NAMES Laurel Braun & Allen Newton LIVE IN Lake Oswego OCCUPATIONS She’s an insurance rep; he’s a software developer NUMBER OF ATTENDEES 56 NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS Four HOW THEY MET Online at MySpace THE ENGAGEMENT He surprised her with a ring on Christmas morning WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM His kindness, easy-going attitude and sense of humor WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER Her charm, wit, intelligence and beautiful smile A DATE THEY’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER Coffee in Pioneer Courthouse Square, followed by an Oregon Symphony concert and drinks PREWEDDING PARTIES She and her friends went dancing at Embers; he and the guys went bar-hopping WEDDING COLORS Lavender and yellow WEDDING FLOWERS Seasonal blooms with an emphasis on purple and yellow WEDDING DESSERT Chocolate, Irish oatmeal and lemon almond cupcakes WHAT WAS UNIQUE AND SPECIAL ABOUT THEIR WEDDING Having the ceremony and reception on a boat made the wedding feel especially intimate and memorable THE MOST UNEXPECTED EVENT ON THEIR WEDDING DAY A little girl caught the garter HER ADVICE FOR OTHER BRIDES-TO-BE Find a photographer first. Not only will the photos be the only tangible reminder of your wedding, but the photographer’s portfolio might also provide ideas THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE WEDDING Memorable, elegant, magical HONEYMOON DESTINATION Camping at Nehalem Bay State Park
Photographs by Lauren Brooks
CEREMONY AND RECEPTION SITE The Willamette Star
FLOWERS Portland Spirit
PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren Brooks
GOWN AND BOUTIQUE David’s Bridal
MENSWEAR Mr Formal
RINGS David Frank Jewelry
MAKEUP Kerstin Moreira, Geisha Hair Salon
REHEARSAL DINNER Foothills Park, Lake Oswego
DESSERT Piece of Cake Bakery
CATERER Portland Spirit
OFFICIANT Captain Bryan Johnsson
INVITATIONS The Grand Papery and Gifts, Lake Oswego
MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT Harpist Shera Sinell (ceremony), iPod (reception)
TRANSPORTATION Portland Rose Pedals Pedicab
HONEYMOON ACCOMMODATIONS Nehalem Bay State Park
