Emily and Tom’s Portland wedding at Cooper’s Hall was not only elegant but was totally focused on community. While most couples opt for a private first look, they included their entire wedding party. During their ceremony, they had seven of their friends read and give seven blessings. Even during the planning process, their focus was spending quality time with friends and family as they shopped for and crafted the various elements and made sure to have everything planned one week early so they could go on a friends’ beach trip before the wedding! From beginning to end, the details and decor reflected the couple’s laid-back and cool vibe. We adore that florist Vanessa Schmidt placed greenery on nearly every surface, including the ceiling, to give the urban space a wildly romantic feel. And we love that they traded a wedding cake for an ice cream truck! Christy Cassano Meyer did a phenomenal job capturing every beautiful moment of this Portland wedding! The Couple:
Emily and Tom
The Wedding:
Cooper’s Hall, Portland, Oregon

The most important part in planning our wedding was spending quality time with our friends and family. That was the number one priority in everything we did. We always asked, “How can each part of our preparation include quality time with the people we love"” We will always remember the backyard work parties with both our families, our trip to the beach with friends, invi...