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Guest User 11/23/20 Guest User 11/23/20

Modern Boho Wedding at Bridal Veil Lakes

This is a classic. What happens when a girl walks in to a bar? They flirt, date, move across the country, then he asks her to marry him with an epic proposal, and they get married. Done done, and done.

Okay, rewind. Rosalia and Jorge met in Chicago when she was a new host and he was a server. Their love quickly escalated and their proposal story is one for the books:

She worked at The Violet Hour (a cocktail bar) in Portland. At the time she was a server. Her friend and manager (their officiant) asked her to step in the back to talk about something quickly. She was taken aback and told him that she didn't have time as it was a busy Saturday and she couldn't leave the floor. He assured her that someone else would watch the floor for her and urged her to go and talk to him. When they got to the back of the building, there were other staff members there, so he said, "Let's go up and talk in the office." There were people in the office, so he said, "Let's step out on the roof for a second so we can speak privately." Meanwhile, she was racking her brain for anything that she had done wrong as she was sure she was getting fired. When they stepped out on the roof, there was a table full of candles, flowers, and champagne, and her friend/manager left and Jorge appeared to propose. They enjoyed the champagne on the roof, and when they went downstairs, their Al Green song was playing, the entire bar (including guests) had glasses of bubbles, her mom and best friend were there, and everyone cheers'd them. ❤️

The guys were dressed to the nines; sporting fun floral ties, stylish specks, and a top hat that only Jorge could pull off on his wedding day.

This less traditional couple wanted pops of color with a boho flare. Bridal Veil Lakes is a stunning property but it’s lush greens can make it hard to see neutral palettes. We love it when our couples opt for bright colors that contrast all the greens. Bridesmaids picked their own dresses in a variety of shades of pinks and burgundy. SELVA Floral tied these colors together with her FABULOUS floral creations.

Their lakeside wedding ceremony was made even better as their two perfect dogs (a King Charles Cavalier and an Australian Cattle dog) stood by their sides, baring witness to their love and waiting for a treat.

We loved getting to share in this special day. The fun colors, texture, laid back vibes, yummy cocktails, dogs….. and the love. So much love! Congrats, Rosalia + Jorge!

Vendors

Venue: Bridal Veil Lakes
Photography: True Grace
Florals: SELVA Floral Design
Catering: White Pepper
Cake: Back to Eden Bakery
Beauty: Kirstie Wight
Dress: Grace Loves Lace
Entertainment: MK Productions
Bar: The Violet Hour
Rentals: The Party Place + Something Borrowed (no longer in business)
Stationery: Rachel Street Press
Transportation: Lucky Limousine

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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.