Loloma Lodge, McKenzie Bridge, OR
Madeline & Mikell’s Wedding
This upscale, organic forest wedding represents everything we stand for: we don’t want to just create the most magical days. We want to create days beyond your wildest dreams.
Madeline and Mikell’s wedding day was a dream come true. Their vision of an upscale, camping vibe set in the middle of the woods with a modern and elegant edge was not something we took lightly. It took three days to set up (in triple digit heat!), several weeks of building and packing, months of organizing and coordinating, a year of planning, a full crew of eight Mae&Co team members and a whole host of other vendors to bring this to life but at the end of the day, the hero at the core of this experience is our couple; who trusted us completely from day one to design, build, source and create a magical weekend for them.
When we started designing this wedding at Loloma Lodge, we knew our couple wanted to pair elegance with an upscale camp feel that reflected their love for the natural beauty in the Pacific Northwest. Madeline and Mikell wanted their day to feel straight out of a fairytale, without feeling too feminine or over-the-top girly, so we worked to create an organic, masculine vibe that would leave every guest walking away feeling like they just experienced a weekend that was completely unique and unexpected.
Our ceremony design was inspired by a garden of dreams, in the middle of the forest. We loved working with Color Theory Design to bring our upscale, extravagant garden vision to life by creating wild floral installations growing up from the earth along the aisles – leading up to a lush floral installation on the riverside arbor. And as a small, thoughtful nod to our bride’s Oregon upbringing, we covered the ceremony benches with Pendleton's iconic Oregon-made wool blankets.
After the ceremony, guests found their table seats using our custom-built seating chart filled with mini margarita bottles. We knew the reception was going to be a highlight of the wedding day experience (our couple really wanted this day to feel like an extravagant camping retreat for adults), so we went all out covering the reception area in a blanket of twinkle lights, making the entire space feel otherworldly in the middle of the forest.
Our modern table design featured raw, natural linens, modern, black taper holders and taupe pillar candles to complement the lush living garland running down the table. We elevated the masculine, earthy vibes by adding smoke colored glassware and stoneware dinner plates. Every detail worked in tandem to create a perfect balance of elegance and earthiness.
As guests enjoyed a curated reception experience with live music, custom cocktails, whiskey tastings and gourmet s'mores, we watched the bride and groom pull each other close on the dance floor to take it all in. This is why we do what we do. Our all-inclusive full-service packages are designed to let you enjoy their entire weekend, not just one day, because we are all in on making sure you experience every moment surrounding the best day of your life.
Photo: Jordan VothDesign, styling and planning: Mae&Co CreativeFlorals: Color Theory Design Co.Venue: Loloma LodgeVideo: Good Co StudiosRentals: The Party Place, RPS Events & Nüage DesignsHand Lettering: Carta Plena