Rachael and Ethan’s Legitification Celebration at the Bad Habit Room – Portland, OR

Rachael and Ethan were married at the Bad Habit Room in North Portland the day after the Fourth of July. We first met up and walked around the Killingsworth/Albina neighborhood to take some portraits, starting at the North Portland Library, and working our way to the Sumner Albina City Park (with it’s beautiful and colorful mural), and then back to the Bad Habit Room. When Rachael first contacted me about doing photos, she let me know that this would be more of a celebration than a traditional wedding, and the theme of their “legitification celebration” ran throughout their ceremony and reception. Rachael looked incredible in her cowboy boots and stunning off-white dress, and she carried a simple-yet-beautiful bouquet of lavendar, and Ethan was quite dapper in his vest and tie. The “LEGIT” temporary tattoos that the guests wore were a huge hit (I even got one, and wore it the rest of the night), with guests getting really creative about how to wear them (legs, heads, necks .. you name it!). They had a small live band play for the reception, and the venue was just the perfect size and feel for the intimate gathering. All the food was delicious, but I was especially taken with the mini strawberry shortcakes that were passed around! All in all, a great way to celebrate getting hitched!