Blackberry bouquet

Saw this in an old issue of Oregon Bride magazine (which was in the lobby of our Birthday Getaway lodge in Sisters--go figure).

Love the unripe blackberries in this bouquet.  So northwest.  Plus, I'm leaning toward green within the color palette.

Thomas Merton

Quote (seen on an episode of the tv show Criminal Minds):
“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone--we find it with another.”

And, while searching for the correct wording of the above quote, another popped up: 
“Love seeks one thing only: the good of the one loved. It leaves all the other secondary effects to take care of themselves. Love, therefore, is its own reward.”

Creations by Ly - event planning

I found out about Creations by Ly from a blog post on Portland's Art of Weddings blog.  They are a Portland-based wedding and event planning service.

I am intrigued by the list of services they provide, and the amount of help one can ask for.  I never really would have thought about it like this...

Categories of Service Offered From Creations By Ly

1. The Complete Ensemble – Perfect for a Portland wedding that involves multiple days and out of town guests. Brides get help from start to finish.
2. The Essentials – This one is great for really busy couples. Full service from budget and design concept to managing onsite activities the day of your wedding.
3. The Collaborator – This lets brides decide what they need help with most and is the most versatile service offered.
4. The Perfect Day – This service begins 6-8 weeks before your wedding and covers everything you will need to actually enjoy the wedding you’ve worked so hard to plan.
5. A La Carte services also available.  (list borrowed from Art of Weddings)