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    November 9, 2017

    Kate + Katie | Riverside Elopement at Shevlin Park

    I don’t always have the pleasure and opportunity to spend time with my couples before their wedding day.

    Such was the case with Kate + Katie… in fact we met for the first time when they arrived at Shevlin Park to be married. I always encourage my clients to take advantage of an engagement session, we usually meet up a few times to discuss particulars over coffee, I attend rehearsal the day before, then I spend the bulk of the wedding day with both of them. But sometimes even though you’re clients live busy lives in Portland you still feel connected to them the moment you see them walking toward you. I suppose when you’re radiating love and light on your wedding day it’s easy to share that with everyone you see. 🙂

    Kate + Katie met through a mutual friend. According to them they were friends for 6 months “…then we weren’t [just friends].” They enjoy spending their time together hiking, traveling, going to concerts, and playing with their dog, Chance. These two beauties were surrounded by their families and closest friends for a very intimate elopement style service performed by Kate’s brother. Tumalo Creek sang behind them as Kate + Katie shared their vows and exchanged rings. They promised the be kind, patient, to love each other for who they are and for who they will be.

    Q1. What was your favorite part of the day?

    K+K: Our favorite part of the day was standing in front of our family, saying our vows with the river in the background.

    Q2: What are you most looking forward to in married life?

    K+K: We’re most looking forward to sharing our lives together and building a family.

    Q3: What advice would you like to share with others?

    K+K: Our advice is to be present and focus on each other.

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