Primp My Bride Winners Blog

We launched our “Primp My Bride” sweepstakes last September and BOY was it a ton of fun! One of our goals was to promote local vendors to help provide our brides with the best our area has to offer.  Our other goal was to create a following on Facebook and awareness about our renovated (and sunny!) wedding venue.  We have been so pleased to have partnered with some of the areas best wedding vendors and . . .
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Photographers Notes – Nancy Noble

The Balch Hotel quickly made its way into my heart as a favorite Oregon wedding location.

I have a soft spot for beautiful places somewhat off the beaten path, and this amazing venue with its classy, retro feel and unassuming (yet gorgeous!) surroundings is perfect for any big celebration.

During the wedding I shot at the Balch, I watched guests feel completely comfortable and at home. I hope . . .
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Don’t tell your mama your wedding dress is used!

Don’t tell your mama your wedding dress is used!!

I just got engaged over the holiday and though we’re not planning the wedding for awhile I have to admit, I’m checking out the dresses. Family, friends and food are truly what’s most important to me and that’s where our budget will be for the occasion. Yet a gal wants to look good.

The wedding dress is one of the most expensive pieces of clothing . . .
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Wedding Floral Designs!

Passion and focus meet service and beauty…every bride’s dream for their floral designer! We’re pleased to highlight three of our Columbia Gorge Wedding Primp My Bride vendors, Mari Bliss, Tammy’s Floral and Lucy’s Informal Flowers.

Tammy’s Floral: Dreams Come True

Relationship done right is a keystone of this family-owned floral shop. Serving delighted brides for over 40 years, Tammy’s Floral consistently brings the highest quality of customer care to events both large and small. Tammy . . .
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Top 5 Reasons NOT to Have Ugly Bridesmaid Dresses

It’s your special day. You’ve waited your whole life to find your Prince Charming and you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle and profess your undying love to the man of your dreams. You have a million things to do in planning for your special day, one item on your list is choosing bridesmaid dresses. You’re tempted to choose the run of the mill, potato bag, non descript, completely forgettable bridesmaid . . .
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