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Mary & Wesley: A Summer Wedding in Hood River, OR

Mary Troy and Wesley Kapsa love the great outdoors (and each other) so it was only natural to hold their summer wedding near a cliff overlooking the C

Mary Troy and Wesley Kapsa love the great outdoors (and each other) so it was only natural to hold their summer wedding near a cliff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. The Bride Mary Troy, 28, channel sales analyst The Groom Wesley Kapsa, 29, account manager The Date September 5 As newcomers to Portland, a mutual friend suggested Mary and Wesley meet each other. As luck would have it, they were both training for the Portland Marathon. The first few months we spent together involved a lot of running and a great friendship, says Mary. Later on we realized our feelings ran a lot deeper. Mary thought she was headed to the airport for a last-minute business trip but Wesley met her at the gate for a surprise trip to Whistler in Canada. During an after-dinner hike and some stargazing, Wes pulled a Tiffany's box out of his pocket and proposed. The lush landscape was a major factor for this outdoor summer wedding overlooking Columbia River Gorge, a top windsurfing spot. To keep the mood light and breezy the invitations, directions, programs and place cards were simple but elegant with light blue font on white paper and a signature little blue flower at the top.

The Ring Bearer
The seven bridesmaids all wore cornflower blue strapless chiffon over matte satin dresses from After Six.
The Reception
The Formalwear
The bridesmaids, flower girl and bride all walked down through a garden on rock steps from the bed and breakfast above to enter into the ceremony which took place on a lawn right near the cliff overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. There were windsurfers out on the river and not a cloud in the sky, says Mary.
The Music
The Accessories