/entertainment Vagabond Opera
Makeup Alia Pinto, Euphorium Salon in Olympia
Veil Sylphide Designs in Olympia
Shoes Cynthia Rowley
Invitations Lark Press
Wedding accessories Ring pillow by Piper Ewan
Gift registry Relish
Flower girl butterfly wings www.thebutterflysource.com
Flower girl tutu www.costumesfairy.com
Honeymoon Sooke Harbour House, Vancouver Island, BC
