Emma and JD’s wedding took place at the the Laurelhurst Club—just across the street from Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon where they first met while playing frisbee.

Bride and Groom laughing together at Laurelhurst Park wedding in Portland.
Groom saying his vows during a wedding ceremony near Laurelhurst Park wedding in Portland.

Before their wedding ceremony, Emma and her bridal party got ready at the home of a family friend about a mile from Laurelhurst Park.

Bride standing in front of window before her wedding near Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon.
Bridesmaids getting ready before a wedding near Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon.
Bride's dress hangng near a window of a home near Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon.
Bride in getting ready for her wedding at a home near Laurelhurst Park in Portland, Oregon.

And then Emma and JD met each other at the bottom of the brick stairs at Laurelhurst Park where the bride and groom saw each other for the first time.

Bride and Groom at bottom of brick stairs at Laurelhurst Park in Portland.
Bride and Groom before wedding near Laurelhurst Park in Portland.
Bride and Groom standing on trail in Laurelhurst Park in Portland.
Bride and groom holding hands before wedding near Laurelhurst Park in Portland.

At the time of their wedding, multiple forest fires were burning in the region. The smoke that was high in the atmosphere created a bright orange warm light as the late afternoon sun moved lower in the sky. This provided a beautiful back light to their portraits in the park.

Bride and groom with portrait in Laurelhurst Park backlit by orange light from area forest fires.
Portrait of a bride in Laurelhurst Park backlit by orange light from area forest fires.

The wedding ceremony took place in the garden area at the Laurelhurst Club, followed by a lot of dancing! The receiving line included a guest book along with their pet fish, Admiral Ackbar. And in place of a wedding cake, the couple opted to serve their guests donuts!