Between the ping pong tables at the reception, the Salt & Straw ice cream bar, and the glorious autumnal floral arrangements, there are so many reasons we’re obsessed with Cassie and Eric’s Union/Pine wedding in Portland, Oregon! The couple chose a woodsy vibe and focused on simplicity and fun, which led to some super cool, unique touches. We love that florists brier+ivy kept with the couple’s non-traditional style and used pomegranates, hops, figs, and artichokes in the reception decor. Olivia Strohm Photography captured every beautiful moment, including some super sweet couple portraits in the woods and in the industrial reception space.
The Couple:
Cassie and Eric
The Wedding:
Union/Pine, Portland, Oregon
The groom gave the bride a necklace from Anthropologie that said “darling,” a name he often calls her. The bride gave the groom Bleu de Chanel cologne.

We wanted our “vibe” to be somewhat simple, due to both personal style and budget considerations, but we also wanted it to represent us. For our invitations, decor and florals, we opted for a woodsy vibe that was true to the PNW, loosely inspired by the Wildwood book series and Moonrise Kingdom.

We forewent tradition and had both groomsmen and “groomsmaids,” including Eric‘s sister and his high school friend in his party.

For our wedding attire and our bridal party outfits, we were going for a dark, romantic, autumnal look. Si...