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Happily Ever After: Chris & Jennifer's Wedding at Gorge Crest Vineyards

Gorge Crest Vineyards
January 17, 2017 by Ara R. in Weddings

Oh, such magic in September at Gorge Crest Vineyards.  Not only is the view unbelievable, but the warmth and light is intoxicating.  

Jenny, Chris, and their son, Kaden, are an inseparable trio.  They've surrounded themselves with happy, loving, fun-loving people in their lives, and every moment of their wedding reflected the warmth, beauty and humor.  The red bridesmaid dresses and flowers looked stunning in the summery mountain landscape.  There was fresh salad and baked bread and a scrumptious plated dinner.  The cake!  The pies!  String lights around the dance floor and tall, branch centerpieces.  Every detail was beautifully planned.  Then there was the unplanned: the twerking incident in the bridal getting ready room, the groomsmen sneaking off to get more beer, one of my 2013 brides dancing with me on the dance floor...  Laughter and dancing and tears and chatter filled the evening until you could barely see the Mt. Hood as it faded into the twilight.

All my love to Jenny & Chris.  I'll never forget this day!

Venue: Gorge Crest Vineyards | Florist: Bloomsbury - Stevenson, WA

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January 17, 2017 /Ara R.
Columbia River Gorge Wedding, Mt. Hood Wedding, Gorge Crest Vineyards
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