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Venue Spotlight: House on Metolius
Venue Spotlight: House on Metolius

As you search for the best outdoorsy venue to host your wedding, consider House on Metolius’ historic property perched on the banks of the Metolius River.

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Planning Tips, WeddingsEmily GyllingFebruary 15, 2022Venues, Central Oregon WeddingComment
Cayla + Graham's Camping Wedding in Central Oregon
Cayla + Graham's Camping Wedding in Central Oregon

This summer solstice wedding embodied the couple's favorite things: lakefront camping with all their friends, dogs, and tacos!

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WeddingsEmily GyllingFebruary 7, 2022Portland Wedding, Oregon Bride, Bend Wedding, Summer Wedding, Summer Camp WeddingComment
What it costs to have a wedding in Central Oregon
What it costs to have a wedding in Central Oregon

If making a wedding budget feels daunting, we’re here to demystify the process + help you invest wisely in your big day.

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Planning TipsEmily GyllingJanuary 30, 2022Budget, budgeting, Central Oregon Wedding PlannerComment
PNW Inspired Wedding at Coopers Hall
PNW Inspired Wedding at Coopers Hall

With less than a week until their wedding day, Portland was entering a very rare heatwave and the forecast called for 105 degrees on their late June wedding day.

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WeddingsEmily GyllingJanuary 25, 2022Portland Wedding, Oregon BrideComment
How to hire your wedding photographer!
How to hire your wedding photographer!

Choosing the perfect wedding photographer can be an overwhelming process. There are so many options, but how do you know which one is best for you and your wedding?

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Planning TipsEmily GyllingJanuary 18, 2022Central Oregon Wedding, Central Oregon Wedding PlannerComment
Central Oregon Snowy Elopement
Central Oregon Snowy Elopement

When you know all you want is to marry the love of your life, you will not let anything get in your way of true happiness, even a global pandemic.

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WeddingsEmily GyllingJanuary 11, 2022Oregon Elopement, Central Oregon Wedding, Central Oregon Wedding Planner
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