I met Melodee 10-ish years ago when she worked in my bank! Her bubbly personality drew me in and I always went to her window on purpose. We lost touch for a few years and reconnected over our love for beer! She was working at Green Flash when she met her brewer husband Ryan. It took awhile for Ryan to warm up to Melodee (for anyone that knows him – this is who he is) but in the end she got her man. They moved to Portland a couple years ago for Ryan to take a brewing job up north, which resulted in him winning his very first Great American Beer Fest medal – on his wedding day!! Talk about best day ever! They didn’t realize the two days coincided when they planned the wedding but I know there is no place these two would have rather been.

The rain threatened to show up to the wedding day but magically held off…but made Oregon extra green and lush that weekend! We laughed, we drank, we ate our weight in s’mores. It was perfection. 

Ceremony: McMenamins Kennedy School
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Wedding Planner: Vanity Affair Events
DJ: Modern Event Solutions
Florist: Pistil & Stamen
Officiant: friend, Abby Heilbron
Makeup: Whitney Stassi Artistry
Hair: Dakota Ring
S’mores: Nineteen27 S’Mores
Photobooth: HappyMatic Photo Booth

It’s my favorite thing ever when a guy has the foresight to hire a professional photographer for his proposal. Jimmy told Haley they were going for a nice dinner in La Jolla. On they way they made a quick stop to the exact spot that Jimmy asked her to be his girlfriend. They waited for the sunset and when Haley was least expecting it, he got down on one knee to ask her the question. She was completely surprised. Even more so when they went to dinner after and her friends and family were waiting at Georges on the Cove the celebrate! Congrats to the happy couple!

When I met Addison + Lisa in our initial meeting, we talked for 2.5 hours! It was a match made in craft beer heaven. I had fun getting to know them at their engagement session and even more hanging out on their wedding day! They were surrounded by so many friends and family, love could be felt all around. Their three pups even made an appearance in the form of a cake topper!

Ceremony: Heritage Park, Old Town
Reception Venue: Cosmopolitan Hotel
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Wedding Planner: Events by Elisa
DJ: Andy H – The Groove
Florist: Penny Blooms Floral
Officiant: Rabbi Ian

A little rain and wind won’t keep these two from having a great time! We braved the storm to get their engagement photos done before I left for my wedding! Lots of laughs and funny faces later…and we didn’t even get too wet! I can’t wait for their December wedding this year!

Sean + Stephanie – I had so much getting to know these two. They are my kind of people. Down to earth, kind-hearted craft beer lovers. One of the funnest memories from their wedding day was when I was photographing Stephanie opening her card from Sean. Turns out they bought each other the EXACT SAME CARD!!! How kismet is that?!?! Meant to be!

Also, my friends over at Side by Side Cinema posted their video of the beautiful day here if you want to see more!!

Ceremony + Reception Venue: Scripps Seaside Forum
Photographer: Melissa McClure Photography
Wedding Planner: Tara, Your Event by Erin
DJ: Lady DJ Merrylin
Florist: Penny Blooms Floral
Videography: Side by Side Cinema
Cookie Favors: Jeni’s cookies and more
Catering: Coast Catering