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How To Make Your Ballroom Wedding Feel Chic And Modern

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Giving your day a modern vibe is all about streamlining your decor. Sleek and minimal elements in strategic locations will give your big day a well thought out and modern look! Not sure what we mean? Take a look at Kiera and Alex’s wedding day!

You can see all of these photos plus plenty more, including some great details in the full gallery thanks to the talented Alyssa Brooke Photography

Ornate facade of the historic Elks Temple building

Bridesmaids toasting with juice before the wedding

Elegant wedding dress hanging in arched hallway ready to wearHair stylist sprays hair, creating a beautiful updo hairstyle

Bridal details: gold shoes, jewelry, and wedding bouquetWedding invitation suite with rings and floral bouquet

Mother helping bride with her wedding dress and hair

Bride and bridesmaids in elegant gowns on wedding day

Planning

When two stylish and sweet people are getting married you know it’s going to be one for the books! Alex and Keira were so fun to work with during wedding planning. Both living in Arizona but planning a wedding in Portland we set up weekly calls to make sure every detail was looked after and boy, was it worth every minute! 

Elegant wedding couple posing near a geometric arch with flowers

Bride wearing wedding dress with beautiful braided hairstyleRustic wooden wedding arch decorated with vibrant red flowers

Bride and groom hold hands at the altar on their wedding day

Elegant indoor wedding ceremony with couple and guestsWedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging rings

Bride and groom share a kiss at their wedding ceremony surrounded by guests

the Ceremony

Guests were invited into the Billiard Room for the ceremony. Event Rentals NW draped the full room creating a romantic, soft glow to the room. Honor Flowers created a show-stopping geometric backdrop adorned with rich colored flowers and greenery. 

Elegant wedding couple gazing at each other in a forest setting

Loving couple kissing on their wedding day with a bouquetCouple walking away into forest on their wedding day

Bride in flowing dress holding a beautiful wedding bouquet outdoors

the Reception

After the ceremony guests were invited upstairs to a stunning reception. Place settings included grey stoneware plates, rose gold dinner menus with geometric tiles as the place cards. Chad Dowling kept the guests entertained & dancing all night with the amazing Alyssa Brooke capturing every little moment. A sparkler send-off ended the amazing evening for one amazing couple.

Elegant wedding reception decor with bride and groom chairs

Bride and groom embrace at their wedding, a tender moment

Elegant wedding reception decorated with floral centerpieces and chairsElegant wedding reception table setting with flowers and candles

Elegant wedding table setting with a name card and menu

Elegant wedding reception with tables and floral centerpiecesBride and groom at wedding reception with decorated chairs and flowers

Elegant wedding cake with floral decor and golden details

Event Planning & Design: Bridal Bliss
Cakes & Catering: Jake's Catering
Cakes & Catering: Papa Haydn
Flowers: Honor Flower
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Sara Biria Makeup Artist
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Chad Dowling Productions
Photographers: Alyssa Brooke Photography
Rentals: Event Rentals NW
Venues: Sentinel Hotel
Videography: Kevin Ryan Films

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