NAMES Amy Wilkins & Chris Carnahan LIVE IN Portland OCCUPATIONS She teaches fourth grade and he’s an account manager NUMBER OF ATTENDEES 250 NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS Ten bridesmaids, six groomsmen, two flower girls, and a ring-bearer HOW THEY MET A blind date THE ENGAGEMENT He proposed on Christmas morning, 2006, after she found the ring in her stocking WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM His self-confidence, ambition, and loyalty WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER Her outgoing personality and smile A DATE THEY’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER Their first date—a sign of good things to come PRE-WEDDING PARTIES Las Vegas for her, Lake Billy Chinook for him WEDDING THEME Traditional with a modern twist WEDDING COLORS Brown, celadon, and ivory WEDDING FLOWERS Green hydrangeas, white orchids, lilies, and green hypernicum WEDDING CAKE Banana cream for the bride and groom; chocolate layer cake and carrot cake for the guests FAVORITE DETAIL Flowers in the shape of their initials on the backs of their chairs HOW THE WEDDING WAS DIFFERENT THAN THEY EXPECTED They were both surprisingly relaxed HER ADVICE FOR OTHER BRIDES-TO-BE Be decisive in your planning, but remember that the wedding day is for your family, too. Try to be thankful and respectful THREE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE WEDDING Emotional, beautiful, timeless HONEYMOON DESTINATION The Mayan Riviera, Dominican Republic
Photographs by David Barss
CEREMONY St. Mary’s Cathedral
RECEPTION SITE The Governor Hotel
WEDDING CONSULTANT Molli Barss, Soiree Special Event Planning
PHOTOGRAPHER David Barss
CATERER Jake’s Catering
FLOWERS An Affair to Remember
CAKE Dream Cakes
GOWN DESIGNER AND BOUTIQUE Amsale, Divine Design
FORMAL WEAR A Formal Affair
MAKEUP Norma Gaiser, MAC
OFFICIANT Father George Wolf
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT The Swingline Cubs
VIDEOGRAPHY Hybrid Moon
TRANSPORTATION Classic Limousine
HOTEL The Governor Hotel
HONEYMOON PLANNING Azumano Travel
