Names Jessica Gibson and Derek Johanson Live in Beaverton Occupations She’s an administrative assistant at Nike; he’s a buyer for a building materials company Weather It was a beautiful day; sunny and warm Number of attendees 240 Number of attendants Seven each How they met They were best friends throughout high school The engagement He proposed by the fountain at Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego after a limousine ride What attracted her to him His amazing heart; he’s so tender and loving What attracted him to her Her love for others; she’s incredibly giving A date they’ll always remember Picknicking at Washington Park’s amphitheater Prewedding parties The girls bar-hopped downtown; the guys stayed put at a Lake Oswego pub Wedding colors Red, lime green and gold Wedding flowers Red and white roses, chartreuse lady’s mantle and lime berries Wedding cake Lime green with white frosting and roses Favorite detail Getting to greet all the guests as they left the church; it was faster and more fun than the receiving line Most unexpected element Her father’s sweet and impromptu speech during the ceremony Her advice for other brides-to-be Don’t be a one-woman show. Let people help—or at least know what you have planned Thing they would have done differently Hire a wedding planner! Three adjectives to describe the wedding Celebratory, elegant and emotional
Photographs by BMAC Photography
Ceremony The Old Church
Reception site Portland Art Museum
Photographer BMAC Photography
Caterer Salvador Molly’s
Cake Beaverton Bakery
Flowers Adrienne Cutler
Gown designer Justina McCaffrey
Veil & accessories Justina McCaffrey veil, Swarovski crystal and pearl headpiece
Formalwear Mr. Formal
Invitations Anders Printing
Rings Hers by Simon G, his by Jeff Cooper
Officiant Jerry Beres
Makeup Missy Wilson, The Difference
Music/entertainment Dancing Penguin Music
Transportation 1964 Chevy Impala convertible
Honeymoon Playacar Palace, Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
