some neighborhoods...

pearl district...

alberta arts district...
hawthorne...
nob hill...

hawthorne rentals...

Here are some cool properties that will be good to split. Check out their website at  www.historichawthornerentals.com for availability. xo

here is a 2 Bedroom condo for $150 per night...

here is a 3 Bedroom Ranch House for $210 per night...

here is a 2 Bedroom for $150 per night...

bridesmaid dresses info...

This website has the bridesmaid dresses for a discounted price. Leave it to Alison to find the good deals. Thanks, love.

I'm not exactly sure how it works, but it would be nice to see the dresses and perhaps have you lovely ladies try them before purchasing them online. Maybe we can make a date to go check them out during the time when I will be home in March. From what I've read, the standard wait after the order date is 12-16 weeks, so I would say that they should be ordered before the first of May. xo

Here is the dress info:

Bari Jay Bridesmaid Dress, Style #815 in (color) Shadow/ Mink

Here are some shops local to you that carry the Bari Jay line:

Rochester, New York

Jane's Fashion & Bridal

563 Titus Avenue

585.467.5131

Peggy's Bridal

3025 Monroe Avenue Suite 200

585.241.8950

Syracuse, New York

Spy Baby Bridal

406 Franklin Street

315.471.1710

Honolulu, Hawaii

Bella Wedding

808 Sheridan Street

808.955.5115

feathers in your hair...

fashion design student...

So, after thinking so much about wedding gowns, I had the thought of finding a fashion student or beginning designer to create my gown based on my vision. This way, the dress would be a unique piece and it would give us a chance to support a beginning artist. I remember my experience in design school...how many students were so talented and ambitious. And I recall how exciting it was, and how grateful I was for commissions to do the work that I loved. I still feel that way.

If anyone has any suggestions on choosing a designer, send me a message or post. 

xo -jennifer

gowns....

priscilla of boston

dresses for my maidens....

...you will be expcted to stand in front of the O in magnificent poses.

http://www.barijay.com/style.php?coll=barijay&showid=351

craigslist vacation rentals...

Craigslist is always a wonderful resource for finding great vacation rental deals in fun neighborhoods. Here are a few listings that I found:

this is a 2 bedroom loft which, split between 2 couples for 3 nights..... $150 per couple

3 couples staying in this 3 bedroom house for 3 nights..... $150 per couple

hawthorne vacation rentals....

Historic Hawthorne Rentals offer some great options for your stay in Portland. They have a range of properties from small studios to 4 bedroom houses, and their places are unique, clean, and decently priced. Not to mention their proximity to interesting cafes & bars, shopping streets, and parks in Southeast Portland. Vesa, Ari, and I stayed with them during our visit...it was really nice.

http://www.historichawthornerentals.com

ari + tuxedo....

a beautiful gown...

designer Joan Shum, California. 

vision...

Willamette Valley.

please join us...

Vesa and I will be celebrating our marriage on the twelfth of September, 2009 in our soon-to-be new home of Portland, Oregon. We are planning for an outdoor ceremony and an evening reception at a vineyard in the Willamette Valley. I will post more details as they fall into place. Much Love.