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Along side Portland's Willamette River in a commercial office park and surprisingly close to downtown, is the Avalon Hotel, a hidden gem perfect for an intimate wedding. This is where Lauren and Evan chose to celebrate this past Sunday The Avalon Hotel off of Macadam is right on the Willamette River at Cottonwood Bay.
Aquariva is the dining and banquet facility associated with the hotel and provided the setting and a beautiful river backdrop for the ceremony.
Lauren and her sister Ericka prepped upstairs in the hotel while Evan, his brother Mike and I walked around the property. There are wonderful views as well as a pathway along the river, a park bench to sit and take a load off and a bubbling fountain all adding a wildernessy feel to an otherwise industrialized niche of riverfront.
Lauren and Evan met for the first time (that day, . . . ) on the second floor deck of Aquariva with an expansive background of the river. They were so sweet together; tears, smiles, hugs and kisses, so-to-be newlywed stuff.
After more romantic shots, and family formals we moved inside to prepare for the ceremony. One entire wall in Aquariva made up of windows to enjoy the beautiful view. The flowers were provided by and artistically arranged to perfection by Jenny Prucher of Green in Bloom. The ceremony was officiated by Lauren's father.
The dj, master of the microphone and general all around go-to guy at the party was Rich of Sound Xpress.
The incredible delicious cake was created by DiPrima Dolci, and after visiting there website to grab this link I think that my diet is once again going away.
Thanks for the party guys, and the cake.
