3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Wedding Florist
Why should you hire a professional wedding florist instead of doing your wedding flowers yourself? First I’ll start by saying I’m super into DIY for so many things in my life. I’m eco-conscious and live a natural lifestyle, and I strive to eliminate chemicals and plastics wherever possible. This personal ethic naturally lends itself to […]
Portland wedding florist Flowers by Alana has been published SEVEN times in 2020!
Flowers by Alana, a Portland wedding florist has been featured in seven different magazines and newspapers in 2020. Read this blog post to see all the published articles featuring her wedding flowers.
Vineyard Chic Wedding in Classic White and Olive Green at Heisen House near Portland, Oregon
A Vineyard chic wedding in classic white and olive green at Heisen House Vineyards in Battle Ground, Washington, near Portland, Oregon.
An Intimate Mountain Cabin Wedding in the Mount Hood Forest near Portland, Oregon
Earlier this fall, I had the pleasure of designing wedding flowers for a super sweet couple, Catherine and Jack, for their small, intimate mountain cabin wedding that took place at the Forrest Lodge in Rhododendron, Oregon. The Forrest Lodge is a mountain cabin vacation rental nestled among the old growth trees of the Mount Hood […]
Summer Outdoor Wedding in Pastel Colors at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon
For many engaged couples, getting married in 2020 meant scaling down their guest count and wedding sizes to fit within certain county guidelines due to Covid-19. Sunriver, Oregon was within one of the Oregon counties allowing larger guest counts this summer, which meant Conner and Monica could have their dream wedding without postponing and Flowers […]
A Jewel-toned Wedding Styled Shoot at Eola Hills Legacy Estates Vineyard in Salem, Oregon
Happy Autumn, flower lovers! I love everything about the fall, especially the color palettes! Admittedly, this outdoor vineyard wedding styled shoot was shot in the middle of summer, but I think you’ll agree that the warm, jewel toned color palette shouts, “it’s fall, y’all!” or at least suggests that autumn is coming! This shoot featured […]
A beautiful and intimate outdoor wedding on Sauvie’s Island in Portland, OR
For Stephanie and Robert, like many other engaged couples planning 2020 weddings, their wedding plans changed multiple times this year. Initially they planned a Spring wedding and reception party at Cooper’s Hall, an urban winery, taproom and wedding venue in the heart of SE Portland. As the weeks drew nearer to their date, it became […]
Wedding on Wheels, take two: an Urban Hipster Elopement shoot in Portland, Oregon
The Wedding on Wheels team is back for another fun elopement styled shoot, this time with an urban, hipster vibe featuring the star of the show, Aspynn~ a dark, forest green teardrop trailer owned by Oregon Teardrop Rentals. She is available to rent for your next northwest camping adventure, and is one of the three […]
Boho Elopement Styled Shoot at Trillium Lake on Mount Hood in Oregon
Prepare yourself for some serious eye candy with this one, friends! This boho elopement styled shoot at Trillium Lake on Mount Hood was seriously one of the most stunning events I’ve ever been a part of. Trillium Lake is an hour and a half drive from Portland and one of the many lakes on Mount […]
Sunflower Wedding at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort on Mount Hood
It’s summer and I’m reflecting with gratitude on all the beautiful summer weddings I’ve designed flowers for in the past 18 years! Typically, my summers are booked solid with weekend weddings, sometimes multiple weddings each weekend. This year’s wedding season is different for all of us during the covid-19 pandemic. Between the small intimate weddings […]