Emma and Canon’s wedding beautifully celebrated their unique love story, filled with personal touches and meaningful moments. From a warm and intimate outdoor ceremony to a lively reception, every detail was thoughtfully crafted to reflect their personalities and shared passions.
Location: Oregon, US
Style: Classic, elegant, timeless
Number of guests: 12
The time of planning: 14 months
Setting: The house & outdoors
Season: Fall
Emma met Canon while working abroad in Spain, where she was fulfilling her passion for teaching English to children at a small local school. On weekends, she would travel around the country, soaking in everything Spain had to offer. During one of these adventures, in the port city of Marseille, France, Emma met Canon. At the time, Canon studied architecture in France, focusing on sustainable design and urban planning. The two quickly connected, spending every weekend exploring the country together. A year later, Canon returned to Marseille—where they first met—and proposed.
Inspiration & Vision
Emma and Canon wanted to get married near her family so they could share the celebration of their love with those closest to them. Their wedding vision was deeply rooted in their shared love story.
With his passion for architecture, Canon wanted a space that sparked creativity and let the imagination wander. On the other hand, Emma had a lifelong love of flowers, having spent countless hours playing in her mother’s garden. She knew florals had to be a central element of the celebration. By the time the big day arrived, six months of planning had culminated in a perfectly crafted celebration, with all the key elements and vendors secured.
Wedding Morning & Fashion
Emma knew she wanted a wedding dress that felt both luxurious and uniquely hers. After much searching, she found the perfect gown from Dahl Collection, a brand known for its stunning designs and exquisite lace details. Made in California, the dress hugged her figure beautifully, with intricate lacework that added a touch of elegance and romance.
Emma also imagined a mantilla-style veil to complement the gown, drawn to its Spanish tradition. It was custom-made by Dahl Collection to perfectly match her dress, adding a special personal touch. Emma opted for a classic, soft glam look for her shoes, makeup, and hair, keeping everything timeless and refined. Her bouquet, tied with blush silk ribbon, perfectly matched her florals, and as she walked down the aisle, she was filled with excitement and gratitude, knowing she was about to marry the love of her life.
For their big day, Canon went for a timeless, classic look. He chose a sleek black suit paired with black dress shoes, keeping things sharp and sophisticated. His focus, however, was always on Emma—he wanted her to shine and couldn’t wait to marry the woman he loves.
Ceremony
They chose to say their vows outdoors on the venue’s stunning patio despite the possibility of rain. From the moment they walked through the space during the venue tour, they were drawn to it—surrounded by nature with the beautiful venue backdrop. Being outdoors was the perfect fit for the couple, who shared a love for nature.
Emma and Canon decided not to do a first look before their ceremony. Emma couldn’t wait for Canon to see her walk down the aisle for the first time in her dress. When that moment finally arrived, Canon was overwhelmed with emotion, his eyes welling up as he saw Emma. After the ceremony, the couple took a quiet moment to themselves, sharing private vows to celebrate the beginning of their journey together—just the two of them, in their own intimate space.
Memorable Moments
There were several unforgettable moments that Emma and Canon shared on their special day. After the ceremony, Emma and Canon took a quiet moment to exchange private vo, a deeply personal moment before joining the celebration. The reception was filled with laughter, love, and dancing, and to top it off, all their guests joined in a fun tradition—jumping into the heated pool with the couple. The celebration carried on into the night as everyone stayed on-site, soaking up the love and joy of the day.
Reception Details
The reception took place inside the charming pool house. They newlyweds a space that was both beautiful and fun, so they made sure to include something special—at the end of the evening, they invited all their guests to jump into the heated pool with them.
The décor was timeless, with elegant touches of gold, blush, and white, and each guest had a custom menu with their name on the front, adding a personal touch to the celebration.
Celebration
To make the night even more memorable, Emma and Canon chose to toast with a bottle of champagne they had brought back from France—honoring the special place where their story began. After the toasts, they danced the night away, surrounded by loved ones, and enjoyed a stunning four-tier cake that was just as delicious as beautiful. The evening was a perfect celebration of love, laughter, and the start of their new chapter together.
Advice from the couple:
• Find vendors that truly understand what you’re looking for and your vision for your whole day, it helps make the process so much easier. Find a dress that makes you feel like you are a real life princess. Lastly, spend the rest of the evening after the ceremony together. This is your big day and experiencing it together is so special.
DRESS DESIGNER Dahl Collection | PLANNER Events by E | PHOTOGRAPHY Renee Walker Photo | VIDEO Josh & Emma Birman | VENUE Chateau De Lis | FLORALS Bloom Culture | RENTALS Sol Moon Events | MAKEUP Chloe Duthaler | HAIR Tara McCutchen | CAKE Little Banana Bakery | STATIONERY Studio Sanchez
