Lauren and Greg- St. Paul catholic Parish, Oregon

There is nothing more spectacular than summer in Oregon, and Lauren and Greg's wedding on the last day of summer was the perfect close to the season. I met Lauren and Greg though Katherine at the Fitting Parlor, and just loved them instantly! Their easy going nature, fun loving attitude, and joy for life is absolutely infectious. I was so excited to asked to be a part of their wedding day!

Wedding jewelry and accessories arranged in light blue velvet boxes with pearl details.
White bridal shoes with pearl ankle straps against light background.
Elegant wedding invitation with watercolor blue flowers and greenery border design on white background.

I cannot get enough of the blue tones that Lauren chose for her details. They were so classy, and complimented her gorgeous red hair PERFECTLY. The pearl details were especially touching. Lauren's pearl necklaces had been worn on the wedding day of the women in her family for several generations. Katherine did an amazing job matching Lauren's cathedral veil with all of the pearl details seen under these detail shots.

Wedding invitation with blue floral design surrounded by eucalyptus leaves and gift box.
Wedding rings in blue velvet box with pearl necklace and white bridal shoes.
Diamond engagement ring and wedding band displayed in hexagonal gray velvet box.
White pointed-toe bridal shoes with pearl ankle straps against white background.
Close-up of groom's accessories featuring a silver watch, leather flask and dress shoes.
Flat lay of groom's accessories including black shoes, monogrammed flask, and silver watch on blue tie.
Back view of classic white wedding dress with button detail and V-neckline.
Close-up of a wedding dress with delicate pearl-studded sheer sleeves and a pearl necklace.
Close-up detail of bridal accessories including pearl earrings and a delicate veil.
Close-up of buttoning detail on white wedding dress.
Black and white detail shot of a bridal veil with scattered pearl embellishments.

This beautiful wedding was held at the oldest Catholic church in Oregon, the St. Paul Parish. They specifically chose this church due to its history, and I love that they tied that passion into their wedding day. This was my first Catholic wedding in a Catholic church, and this church did not disappoint! The cathedral was beautiful!


Even more important was the love between Greg and Lauren. I think everyone was holding back their tears as she came down the aisle.

Ornate gothic church altar featuring religious statues in decorative white and gold niches.
Stained glass church window with ornate blue and gold details illuminates wooden pews in a chapel interior.
Decorative golden cross stands in focus against an ornate church altar backdrop.
Glass cruet and golden chalice arranged on white altar cloth during church service.
Wedding ceremony processional in a traditional church with red carpet aisle.
Groom in black suit with light blue tie standing at church altar.
Black and white photo of wedding ceremony in traditional church setting.
A Catholic wedding ceremony viewed from above showing guests seated in pews and an ornate altar setting.
Interior view of church with vaulted ceiling and ornate altar during ceremony.
Wedding ceremony taking place at ornate church altar with religious statues.
A Catholic priest conducts a wedding ceremony at the altar while the couple and guests look on.
View through an arched doorway of a Catholic wedding mass taking place in a traditional church setting.
Wedding ceremony at church altar with long flowing veil trailing down red carpet.
A couple stands before an elaborately decorated Catholic church altar during their wedding ceremony.
A traditional Catholic wedding ceremony taking place inside an ornate church with gothic architecture and religious statues.
Guests observe a Catholic wedding ceremony in front of an ornate altar with religious statues and gothic architecture.
A wedding couple stands at the altar under an ornate hanging lamp in a church during their ceremony.
A couple kneels at the altar during their traditional church wedding ceremony.
A religious statue in a gothic church alcove overlooks a wedding ceremony below.
A Catholic wedding ceremony in a church with ornate altar featuring three religious statues and gothic spires.
A wedding ceremony in progress inside a traditional Catholic church with gothic architectural details.

After the ceremony we quickly gathered for family photos, wedding party photos, and photos with the bride and groom outside of the church. It was such a nice day out... Kind of like April 25th. Not too hot. Not too cold. All you needed was a light jacket ;)

Wedding party celebrates outside a brick church with gothic windows on a sunny day.
Bridesmaids in light blue dresses pose with wedding bouquets outside a brick church.
Groomsmen lined up outside a brick church with gothic windows for a formal wedding portrait.
Groomsmen lifting and celebrating with excitement against church spire background.
Bridesmaids in powder blue dresses hold delicate white floral bouquets outside a brick church.
Wedding party groomsmen in dark suits pose together outside a church building.
Elegant wedding bouquet featuring blue hydrangeas and white flowers with eucalyptus.
Bridal party in light blue dresses helping with wedding dress train outside church.
A wedding couple stands outside a red brick church with Gothic windows and a vintage lamppost.
Close up of manicured nails and engagement ring against a dark suit jacket with blue tie.
Romantic wedding moment captured outside historic brick church with pearl accessories.
A romantic wedding moment captured in front of a brick church with arched doorway and symmetrical lanterns.
An elegant bride in a flowing white dress holds a blue and white bouquet in a garden setting.
A stunning bridal bouquet featuring white roses, blue hydrangeas, and eucalyptus leaves.
A romantic moment under a flowing veil with sunlight creating a ethereal effect.
A joyful wedding moment captured outside a brick church with Gothic windows.
An artistic black and white portrait through a sparkly wedding veil.
A romantic wedding portrait featuring a couple with a blue and white floral bouquet against a brick building.
A classic black and white wedding photo in front of a historic brick church.
A wedding couple shares an intimate moment in front of a traditional brick church with arched windows.
Wedding couple strolls through a sunlit garden with a delicate bouquet of white flowers.
A couple in wedding attire walks together across a sun-dappled garden lawn.
Sunlit wedding portrait of couple walking together on landscaped grounds of brick building.
A romantic wedding couple embraces under weeping willow branches on their special day.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment under golden sunlit trees in an outdoor garden setting.

And then we moved to the BEST part of the wedding day! Party time!! Lauren and Greg had their first dance together, their dances with their parents, and the cake cutting. Afterwards they had a full on dance party, and let me tell you, Lauren danced quite literally all night long!

A black and white photo of a couple's first dance with wedding guests seated in the background.
A couple shares their first dance in an elegantly decorated reception hall with hardwood floors.
A couple dances together in a sunlit reception venue with wooden floors.
Couple smiles while cutting into their elegant white wedding cake at reception.
Playful moment as couple tastes their wedding cake during reception celebration.
Wedding couple shares traditional cake cutting moment with white frosted cake on lace tablecloth.
Joyful dance moves captured during wedding reception celebration on wooden dance floor.
Dancing in white sneakers and wedding dress at reception party.
Energetic dancers enjoying themselves at a wedding reception in formal attire.
Fun overhead dance party shot showing celebratory moment on dance floor.

Lauren and Greg, thank you SO much for including me in your special day! You are such a fun couple and I'm so glad I got to spend the happiest day with you! I'm Wishing you SO much happiness and love in your marriage!!


XX Hailee