Olivia and Ryan. I can't believe how lucky they are to not only have found one another (totally smitten) but to have not one drop of rain on their February wedding day. In the Northwest. I mean, really!

The girls got ready at the Hotel DeLuxe in downtown Portland. Gorgeous. The ceremony and reception were held at the Crystal Ballroom just a few blocks away. It was such a fun unexpected venue for a wedding, I had a great time and was really inspired by the funky-ness that is McMenamins. Olivia brought many sentimental elements into her wedding passed down from her or Ryan's families; cake stand, card table, the pin on her jacket. All these elements were family heirlooms incorporated into the wedding. I know the most important thing Olivia and Ryan is their family and friends. It truly was a fun filled day! Congratulations you two!

A huge thanks to Sara Gray for assisting me!





Olivia and Ryan | Crystal Ballroom Portland Wedding

March 4, 2010

Olivia and Ryan. I can't believe how lucky they are to not only have found one another (totally smitten) but to have not one drop of rain on their February wedding day. In the Northwest. I mean, really!

The girls got ready at the Hotel DeLuxe in downtown Portland. Gorgeous. The ceremony and reception were held at the Crystal Ballroom just a few blocks away. It was such a fun unexpected venue for a wedding, I had a great time and was really inspired by the funky-ness that is McMenamins. Olivia brought many sentimental elements into her wedding passed down from her or Ryan's families; cake stand, card table, the pin on her jacket. All these elements were family heirlooms incorporated into the wedding. I know the most important thing Olivia and Ryan is their family and friends. It truly was a fun filled day! Congratulations you two!

A huge thanks to Sara Gray for assisting me!







Comments
Dognbird says:

Great shots - love all the unique locations. The bride has a fun retro quality vibe going on!

(03.04.10 @ 12:22 PM)
alice falzone {MoscaPhoto} says:

oh wow, melissa! LOVE these photos! the crystal ballroom is a gorgeous place for a celebration like this one and your photos captured it all perfectly!

 (03.04.10 @ 12:24 PM)
Maureen says:

Melissa, these are great as usual! We are considering the Crystal ballroom for our reception NEXT February. Looks like a fun place from these photos!

 (03.04.10 @ 01:35 PM)
olivia says:

simply amazing! we are so grateful to melissa (& the lovely sara) for taking us on last min! we had the time of our lives- can we do it all over again?! if you are considering wedding photography: talk to one of these girls. if you are considering the ballroom: talk to dineen at the crystal. she, her staff & the AMAZING ballroom will make your wedding wonderful!

 (03.04.10 @ 07:56 PM)
Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn says:

She kinds of looks like you! Nice job, as always.

 (03.04.10 @ 09:42 PM)
Amanda says:

This was such a fun and amazing wedding to attend and I feel like you captured Ryan, Olivia, and the ballroom perfectly. Great job!

 (03.05.10 @ 09:29 AM)
Ryan Flood says:

Great shot with the backlight in the Hotel DeLuxe lobby!

 (03.05.10 @ 11:52 AM)
Megan says:

I love the photos - Olivia you look simply stunning! I hope I look that nice on my wedding day :)
Got some great ideas for our wedding photog (whomever that may be)...great job!

 (03.05.10 @ 12:06 PM)
Bill says:

I really like the shot of the bride with her "coat" on looking down to her right. 6th or so from the top.

 (03.08.10 @ 09:11 AM)
Naomi Saito says:

OMG!! Your pictures just get better and better, Melissa!! The one of the couple in the foreground and the marquee of the Crystal Ballroom in the background is unbelievable. So is the one of the couple dancing where you can just see their legs. I love these!!

 (03.09.10 @ 06:06 PM)
Holly Steen says:

Stunning work. I love love love the first dance photo. It is enchanting.

(03.11.10 @ 10:15 AM)
Erica Ann says:

Um... Gorgeous!

 (03.13.10 @ 01:49 PM)