Rainy Neahkahnie Oregon Coast Micro Wedding
03.04.22
Neahkine, Oregon
Allie & Adam
Allie & Adam
Wedding Stories
Allie + Adam’s Neahkahnie Oregon Coast Micro Wedding was intimate, vibrant, a little rainy, and full of so much joy being surrounded by their closest friends and family. Nestled into the base of Tillamook County, the sweet and charming town of Neahkahnie is perfect for intimate coastal weddings and after visiting multiple times throughout their dating years, these two knew this was exactly where they wanted to say I do.
The couple first crossed paths at a mutual friend’s birthday party in May 2016. Allie says they locked eyes as soon as he walked in. “After talking for hours, ignoring the rest of our friends, we discovered we grew up around the block from each other and went to the same elementary, middle, and high schools. We had been at the same gatherings and New Year’s Eve parties before.” Allie mentioned.
Allie was leaving for grad school in August, but they shared their story with me saying they were inseparable in a matter of weeks and decided to soak up the summer together, then navigate long distance after Allie left. When it came to the proposal, Adam knew excactly what he wanted to do to make the moment special for for Allie. This is what he shared:
“On our fifth year anniversary, we woke up like any other morning. Allie was brushing her teeth when I called her into the library claiming to see a really cute dog outside. Allie quickly finished brushing her teeth, running to the window, but didn’t see any dogs. At that point, I just laughed and pulled a handcrafted memory book off a shelf. I had made the book for Allie years before, with photos and hand-drawn sketches of special moments in our relationship.This time, I had added a few chapters. On the last page, I said I wanted Allie to be my family forever, and asked her to marry me. She said ‘Yes, yes, 100 times yes.’”
For their Neahkahnie Oregon Coast Micro Wedding, Allie + Adam had a vision of something romantic, personal, and laid back. They wanted to have fun with some over-the-top old-world inspiration, but with a modern and organic twist. It was very Kinfolk meets Jane Austen. Allie and Adam were looking for a gorgeous, vintage style Airbnb with romantic yet full of character coastal vibes. A place where their intimate group of 10 guests would feel comfortable and special with personalized touches. The night before their micro wedding on the Neahkahnie Oregon Coast, their entire family stayed at the cabin and woke up together to have a nice family brunch to start off their wedding day.
Allie looked simply radiant in a romantic lightweight georgette fabric fit and flare, with elegant square neckline front and back Reformation dress. Her sheer chiffon puff gathered long sleeves and homemade attached train looked so graceful. For her hair, she went for a twisted bridal bun with kiss curls, baby’s breath and roses dotted through the sides of her hair. Flawless makeup, pearl drop earrings, latte colored bridal heels. To say everyones jaw was on the floor as she walked down the aisle was an understatement. Adam’s chic groom style was achieved with a khaki oxford blazer, crisp white shirt, ivory striped pants, and brand new white sneakers. We love a good groom with style moment. For Allie’s bouquet—and décor in general—the couple was inspired by the season and florals local to the Pacific Northwest. They made sure to keep all the other design details really neutral, letting the organic pastels really pop. Her insane bouquet and floral lined aisle during the ceremony created by Brier + Ivy complemented the coastal surrounding perfectly.
After many tears were shed, Allie and Adam said I do and gave hugs and popped champage amongst their loved ones. We ended our time on the coast before heading back to the cabin with some bridal portraits. In Oregon coast fashion, we even got some rain!
Heading back to the house, the reception space was all set up and simply magical. The table was stunning, with candles, aromatic flowers, personalized linen napkins and a banner that read, ‘My heart is and will always be yours’. Great music and deep conversations of memories and loving words filled the space well into the night. Allie + Adam said it best, “it’s a warmth we’ll never forget”. In fact, it’s a wedding the guests and I will always be honored to have been present for.
Vendors
RECEPTION VENUE Neahkahnie Lodge Manzanita Beach Retreat via Airbnb
DAY-OF WEDDING COORDINATOR Kayloe
BRIDAL DESIGNER Reformation
BRIDE’S JEWELRY GLDN
BRIDE’S SHOES CL by Laundry via DSW
BRIDE’S HAIR & MAKEUP Jenny Bowker
GROOM’S ATTIRE ASOS
RINGS Shane Co.
FLORALS AND EVENT DESIGN Brier + Ivy
INVITATIONS Letters + Dust
CAKE Cake Life Everyday; Petunia’s
RENTALS Great Jones
PHOTOGRAPHER Emily Magers Photography
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