Bride and Groom seeing each other for the first time.
This group had so much energy it was great. They started early and ended late the bride & groom were one of the last to leave. They were just having so much fun.
The morning began with the makeup/hair artists (Chris & Amanda) arrival around 8am. The girls arrived by limo around 9am and dove right into hair and makeup.
While some were getting all dolled up others hung out in the Brides Room with coffee and a variety of snacks.
Jodie from Posey Petals http://www.poseypetals.com/ was the next vendor and brought the decorations for the arch, bouquets, 
boutonnieres and leis for the bride and groom. They did something I had not seen before for centerpieces on guest tables. They decided that every table would have their own personal candy bar. Way cute & colorful idea to add to the BeckenRidge white linens and chairs.
boutonnieres and leis for the bride and groom. They did something I had not seen before for centerpieces on guest tables. They decided that every table would have their own personal candy bar. Way cute & colorful idea to add to the BeckenRidge white linens and chairs. 
The cake from A Matter of Taste came kind of early, but didn't think much about it till we noticed the cake leaning as the day went on. We soon realized the butter cream layer was the culprit not holding up well with the other layers and it wasn't even a warm day. Learned that if you want butter cream (taste amazing) keep it as a side/sheet cake and not part of a tiered cake.
The food was catered by Wild Pear http://www.wildpearcatering.com/ Jon and his wonderful staff did another supperb job. Sharon (mother of the bride) had this to share "Once again I want to thank you for the wonderful food and the wonderful service. We wanted to let you know that we received numerous favorable raves about your creative gourmet food that was so delicious, and your excellent service. Personally we are so appreciative of you for how you worked with us and provided assistance and cooperation through this process. It was definitely noticed by all and Shannon, Chris and I are so very grateful. You made a big contribution to making this very special day a remarkable memory for all present." This group is from Seattle and sure to have had some amazing meals there, I feel this is a true testament to the delicious meals from Wild Pear.
Bringing guests and family to and from the hotel to BeckenRidge.
Since most guests and bridal party were from the Seattle area they choose to stay at the Phoenix Grand Hotel in Salem http://www.phoenixgrandhotel.com/. They also used their shuttle
services throughout the day.
services throughout the day. Bringing guests and family to and from the hotel to BeckenRidge.
Guests entered through the North patio to sign the photomat and place their gift on the table provided. As they continued to the covered patio they turned into a portable photo booth http://www.portlandphotobooth.com/ not a common item to see at a wedding. Though it turned out to be the one thing that won 
everyone over. The guests just loved this and went back for more. What a great way to engage your guests and they received a gift from it as well and so does the bride and groom. Unknown to the guests the bride & groom also get a copy of the pictures that people have been taking inside the booth all evening (could get some interesting pics). :)
everyone over. The guests just loved this and went back for more. What a great way to engage your guests and they received a gift from it as well and so does the bride and groom. Unknown to the guests the bride & groom also get a copy of the pictures that people have been taking inside the booth all evening (could get some interesting pics). :) The bride and groom also choose to have live music throughout their day. They had Susan from Collage Trio http://www.collagetrio.com/ here playing flute/sax and a some vocal. Susan 
arranged for the rest of the members too. She was well organized very professional in person and through emails. As most musicians they often need a tent, which the bride did rent from BeckenRidge, in order not to throw their instruments out of tune. For during the ceremony they were placed on the lawn patio by the water fountain and for the reception in the main room by the bookcase.
arranged for the rest of the members too. She was well organized very professional in person and through emails. As most musicians they often need a tent, which the bride did rent from BeckenRidge, in order not to throw their instruments out of tune. For during the ceremony they were placed on the lawn patio by the water fountain and for the reception in the main room by the bookcase. Music played till about 8:30p with the arrival of the limo shortly there after waiting to whisk the
bride and groom back to their honeymoon suite. As said before they were just having to much fun to want to leave, but eventually made their way to the limo. Clean up was easy, shop vac worked wonders on the lawn for all the flower petals & except for the bridal room, which never fails is the last to be cleaned up took the longest.
bride and groom back to their honeymoon suite. As said before they were just having to much fun to want to leave, but eventually made their way to the limo. Clean up was easy, shop vac worked wonders on the lawn for all the flower petals & except for the bridal room, which never fails is the last to be cleaned up took the longest. To all those that traveled from far to see this happy couple be married; we from BeckenRidge wish you safe travels back home and hope to see you for another wonderful event.
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