Alex & Vera | Portland Oregon Temple Wedding & Mt. Hood Celebration

Alex and Vera wanted their wedding photographs to feel classy, with calm colors, but without losing any of the happiness and excitement of the day. Soft pink flowers, black tuxedos, lots of white, and a wedding party that clearly enjoyed themselves. An excellent combination.

We started at Hotel deLuxe in downtown Portland, with its gorgeous old-Hollywood interiors, then made our way to the Portland Oregon Temple for portraits. The white stone architecture was particularly good with their soft color palette, and gave us some beautiful, clean backgrounds for the larger groups.

A bride and groom are smiling and embracing on their wedding day in front of a wooden wall with star decorations. The bride is wearing a lace wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers. The groom is dressed in a black tuxedo.
A bride with a bouquet of pink roses sitting on a bench, surrounded by five young girls in white dresses with floral crowns, in a bright room with a large window.

Later, we traded the city for mountain views, tall trees, and an outdoor celebration. A completely different setting, but one that worked just as well with everything Alex and Vera had planned.

I particularly like the contrast throughout this gallery. The more composed portraits feel elegant without being stiff, while the candid photographs have all the laughter, movement, and little moments that make the day feel like theirs. Calm colors certainly didn't mean a quiet wedding.

A bride and groom holding hands outdoors, surrounded by green trees and mountains in the background.
Close-up of a black suit with a ring placed on the lapel.
A pair of silver glittery high heels with jeweled embellishments on the toes, placed on a brown carpet next to a white lace wedding dress with a long train and veil.
A group of six men dressed in suits laughing and enjoying themselves outdoors with trees in the background.
Two men in white dress shirts, one helping the other adjust his collar.
Five men dressed in black tuxedos with ties or bow ties, standing outdoors on a grassy area with a background of tall evergreen trees and a glimpse of a house with a garage, during daytime.
Five young girls in white dresses and floral headbands sitting on a cream-colored sofa, with a large bouquet of pink roses in front of them, indoors near a window.
Black and white photo of a woman applying makeup while sitting in front of a mirror, smiling, with curtains in the background.
Three young girls in white dresses with floral crowns, smiling and laughing indoors.
A woman with blonde hair smiling while sitting in a salon chair, getting her hair styled by a stylist.
Close-up of a wedding bouquet with pale pink and white flowers, including peonies and roses, held by a person with a ring on their finger.
A bride with long curly blonde hair in a white lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink roses, seated in front of five young girls dressed in white lace dresses with floral headbands, sitting on a beige bench in a room with large windows and crea
Two men in tuxedos smiling, walking inside a house near a window with blinds, one man in front and the other behind.
A woman in a white silk robe holding a bouquet of white and blush pink roses, looking out a window with a smile.
A man in a black tuxedo holding a bouquet of white flowers stands outside a brick building.
A bride in a white wedding gown with four young girls in matching white dresses and floral headbands standing at the bottom of a staircase in a decorated building.
A man in a black tuxedo with a bow tie holding a bouquet of flowers, standing on a city sidewalk. In the background, a woman in a wedding dress and veil, and a group of young girls in white dresses, some of whom are holding their hands to their faces
A bride in a white wedding gown and veil standing on a city sidewalk, with a man in a black suit walking away in the background, next to a brick building.
A bride and groom share a joyful moment outside a building with brick walls, with the bride smiling and wearing a white wedding dress with a long veil, and the groom in a black suit.
A bride adjusting a boutonniere on a groom's tuxedo in a close-up, indoor setting with brick walls and large windows.
A happy couple on their wedding day, embracing and smiling, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers, in black and white.
A happy bride and groom are embracing and smiling at each other indoors against a wooden wall with large star decorations. The bride wears a white lace wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet of light pink flowers. The groom wears a black tuxedo wi
A bride and groom walking arm in arm on a sidewalk outside a large building with tall white marble columns, surrounded by trees.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand outside a large white marble building with tall, decorative columns. The bride wears a white wedding dress with a veil and holds a bouquet. The groom wears a black suit with a bow tie. There are flowers and greener
Group of people in wedding attire stand in a line against a white marble building with tall columns, taken outdoors on a sunny day.
A group of five women, including a bride in a wedding dress and four bridesmaids in pink dresses, standing inside a marble-walled room, holding bouquets of pink and white roses, smiling and laughing together.
Five young girls dressed in white dresses and floral crowns sitting on a white bench outdoors, smiling and looking at each other.
A woman in a white lace dress standing with five young girls in white dresses and floral headbands against a marble wall.
Beautiful outdoor wedding setting with an aisle and a floral arch in a lush green field, surrounded by tall trees and mountains in the background.
A floral arch with white and pink flowers, overlooking a green landscape with trees and mountains under a blue sky.
Wedding ceremony with bride, groom, and bridal party outdoors with mountains in the background.
A young boy in a white tuxedo with black lapels presents a ring box to a bride in a white lace wedding gown, during an outdoor wedding ceremony with groomsmen and bridesmaids in the background.
Black and white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors with bridesmaids and groomsmen standing in a row near an arch made of flowers, mountains and trees in the background.
Couple in wedding attire standing outdoors with greenery and mountains in the background.
Black and white photo of a wedding scene with a woman in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, standing next to a man hugging someone, with an outdoor background and a person with a camera filming.
Black-and-white photo of a wedding ceremony outdoors with multiple people dressed in formal attire, including a bride holding a bouquet, a groom, and other attendants.
A newlywed couple shares a moment by a river in a wooded area, with the bride wearing a white lace wedding dress and the groom in a black tuxedo. The bride's veil flows behind her, and they are smiling at each other.
A tall, three-tiered wedding cake decorated with white flowers, some with gold accents, and adorned with hanging delicate flower cutouts. The cake has a textured white frosting and is placed on a silver base.
A lush green forest with many tall trees, some covered in moss, and sunlight filtering through the foliage. There is a small stream running through the forest, with fallen logs and rocks along its banks.
A bride and groom riding in a golf cart outdoors. The bride is holding a bouquet of flowers, and the groom is steering the cart. The image is in black and white.
A bride and groom in wedding attire riding in a white golf cart with a black roof on a paved path surrounded by trees.
Two young girls in white dresses and floral headbands serve themselves cake at an outdoor wedding reception table with a white tablecloth, stacked plates, and a dessert display, overlooking a grassy area with trees and a fountain.
Wedding party standing behind a decorated table with pink and white flowers, smiling and celebrating under a white tent.
Multi-tiered dessert stand with assorted cookies, cupcakes, and fruit-topped pastries at an outdoor event
A woman in a pink dress giving a speech at a wedding reception, holding a microphone, with three other women sitting at a table decorated with pink and white flowers, outdoors in a park setting.
Black and white photo of a smiling groom and a woman sitting out of focus on a wedding table decorated with flowers and a large floral arrangement in the background.

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