Mike and Andy are the kind of couple where you feel their energy for life and passion for each other with every moment you spend with them. Andy has an incredibly infectious laugh and was smiling ear to ear the entire day. Her and Mike were incredibly happy to be tying the knot on a misty day in Portland and they couldn’t wait to celebrate their union with their family and friends.

Andy got dressed and ready at the Monaco Hotel in downtown Portland with her mom and sister by her side. The ceremony where Mike and Andy exchanged vows was held at the St. Agatha Church. Andy teaches at the St. Agatha school across the street and many of her students and their families were in attendance at their wedding, making it extra special and personal. Afterwards, there was a big party at the Davis Street Tavern in the Pearl district, complete with a full table spread of donuts and cookies from local bakeries, toasts by Mike and Andy’s closest friends and family, and a homemade playlist, concocted by guest suggestions on their wedding website.

We loved being a part of this celebration. Cheers Mike and Andy!

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Wedding Date: September 17th, 2011
Ceremony: St. Agatha Catholic Church
Reception Venue + Caterer: Davis Street Tavern
Hotel: Hotel Monaco

A personal note from the bride on some of the most touching moments of her wedding day: 

“I know for both of us, our first look was a bundle of excitement, relief, and awe. Up until that point I was stressing out about my mom getting ready, simple details that seemed important at the time,  getting dressed, looking okay… I was just ready to see him… and once I saw him standing there, everything fell into place and the details didn’t matter so much anymore. When he turned and gave me that look and kissed me, I really never felt more beautiful and more at home and at peace then that moment.

And  seeing my grandmother. She is the only grandparent I have left, and she means the world to me. My Grammie’s face and beautiful smile that day when she saw me, made me tear up for the first time that day. I feel very blessed that I have these pictures that will remind me of how happy and beautiful she looked. After all a picture is worth a thousand words, and you guys nailed it.”

-Sarah & Brady

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Wedding Date: October 10th, 2011
Venue: The Resort at the Mountain
Cater: The Resort at the Mountain
Floral Designer: Chellee Manselle
DJ: Mark with Destination Events

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