We are excited to share what inspired us from each of our weddings last year! As our team looks forward to 2018, here are the highlights from 2017 – Enjoy!

Anne-Marie & Wendell's | May 6 | Gorge Crest Vineyard 
First wedding of 2017, started off with amazing floral execution by Selva Floral.

Photo: Catalina Jean Photography

Irini + Athan | July 2 | Greek Orthodox Church + Double Tree Lloyd Center
Greek traditions created an emotional, memorable day that even got us dancing.

Photo: Paul Rich Studio

Ashley + George | July 22 | Gorge Crest Vineyard
There is nothing like a summer day in the gorge!

Photo: Velvet Owl Photography

Gianna + Tim | July 29 | Lewis & Clark
One of our favorite color palettes in 2017.  Incredible florals by Foraged Floral.

Photo: Mylyn Wood Photography

Renee + Sam | July 29 | The Colony
One of the best parts of the job is seeing how much love fills a room to celebrate a couple.  Celebration feast catered by Field Day Catering.

Photo: Nessa K Photography

Molly + Joel | August 5 | Roloff Farms
We were honored to be a part of Molly + Joel’s intimate and beautiful day at her family’s property.

Photo: Julia Green Photography

Abby + Matt | August 26 | Maysara Winery
Attention to detail was one of a kind with a custom monogram, which was carried out throughout their paper goods.

Photo: Amy Winningham Photography

Alea + Andy | September 9 | The Croft Farm
After a last-minute venue change due to the Eagle Creek Fire, we couldn’t have been happier to celebrate at The Croft Farm. 

Photo: Kim Smith Miller

Katie + Michael | September 15 | Coopers Hall
So much love and good times with Katie + Michael’s family and friends.

Photo: Bethany Small Photography

Stephanie + Brian | September 16 | Wind Mountain Ranch
Despite the smokey backdrop, everyone came to celebrate everything there is to love about weddings.  

Photo: Ashley from Powers Studios

Rachelle + Will | September 23 | Castaway
Sometimes we plan the lighting, other times we couldn’t have planned it better.

Photo: Bryan Rupp Photography

Laura + Owen | October 21 | Private Property in Tiburon, CA
We ended the year at one of the most unique and breathtaking venues.  

Photo: Yuliya M. Photography

2017 was a year of growth and challenging ourselves to create events that touched every guest that attended.  Our mission in all that we do is to connect with our clients and when the line begins to blur between working an event and feeling like a part of the family, we know we've accomplished our goal.  Cheers to 2017!  2018... We are coming for you!

XO,
The WW&Co. Team

The WW&Co team started off their 2017 wedding season with Anne-Marie + Wendell’s intimate and beautiful wedding at Gorge Crest Vineyards in Underwood, Washington about 10 minutes from Hood River, Oregon.

The grounds and view at Gorge Crest Vineyards is pretty special and one-of-a-kind. The venue sits above the Columbia River Gorge that created a spectacular backdrop. The snow had melted just in time for Anne-Marie + Wendell’s wedding and as you can see the day couldn’t have been better for early May.

We can’t help but mention how amazing the color palette was! The combination of rich oranges and reds combined with the neutral tones really transformed the space at the ceremony and reception to be comfortable, welcoming and romantic. 

Anne-Marie + Wendell are very blessed to have such a strong support system around them.  That night it showed from a very lively and loving bridal party to the many guests that traveled from Texas. And even when the sun was down and the temperatures dropped, you could find every one of them on the dance floor enjoying the night.

Looking back on this day, we are so grateful we could be a part of Anne-Marie + Wendell’s special day and kick off the 2017 wedding season for us.

XO
Meghan + WW&Co

Vendor Team

Venue: Gorge Crest Vineyards
Photography: Catalina Jean Photography
Floral Design: Selva Floral
Catering: Celilo Catering
Music: DMoeFunk DJ Service
Hair + Makeup: Destiny Taylor
Cake: Wind Flower Cakes
Rentals: Something Borrowed PDX
Linens: LaTavola Linen
Transportation: EcoShuttle

Food trucks have been all the rage for several years now, and we don’t see this trend going anywhere soon.  Selecting a few different food trucks to provide the cuisine for your event is such a fun way to execute a more casual and “action station” style reception.  However, it does come with its challenges! Planning and executing a Food Truck style event successfully takes some extra thought and care.  We hope these tips and insights are helpful!

Staffing:
There is a reason that often times they are less expensive than a full-service caterer.  This is largely in part to the staff size and roles are significantly different.  The biggest challenge food trucks bring logistically to an event is staffing.  When you hire a full-service catering company, their staff is the largest labor component for your event.  Not only are they serving your food, they are also bussing, rinsing, re-organizing your rentals, cutting your cake behind the scenes, and a big part of the set up and break down labor needed as well.  They work HARD for you behind the scenes ;).  It is important to make sure that additional staff is brought in to help with these elements.  There are outside staffing companies that offer this service such as The Wait Staff, in Portland.

Timeline:
Another tricky logistical element is your dinner timeline.  If you are looking for a formal sit-down style reception, this may not be the best direction for you.  Food trucks are often made-to-order, and while they are used to providing speedy service, guests eating times will be very varied and they will not be able to eat at once and will need to stand in lines.  With this in mind, you also may want to allot extra time on your timeline for dinner service.

Electrical:
You will need to ask each truck coming what their power needs are!  They may need to be in a place where power can be run out to them.

Beverage Service:
Most any venue will ask that your caterer provides a liquor liability for your event.  You will likely need to bring in a separate bartending company to provide your bartending service for you as well.

Surprise Late Night Food Truck:
Who doesn’t love some good late-night food at the end of an event?  Surprise your guests with a food cart, savory or sweet!  It’s a fun form of entertainment and is always a talked about element.  A few of our favorites are Pips Donuts, Koi Fusion, and Salt and Straw.

Enjoy!!

XO,
Whitney and the WW&Co Team

Photography: Catalina Jean Photography
Venue: Maysara Winery
Food Trucks Pictured: Pips Donuts |  PDX Sliders  |  Koi Fusion  |  Maiale di Volo Wood Fired Catering

If you work in the wedding industry chances are, you know the ins and outs of what makes a truly amazing wedding day. You may work with a bride and groom’s vision from an actual picture, a Pinterest board, or a dinner conversation (those can sometimes be the best!).

In six months, I, (Meghan, Event Producer at Whitney Werts & Company) will take my turn being THE bride on May 12, 2018 at the Oregon Golf Club. I will (or try to, ha!) take off my event producer hat and enjoy a day that has only been a dream thus far. Over the next months, I look forward to sharing some personal insights, knowledge and learnings from my own planning experience. Be sure to understand that I know not everything I share will apply to your day, your clients or your vision but I believe it is important and humbling to have the chance to follow along.

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Scott and I got engaged last October, so yes, you could say we have enjoyed a nice engagement. For us, having a longer engagement has been beneficial for our families and even our own relationship. We were fortunate enough to go on a family trip to Hawaii in July which became the perfect opportunity and backdrop for our engagement session.

It had been rainy and cloudy (a tropical rain) the day before we took our photos so as you can image the texts sent to the photographer were frequent. First milestone: learn to accept and believe that what will be will be and positive thoughts only!

When we looked through all 115 photos together, it was the first time we really saw and had time to reflect on our relationship and love for each other through raw, emotional, and authentic lens. It wasn’t a selfie shoot like we are typically use to where we review the photo and retake until it’s just right. We noticed each other let down guards and let go of insecurities, which created moments and photos that still seem surreal. Take a look and enjoy some of our favorites! 

Love, Meghan

Photographer: Jenna Strubhar
Location: Ironwoods Beach at Kapalua, Maui, HI

We always love when we get to work at Maysara Winery, but when you have a couple like Chelsea and Marc, it makes the day feel magical.  These two could not have been more fun to work with and the details of their day were perfection!

The ceremony took place out on the lawn with the Momtazi Vineyard creating the perfect backdrop. Geranium Lake Flowers lined the aisle and ceremony backdrop with beautiful swags of eucalyptus.  Chelsea and her bridesmaids carried beautiful lush bouquets of cream and green that they put together themselves a few days before the wedding.

The ceremony itself was full of love and fun stories about how the couple reconnected at a dive restaurant over extremely greasy pizza.

Once the newlyweds shared their first kiss as a married couple, the party started!

Koi Fusion, PDX Sliders, and Maiale di Volo Woodfire Catering offered the most delicious food truck menus! The Waitstaff Team ensured that service was flawless.

The long farm tables were draped with eucalyptus, crystal vessels and candlelight. The beautiful place settings were marked with marble tiles.

The vintage accent pieces from Classic Vintage Rentals were gorgeous.

Check out their custom monogram!!

After dinner, the dance party commenced! DJ Zimmie kept the dance floor packed all night.

Pip’s Original Doughnuts joined the food truck party and served the guests a late night treat.

Chelsea and Marc's love for each other, their friends, and their family was felt by all and we were honored to be a part of the celebration.

Craig with Watertown Films did an amazing job!  Check out their highlight film.

Vendor Team

Venue: Maysara Winery
Photography:  Catalina Jean
Videography: Watertown Films
Floral: Geranium Lake Flowers
Catering + Service:
     Koi Fusion | PDX Sliders | Maiale di Volo Woodfire Catering | The Waitstaff Team
Music: DJ Zimmie
Dessert: Papa Haydn | Pip's Original Doughnuts
Rentals: Barclay Events
Vintage Rentals: Classic Vintage Rentals