Ever since Alissa was 10 years old, she dreamed of getting married in the gorgeous meadow on her family’s Portland, Oregon property. Years later, she and Michael were able to make that dream come true! The couple’s Portland wedding at home channeled natural elegance, outdoorsy vibes, and totally personal touches with DIY projects and an attention on the stunning floral design by Olive & June Floral Co. We are so in love with how Dawn Charles photographed the couple’s day, including their romantic couple portraits where they’re literally suspended in mid-air!
The Couple:
Alissa and Michael
The Wedding:
Private Residence, Portland, Oregon

My bridesmaids all wore white flowing dresses with small lace detail, that ended up matching the detail on my wedding dress, they also wore light brown heels, and pearl earrings. My Matron and Maid of Honor wore flower crowns to help them stand out, since all of my girls wore the same dress.
My wedding day beauty look, similar to my overall look of our wedding, was very simple yet elegant. I wanted my hair to be natural and my makeup to accentuate my natural beauty. The moment I slipped into my dress for the first time in the store, tears were falling on all of our faces. I knew it was the perfect dress. I loved how detailed and flowing my wedding dress was. It was comfortable and light for a summers wedding, but definitely made me feel like a bride.

As for my hair piece, I originally had wanted to wear a ...