Names Marni Rapoport and Nathaniel Carroll Live in Portland Occupations She’s a wind project manager; he’s an ecologist Weather A sunny and warm day on the Oregon coast Number of attendees 130 Number of attendants 13 How they met Both attended the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies The engagement He proposed atop Beacon Rock, where it was so windy she couldn’t hear the question the first time. Champagne by the fire followed What attracted her to him His patience and understanding; he’s an incredible friend What attracted him to her Her can-do attitude, ambition and thoughtfulness A date they’ll always remember A weekend in a cabin in West Virginia Prewedding parties The girls spent a weekend in San Francisco; the guys enjoyed cookouts and cocktails on the family farm in Pennsylvania Wedding colors A wide range of blues to represent the ocean Wedding flowers Big pink dahlias and blue hydrangeas Wedding cake A white cake with fresh blueberry filling Favorite detail A game of kickball on the beach the morning of the wedding was a fun way to spend more time with guests What made the wedding unique The fact that only 10 people (including the bride and groom) were from Oregon made the weekend feel like a reunion of family and friends Three adjectives to describe the wedding Magical, carefree and fun Honeymoon destination Portugal
Photographs by Jasmine Photography
Wedding consultant Marion Burnett at Class Act Events
Ceremony and reception site The Lodge at Gearhart’s Little
Beach, Gearhart
Photographer Jasmine Photography
Caterer Eat Your Heart Out Catering, Liner & Elsen Wine Merchants
Cake Cannon Beach Bakery
Invitations Fabio Scarpelli and Zoo Atelier
Rings The Real Mother Goose
Music/entertainment Mobile Music Entertainment Services
Rental The Party Place
