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Emily and Omar got married at two of my favorite Whidbey Island wedding venues: Captain Whidbey Inn and The Wayfarer. They were the perfect venues for this intimate celebration. Before the wedding, Emily and Omar told me that they wanted the celebration to feel like the best backyard dinner party. The combination of incredible design […]

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A groom walk towards a bride on a dock at a Captain Whidbey Inn wedding.
A bride and groom sit in a booth in a Portland restaurant wedding venue.

Some weddings are all about tradition. Others are about breaking the mold with an effortlessly cool celebration. Jade and Thomas’s restaurant wedding reception at Han Oak was the latter. Han Oak is one of Portland’s most beloved restaurants. It was the perfect setting for Jade and Thomas to hold a vibrant, stylish, and intimate dinner […]

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When arborist Tommy and his fiancée Sarah started planning their wedding, it wasn’t long before their shared love of trees drew them to the perfect Portland wedding venue. Their Leach Botanical Gardens wedding was cozy and fun. Their colorful vintage details created a sunny ambiance that suited Tommy and Sarah’s love. Check out their digital […]

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What do you do when you’re planning your wedding and your ideal date is dinner at a cool restaurant followed by drinks at a dive bar? You find a unique wedding venue that gives you the best of both! For Adam and Erin’s Portland wedding, that meant a reception at Han Oak. The combination of […]

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