From the first time I met Lydia and Burk this past February, I knew that I was going to love working with them. They are madly in love, which is so refreshing to see. They had a very clear focus on the ceremony and the purpose of marriage, and really just wanted the rest of the planning to be taken care of for them. Though we love working with our clients to bring their vision to life, it’s a wedding planner’s dream to be able to take an idea and run with it! I was so thrilled to be given the opportunity to design and create the perfect day for them. With just a few everyday life details and ideas, I was able to use the beautiful Oregon coast paired with the rich colors of Bohemian style to create a unique Oregon beach wedding.

Lydia’s dress was handmade by her mother Shan, as was the flower girl’s dress. The men wore something that reminded me of Huck Finn, it was so perfect for the setting.

Just to keep us on our toes… the sky produced a nasty misting rain all morning throughout set up. Thirty minutes before the ceremony the sun peeked out and the rest of the day was beautiful—complete with porpoises breaching in the waves during the ceremony!

The tent was set up in the middle of one of the prettiest beaches on the Oregon coast. To the North you can see mountains and the Nehalem Jetty. To the East majestic forested hills, and to the South a beautiful tributary entering the ocean and Twin Rocks in the distance.

On the menu—fresh local foods that reflected health and bounty: Marinated vegetables, local cheeses and hazelnuts, local smoked salmon, and hummus with crackers for appetizers. Dinner was served family style in a collection of different platters and bowls: Grilled chicken and fresh salmon, grilled vegetables, quinoa salad, and spinach salad with berries and nuts.

Keeping with a natural and bohemian style, there was no set color scheme, only rich and bold jewel tones paired with natural influences like willow balls and driftwood. No centerpiece was alike—every table was adorned with a different collection of vintage colored glasses filled with unique flower arrangements.

To finish out the evening, the bride and groom relaxed with their guests at a bonfire where Burk strummed the guitar. The favors were prepackaged S’mores.

Thank you to all of the fabulous people who helped make this day wonderful for Lydia and Burk…

Barclay Rentals—their team always impresses with their hard work and great customer service!
Passion Flower Floral—Teresa’s design is always so fresh and natural, and the quality of her flowers is always top-notch
Maggie’s Buns- PHENOMENAL food, hands down some of the yummiest food I’ve ever had!
James Moes Photography—the pictures speak for themselves, he’s such a talented artist!

Look for upcoming blog posts to learn more about these talented professionals!

Cheers,
Rachelle