Chapter 4: Choosing Your Wedding Style

Defining Your Celebration Aesthetic Your wedding style sets the tone for every visual element of your celebration—from your venue selection to the flowers on your tables. This chapter will guide you through the process of identifying and refining an aesthetic that...

Chapter 3: Guest List & Invitations

The Heart of Your Celebration Your guest list is far more than just names on paper—it’s the collection of people who will witness and celebrate one of the most significant moments of your life. This chapter will guide you through finalizing your guest list,...

Chapter 2: Budgeting & Timeline

Building Your Financial Foundation Your wedding budget is arguably the most important element of your planning process. It influences every decision you’ll make, from your venue selection to the number of guests you can invite. In this chapter, we’ll...

A New Beginning: Portland’s Guide to Wedding Bliss

Congratulations! That sparkling ring on your finger marks the beginning of an exciting journey toward marriage. The moment you say “yes” transforms your relationship into something new—you’re no longer just partners, but a couple preparing to make a...

wedding planning guide

“From Engaged to Married: A Complete Wedding Planning Guide” Chapter 1: The Engagement Announcing your engagement Setting expectations with family Initial conversations about wedding vision Creating a wedding planning binder/digital system Preliminary...

Planning a wedding: a quick getting started guide

Your Portland Wedding Congratulations on your engagement! Planning a wedding in Portland can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide offers a simpler path to creating a day that truly reflects our relationship. Step 1: Dream Together Take a...