It’s A Beautiful Thing When Two Space Nerds Fall In Love

Bride and groom embracing in a forest wedding photo

Call them hipsters, call them nerds, call them the quintessential millennials; but whatever superficial category you might lump this next cute couple into, you cannot deny, they know how to throw one hellava party! Starting with a gorgeous ceremony among the towering redwoods and ending with a dance party reception in the heart of Portland, complete with smokey craft cocktails!

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Elegant hand featuring stylish galaxy nail art and a ring

Funny bride getting her hair styled before the wedding Madewell Slingback Ballet Flats in Suede on wood floor

Bridal party in floral robes getting ready together

Bride having her earring put on before the wedding ceremony

Wedding day groom accessories arranged on a wooden surface Man in suit with a space themed tie, looking thoughtful

Groom tying shoes with Shar Pei dog watching closely

The Perfect Day

Lily and Roy’s Portland Oregon wedding was such a wonderful celebration. The couple came in from Los Angeles and spent a couple of weeks in town with 50 of their closest friends and family.
“We wanted a mixture of nature and urban,” said Lilly. “Roy is a city boy and I’m a nature lover. A nature ceremony and industrial reception was a perfect fit.” Lily described the day as; “the best day of our lives. We were blown away by how much love was shown to us. All the details were perfect and very much us (1930s with a touch of Spacey, x-files vibes). It was the perfect amount of eclectic and nerdy.
Our ceremony space was surreal and the reception was industrial and elegant. The food was some of the best we have ever had. We felt so lucky to be surrounded with so many fantastic and positive people.”

The Proposal

After meeting on Tinder, the pair had a year-long engagement. Roy proposed to Lily at Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon. “My grandfather told Roy that the mansion was his favorite place in Portland” said Lily. “My grandfather passed away a few months prior and wouldn’t be at the wedding. Proposing at the mansion was a way for Roy to include him”. Lily received a 1920’s engagement ring that would inspire a lot of her wedding decor.

Bride at outdoor wedding floral arch in forest light

Bridesmaids in pink dresses at forest wedding arch

Floral wedding archway with pink white and red blooms Bride and groom portrait with flowers at their outdoor wedding

Bridal bouquet with pink peonies and flowing ribbon

Shar Pei dog wears flower crown at outdoor wedding ceremony Boho bride listens to guitarist in outdoor wedding ceremony

Outdoor wedding ceremony in lush green forest setting Bride and Groom exchanging rings at outdoor wedding

Bride gazes lovingly at groom during outdoor wedding ceremony A couple kissing during a wedding ceremony under floral archway

Getting Wedding Ready

Lily and Roy spent the morning getting ready at their own Airbnbs. Roy was with his groomsmen and adorable dog Monty, and cat Chaplin. Lily was helped by her bridesmaids and family. She wore the Monica dress by BHLDN. “I loved my dress, I felt like it encompasses Roy and my style so well. It also matched my art deco engagement ring. We looked for a long time and the day we weren’t planning on looking, we found the one. My mom cried seeing me walk out of the room and I knew it was the one”. she said.

The Ceremony

We headed over to Hoyt Arboretum early in the afternoon. Hoyt Arboretum is an enchanting option for a Portland, Oregon wedding. The ceremony took place in the wedding meadow area. The altar was a stunning floral arch dripping with pink and red flowers that mirrored Lily’d bouquet. The “aisle” was lined by a simple grouping of limbs and leaves. Monty served as the most adorable ring bearer. The whole ceremony was more emotional than the couple expected. “I was so relieved to see Roy standing there,” Lily said. “I wanted to cry and laugh at the same time. And I did”.
The two exchanged their own vows. “It was the most memorable moment of the entire day for us. We were surprised by how touched everyone was for us. So many of our friends were crying and we didn’t expect that”.

Bride in a lace dress holding flowers in the forest setting

Wedding couple walks along a forest path surrounded by tall trees Bride and groom holding flowers during an outdoor forest wedding Happy couple embraces during forest wedding ceremony amongst ferns

Couple looks up amidst towering trees in a lush forest setting Bride and groom walking on a forest path, holding hands on their wedding day

The Reception

After the ceremony, guests cooled down with popsicle’s and we explored the nearby Redwood forest. The reception was at Plaza Del Toro. It’s an amazing restaurant in the Central Eastside Industrial District. The incredible space worked great for this Portland Oregon wedding reception. “It was so amazing. The food blew us all away! We were so happy to stuff our faces and dance with our friends and families. Our smokey cocktails were so fun and chic!” said Lily.
Of course, this was a Portland Oregon wedding so there was a brief downpour as everyone got inside. It was a perfect end to this summer wedding day.

Historic brick building Plaza Del Toro at sunset with person Restaurant interior with people dining under decorative globe lights

Wedding menu sign at a reception with appetizers and candlelight Elegant bride and groom posing on their wedding day

Bartender pouring a cocktail into two glasses on a bar counter

Happy groom smiles during wedding celebration with a drink Smoked cocktail being crafted with tongs, a foggy glass drink Vintage lunchbox with astronaut illustration on a wooden surface Happy couple on their wedding day, laughing with cocktails in hand

Two-tiered celestial cake with moon and stars on a clear cake stand

Happy couple cutting cake at wedding reception with star decorations Slices of cake on plates, ready to be eaten at a party

Bridesmaids celebrate with the bride in front of a building Happy couple dancing at a wedding reception with friends

The Budget breakdown

Budget: Total: $16,880
Dress & Accessories: $1,400
Rings: $600
Suit & Accessories: $1,000
Hair and Makeup: $500
Cake: $300
Photography: $3,800
Florals: $600
DJ: $300
Reception & Catering: $7,600
Ceremony Space: $200
Chair Rentals: $200
Popsicles: $100
Wedding Favors: $230
Invitations: $250
Wedding Party gifts: $400
Initial budget was 10K

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