Katie's Wedding Photos
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Hey guys this is Katie - I'm so excited to finally share my wedding photos with you all.
We've been waiting to share in this space because Style Me Pretty featured our wedding last week. This was an honor and a dream come true for me! If you aren't familiar with their website, they offer so much inspiration and helpful information for brides-to-be.
When we first started planning, I learned about our venue, Camp Lane from one of my Mom's coworkers. When I first saw the pictures of this place, I immediately knew this was where I wanted to get married. We booked an appointment to go see it and it was love at first sight for both of us. This place was showcasing Oregon at it's best. Camp Lane is a organizational camp that has been used for the last 50- 60 years. It's basically a summer camp that can now be rented out to any group. There is 17 acres of fields, cabins, yurts and a one of a kind mess-hall, lodge type building that has a giant fireplace. It's pretty dreamy.
Leading up to the day we planned to have the ceremony out in one of the fields and have the reception outside as well, but two days before the wedding, mother nature decided to change the forecast and pour 12 inches of rain in that part of Oregon that weekend. That is the most rain that has ever been recorded there, EVER!
It was a hard pill to swallow that everything I had pictured happening outside was not going to happen. I actually shut myself in a room alone for 20 minutes and had a good long cry. But, we were moving forward and there was nothing else to do but embrace it.
We thankfully had a perfect indoor option for the ceremony and it turned out to be exactly the way it was meant to be. Intimate, small and filled with love. Walking down the aisle, holding my Dad's hand, I was bursting with joy as I saw all of the faces of my friends and family. It was magic.
We decided to write our own vows and keep them simple, short and sweet. We headed out to an undercover area for the reception. Pete's aunt and uncle catered all of the food for us, and it was amazing. We headed back indoors after dinner and danced the night away.
This entire year has been filled with extreme highs and lows, growth and so many learning experiences.
Happiness all around.
All of the photos are by Laura Nelson Photography. She and her husband are amazing and we are so thankful to them for capturing our special day so perfectly.
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It rained on my wedding day....on June 30...I had a breakdown too! We got married in the rain and made the best of it (because when you live in Oregon that's just what you do, right?). Congratulations, the pictures are gorgeous.
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so elegant and just simply beautiful.
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Love love your beautiful day and I was extremely in awe of the rainy photos and location. The umbrella, the fireplace everything was unique. You will be so happy it rained when you look back at these beautiful photos and memories. Congratulations
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Beautiful Katie! Thanks for sharing!
YOU are AMAZING!!
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Beautiful - sometimes things are just meant to be - right - looked perfect.
I'd have loved to see the invites too - since we saw a wee glimpse of them in the making.
I hope your life together continues as your wedding day - with occasional disappointments that turn out to be perfect!
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gorgeou-elegant but nothing simple about it...very dreamy and very very romantic...and how you can not go wrong with pie??!!! Congrats!
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OH Katie I have been SO so so excited to see these pictures. AND you did not dissapoint. What a beautiful location YES even inside:) Your dress... the girls dresses....your colors...YUM...your decor...your hair OMG hairdresser here, absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Just beautiful, and the of course the food looked so delish!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so very much for shaing.
OH by the way...has anyone ever told you how lucky your are. I would give my right arm to be Ali's assistant for like one day...one hour. AND maybee we shall say how lucky Ali is to have you:) Happy Wedding Day...just breathtaking!
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Congratulations!!! Beautiful photos Beautiful ceremony !! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness. thank you for sharing...
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LOVE LOVE THIS!!! So happy and excited for your new life together as husband and wife. Thanks so much for sharing these with us!
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Such awesome photos... It looks like your wedding day was magical! I'm sorry to hear that it rained, but the building you were married in is still amazing! I hope you guys have a long and happy future together! Thank you for sharing! :)
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Oh, these are beautiful! It's great that SMP featured your pictures, that's a clear sign it really was an outstanding wedding day. The decorations are wonderful and the picture of you guys is absolutely perfect, never mind the rain! I believe it shall stay a perfect day for you :).
Peace,
Jay
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Just beautiful Katie! You guys truly lived the saying "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." Such sweet memories for you and your family. Thanks for sharing your amazing day. Best wishes for a fabulous life together!
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Beautiful pictures, beautiful bride. Thank you for sharing!
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Gorgeous photos Katie! It looks like a fairytale.
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This place was showcasing Oregon at it's best. Camp Lane is a organizational camp that has been used for the last 50- 60 years. It's basically a summer camp that can now be rented out to any group. There is 17 acres of fields, cabins, yurts and a one of a kind mess-hall. Platinum Wedding Rings
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