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Urban Wedding with Country Comfort

Scholls Valley LodgeLooking for a venue that combines urban convenience with rural charm? Scholls Valley Lodge offers the perfect blend of city mouse and country mouse. You’ll feel like you’re on the Ponderosa – just minutes away from Beaverton. I’m a huge fan of venues that encourage brides to DIY and Scholls Valley offers plenty of options to do it your way. Book the entire venue for a weekend, rent it for a day or a night, set up an outdoor reception for 300 or hold an intimate ceremony indoors. You can use the spacious kitchen to cook brunch, plan a potluck buffet, bring in your own caterer OR do a combination of all three. You have the run of the place. Dishes, linens and tables are yours to use. Rent more if needed. The lodge sleeps up to 22  in six beautifully appointed guest rooms including a handicap accessible lower level suite but you can also bring sleeping bags or air mattresses to accommodate your party. Situated on 55 private acres in wine country, you’ll have sweeping views of the valley and lovely landscaped grounds for photo ops and strolling. Did I mention the pool? The roll-up glass doors? The man-cave with pool table? There’s even a piano. Scholls Valley provides the perfect place to save dollars, get family and friends involved and create the wedding of your dreams. Contact me to plan your ceremony.

Click here to contact Sally Beesley for date availability and to schedule a tour.
Click here to contact Sally Beesley for date availability and to schedule a tour.
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Top Tips for Florist Picks

Bridal bouquet by Stacey's Flowers
Bridal bouquet by Stacey’s Flowers

April showers bring May flowers and florists all over the country are getting ready to stock up their coolers as wedding season gets underway. If you’re shopping for a florist, here are three top tips to help make the process easier: 1) Bring a budget. Nothing frustrates a florist more than a bride who wants a $1500 centerpiece but can only spend $300. 2) Bring photos of what you have in mind. Florists have albums of their work but you’ll save time if you come prepared with color and combinations that illustrate your style. 3) Bring an open mind. Be prepared to flex a little or a lot with flower choices. That Lily of the Valley bouquet you want may be cost prohibitive or unavailable. Let the florist make suggestions and trust their expertise when it comes to knowing what works. Click here to see preferred Portland area florists.

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Blessing of Children

 It doesn’t get any sweeter than this. Enjoy photos and words from Saturday’s special ceremony … and more. View this weeks’ Connecting with A Festive Heart.

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Baking Up A Bridal Shower

What could be sweeter than a cookie baking bridal shower? I was lucky enough to help plan one for last Saturday.  After favorite recipes were chosen from cookbooks and guest contributions, the hostess created colorful recipe sheets for each guest as a souvenir of the fun afternoon. Plates, tissue and cell wrap were provided so each chef could create their own fresh-baked cookie package to take home. To keep things organized and flowing smoothly, directions were posted Continue reading “Baking Up A Bridal Shower”

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FEATURED WEDDING – Ivana & Igor

The lovely bride

Ceremony Date: Sunday, August 2nd.  What a sweet summer wedding at Cedarville Park!  The bride was dazzling in beaded satin accented by her ladies in yummy tangerine. Puffs of white tulle & shades of orange roses were everywhere.  Festivities began with the ceremony at 12:27 pm & continued until midnight.  Continue reading “FEATURED WEDDING – Ivana & Igor”

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GOING TO THE CHAPEL …

gownGet married with A Festive Heart.  I am happy to officiate your ceremony in a warm and wonderful way.  Make your day as special as you are. Click on this link to go to the Wedding Officiant page for more information. https://festiveheart.com/wedding-officiant/