NAMES Danielle Williams & Kevin Ward LIVE IN Portland OCCUPATION She’s a physician; he’s a chef NUMBER OF ATTENDEES 80 NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS One each HOW THEY MET Working together at Roy’s Restaurant in Philadelphia THE ENGAGEMENT He proposed on a cold fall day at Cape Meares A DATE THEY’LL ALWAYS REMEMBER Walking home in the rain after a night of salsa dancing WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM His amazing blue eyes WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER Her cool confidence, warm heart, and beautiful smile WEDDING COLORS The deep oranges, reds, and yellows of late summer WEDDING FLOWERS Seasonal farm flowers, including dahlias and sunflowers WEDDING DESSERT Pies made by the groom’s mother with berries picked by the bride and groom THE MOST UNEXPECTED EVENT ON THEIR WEDDING DAY It coincided with the Providence Bridge Pedal. Guests eventually made it to the farm—and also saw how crazy Portlanders are about biking! HOW THE DAY WAS DIFFERENT THAN THEY’D IMAGINED IT WOULD BE They’d originally planned to wed on a friend’s farm in Vermont—complete with local fare—so the day ended up having a very similar feel WHAT WAS SPECIAL ABOUT THE WEDDING DAY The DIY element. Getting involved with the details made the day even more personal HER ADVICE FOR OTHER BRIDES TO BE Slow down and enjoy every moment THREE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE DAY Fun, smooth, and (too) fast! HONEYMOON British Columbia
Photographs by Lauren Brooks
CEREMONY Kruger’s Farm Market, Sauvie Island
AFTER-PARTY Clyde Common
PHOTOGRAPHER Lauren Brooks Photography
RINGS AND JEWELRY K. Brunini Jewels (www.kbrunini.com); Pat Flynn, Twist
GOWN DESIGNER AND BOUTIQUE Jim Hjelm Bridal; AniA Bridal Collections
FORMAL WEAR Duchess Clothier suit; Brooks Brothers shirt; Goorin Bros hat
CATERER Simpatica Catering
MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT Uillean piper and guitarist Eliot Grasso; iPod
MAKEUP AJ Lane, AJ’s Hair Design & Makeup
OFFICIANT Jeff Owen (stepfather of the bride)
INVITATIONS AND PAPER GOODS Paper Source
RENTAL The Party Place
TRANSPORTATION A neighbor’s convertible 1967 Lincoln Continental
