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Chantelle & Ben | The Colony St. John’s | Portland, OR

May 14, 2018

The Colony St John’s Wedding

One of my favorite moments from this wedding actually happened a bit before the big day. Before every event I send out a questionnaire to round up all the last minute details. When asked about their outfits Chantelle said she’d have a “sick leather jacket” and Ben would be wearing a three-piece leather suit.

Everything you need to know about this day hides in those details.

They knocked the rock ‘n’ roll wedding vibe out of the park while simultaneously kicking tradition to the curb. The dining room’s centerpieces were punctuated with skulls, and their vows included Ministry lyrics. When it came time for the reception there were some more traditional elements of a wedding day. Not long after, the dance floor was flooded once again with party animals.

These two are here to show you what happens when you refuse to be anyone but yourself all day, every day, but most especially on your wedding day.

“it’s a love affair
mainly Jesus and my hot rod.”

Table centerpieces at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Skull centerpieces at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Brooch bouquets for the bride and maid of honor at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Bride's shoes and jewelry at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Engagement rings photographed on a crooked wooden stick - The Colony St Johns Wedding in Portland, OR

Moody black and white detail shots of wedding rings on a crooked wooden stick - The Colony St Johns Wedding in Portland, OR

Groom looking in the mirror while tying a tie
Groom putting on leather vest at The Colony St Johns Wedding in Portland, OR

Officiant wearing custom Blazers sash at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Bride putting on makeup in a hand mirror at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Bride putting on necklace at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Bride and Groom's first look in the snow at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Bride and Groom kissing in the snow at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Portrait of the bride and groom in the snow at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Groom in a three piece leather suit at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Bride and Groom wearing leather at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Bride in a red ombre dress at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Ceremony vows being exchanged at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Bride and Groom's first kiss after the ceremony at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Bride and Groom cheering at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Bride and Groom kissing in the backroom at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Groom making hand horns while holding the bouquet at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Guests listening to toasts during dinner at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Bride and Groom's first dance at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Bride rocking out with her mother during their first dance at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Mother and Son first dance at The Colony St Johns Wedding
Light up sign on the dance floor at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Guests getting crazy on the dance floor at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Bride and her grandpa playing with glow sticks at The Colony St Johns Wedding

Guests on the dance floor at The Colony St Johns Wedding

The Colony St John’s Wedding Vendors & Resources

Venue: The Colony St John’s | Officiant: Kim Bliss | Caterer: PDX Sliders | Dessert: Cookies & Pies baked by friends & family | MakeUp: Megan Kramer
Photographer: Kim Smith-Miller

Chantelle & Ben | The Colony St. John’s | Portland, OR

The Colony St John’s Wedding

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