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Bridgeport Bridal Event

I worked Jeff’s table (my husband) from Lights in the Attic Wedding Films, at the Bridgeport Bridal Event . We were in the brand new Saks 5th Avenue store. The event was put on by Portland Bride and Groom magazine.

It was fun to look around. Here is the picture of our table. I have been crazy about yellow lately so had yellow flowers and used the yellow vase I bought last year when we had a table at the Bridgeport Bridal Event in Crate and Barrel. I think that is what started it all.

Right across from me was Zest floral and event designs. I just loved her bouquets so took some pictures.

This was a Chanel inspired bouquet.

I think this one was my favorite. It had blue and white beads and the handle of the bouquet was tied with a scarf. Very cute.

This one had blackberries in it.

This one seemed to get the most attention from the brides.

As well as this one. Modern with a little vintage feel to it as well.

Featured Vendor | Red Pearl Designs | Salem, Oregon

The last wedding I shot had their invitations, menus, wedding programs, guest book sign-in, reserved cards, favor inserts and the thank you notes were all designed by Megan from Red Pearl Designs in Salem, OR. She is very talented! I know Priscilla loves vintage, old world look and Megan got it just right. Here are a few photos of her work.

The Wedding Program. They also had little bubbles to blow after they got married.

Every guest got their own dinner menu.

This was the cutest kids table I have ever seen. The plates had little ladybugs on them. They got their own camera. The pots were filled with lollipops and m&ms.

The kids even had their own little reserved sign!

All the tables had jordan almonds and a thank you note rolled up tucked into a wine glass.

This was attached to the little organza bag of jordan almonds. I love the little heart cut out. Details are everything!

The rolled up thank you note.

Priscilla and Dominic’s Wedding Photos | Salem, Oregon

A sneak peak of wedding photos from Priscilla and Dominic’s day. They were married just outside of Salem, OR on Dominic’s family farm which has a gorgeous view of the Willamette Valley Vineyards. It was so hard to narrow these down.

This was my very favorite photo.

I loved their dance stage. The clouds were amazing that day!

A view of the Willamette Valley Vineyards in the background and again the amazing clouds.

Priscilla’s gorgeous Monique Lhuiller that she got at Kleinfields in New York.

Dominic and his father. I really like the expressions on both their faces.

Dominic and his groomsmen.

Setting up for the reception…

Love the bubbles and the guests taking pictures in this photo.

These were on the tall cocktail tables

This was one of my other favorites.

The sky really was that intense blue color.

The wedding vendors were: Wedding Film was Lights in the Attic Wedding Films. Can’t wait to see the wedding film. Cake by The Lovin’ Oven . Bouquets and boutonnieres by Distinctive Designs.  DJ was Corey from Music Express (best DJ we worked with this year!)  Food was from DaVinci’s which is a great restaurant in Salem, OR. Wedding Dress was a Monique Llhuillier purchased at Kleinfields in New York (where they film Say Yes To The Dress.) The table linens, decor, table flowers and lighting was all done by West Coast Event Productions. Their invitations, programs and menus were designed by Red Pearl Designs. Makeup and hair were by Studio E Salon.

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Coming Soon…Mini Marathon Boudoir Session in Salem, Oregon

Coming up in October 2010 in Salem, Oregon, a mini marathon boudoir session. Interested in getting boudoir pictures done but not sure what to expect? This will give you a taste and I am sure you will want more. It’s fun and you come away with super, sexy pictures. Great as a gift or just for yourself. Bring a friend! For more information email me at Tara@TaraFrancisPhotography.com

Amanda and Chuck’s Wedding Photos | Eugene Country Club | Eugene, Oregon

Here are some pictures from Amanda and Chuck’s 8/21/10 wedding. They got married at the First Christian Church and had their reception at the Eugene Country Club (which by the way dinner and service was excellent!) I love this picture taken right after they were married in front of the church.

This picture was taken at the Eugene Country Club on the golf course.

I got many shots of their rings. This one was my favorite but it was close. Amanda’s ring was gorgeous.

Picture of the groom and groomsmen. I loved the posters in the window.

The soon to be Mrs. Baker!

I loved how this turned out vintage looking.

My favorite shots of the day were with the veil.

At the church.

Had to get a picture of the flower in her hair. I really liked her bridesmaids dresses.

The guys across from the church. You would think they were in another state.

Amanda takes her first look at herself in the mirror while her sister looks on.

This photograph was very much 16-17th century Dutch inspired.

I have a lot of bouquet shots. I think this is my favorite? Again, hard to decide.

The flower girl was so cute!

Are her shoes fierce or what? Love them!

Look at the determination on that little girls face. And yes, she did catch the bouquet.

I thought this was a cool shot.

My favorite picture!

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Trash the Wedding Dress | Jefferson, Oregon

Luckily for me, I got invited along to photograph a Trash the Wedding Dress session with Emily Hall from Emily Hall Photography. The trashing of the wedding dress took place out in Jefferson, Oregon on a farm, with cows. These cows were not shy as you can see from the pictures. The ending of the pictures comes with the trashing of the dress, in a watering trough. There were so many good pictures it was really hard to choose and Mindy knows how to take a good picture.