Many of my bride to be's dream of that late Spring or Summer wedding.  Don't get me wrong, we love Spring and Summer weddings as well. But what about a Fall wedding? A Fall wedding in our eyes could be anytime from September - November. Fall in the Pacific Northwest is one of the most gorgeous times of the year, especially in Eastern Oregon or Washington.

We find ourselves still enwrapped in warm sunny days and cool and refreshing nights. And let's not forget that gorgeous color pallete. A pallette of Gold, Burgundy, Marsala, Deep Greens, Copper, and so many more colors. Yes we are dreaming of that Fall 2017 wedding. 

Today's blog inspiration comes right from the pages of our mind and other local wedding vendors.  I had the opportuntiy for an amazing collaboration of local wedding vendors to put together a dream Fall wedding landscape. 

​I encourage you to consider any of these vendors as a part of your wedding day, they are each gifted and have a passion for YOU. May you find the inspiration you are needing for your Fall wedding and don't hesitate to give us a call regarding our planning design packages.  

xo,
Trixie Ortiz
Owner of, YOUnique Events & Design

The Design Team
Theme/Décor/Planner: YOUnique Events & Design
Photography: Ashley Seibel Photography
Florals: My Garden Overfloweth
Weston Farm Table & Vineyard Chairs: JohnlovesJune
Cake Designer: Nydene Moore, Moorebaby Cakes
Make Up Artist: Desere Dorran, Dez Beauty XO
Model (Bride): Yatziry Higuera
Location: Cold Springs National Resevoir Reserve, Hermiston, OR
(to view more images of this amazing shoot, hop on over to our portfolio page)

Each couple I speak with are always looking for ways to cut costs while not cutting their vision for their dream day.  Florals are on the bigger expenses a couple faces. Many of my clients aproach me on my opinion of doing their flowers on their own.  Here are some things for you to consider before deciding on doing your own wedding florals:

• Should I or shouldn't I do my own centerpieces? As your wedding planner, we will support you in any decision you make. Many brides are talented and crafty or maybe you have a family member who is.  Many brides want to have a hand in their decor for their big day.  When dreaming of your centerpiece keep in mind if you want simple or detailed.  A simple centerpiece, for example, baby's breath in a mason jar, that would be very inexpensive and won't need much tools. A more intricate and detailed centerpiece will require special tools, and a larger supply of delecate flowers. A professional florist has all of the tools in stock, has the  ability to store your florals in a cooled enviroment, will spend the last few days of your wedding creating each piece, and will deliver and set up the florals for you.
  
• Can you handle the deadline to create your arrangements? This is a very important question to ask yourself. You need to be good at multi-tasking, deadlines, as well as have a plan in place as to who will keep the flowers and deliver and set up. This is the last thing you want to worry about on your wedding day. If you decide that yes you can, I as your wedding planner will still strongly encourage you to have your bridal flowers created by a proffessional florist as they are the most photographed flowers on the wedding day. This includes the bridesmaids flowers, groomsman, etc.

What ever you decide to do, please know that we at YOUnique Events & Design will support your decision.  And remember, we are in the wedding business and we have some great contacts with professional florists.  Happy Planning!!