May we recommend . . .
The Resort At The Mountain is a magical place nestled in the foothills of the Cascade mountains. Specializing in outdoor weddings on the expansive Wedding Lawn or the Pine Cone Bluff
both offer a dramatic mountain backdrop, the Saint Andrews Ballroom is also a spectacular choice.
Contact the expert planner Rebecca Kolibaba
503-622-2234 becca.kolibaba@theresort.com
to see just how beautiful your wedding can be!
You can also visit the Resort web cam to check on the latest weather conditions.
Timberline Lodge is a national landmark and might be the most famous Northwest venue!
Whether by the roaring
fire of the grand lodge, a snow wedding in theSilcox Hut, the spectacular
view from the Raven's nest, outdoors on the patio or the historic
amphitheatre -Sales and Catering Director Tamara Villali
and Manager Chandra Pomes
will work
with you to make your dreams come true in superb style. 
www.TimberlineLodge .com 503-272-3251 weddings@timberline.com
The Columbia Gorge Hotel
has exquisite and popular "fairytale" gardens and cliff-side areas in addition to their lovely ballroom and private rooms. The on-site executive chef and staff prepare scrumptious reception fare to delight you and your guests. A full service hotel with fabulous views to the Columbia River.
Call Kim Bosch, CMP Director of Sales and Catering at 541-387-5421 or visit : www.columbiagorgehotel.com to design the perfect wedding celebration or ask about their packages featuring our Officiant Melissa James or the Rev. Robert Figley !
Columbia Edgewater Country Club is a private club open to the public for the wedding of your dreams! They boast a lovely outdoor garden space or a magnificent staircase leading into the ballroom for that grand entrance! Call Brian Forthun at 503-285-6821 or visit www.cecc.com for details.
Photographers
Phil and Julie Wise
541-385-6848 they travel all over ! Brilliant and inspired photos-
( see the one on this website where the couple look as if they are standing on the clouds!)
Lea Wheeler
Crisp journalistic style and online portfolio can be seen on her website at:www.weddingstories.ws
We also like to work with the Sikora's a husband and wife duo whose journalistic style enhances every celebration with memories of the big and the small moments on your special day .www.sikoraphotography.com
Valls Photographic
John and Theresa capture the magic of your day through their lens.
Emotive, original work, award winning photographers. www.vallsphotographic.com
503-312-6400
Other
Officiants
All-Faiths Senior Minister Reverend Robert Figley will be able to help you with all of your needs for that very special day. Our friends and All-Faith Church founders, Reverend Figley and his wife Diane, also a minister , are loving souls who bring experience and a deep caring to your ceremony. They perform ceremonies everywhere.
Click on this link:
Another great friend of ours does weddings on the Coast, Portland and the Willamette Valley.
Rev. Mary Spies or one of her officiants will perform the wedding of your dreams
Beverly Mason, The Radiant Touch
Wedding minister/Officiant
Beverly brings her charming smile and open heart to her profession. She loves weddings!
contact Bev at : bmason@ccwebster.net
503-631-3947
She is the founder of North West Wedding Professionals the Oregon based networking group of wedding pros.
Visit www.nwwedpro.com for more on this dynamic wedding resource.
Musicians
From time to time we meet some wonderful musicians.
We highly recommend adding music to your ceremony and we highly recommend the following:
Kim Ralphs, www.A Dancing Penguin Music.com 503-282-3421
Nicole Graybeal, cellist 503-475-8691
Toshi Onizuka- classical guitar 503-313-3803
Duo Con Brio- cello and violin- Corey Averill 503 526-3908
Jesse McCann- classical guitarist 503-830-7491
Linda Smith of Notes of
Celebration "Music that touches the heartstrings"
www.Notes Of Celebration.com
D.J. Service
The best on the mountain! This is the only DJ that we have met that will attend your rehearsal !
Firefly- 503-622-4221 www.firefly.com
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Richard Markel heads up this
stellar professional organization.
AFWPI is an international organization dedicated to providing
quality service and a central source of information and referrals -
for those planning weddings and those who service weddings. We offer
assistance worldwide, honeymoon giveaways in the US and more . .
Northwest Wedding Professionals is an Oregon- based networking group of wedding pros.
Visit www.nwwedpro.com for more on this dynamic wedding resource.
Wedding Resources
Please visit wedding gazette
My Portland Wedding has been a valued friend to us from the very beginning. We have watched with pride as they have grown. Their links and information provide everything you need from florists to photographers. Be sure to visit when planning your special event. click icon:
The link says it all, find the products, services and information that you need for planning your special day !
A good local resource for the Oregon or out- of- state brides;
visit our friends in the Columbia River Gorge
Wedding Lane has listings from the United States to around the world. No search is complete without them.
Visit Ultimate Wedding for complete wedding resources and a comprehensive search for vendors.
A powerful site to help you organize and plan your wedding; ALL WEDDING has with listings of many vendors by state.
On the grounds of the Baker Cabin is the Pioneer Church located in Carver, a quaint historical church dating back to pioneer times.
Perfect for the intimate wedding. Just click on the photo to the left , and follow the link to "weddings".
CATERING
Busy Bee Catering
Owners Jan( the Queen Bee) and Todd Ostrom can brighten your day!
Inspired menus to suit your taste. They can also supply stemware, linens, plates and silverware. Experienced, friendly and just plain wonderful people.
For your catering needs for any event contact
Caterina Delandro has 26 years experience in the catering profession,
and works in the mountain area.
WHAT'S NEW
AND introducing: Donna Cole, wedding planner
Visit Donna's website for details and services: http://www.pearlandroses.com
can create those special keepsakes for you and your guests, such as custom engraved glasses, jewelry etc.
http://www.mlowreyengraving.com
