NAMES Lindsey Ellibee & Jared Fowler LIVE IN Stow, Ohio OCCUPATIONS She’s a jewelry designer, and he’s a sales manager HOW THEY MET She was best friends with his younger sister in high school A DATE THEY WENT ON THEY’LL NEVER FORGET A backpacking trip in West Virginia WHAT ATTRACTED HER TO HIM He was the dark, mysterious type in high school WHAT ATTRACTED HIM TO HER Her adventurous spirit, and that cute button nose of hers HOW THEY GOT ENGAGED He proposed in Pittsburgh on spring break in college NUMBER OF GUESTS 70 NUMBER OF ATTENDANTS Six groomsmen, two bridesmaids, and two “bride’s guys” WEDDING THEME Vintage elements and birds. The latter was inspired by the fact that Fowler means “one who seeks birds” WEDDING COLORS Ivory, gold, soft brown, and faded blues and greens FLOWERS The bouquets and centerpieces included white and blue-green hydrangea, white tulips, and green roses CAKE A two-tiered lemon poppyseed beauty with raspberry and lemon cream-cheese filling THEIR FAVORITE DETAILS OF THE WEDDING Impressing out-of-town guests by serving Northwest beer, wine, and cuisine HOW THE DAY WAS DIFFERENT THAN THEY’D IMAGINED He didn’t pass out from being the center of attention, and she relinquished her “control freak” title THE DAY IN THREE WORDS Relaxed, vintage, and memorable HONEYMOON DESTINATION A backpacking trip with their dog is in the works
Photographs by Christina Gilchrist Photography
CEREMONY Cannon Beach
RECEPTION A private home in Cannon Beach
PHOTOGRAPHER Christina Gilchrist Photography
RINGS AND JEWELER Jared; Ball and Chain Jewelry, etsy.com
GOWN DESIGNER San Patrick
ALTERATIONS Jeany Li, Jeany’s Bridal Couture, Hillsboro
ACCESSORIES Bonzie, etsy.com; Twigs & Honey
SUIT AND ACCESSORIES J. Crew; Cyberoptix TieLab, etsy.com; Gap sweaters
REHEARSAL DINNER A picnic at Ecola State Park
CAKE The Dessert Tray
CATERER Claeys Catering, North Plains
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT The bride’s laptop
HAIR AND MAKEUP Alice Johnson, Tiger Tiger Hair Salon
INVITATIONS My Ugly Kitty, myuglykitty.com
WEDDING ACCESSORIES Sourced from thrift stores; Paloma’s Nest ring bowl, etsy.com; Ann Wood Handmade cake toppers
RENTAL West Coast Event Productions
OFFICIANT Judge Donald Letourneau
