As a wedding photographer, I meet some of the most amazing couples. Through years of working with these couples, I have learned that love and marriage do not need a set time frame to work. When you know, you know. I have photographed weddings for couples that decided to marry on their third month together. I have worked with couples that have known each other years longer.

David and Corey’s wedding was a wonderful testament to the longer love story. The couple met over twenty years ago, and their wedding day was not only a celebration of their commitment to one another, but also their 20th anniversary!

What I particularly loved about David and Corey’s wedding was that it was a family affair. Like so many couples, they were surrounded by close friends and relatives who have supported their 20 year union. However, what was particularly special was the couple’s decision to marry at the First United Methodist Church in Portland. This symbolic gesture paid homage to Corey’s parents who married at the same church decades before. We even had an opportunity to recreate a favorite family photo of the parents taken in the church.

Forgoing the traditional “reception following ceremony,” David and Corey decided to make their amazing wedding a two-day event. Family and guests reconvened the next day at the Cooper Mountain Nature Park continue the celebration of the couple.

The Cooper Mountain Nature Park was the perfect backdrop to David and Corey’s family-friendly event. The glass doors to the park’s main building allowed guests an indoor-outdoor party, complete with stunning views of the Willamette Valley. And the children, including David and Corey’s beautiful daughter, enjoyed time on the adjoining playground, complete with spontaneous games of soccer and touch-football.

The decorations and ambiance at David and Corey’s reception were a wonderful mix. Photos of David and Corey’s milestones over the past 20 years covered were enjoyed by guests. Amazing floral sculptures by Jessica Munn of Fleurie added a touch of art and elegance. And a band with an old-time time parlor music style really set a fun, casual tone.

I can’t give you a sampling of the music, but I can give you a little look into David and Corey’s wonderful two days…

Wedding Ceremony: First United Methodist Church, Portland
Wedding Reception: Cooper Mountain Nature Park
Flowers: Fleurie: fashion inspired flowers