It was a beautiful and warm Spring day that felt more like mid-Summer for Francine and David’s wedding and reception held at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, Oregon on Saturday, May 31, 2014.
The reception took place inside the Children’s Cottage following the ceremony held right outside under the big tree between the cottage and Grand Lodge.
Despite the great weather outside, most guests hung out in the main room where I was setup. The room has an intimate feel and the background music that featured a variety of artists, such as Jack Johnson, The Beales, Jimmy Buffet and more, put everyone at ease. Francine also wanted to make sure I played ‘Kind & Generous’ by Natalie Merchant as a “thank you, thank you” to her friends and family for attending.
Grand Lodge Wedding Reception Highlights:
- First Dance: Keith Urban – Without You
Francine and David had expected around 70 guests, but a family emergency dropped that number to around 40. Still, those in attendance had a great time dancing with the bride to hit songs from a variety of genres.
