Robert McNary Photography

Recently I interviewed Jocelyn Barda, the owner of Bakery Bar in Portland.  She and her husband started this venture almost five years ago, with the original idea to be a place where customers could chow on wonderful pastries and cakes with a glass of wine, hence the name Bakery Bar.  While the booze part didn't pan out, the name has stuck and Bakery Bar has quite a loyal following.  When I met Jocelyn at 10am on Tuesday morning, her Glisan Street shop was filled with customers.  The wonderful scent of Stumptown Coffee was in the air, and gorgeous scones, breads, and cookies were crying out my name from behind the glass case.

Here are the highlights from my chat with Jocelyn:

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Corey Hage Photography

Have you pondered having your hair and makeup done for your wedding?  Consider that on your wedding day, you will be photographed for the majority of the day, from getting ready to the final exit.  Of course you will look fabulous, because you are marrying the love of your life and are adorned in a gorgeous gown and jewelry.  I recommend professionaly done hair and makeup as one of the final steps in the beauty process for your wedding day.  It will help you look even more stunning and feel more confident.

Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with Nicole Wagner of Nicole Wagner Makeup.  Nicole is one of Portland's premiere makeup artists.  Her talent, passion for her work, and reputation are indisputable in the industry.

Read on to learn more about Nicole's work with brides throughout Oregon.

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I recently connected with Sara Gray of Sara Gray Photography when I helped to coordinate a high school reunion.  Sara and I went to Jesuit High School, but graduated a few years apart and ran in different circles.  Sara is a charmer, she has an engaging personality and truly loves the adventure of photographing weddings.  Upon meeting her, I knew I had to interview her and blog about her work.  Here are the highlights from our interview.

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Remember her wedding sneakers?

For the months of November and December, I'm going to blog primarily on Bridal Fashion.  I began with gowns, profiling favorites from the Spring 2010 collections of some of the most popular designers.

Now I'm moving on to bridal shoes.  If you feel overwhelmed at the many options for gowns, selecting shoes can also be a daunting task.   Here are photos and descriptions of various bridal shoes you may want to consider.

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Lauren and James tied the knot at Quiet Cannon on the Montebello Golf Course on September 5th.  Lauren wore a beautiful ivory gown from David's Bridal.  The color palette was gorgeous: royal blue, ivory, peach and silver popped off the cake, tables, and in the bridesmaids dresses.  The ceremony was held outside under a gazebo, the reception in a ballroom overlooking the golf course. Sade Williams of Black Boxx Photography captured these wonderful images of the day.  Thanks Lauren and James for letting us be a part of your day, we wish you much joy and adventure in your new life together!

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Vera Wang
Spring 2010

Who doesn't want to ooh and ahh over the latest bridal fashions? Here is a sampling of the Spring 2010 collection from some of the top wedding gown designers.  Take a peak and get some inspiration before you hit the bridal salons.  Gown descriptions are provided when I could find them.

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