Chic Autumn Wedding Inspiration - Portland, Oregon - Featured on Wedding Chicks!

Check out our first feature on Wedding Chicks!

From Blum Design in Flowers: Our inspiration for this shoot was a celebration of the cool, crisp light of Autumn. Spotted Spills gorgeous and airy studio was the perfect setting to capture the mood and feel. Rich, seasonal florals by Blum added a touch of contrast to the otherwise creamy palette.

A huge thank you to all the vendors involved:

Venue: The Light Room PDX, Photographer: Spotted Stills; Flowers: Blum Design in Flowersblumpdx; Rentals: Archive Rentals & The Party Place; Cakes & Catering: Dreamcakes & Farina Bakery; Bridal Boutiques: Ania Bridal; Groom: Bonobos; Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Olivia Hawthorne & Kyla Whiting; Jewelry: Stella and Dot; Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Crave Design; Wine: Cerulean Win

Bonobos Groomswear - Portland, Oregon - To Buy or Rent?

When it comes to planning your wedding sometimes the grooms attire can be hard to decide on. Ever consider having a custom suit or tux made? Check out the video below made by Bonobos and Danielle Caldwell Events regarding options on buying a new suit or tuxedo for that special day.

Wedding Room Blocks - Portland, Oregon - Tip of the Month

You may not know, but confirming a hotel room block should be the second thing done after securing your venue. According to Bee Talmadge at the Hilton, “You’ll secure a better rate the further out you book. If your wedding’ is big or has lots of out of town guests, consider two blocks at different level hotels so there’s something available for different budgets. Be aware, you’re going to want to span the block to cover arrival 1-2 days prior to the wedding and up to one night post wedding.” When you begin the process of getting a block of rooms, be sure to have an estimate of how many you will need. The more rooms are you able to confirm, the more benefits received. These may include complimentary wifi or room night, free upgrade for your wedding suite, or a welcome amenity. Once the contact is signed, the Hotel will provide you with a code to use. This information should be shared with guests in your Save-the-Dates, Invitations, and Wedding Website.

Photo credit: Wayfarer Photo Studio - First Look at Hotel Vintage Downtown Portland

Wedding Budget: How to Build One

Weddings are fun and exciting, but costs can add up quickly. To ensure you get what you desire, make a priority list. Place the two most important items (location, entertainment, food, floral, etc) at the top of your list and focus on those elements first. Personally I love florals and entertainment. Then again, you can’t go wrong with desserts, food, great cocktails…the list goes on.