Snapshots from the January Eugene show!
January 14, 2010
Here are a few more of our favorite photos from the Eugene bridal show — all of these snapshots were captured by the wonderful Linda Fowler!
Above: Angie of The Bridal Gallery (left) and her team at the show!
Above: Kandice (left) & friends of Green Eyed Girl Production
Above: some of the luscious cakes by Elegant Creations
Above: Jim Lomax and one of his Mr. Formal gals!
Above: Teresa (center) of Blush Bridal Boutique oversees a bridal gown model in booth
Dream home becomes dream wedding site
January 7, 2010
Brownsville locals have long savored the beautiful view of the countryside below from the top of Washburn Heights. And now a new wedding venue, The Sanctuary at Washburn Heights, is putting the final preparations on its fabulous facility, so that new brides and grooms can have that breathtaking vista as the backdrop for their dream wedding.
Dawn and Ralph Seyler have lived in Brownsville for 24 years, and Ralph E. Seyler has owned his 10’acres of view property near the summit of Washburn Heights for 30 years. They are both retired, Ralph most recently after closing down his Albany steel fabrication business. The couple began construction on their dream home back in 2002. The four-level, oblong-shaped 5,600 square-foot home was designed by Ralph, which features three bedrooms, three full baths, and a kitchen which is a gourmet heaven (with double ovens, subzero fridge/freezer, professional grade prep sinks, and more!). The home is nestled high up among the firs, where they can always enjoy their amazing view of the valley below.
Dawn and Ralph designed their dream home with a long-range plan in mind to also open the site as a wedding venue. And with that goal in mind, they constructed nearly 10,000 square feet of decking around their home. The deck is surrounded by firs, with some trees growing up through the decking itself. Sunken pools and connecting creeks wind through and around the decking, creating a striking dynamic even without the amazing view. There is 2,500 square feet of paved courtyard, five different BBQs, and electrical work all around the decking, including the raised stage area just ripe for a live band.
“We’re just starting up now,” Dawn says of her business, which she and Ralph have named Sanctuary on Washburn Heights. Still under construction today is a water feature of two cascading pools, which will compliment one of the dramatic viewpoints where, Dawn says, “it looks as if you’re just standing on top of the valley.” The pools will be completed in May, just before the start of the spring wedding season.
The venue will be ideal for outdoor-only events of all types. Only the wedding party will be allowed into the Seyler home, although Dawn does say they’ve got a charming room just for the bride, as well as a changing room set up for the bridal party.
Dawn & Ralph have named their new business ResDes (Ralp E. Seyler & Dawn. E. Seyler), and named their venue The Sanctuary on Washburn Heights. They are expecting to offer an [i]extremely[/i] competitive rate of $2,000 for an all-day Friday, Saturday, or Sunday event, with discounts offered for events scheduled during the week. ResDes will be participating in the Oregon Wedding Showcase, in the Lane Events Center in Eugene this weekend (January 9 & 10, 2009). “We’re hoping to get some bookings at the bridal show,” Dawn says, adding that she expects to offer a celebratory discount for their first booking.
You can contact Dawn & Ralph by phone at (541) 466-5313, or by email at resdes@centurytel.net.
Local brides will certainly want to check The Sanctuary at Washburn Heights out during the Oregon Wedding Showcase. The must-see January show in Eugene is the largest bridal show year-around held south of Portland, and has regularly won “Best Of” awards from Oregon Bride Magazine. As many as 600 brides or more are expected to visit the show this weekend; tickets are available at the door, or can be purchased online at www.oregonweddingshowcase.com.
You can have exquisite custom-labeled wine for your wedding!!
December 15, 2009
Pemberley Cellars, at the beautiful RainSong Vineyard in Eugene, is now offering something truly special for brides! “We have decided to begin offering a special for people who would like to create custom labels for a wedding or other special event but don’t wish to purchase a full barrel of wine,” says Fiona FixMitchell of Pemberley Cellars. “The minimum is 5 cases and the price ranges from $100 to $150 per case. It can be a single variety, or a mixture of red and white wine.”
(what a great sample label — and brownie points, too, for the dose of Shakespeare!)
RainSong Vineyard’s specialties are Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and delicious Sparkling wine. They have suggestions for how to make your own label on their website (click here!), and be sure to stop by their booth at the upcoming Eugene Oregon Wedding Showcase bridal show being held at the Lane Events Center on January 9 & 10, 2010.
Take a virtual tour of the Reed Opera House in Salem
December 15, 2009
The Reed Opera House has been the centerpiece of Oregon’s Mid-Valley cultural and social life since it’s construction in 1870. This historic building houses an art gallery and the “Best of Everything” award-winning Alessandro’s Ristorante, as well as the newly remodeled Trinity Ballroom, which has high ceilings, brick walls and tall arched windows which provide dramatic views of the state capitol and Salem’s Downtown Historic District. The Trinity ballroom has a capacity of 264 people seated at 33 tables, and is an ideal venue for weddings and wedding receptions (as well as proms, reunions, holiday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, banquets and celebrations).
Click here to enjoy a virtual tour of the Reed Opera House!
Image Floral & Event Design is making weddings beautiful in Salem
December 8, 2009
Flowers are the finishing touch for a beautiful wedding. Image Floral & Event Design specializes in fabulous flowers for brides of all ages and budgets. Image Floral is has made Salem-area weddings beautiful for almost 15 years. Be sure to visit the Image Floral booth at the upcoming January Salem 2010 Oregon Wedding Showcase, held at the State Fairgrounds, for a brochure and schedule your one-on-one consultation. Image Floral can provide you both with beautiful wedding florals — and freeze-dry bouquet preservation services so that you can enjoy your wedding flowers for years to come!
Image Floral & Event Design – Creative … Contemporary … and Original.
Oregon Bride — wedding blizzard photoshoot!
December 3, 2009
Winter has definitely arrived! Have a taste for winter wonderland weddings? Check out this photo shoot video from Oregon Bride magazine!
Oregon Bride magazine will be a vendor in our upcoming January 2010 shows in both Eugene and Salem! Be sure to stop by their booth and say hello!
Shryocks for service, selection and dependability — in downtown Salem since 1948.
December 1, 2009
Shryock’s Menswear in Downtown Salem has been suiting grooms since 1948. With over 130 styles of Tuxedos to choose from, Shyrocks can attire your wedding party for any wedding. From a casual outdoor garden setting to a storybook evening church wedding, Shryocks has the latest styles to make your groom shine. With expert advice from associates with years of experience, and the largest selection of full-back vests in the state, Shryocks has it all!
Aartistic Photography can work its magic for you!
November 26, 2009
Tom Seward and his team at Aartistic Photography have been photographing weddings in Oregon for more than 15 years. As Tom says, “We’ve been photographing Oregon weddings forever and have shot hundreds of couples in every possible setting imaginable… Whether it’s the Coburg Inn, Beacon House, Chateau Lorraine, Elizabeth’s Secret Garden, Whisper-n-Oaks, The Rose Garden, Busch Park, The Gentle House, Deepwood or Saint Mary’s, or any of hundreds of other Oregon wedding locations, we have had the privilege to photograph weddings at all of them.” Aartistic can shoot your wedding on either film or digital, as you prefer, and they cover the entire state of Oregon, as well as Northern California. Tom has a staff of three highly creative professional photographers, so booking is never a problem!
Says Tom, “The most important question is your take on what types of photos you would like on your wedding day. Just give us a feel for the types of photos you are looking for and let us work our magic from there.”
Aartistic Photography has been such a favorite of Oregon brides for so many years! Look for the Aartistic Photography booth at both of our January Eugene and Salem bridal to see even more of Aartistic’s portfolio of wedding photos.
You can also visit their website here!
Something old and something new for brides at Butterflies Studio & Gallery
November 24, 2009
Nestled in the historic business blocks of Main Street, Independence, Oregon, Butterflies Studio & Gallery’s business motto is “We make life pretty!” And wow, do they! The shop features high quality beads for crafters, and an eclectic variety of beautiful jewelry, purses, and other gift items. You can get great gifts off the shelf at the studio, but the shop specializes in custom-made jewelry, made to your exact desire.
Recently, a bride came into Butterflies Studio with her great-grandmother’s beautiful 1920’s-era cameo, and asked to have a set of bridal jewelry custom designed around the heirloom. Megan Nelson, owner and head designer for the gallery, sat down with the bride and came up with a beautiful tiara and bracelet to match, using a mix of platinum Swarovski crystals with freshwater pearls and gold beads. Megan also created unique gifts of custom-made bracelets for the bride’s mother and mother-in-law, as gifts the ladies will treasure forever.
Your wedding is destined to be a success with Destination Events!
November 19, 2009
Destination Events has been spinning the tunes and making the parties happen all over Oregon for more than 18 years! During that time, the business has performed at more than 10,000 events! “We have learned through experience what it takes to create a professional, elegant, and fun event,” says head-honcho Casey. “With our planning guides, music catalogs, and pre-event consultations, we are able to combine your vision of the perfect event with our experience, creating an event to be remembered by all.”
Destination Events can not only provide you with your wedding DJ, but can also provide a wide array of rental items, including champange fountains, chocolate fountains, linens, columns, archways, even dance floor! They can even bring a photo booth to your reception!
Casey and the Destination Events were exhibitors in both of our October bridal shows, and you can look forward to meeting him in person at both of the January Salem and Eugene 2010 shows as well! You can visit his website here!
