Richmond, Virginia Wedding Photographer | Tessa & Stephen's Vintage Inspired Backyard Wedding

 

Going through Tessa & Stephen’s wedding photos just makes me tear up all over again. It was one of the hottest days I can remember experiencing in Oregon - the sun was literally burning through the top of my black oxfords to my toes. But the heat definitely didn’t take away from the sentiment and calmness that their wedding day held. Tessa & Stephen made sure their guests were comfortable (and cute for photos!) by providing their guests with colorful paper fans and umbrellas. You can tell just by looking through the photos, how kind and caring Tessa & Stephen are. The wedding took place at their Aunt & Uncle’s house with the ceremony in a beautiful grassy opening in the front yard. We took advantage of the big open field behind their house for sunset photos and I am still obsessed with how they turned out. They had some of the best (in my opinion!) food vendors that Portland has to offer, including Salt & Straw ice cream, Poplandia popcorn and Mint & Mirth bartending. It was definitely one of the most successful and beautiful at-home weddings I’ve ever been a part of. Take a look for yourself!

Congrats Tessa & Stephen!

<3 Myles Katherine

·      Photographer - Myles Katherine Photography

·        Hair/Makeup - Kayla Kintner of The Beauty Bar Salon and Arbonne

·        Cake/Dessert - Salt & Straw

Caterer - Twilight Pizza - cocktail hour buffet food from Costco

 Florist - Tessa’s Aunt Liz, and all flowers from Tessa’s Aunt Nancy's neighbor's incredible garden!

Officiant - Friend

DJ/Band  - Tessa’s Cousin Brett oversaw the Spotify playlists, audio equipment rentals from Mike Moore at Big Screen Presentations

Wedding Dress - ModCloth

Veil/Hair accessory - Handmade by friend, with fabric from Etsy

Jewelry - Pearls from Kay Jewelers, and earrings and belt from ModCloth

Shoes - INC

Bridesmaids' dresses - Tessa let them pick their own floral dresses

Groom's suit / shoes - The Black Tux

Groomsmen' suits - The Black Tux

Stationery/Invitations - VistaPrint

 Transportation - First Student

          Popcorn from Poplandia

       Bartending services from Mint & Mirth 

       Beer from Laurelwood Brewing Co.

       Table and Chair rentals from Barclay Events

       Custom made Viking Drinking Horns: Etsy shop WulfundJewelry

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RVA Wedding Photography | PDX Wedding Photography | Emily & Alex Wedding at McMenamin's Roadhouse

 

Emily & Alex

I was so excited when Emily & Alex asked me to photograph their wedding. Emily is a super talented hair stylist based in Portland, Oregon. We’ve done tons of photo shoots and collaborations together over the last 6 years (like this one)! Emily & Alex had a beautiful ceremony at The Old Church in downtown Portland and then finished up the night with a reception at McMenamin’s Roadhouse. The weather was perfectly overcast (which is always great for photos) and the sun peeked out as the sun was going down for some lovely portrait backlighting. I brought a million film cameras with me (as usual) and took some magical polaroids and Holga photos. I always love working with friends like Emily, who truly value my work and let me get as experimental as I want with their photos. I love the vintage, yet modern aesthetic of Emily & Alex’s wedding - and any bride with lavender hair is immediately my kind of bride. Chris (my husband) was the DJ for the wedding (if you’re looking for a Photography / DJ wedding package - that’s us)! Emily and Alex now have the cutest twin boys (Hunter & Jack) and I love watching their love journey. You can follow Emily on instagram to see her talented hairstyling at @portlandhairstylist. Love you Emily & Alex! <3

 

Molly & Ryan's Intimate Winter Wedding at Snowy Silcox Hut on Mount Hood

 

I’ve been so cold for the last few weeks and I’m definitely starting to miss summer … and sunshine … and warmth. I can’t believe it’s already DECEMBER but I’m excited to see what 2019 has in store. I’ll be turning 30 in February AND I’ll be in Tokyo on my birthday which is a serious checkmark off my bucket list. We also recently found out we have to move out of our apartment in March so I can already sense that next year is going to be filled with lots of changes. Molly & Ryan’s wedding at Silcox Hut on Mount Hood was one of my favorite weddings ever and I can’t believe I haven’t shared these photos yet! I also photographed Molly & Ryan’s engagement session so be sure to check out that post if you want to see more of these two cuties. <3

Location: Silcox Hut at Timberline Lodge

Photographer: Myles Katherine Photography

Event Coordinator: Tara Duffy

Makeup: Gina Campbell

Hair: Gina Campbell

Cake/Dessert: Jaciva's Bakery

Caterer: Silcox Hut

Florist: Robin Kim

Officiant: Josh Hutto

Ceremony Music: Tyler Jeske

Wedding Dress: Vintage

Veil/Hair accessory: Vintage

Jewelry: Bride’s great grandmother's

Shoes: Steve Madden

Groom's suit: The Man's Shop

Groom's shoes: Cole Haan