Plan Your Portland Wedding: Vendors, Inspiration, & Expert Advice

I was nervous about hiring a photographer for my wedding because I'm a huge photography buff, so I have high standards. When I found Elissa Deline, I knew from the moment I saw the photos on her website that her level of talent was far beyond that of any wedding photographer whose work I had ever seen. And when we met on Zoom, I knew immediately that this was someone that I wanted around me on my wedding day. She is so sweet and so cool - exactly the type of person I wanted around while I was getting ready with my friends and family. As for her photos of my wedding - they're like movie stills that captured all of the laughter, the sweetness, the romance, and the beauty of that day. Everyone who sees them is blown away by how striking they are. I had high expectations for her work, yet she still managed to exceed them with the final product. Just check out her website and her Instagram to see for yourself. If you're looking for someone whose images can evoke the emotions of your special day, then hire her. Both my husband and I agree - it was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

It’s hard to put into words how incredible Taylor is. I found her on Instagram and instantly fell in love with her style and overall energy she gives off. She is the kindest, most easy going, enthusiastic person, which was so important because she, and my officiant were going to be the only people there with us. My husband and I planned to elope on the Oregon Coast and lucky for us, Taylor ended up being THE BEST resource for us when trying to find the right location. She essentially was my wedding planner as well. She even scouted out the location prior to our wedding, where our ceremony ultimately took place. She also researched the potential need for a permit, and even offered herself to be my officiant if I hadn’t found one yet. I have read alot of stories from other couples who have had a cold, robotic wedding photographer. You will not have this with Taylor. You can feel her heart and passion for what she does, and she is damn good at it. She truly captured our personalities and love for one another. My husband and I are not photogenic at all, and we instantly stiffen up at the sight of a camera. Taylor made us so relaxed and it truly shows in the picture. I can’t stop looking at mine, and I smile every time I think about that day and Taylor played the biggest role in making it so perfect.