My Favorite PNW Wedding Vendors - The Best of the Best!
Check out some of the most talented + creative wedding professionals around
My Favorite Florist
Flowers By Alana
You won't regret hiring Flowers By Alana for all your pretty wedding day flowers. She really knows her stuff, and most importantly, she really listens to your ideas and what you want and can make those dreams come true! I've had the pleasure of working with her more times than I can count now, and every time I'm blown away. Plus, she's a sweetheart!
Best Wedding Planners & Coordinators
Nicole Issler Events
Nicole is a pro, and so much fun to work with! She wants all of her events to be unique in their own ways, and doesn't believe your event should be cookie cutter.
Periwinkle Events NW, LLC
Shannon, owner of Periwinkle Events is all about the details! She loves working with couples who are big planners themselves, so she can help them relax on the day of the wedding. She focuses on getting every last detail sorted out before the big day so that everything is just as you envisioned it!
Jaime Ta Creative
Jaime brings with her a very calming and focused energy. She is very organized and extremely thoughtful. She loves events that celebrate diversity and love of all forms. She provides day of coordination or full design and styling services.
Forever Golden Events
Ali, owner of Forever Golden Events, has one goal and focus; to ensure that you have forever golden memories from your wedding day!
Synergy Events
Brandon and Joshua, owners of Synergy Events are based in Astoria, but don't let that stop you from reaching out to them... travel to Portland is included in their service radius! These two are very well connected to the wedding community and also bring a really fun energy to every event! Not to mention, they also offer DJ'ing and bartending services.
Best Places for Rentals & Decor
Setting The Table Rentals
If you're looking for unique or vintage china, and other tableware and decor, Mel, owner of Setting The Table Rentals, is your gal! A vintage mis-match china collection like you've never seen, goblets and glasses in every shade of the rainbow, and dessert bowls and stands in every shape and size is just a start of what she has to offer! She's bound to have something your event NEEDS!
Arden Event Collective
Arden Event Collective is my go-to for all kinds of rentals. They have everything from your basic tables and linens, to fun chairs and lounge furniture, ceremony backdrops, signs and more! They are all super friendly to work with and you can even take a visit to view everything in their showroom. They can help you visualize exactly what you have in mind!
Best Hair & Makeup Artists
Tracy Does Makeup
Tracy is fantastic at what she does. She has over 30 years experience, has worked salons, behind runways, for some of the biggest beauty names, and has even had numerous billboards showing models wearing her work in Times Square.
Best Cake & Sweets Artists
Dream Cakes pdx
Dream Cakes has been one of Portland’s most celebrated custom wedding cake companies since 1994. Back then, the small bakery was owned & operated solely by Judy Reese for 20 years, she retired in 2014. Judy’s replacement, Johannah, trained for over a year, learning every recipe and technique Judy had to offer. Both Judy and Johannah envisioned that Dream Cakes would serve the local Portland area for many generations and weddings to come.
Sewell Sweets
Cat, owner of Sewell Sweets, is another true cake artist! She specializes in hand painting cakes, and making true masterpieces! But, they also taste great! She offers a variety of scratch baked, gourmet flavors.
The Pastry Smith
Monica, owner of The Pastry Smith, loves to recreate your favorite childhood treats by putting an elevated spin on them! For instance, the cake pictured has homemade marionberry pop-tarts tucked in with the flowers! She specializes in desserts like toaster strudels and fun flavors like peanut butter and jelly. All very pretty, and delicious to boot!
Tres Belle Desserts
You haven't seen a true dessert bar, until you've seen a dessert bar by Tres Belle Desserts. Michelle, the owner, has impeccable attention to detail, and every single cake, cookie, and sweet treat is as perfect and pretty as it is tasty!
Best Caterers
Signature Affair Catering
If you're looking for catering that is just as pretty as it is tasty, then this is the caterer for you! The owner, Mimi, is extremely detail oriented and very visual, so you can be sure the food will not only look like works of art but taste fresh and delicious! Did you know that one way to make your bowls of fruit look like a real-life still-life painting is to spritz them with olive oil? I didn't either, until I met Mimi!
Best DJs
Paradox Productions
Paradox Productions offers a high-end DJ and entertainment experience for your wedding. They are known for packing the dance floor, and are experts when it comes to managing a crowd and creating great energy and flow. If you're looking for a true party that doesn't slow down (unless it's supposed to), then check them out!
Mr. Elive Productions
Mr. Elive Productions is based in Hood River, and an excellent choice for DJ entertainment in that area! Every wedding we've worked together has a packed dance floor and great energy!
Synergy Events
Brandon, owner of Synergy Events is one of my favorite DJs in the state! He's got a really fun energy, is super kind and helpful, and is also very talented at wedding planning and coordination. He and his partner are based out of Astoria, but their travel radius includes Portland, and other areas within 2 hours. They know how to get the party started and keep it going!
Best Paper Goods Designers
The Scribblist
Custom Watercolor Invitations and Stationery, Calligrapher, Hand Lettered Signage, Inspired by the personal details of your love story, Classically trained in painting, drawing and sculpture and love bringing these skills to the table to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind signage, murals and custom artwork.
The Fresh Hues
If you're looking for calligraphy, hand-lettering, Ishwarya is your gal! She also does an amazing job creating custom signage, and has so many fun and unique ideas. While she doesn't offer wedding invitation suites, if you need any other kind of sign or day-of paper goods, she's the best!
Other Great Wedding Pros
Kesryth - Live Wedding Painter
One of my favorite ways for couples to add entertainment for their guests on the wedding day - having a live wedding painter! Kesryth is a joy to be around, and one of those true natural conversationalists. He will paint a portrait of the two of you during your wedding day, and guests can watch the magic unfold! Definitely a unique and personal touch to the wedding day that guests won't forget, and you'll have a gorgeous oil painting of the two of you to keep forever.
More Great Florists
Flowers By Alana - spotlight florist
Bridge City Blooms
Copper Blossom Design
scarlet blooms
Great Officiants
Oregon beach ceremonies
Diva matters ministry
Great Mobile Bars
The Swig Rig
Poppies & Paisley Floral
Elizabeth Lavenue
More Great Planners
The Wedding witch
Hannah paula studio
Urban elements design
elle beauty and events
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