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Shauna Karver 11/10/20 Shauna Karver 11/10/20

Modern Portland Styled Elopement Shoot at Tendue

This year has been tough. The world at large has had its ups and downs, challenges and disappointments, and plenty of curveballs. Wedding industry professionals have rapidly been forced to change our ways, shifting our primary focus to keeping our clients and staff safe in these trying times. While we take pride in making sure we stay educated and informed in order to protect those around us, sometimes it feels heavy on our hearts and makes us dream of the days of wedding planning before this all started.

So, when Lisa of Lisa Boehm Beauty came to us and said, “I just want to play,” we jumped at the chance to make it happen.

This styled shoot, while inspirational in its form, featured a real couple. Jasmine and Tynesha are the owners of a fantastic cookie company, Cookiegasm, in Portland, Oregon and are friends of ours. It’s incredible how two people with such beautiful hearts managed to find each other. Their love is truly inspiring, and we feel so lucky to know them both.

With everything going on in the world, we wanted to create something that spoke to people. Something that captured what's going on in the world and celebrates love in every form that it takes. Most importantly, we wanted this shoot to carry a message we all could use right now - Everything Will Be Alright.

Our vision was to turn a traditional wedding setting on its head. We used the models as a blank canvas (dressed in all white and nude), then used florals, furniture, jewelry, and crystals to bring that vision to life. We wanted it to feel rich and luxe, while modern and elegant. The result was a perfect juxtaposition of 1940s old Hollywood glam, paired with modern texture and light.

Instead of cake, we chose cocktails. Instead of a traditional veil on the "bride," we adorned a hydrangea leaf birdcage veil on our model, dressed in a sophisticated ivory pant suit. We used colorful and vibrant vintage cocktail rings instead of traditional wedding bands – one amethyst bauble?! Why not make it two!

The bold color palette of cobalt blue, emerald and amethyst seemed downright regal once executed. The tablescape was littered with crystals of all kinds, which added a striking layer of depth and texture to the overall design. The florals for the table were simple - we wanted it to feel like shoots growing out of the crystals, representing a fresh start and new beginnings.

It was an honor to plan and style this shoot. The team was fire from top to bottom. Every vendor brought creativity, open-minded collaboration, and hustle. Each individual was essential in bringing this vision to life, and we couldn’t be prouder of the art that was created.

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See more of this shoot featured on Wedding Chicks.

Vendor Team:

Planning & Styling: J29 Events

Photography: Marcela Pulido Photography

Videography: Lovebug Pictures

Hair and Makeup: Lisa Boehm Beauty

Dress & Pant Suit: A&Bé Bridal Shop for Alexandra Grecco

Cape: Claire La Faye

Venue: Tendue

Rentals: The Party Place

Florals: Blooms and Twine Floral Design

Crystals: Forest, Stone & Sea

Cocktails: Stirred Bartending

Rings: Maloy’s Jewelry Workshop

Masks: Anthropologie

Real life model couple: Jasmine Gibbs-Brown & Tynesha Parnell

Shauna Karver 11/21/19 Shauna Karver 11/21/19

Classic & Modern Styled Shoot | Mac Market

Are you looking for a wedding style that’s both classic & modern, but filled with tons of texture and warm detail? Get inspired by our latest styled shoot at Mac Market, the newest industrial venue in Oregon wine country.

We had the opportunity to lead a styled shoot and event within the Art of Weddings Wine Country Venue Crawl this past October. We were thrilled to get the chance to work at Mac Market, located in the heart of McMinnville’s Greenery District. Once a shoe grease factory, this 10,000 sq. ft. industrial warehouse has been reimagined for gathering, eating, and drinking. If you’re looking for a unique venue, filled with architectural detail and modern touches, look no further.

We really wanted to paint the picture of how the space at Mac Market could be transformed into the perfect wedding venue. With so much masculine and industrial detail, we knew we wanted to bring in softer, warmer elements, that complemented but didn’t overshadow the building’s design.

We wanted the overall tone to be classic and refined, but with a ton of texture. We hand-picked every element to curate the look we were hoping to achieve – at the end of the day, it’s all in the details.

The color palette was filled with notes of caramel, cool aqua undertones, and pops of Bordeaux. The reception tables were adorned with classic white linens, gold floral columns, iron candle holders, and marbled chargers. The floral bouquets and centerpieces were filled with dip-painted roses, soft white anemones, various greens and a mix of tropicals, such as Banksia, which complemented this non-traditional autumn palette beautifully.

We included a full six-person bridal party to help event attendees truly envision how the design could be incorporated into their own wedding day. From the groom’s ruby velvet jacket and live floral pocket square, to the eclectic mix of patterned and beaded bridesmaid dresses, every detail was intended to be rich, luxe and aesthetically-pleasing.

The attention to detail didn’t just stop at the design – one element of wedding planning that we know all too well is how important is it to pick the right team of vendors. A vision is just a collection of thoughts and ideas, until you pick the right partners to help you bring it to life.

We collaborated with each vendor to weave our vision and design into the artistry of their craft, which made for a truly engaging experience for each attendee. From a hands-on truffle making station, to a sugar flower making demonstration led by our cake artist, every element of the day gave attendees the chance to get involved.

This day was one for the books – not only was it wonderful to meet all the engaged couples who attended the crawl, but it also gave us the opportunity to truly collaborate with this dream team of partners, getting to know them each as individuals and the incredibly talented professionals they all are.