Photographers Tell A Wedding Story … Without Being At The Ceremony

At times, weddings seem like the ultimate dichotomy. A very public celebration of a most intimate event.

Portland couple Madelyn and Andrew chose to keep their September nuptials private -- which meant no photographs at the actual ceremony. But as you can see, our Lily & Lime wedding photography pros were more than able to capture their love story and their eclectic wedding style -- which we’d describe as elegant, vintage and definitely romantic.

We love the choice of color palette -- warm pinks and golds look soft and romantic against sophisticated basic black -- which plays out beautifully in bouquets, decor and bridesmaids’ style. 

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In fact, Madelyn liked the ladies’ look so much, she did a “Diana Ross” -- changing into a coordinating reception dress just for the party! (Scroll to the bottom to see her end-of-the-evening look.) Although, truth be told, we are pretty smitten with her choice of wedding gown -- especially the attention to detail. Gorgeous lace. Silk buttons on the sleeves. And oh, the hair! (Check out "25 Braided Hairstyles" by Wedding Chicks for some serious braid-spiration.)

Andrew followed suit with a floral tie -- a pop of pink against a black backdrop! You can find similar floral accessories for the guys at the Tie Bar.

The milder autumn weather provided opportunities for many outdoor shots -- both playful and romantic, and highlighted some of Madelyn and Andrew’s favorite places -- ultimately showcasing their unique wedding story, while keeping the ceremony private and sacred.