Sarah & Jesse | Courthouse Wedding & Ned Ludd Reception

March 26, 2018

Intimate Ned Ludd Wedding

Consider this the prequel to the last wedding I wrote about. Right before I flew to San Diego I spent the day with Sarah, Jesse and their closest friends and family. I think the most people I’ve ever photographed at a courthouse wedding was somewhere in the teens… Until now. This tight knit circle rallied downtown for the biggest crowd I’ve ever seen at a Multnomah County Courthouse wedding.

After some quick photos in the Park Blocks we all boogied up North where everyone got cozy and sentimental in Ned Ludd’s beautiful event space, Elder Hall. The day was set to be a success no matter what, thanks to the people involved and their love for each other. But the impassioned speeches and custom temporary tattoos were an especially sweet touch. At the end of the night Sarah and Jesse enjoyed an impromptu dance in the parking lot. Everyone scrambled for their phones to record the sweet surprise. The cherry on top of a magnificently sweet day.








Ceremony at the Multnomah Courthouse for an intimate Ned Ludd Wedding





Guests greeting newlyweds at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Guests taking selfies with the newlyweds at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Group photo of all the guests at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding

Bride and Groom posing on a park bench at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Portrait of bride with a cage veil and bouquet at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Portrait of newlyweds at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Elder Hall welcome plaque at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding


Elder Hall flowers and centerpieces at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Elder Hall table settings at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Table settings at Elder Hall for an intimate Ned Ludd wedding

Custom wedding cake at Elder Hall for an intimate Ned Ludd wedding

Slices of wedding cake at Elder Hall for an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Hosts at Elder Hall pouring champagne at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding

Guests cheering as newlyweds arrive at Elder Hall for an intimate Ned Ludd wedding










Aerial shot inside Elder Hall's dining room at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding








Speeches and toasts inside Elder Hall for an intimate Ned Ludd wedding

Close friend of the bride giving a speech inside Elder Hall at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding



Wedding guests talking over dinner at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding


Bride and Groom dancing outside Elder Hall at an intimate Ned Ludd wedding
Bride and Groom dancing in the parking lot at their Ned Ludd wedding in Portland, OR

Wedding Vendors & Resources

Venue: Elder Hall | Officiant: Judge Judith Matarazzo | Wedding Planner: Stephanie Brindley | Florist: Friend of the Couple | Caterer: Ned Ludd | Dessert: MK Mcgoldrick | DJ: Spotify | Hair: Kristi White for Wallflowers Salon | Photographer: Kim Smith-Miller

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