Saturday in Portland

Happy Saturday - I'm in Portland today going to the La La Laurie Trunk Show @ Flutter!

And then I'm headed over here...

The English Dept.! I'm so excited. I'll have to share my findings next week! In the meantime in the spirit of Portland here's a fun blog I found by a Portland bride...PDXBride!

La La Laurie trunk show in Portland, April 4th

If you live in Portland, OR (and I know from Google Analytics that several of you do) mark your calendar for April 4th. La La Laurie is debuting some of her sweet creations at a trunk show @ Flutter. I might even make the drive to go see her amazing handmade boutonnieres, corsages, bouquets and other special millinery touches for weddings.

More Lavish Flora

There were just a few more beautiful photos of Lavish Flora in Portland's amazing work...I love the versatility of the organic blooms she uses. I'm so glad it's spring and flowers will start appearing soon!

Vendor Highlight: Lavish Flora

Last month I attended the Bravo! Wedding Affair held at the historic Embassy Suites in Portland, Oregon. There were so many great Portland vendors there, but a few really stood out to me. One of these was Lavish Flora and the floral designer behind it, Adria Lailer.

The Lavish philosophy involves using locally grown and organic flowers, and also using locally produced arts and products - such as the vases they use. I was blown away by the natural, wild, yet somehow still charming and sophisticated look and feel of Lavish's arrangements.

A bonus on using organic and locally grown products - the scent of the flowers are stronger and you may be able to save some money on not having to ship your flowers! Lavish also has a great list of green/sustainable local Portland vendors on their website - a definite gem for anyone planning a wedding in Portland.

*How are you (or did you/will you) incorporating green or sustainable elements into your wedding?
All photos from Lavish Flora
More to come from the amazing Lavish Flora...