Portland Wedding Coordinator

{ Wedding Wednesday } What's inspiring me today...

Here's what's inspiring me today:

 

Clockwise, from top left: (click the links to go to the full awesomeness)

Maptotes. What a wonderful guest favor or hotel amenity gift for your out-of-towners! They do custom work too, just visit maptote.com

The Barr Mansion in Austin, TX - Just realizing that this May, it will be FIFTEEN YEARS that I have been at EJP Events. The thought has been at the back of my mind for a while, but stumbling across this Barr Mansion (where I coordinated my very first wedding as an independent planner) wedding on Green Wedding Shoes, really made things hit home. I am so grateful for every wedding I have had the honor of working with, and so grateful for all the many service providers who have supported me and my sometimes wacky ideas. I'll be posting more thoughts with the hashtag #ejp15 and I invite anyone who has thoughts and memories to post with the #ejp15 on any social network -- past brides especially -- or, please email me and send in your memories. Photo by The Nichols via Green Wedding Shoes.

These bell jars / cloches - Just loving the way they set off the florals and details for this science-themed wedding. Photo by The Nichols via Green Wedding Shoes.

Tiny tacos. Who wouldn't love a tiny taco! Why not try one for your wedding cocktail hour, or late night snacks, perhaps with a signature margarita? Photo via the Beverly Hills Hotel Instagram feed.

It is most definitely spring, and this Apartment Therapy post shows us some innovative ways to bring spring into your home, and I got some great ideas for unusual ways to arrange flowers at a wedding as well!

Check out the back detail on this Anna Campbell gown, via the Everthine Bridal Instagram feed. (I just love Instagram as a place to see ideas and inspiration - it's almost eclipsed Pinterest for me.)

Candy kebabs. I want one! Perfect for a wedding favor or a kids' table idea. Photo by Brooke Stapleton via The Perfect Palette.

What's inspiring you today?

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Barr Mansion Wedding by Kim Maguire Photography

everthine bridal boutique

Austin Wedding at Barr Mansion from Francis Joseph Photography

{ Wedding Design } What's inspiring me today...

My Portland Photographer - a valuable resource for finding quality wedding photography

We worked with Bethany and Patrick for their wedding in Bend, Oregon. Photo by Altura Studio.

With so many national resources and wedding directories out there, it's sometimes hard to find a directly, truly local resource for information on Portland wedding photography. Thankfully you only need one - and we have a great one in My Portland Photographer. Run entirely by a savvy group of local Portland wedding photographers, the site serves up almost daily wedding inspiration, photography advice, and just good old fashioned wedding eye candy. You can even check availability and book your photographer straight from the site. The best part is that I have personally worked with many of the photogs on this site, so I know you'll find someone you'll love!

 

 

Find something interesting? Reblog with Typepad & Typepad Micro

If you've been looking for a good microblogging service, or if you already use something like Tumblr or Posterous, you might find this interesting, from SixApart, the makers of Typepad:

This morning we launched TypePad Micro. Micro is a free streamlined blog, powered by TypePad, and optimized for social media.

via everything.typepad.com

You can now microblog any Portland Wedding Coordinator content that you find interesting with your followers on your very own free Micro blogs. Or you can use a Micro blog to save clippings of stuff you find interesting on the web, and share it with your friends and fellow planning buddies. And when you see the "Reblog" button at the bottom of any Typepad blog post, you can easily add that link to your own Typepad Micro or regular blog.

Here are some other wedding and design bloggers on Typepad that you may enjoy: Sparkliatti, Ritzy Bee, The Bride's Cafe, Oh So Beautiful Paper, Always a Blogsmaid, Weddingistas, and Celebrity Wedding Buzz. So you can see, Portland Wedding Coordinator is in great company! (Did I miss anyone? Feel free to shout yourself out in the comments!)

Couples AND wedding professionals:  Are you using microblogging in any form to meet those blogging needs when you have those "in-between" posts that are too long for Facebook or Twitter, but not long enough to merit a "real" post on your main blog? Share your thoughts here.

Blogging Bootcamp by The Smart Planner™

I had the pleasure of traveling to Seattle this week to attend Blogging Bootcamp by Liene Stevens of The Smart Planner.  Liene owns Blue Orchid Designs which plans weddings in Scottsdale, NYC, and Washington DC, and she also owns The Smart Planner, a coaching resource for the business side of wedding planning.

I felt very lucky to be able to spend time with Liene in a small workshop where we talked about our goals for wedding blogging, how to achieve them, and all sorts of tools and tricks to help us get to that success.  I feel like that because of this workshop, our focus at Portland Wedding Coordinator will become even more fine-tuned, and we will be able to offer you better content, prettier design (eventually!), and more frequent updates.

Many thanks as well to Renee Metty of It's Eventful for bringing Liene to Seattle, and to Aria Style for hosting the space for the workshop.  I also had the pleasure of meeting other like-minded wedding bloggers, including Laura from Edit1 Media, Mindy of Tweet My Wedding, Dianne Greene, the Washington State Coordinator for Association of Bridal Consultants, Kirstie of Simply Wed, Sarah of Alderbrook Resort and Spa, Daniela of Bella Signature Design, Jennifer of Taylor'd Events by Jennifer, and Brandi of Soiree Wedding and Event Planning (Idaho). Finally, kudos to Hotel Max for my very swank accommodations!

Do you have something you'd like to see on Portland Wedding Coordinator?  Please feel free to comment, whether you are a bride, groom, or a vendor.  Comments make the blog world go 'round! And thank you for reading!

Little Black Book - An incredible wedding resource!

So many of you have heard of Style Me Pretty, an exquisite blog written by Abby Larson and company. We love their beautiful, well-edited blog, and the interesting resources on the site.

But did you know that Style Me Pretty brings that wonderful taste and selection to their vendor list as well? They call it "The Little Black Book", and EJP Events is pleased to note that we made the list.

You should definitely visit there, grab a glass of wine, and peruse the lovely real weddings, as well as the Little Black Book blog. Plenty of ideas to get your wedding planning flowing!

Saturday Roundup: Photography Eye Candy

Photography is one of the things clients tell us is THE most important part of the wedding.  It's also important in the planning process: by looking at pictures of weddings past, you can get ideas of what to do and not do at your own.  You can borrow decor ideas, be moved by emotions, and even check out photos of your own wedding site in action to figure out your own layout.

So I was thrilled when Joe Milton emailed me about the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers' recent contest winners.  Many of our very own Portland photographers such as David Barss and Amy Prutch are featured as winners.  The images are amazing and inspiring.  Please do visit and look around!

 

Also, David dropped by the other night at our Bridal Loft Open House, and in addition to bringing some very special presents (gorgeous, huge, blown-up portraits of Love, June Bridal's newest gowns) and speaking during Event Cosmetics' makeup seminar, he also tipped me off to myportlandphotographer.com , another eye-candy website featuring all-local Portland and Willamette Valley photographers posting their latest greatest shots. If you are venue shopping I highly recommend it!

Simply Chic Portland is live!

Just a quick post to let you all know that Simply Chic Weddings has a new home at simplychicportland.com !  Please let us know what you think of the new design.  We're so excited to be a part of this really cool group and are looking forward to contributing to the blog and the events.

quick poll!

I'm always curious about what you hip brides and grooms are reading these days, won't you take my poll?  If there's a source I haven't mentioned below for Portland wedding planning inspiration, can you comment below and school me?  Thanks!

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