A Casual Rooftop Wedding at the DeSoto Rooftop Terrace in Portland, Oregon

Lindsay Scott (30, a pediatric cardiac sonographer) and Colin Scott (32, an attorney) met around the holidays while they were both waiting in line for coffee in Portland. “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” was playing outside, and although Colin knew what the song was, he still turned to Lindsay to ask in order to spark conversation. They discovered they had a mutual friend before they parted ways, Colin asked the friend for Lindsay’s phone number and the rest was history. A few years later, Colin proposed to Lindsay on the waterfront with cherry blossoms blooming all around them, and the couple started to plan their wedding. They decided to have their outdoor ceremony at Mount Tabor, a public park in Portland that overlooks the parts of the city, where the couple used to enjoy summer picnics and go for walks. Rose petals and hanging were the only décor that was added to the naturally beautiful environment, which provided the occasion with a rustic backdrop. The reception took place at the DeSoto Rooftop, representing the urban lifestyle that the couple fell in love with and where they also fell in love. Succulents and single flower blooms arranged in glass containers were centerpieces for reception tables underneath market umbrellas to shield guests from the sun. The simple and casual wedding achieved what the couple had envisioned, which was a day filled with friends, family and, above all, their love for each other.