Zeina & George // Lake Oswego, OR
George and Zeina’s wedding in Lake Oswego, OR felt like the perfect fairytale ending to their long-awaited nuptials.
They both looked so happy and content with their friends and family cheering them on. We couldn’t have asked for better weather and the private estate was absolutely gorgeous inside and out. At the altar, the golden, geometric arch with the blush and white floral arrangements next to it was absolutely perfect. It didn’t compete with the view behind it but added just enough to make it pop. It was one of those rare occasions where everything just seemed to come together flawlessly.
It was so evident that Zeina and George were a perfect match. The moment they got around each other, their eyes lit up, they made each other laugh, and you could almost see them take a deep breath in relief knowing that their person was standing next to them. During the first look, when George saw Zeina for their first look, he completely melted. He had waited so long for his queen, and here she was standing in front of him, just a few hours away from starting happily ever after.
Just like Zeina and George’s vows to one another, the speeches made by their family and friends showed how much love there was for these two. We were witnessing not only the binding of two individuals into one but two families into one. As George and his mom share a very deep and special bond, it meant a lot when she shared her affection for Zeina. It moved practically everyone to tears.
Being that most of our team is Ukrainian, we LOVE traditional weddings. We feel that it is so important and special when kids carry on the traditions of their ancestors. The ceremonial drum precessional for Zein and George’s grand entrance was one of the coolest things we have ever seen. As they came out, dancing to the drums and horns, their friends and family lifted them up on their shoulders and danced toward the sweetheart’s table. It was awesome! At that moment, we knew this was going to be a party, and we were not wrong. They danced and celebrated the night away and the newlyweds drove off to start the rest of their forever.
Check out their short film to see their stunning fairytale day!