https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/you daily 0.75 2020-05-12 https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/home-1 daily 0.75 2020-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1589475577154-ZI7K5S0X9B83YXSO1OO8/Gold.png Home-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1589669207528-1ITQF1UZ5E0LBOE9V4EI/peter-bucks-wjdHhmiS2Pk-unsplash.jpg Home-1 - #3: Connect with wedding pros to discover the right solutions for you Chat one-on-one with Portland-area vendors by visiting their virtual ‘expo booth’. This fun feature lets you get specific questions answered, learn more about their services and unique style, and how they can support you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1589668770738-583U9G3Z2UCT9G1SMRMQ/hannah-gullixson-hKEyRYwtJW8-unsplash.jpg Home-1 - #1: Plan a memorable wedding for you and your guests From intimate weddings and elopements to virtual runways shows, DIY floral arrangements and emerging trends, we've got you covered. Whether you're planning to get married this summer, fall, or are planning for 2021, you’ll learn how to create special experiences for you and your loved ones, and get answers to your questions in real-time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1589668849977-NX3YUU784C3T9SJW5CVQ/samantha-gades-x40Q9jrEVT0-unsplash.jpg Home-1 - #2: Meet the people helping make your day special and stress-free Connect and converse with Portland-area wedding industry experts are creating fun innovative, and dynamic ways to evolve. They are ready to serve you and brainstorm ways to adapt to the ‘new normal’ and make intimate weddings special for you and your guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590352632034-4ALSGGTJBY7C4I0RE3F2/Snap%2BBar+-+White.png Home-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590351990047-ZXK85IUK2AFXYQUVOART/Logo+Zilla_white.png Home-1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590263747516-89FSAZXVC49LGOYOCENR/FlockEventDesign_Logo_1%28WHITE%29.png Home-1 https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/speakers2 daily 0.75 2020-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590619820911-PYUU6HV2VBHBJ45HNYAV/19023329_1553904561326865_4226788972791343856_o.jpg Speakers 2 - Marc Rotse, Moving Pictures Originally hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Marc moved to Portland in 2008 and founded Moving Pictures in 2010. With a film school degree and a passion for storytelling, he found his niche in weddings after photographing them for a couple years. He has since built a team of talented cinematographers and editors, always pushing himself and the crew to go beyond the boundaries of what they’re capable of in terms of both cinematography and storytelling. When he’s not filming, Marc loves exploring the PNW with his wife and two daughters. Whether it’s hiking in the Gorge, paddle boarding the Willamette or discovering a new coffee shop, you’ll always find them out and about, discovering all that Portland has to offer. wearemovingpictures.com | @wearemovingpictures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590605963210-FULI4VVG3Y5KSL2GS258/nicole_headshots-12%2B-%2Bcrop.jpg Speakers 2 - Nicole Herincks, Zilla From emotions to execution - consider Nicole your ‘wedding bestie’. She is that REAL person, supporting you by talking through the craziness, providing you with a truly personalized and manageable plan and offering an unbiased sounding board to help you navigate all.the.wedding.things! She is super passionate about educating and empowering couples throughout their wedding planning journey, so they look back on their wedding day and the process to getting there, with joy. www.zillaevents.com | @zillaevents https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1589988143990-TRFH4EO6OUH7DXRIILID/catalina-jean-portland-wedding-photographer-headshot.jpg Speakers 2 - Catalina Jean, Catalina Jean Photography Hi, I’m Catalina Jean, a wedding photographer based in Portland, OR and have called Oregon my home for most of my life. My earliest memories were running barefoot at Cannon Beach, which is a feeling a pull into my work. I help couple’s envision weddings that focus on their relationship, community, and throwing one hell of an epic party. catalinajean.com | @catalinajean https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847805828-AJIWBELW8MFMGSFE5CQ2/image-asset.jpeg Speakers 2 - Sherine Iskandar, Vintage Meets Modern It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. vintagemeetsmodernpdx.com | @vintagemeetsmodern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847805828-AJIWBELW8MFMGSFE5CQ2/image-asset.jpeg Speakers 2 - Stumptown DJs It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590607017371-OPHAWKH16Z9SYUETZPPY/COLORiMage%252810of140%2529.jpg Speakers 2 - Allison Schreck, Bramble Floral Design It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. www.bramblefloraldesign.com | @bramblefloral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590007905119-RUHGCN77CI5R2G6PKDUB/headshot-new2.jpg Speakers 2 - Becky Hart, Event Crush With more than seven years of experience in the wedding industry, Becky is honored to work with incredible couples and clients and offer Simplified Planner tools to help them create their perfect day.. Based in Eugene, Oregon and serving the PNW, Event Cresh provides wedding planning, event design. and modern and luxury wedding and event rentals. www.eventcrush.com | @eventcrush https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590166719099-TJ8X0701543DR7ITPMFR/Emily_Rooted%2526Wild.jpg Speakers 2 - Emily Sterling, Rooted & Wild Rooted & Wild is owned by Emily Sterling, a Certified Life Cycle Celebrant, non-denominational officiant, and storyteller based in Portland, OR. Emily specializes in adventure elopements and teaching vow writing workshops. She believes in the power of ceremony to celebrate, transform, and heal our lives. www.rootedandwild.co | @rootedandwildpx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1590721076518-9NT63UHM6IGC8F2LIF61/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-05-18%2Bat%2B9.08.22%2BAM.jpg Speakers 2 - Brittany Aguila, Letters & Dust Brittany started Letters & Dust in 2013 beginning with rentable wedding signs after seeing how signs were discarded after events—and with so many reusable materials it just seemed like a waste! From sings, the natural extension was stationery and having the ability to work with couples to brand their wedding from invitation to day-of through personalized details. Brittany has a BA in Graphic Design and has always been drawn to art and crafting. Her passion for Letters & Dust is driven by unique couples, having new projects every day, and creative problem solving with regards to reducing waste in the event industry. lettersanddust.com | @lettersanddust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847895972-04K0P91LO30PWAYK24X3/image-asset.jpeg Speakers 2 - Kurt, Vibrant Table It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/sessions daily 0.75 2022-02-01 https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/about daily 0.75 2020-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ced8e1d5fd4c700018dd761/1559159553277-L9KQOTZLAPFM1QJLYTCI/profile-center-center-01.jpg About https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-01-28 https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/faqs daily 0.75 2022-02-01 https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/tickets daily 0.75 2022-02-01 https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/panelists daily 0.75 2022-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/d99585fd-d6ad-46d7-8517-42eae79156cd/Sherine.png Speakers - Sherine Iskandar - Lily & Cane Pronouns: She/Her Session 5: Event Design for Everyone My name is Sherine, owner, dreamer, creator. I didn't start off as a stylist, but design and creativity were always part of my life. My first career was in Branding. Before opening Lily & Cane and venturing into event rentals I used to work as a Marketing Director. I worked on branding, company culture, and client events. It's while planning one of our events that I first fell in love with the events world and where I saw a small niche for myself to bring to the Portland events industry new options that weren't just different and unique but also high in quality. lilyandcane.com/ | @lilyandcane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/d406af82-566c-4d9a-9c53-75261ae2e80c/Jaime+Ta+1.jpg Speakers - Jaime Ta – Jaime Ta Creative Pronouns: She/Her Session 1: Once Upon a Wedding I love gathering folks together to celebrate life, love, birthdays & everything in between. Let me take the stress off of planning a special event and make it FUN for you and your guests. I know how stressful planning a wedding can be, so let me let me be your guide on this journey. I aim to make your wedding planning process a fun and memorable experience. Forming relationships between clients and vendors to produce a spectacular experience is just the icing on the cake. You'll find that I wear many hats but above all, my goal is to make the wedding planning process just as memorable as your wedding day itself. If you're looking for an Event Planner who loves making magic, you've found her. Co-Founder of the PNW Vendors of Color Directory. jaimetacreative.com | @jaime.ta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/a2c686a2-903c-461a-832d-d7744d0707e8/Cindy+Labuhn.jpg Speakers - Cindy Labuhn – The Party Place + Bridgewood Event Rentals Pronouns: She/Her Session 2: 2022 Wedding Trends: The Wedding Boom With an enthusiasm for building meaningful connections, Cindy brings over 26 years of experience in the event industry and is a partner at The Party Place + Bridgewood Event Rentals. Fueled by the desire to bring her clients dream events to reality, Cindy believes in the power of collaboration and transforming not only events but everyday moments into something exceptional! LIVE EVENTS COALITION (Oregon Chapter) - Board Member ILEA (Portland Chapter) - Past Board Member bridgewoodevents.com | @bridgewoodevents https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/dd0dbde1-02b1-4fed-8f93-0ac53da9ccbb/Alisha+Santoya.jpg Speakers - Alisha Santoya - Oregon Garden Pronouns: Session 4: This or That? Venue Edition My name is Alisha and I am the Event Coordinator for The Oregon Garden, an 80-acre botanical garden in beautiful Silverton, Oregon. The Oregon Garden has 3 unique and completely separate wedding venue options on site, offering different aesthetics for different brides. I have been with the Garden since 2015, but actually began my career in events all the way back in 2008 working for companies such as Marriott & Disney. More importantly though, I have been a bridesmaid 8 times & recently got married myself- so I know what you are going through! I am excited to join Wedding Fest PDX as a panelist and to share my insights on all things venue, specifically garden & outdoor. It's my belief that the natural beauty in the Pacific Northwest is unlike any other, and we are so lucky to live and get married here. There is a right venue for every bride, let's help you find it! oregongarden.org | @oregongardenfoundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1612242843910-XEAG29H86SED2FERTLTX/Grate+Company_Photo+by+%40jesstakesyourphoto.jpg Speakers - Greg Khng Soliven - Grate Company Pronouns: He/Him Session 1: Once Upon a Wedding Grate Company by Greg and Nate — full service floral, design, planning, and more (pretty much anything creative, we'll tackle it.) BIPOC and LGBTQ Husband / Husband owned, operated, and located in the Portland area, they offer services statewide in Oregon and in southern Washington. With a background in graphic design and photography, Greg has explored and experienced pretty much every aspect of wedding planning. From baking wedding cakes in high school to photographing weddings in college, working at a catering company to designing invitation suites, florals to rentals and more. Pulling from this diverse and well rounded background, Greg has focused on event planning/design, graphic design/branding, and florals to deliver polished and cohesive events. thisisgrate.com | @gratecompany https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1611293800654-BX60HOXO3CT3H9ZGG4A5/Shantel_MUA_056ScreenResolution.jpg Speakers - Shantel Dix – Shantilly Artistry Pronouns: She/Her or They/Them Session 2: 2022 Wedding Trends: The Wedding Boom I've always found joy in bringing others happiness. Being able to use my creativity to help others feel beautiful and at ease is a truly incredible feeling. There is nothing like being able to give someone the experience of a lifetime. Beauty belongs to all. shantillyartistry.weebly.com | @shantillyartistry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1611294194185-2N0DO045VTCN38ZR2QJB/DSC_4601.jpg Speakers - Nicole Herinckx – Zilla Pronouns: She/Her Wedding Coach + Coordinator and Wedding Fest PDX Producer + Moderator Kinda freaking out? Honey, I got you! Nicole here, I’m a Wedding Coach and Coordinator. From emotions to execution - consider me your ‘wedding bestie’. I am here to coach you through the craziness, listen to how loony your family is, empower your decision to ABC and XYZ, and create an enjoyable wedding planning experience. My happy place is white cheddar popcorn, wine tasting, reality TV, salsa dancing, takeout and swearing more than you would assume. zillaevents.com | @zillaevents https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/d86fce66-69d4-46e6-9016-abfa600112e5/Chas+Thompson+2.jpg Speakers - Chas Thomas - Wildflower Portland Pronouns: She/Her Session 2: 2022 Wedding Trends: The Wedding Boom There's no reason professional can't also be fun! I grew up gardening with my Grandma outside of Portland, Oregon and that youthful curiosity & charisma has followed me my entire floral career. Before committing to floral design full time, I spent ten years as a Talent Agent in Los Angeles and beyond. Working in other floral shops, at the Portland Floral Market, and even a grocery store floral department, I finally had the courage to branch out onto my own- and I've never looked back. wildflowerportland.com | @wildflower_portland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/d894b45a-fe19-48e4-b6b0-350716e4bd8d/Emily+Sterling+4.jpg Speakers - Emily Sterling – Rooted & Wild Pronouns: She/Her Session 3: Ceremony Plan/Vow Writing Workshop Hey there! I’m Emily. I grew up on 12 magical acres in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, where I developed a deep connection to nature, a voracious appetite for reading, and a love of writing. Studying sociology in college, I discovered a love of listening and digging deep to find patterns and themes in conversations. In my early twenties, I became the friend who always brought people together for celebrations. This was also when I found my storytelling voice, performing onstage with The Moth and Mortified. Though I had no idea that all of these seemingly disparate threads would lead me to my life’s work, I was well on my way. In 2017, I was burning out at a job in the nonprofit sector and I knew that my life had to change. A friend mentioned becoming a Celebrant, to which I said “HUH?!” (because I heard her say celibate). Turns out that a Celebrant is actually a totally cool, inclusive officiant who helps people celebrate and heal through life’s biggest transitions. I spent eight months studying at the Celebrant Institute to get my wedding certification, quit the non-profit job, and spent two glorious months listening deeply to myself to figure out how I wanted to show up as a wedding Celebrant in this world. From those months of exploration, planning, and meditation, I launched Rooted & Wild. Since that terrifying and beautiful leap into the unknown, I have been utterly grateful for every client and friend whom I have met along the way. I am humbled by the gift of my client’s trust and vulnerability. Witnessing love stories and empowering couples to authentically navigate their way through their wedding process is something that I am grateful to be a part of each day. When I’m not writing ceremonies and traveling to epic outdoor locations to marry folks, I can be found meditating, hiking, singing my best Celine Dion rendition at karaoke, reading How To Be An Antiracist, and playing in imaginary worlds with my nephew. rootedandwild.co | @rootedandwildpdx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/3a741de7-a266-41c8-9a33-d412272134f9/Cherise+Klosner+2.jpg Speakers - Cherise Klosner - Another One Ties The Knot Pronouns: She/Her Session 3: Ceremony Plan/Vow Writing Workshop Hello! My name is Cherise and I am an officiant for happy couples in love. My goal as an officiant is to make your ceremony the highlight of your wedding day. Whether you are planning to elope or have a large wedding with all the bells and whistles, the ceremony is the reason for it all. I want each couple to end their day knowing they said "I do" in a way that was authentically them. anotheronetiestheknot.com | @Another_One_Ties_The_Knot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/798fe804-b3f4-4bf1-868c-95e0ef37bb56/Letters+and+Dust.jpg Speakers - Brittany Aguila – Letters & Dust Pronouns: She/Her Session 5: Event Design for Everyone Brittany started Letters & Dust in 2013 beginning with rentable wedding signs after seeing how signs were discarded after events—and with so many reusable materials it just seemed like a waste! From sings, the natural extension was stationery and having the ability to work with couples to brand their wedding from invitation to day-of through personalized details. Brittany has a BA in Graphic Design and has always been drawn to art and crafting. Her passion for Letters & Dust is driven by unique couples, having new projects every day, and creative problem solving with regards to reducing waste in the event industry. lettersanddust.com | @lettersanddust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/a0a7a76c-a1ca-4053-a9ca-c628683e490d/Auriana+Albree.jpg Speakers - Auriana Albree - Loft at 8th Avenue and Exchange Ballroom operated by Vibrant Table Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Session 4: This or That? Venue Edition In her current position as Director of Sales for Vibrant Table Catering & Events, Auriana brings nearly 30 years of event industry experience to the table. Beginning her career as the Event Manager of the University of Oregon Athletic Department, Auriana first developed her planning expertise in the field of venue management. From there, she incorporated a love of food service during her two years spent running the café at Crosswater Golf Course in Bend, Oregon. This passion continued to blossom in her subsequent work as the helm of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts’ catering department, where she was able to integrate her venue and production background to create spectacular, holistic guest experiences. During her 16 years with Vibrant Table, Auriana has continued to pursue her passion for combining delicious food and amazing environments in venues throughout the Portland area, including at VT’s own Loft at 8th Avenue and Exchange Ballroom. vibranttable.com | @vibranttable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/b8ef9909-ed5c-4938-9158-24964df10e96/Marcela+Pulido+4.jpg Speakers - Marcela Pulido - Marcela Pulido Photography Pronouns: She/Her Session 2: 2022 Wedding Trends: The Wedding Boom Hola! I'm Marcela and I'm a West Coast Wedding Photographer capturing romantic images with a luxury feel that will stand the test of time. Serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond since 2015. I take a more fly-on-the-wall (photojournalistic) approach so I can focus on capturing the moments of your day exactly as it unfolds. You get to live in the moment, I'll take care of the rest. Emphasizing a mixture of candids with artistic portraiture, you’ll be able to look back on your images and relive your wedding with a sense of nostalgia and that lightning in a bottle kind of magic. mgpulido.co | @marcela.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1611289263398-5Z8I05USO5SEFLLQPDIU/Friesen+Headshot.jpg Speakers - Andrea Friesen – Wandera Weddings & Events Pronouns: She/Her Session 1: Once Upon a Wedding I love love. I’m a girl with a passion for creating and making memories that will last a lifetime. From the small intimate dinner parties to the big blow out bashes every event is special and unique in it's own way. When I’m not planning you will find me over at target, coffee in hand, browsing the aisles for everything I didn’t know I needed. I have a love for all things gold and marble and my favorite pastime is wine tasting with my handsome hubby. I have had a passion for planning and designing events for as long as I can remember. I believe in creating experiences that make my clients and their guests feel loved from start to finish. Whether we are planning a small dinner party or a wedding for 500 you will see the love and dedication poured into every event. wanderaweddings.com | @wanderaweddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/fda26489-e1a5-4adc-bfa7-18867397bbb8/ArcheCreative_SarahGT_0119+%282%29.jpg Speakers - Sarah Granger-Twomey – Arche Creative Pronouns: She/Her Session 2: 2022 Wedding Trends: The Wedding Boom Arche Creative is a LGBTQ partnership of husband and wife duo, Sean Twomey and Sarah Granger-Twomey. We provide photography and planning & design services for elopements, weddings and to the events trade. Since 2000, Sarah has devoted her career to marking the important events of life. Formally educated in interior design, she prides herself in being a client-driven designer who's able to read between the lines of a wishlist. She has been called a master visual interpreter. Her resume spans from designing multi-million-dollar events to planning celebrity weddings, but she likes the tiny celebrations best. As a bisexual atheist from a southern religious family, she finds it of the utmost importance to bring a modern sense of individuality to every event. archecreative.co | @archecreative https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/45ca7768-c3a8-4752-881c-6db142601b47/Zach+Michaud+3.jpg Speakers - Zach Michaud - Old Ways Ceremonies Pronouns: He/Him Session 3: Ceremony Plan/Vow Writing Workshop Zach creates heart-centered, engaging, meaningful, and memorable ceremonies full of sparkles, laughter, and tears of joy as a Celebrant at Old Ways Ceremonies. From witchy and woo to solemn and sacred, he knows his way around symbolism, world cultures, and religion, matching ritual elements and storytelling structures with the unique personalities, relationships, and personal tastes of his couples in order to create a custom ceremony that moves them and their guests. oldwaysceremonies.com | @oldwaysceremonies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/d302bd4d-b957-4940-8133-4f8fabf5e8d9/Christina.jpg Speakers - Christina Wachspress – Novella Theory Floral Co. Pronouns: She/Her Session 5: Event Design for Everyone Christina is half of the husband and wife team behind Novella Theory Floral Co. and a floral designer with almost 10 years of experience in the wedding industry. Her approach to wedding floral design focuses on designing for each couple individually. She see’s weddings as having no boundaries or rules and wants nothing more than for every engaged couple to enjoy the process of planning their party and have it reflect them as a couple. novellatheory.com | @novellatheoryfloral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/134346e7-a052-42a6-9fd4-9fe7af2f46a7/Jenna+Szyluk.png Speakers - Jenna Szyluk - Dash of Pride Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Session 2: 2022 Wedding Trends: The Wedding Boom Jenna founded Dash of Pride in 2019 after struggling to find LGTBQ+ supplies and decor for her wedding. As a company, she is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. As members of the LGBTQ+ community, she wants each person she serves to feel seen and known and loved. Since launching the online store Jenna has become an advocate for Inclusivity for ALL within the wedding industry. In 2021, she launched Dash of Pride Wedding Pros Wedding Directory that has a focus on inclusivity and equality. dashofpride.com/ | @dashofpride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/6df55c1e-5e2b-4e5e-8e91-11581b8eefb3/Ashley+Lachney+1.jpg Speakers - Ashley Lachney - Alston Mayger Events Pronouns: She/Her Session 1: Once Upon a Wedding I started assisting on events in a corporate role beginning in 2012. From there, I moved to an internship assisting on ten weddings in one Summer and planning my own wedding. I left my corporate role then and worked two solid years planning everything from meetings to weddings to charity galas, ensuring that every client felt heard, cared for, and supported in the journey of bringing their event to life. I’m now planning weddings and events full time with Alston Mayger Events, and I’m so.damn.proud to have the opportunity to work with you. My business was born out of a deep desire to give back to couples what I experienced on my wedding day: all I had to do was show up and get married! I serve couples who built their guest lists based on those who support and encourage their relationship. My clients value their families, believe in the magic of hosting an incredible celebration with timeless details, and guest experience is of the utmost importance. alstonmaygerevents.com | @alstonmaygerevents https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/eb71e566-3cbc-4c4e-aa81-8e6af06ebd78/Kristen+Baxter.jpg Speakers - Kristen Baxter - Abbey Road Farms Pronouns: She/Her Session 4: This or That? Venue Edition Kristen Baxter has over 15 years of experience in events and promotions including weddings, corporate functions, fundraising campaigns and social functions all over the Portland metro area. She has planned and executed events for local venues, non-profit organizations, corporations, local companies and organizations. She is a 20+ year Oregon resident who moved from Southern California to attend school at the University of Oregon (Go Ducks!) where she received her degree in Journalism and public relations. When she is not helping folks put together epic celebrations she is with her husband and two spunky children taking road trips, camping, kayaking or enjoying the amazing food and wine that Oregon has to offer! abbeyroadfarm.com | @abbeyroadfarm https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/vendors daily 0.75 2021-01-07 https://www.weddingfestpdx.com/home daily 1.0 2022-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1593196748737-41MFUISOFF88XP1X5UHS/White+new.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ebae8751d7f44611de2d3e8/1593123463503-LK4KUL2O1L2UYQHN44XE/annie-spratt-01Wa3tPoQQ8-unsplash.jpg Home - #3: Find the right solution for you! 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