Tucked away off NE 28th Ave and NE Glisan St in Northeast Portland is Opal 28, an intimate event space, where these two had their beautiful wedding on a Portland summer Friday. This was my first time photographing a wedding at Opal 28 and I loved it.
Smaller, intimate weddings are such a great experience and with 60-ish guests this one didn’t even feel all that small. Their ceremony took place on the venue’s private outdoor patio with a small number of guests seated in chairs and the remaining folks watching from the cocktail area below.
Prior to their ceremony I photographed some getting ready moments at the venue’s Airbnb units above that the couple and their families had reserved. Afterwards we carpooled to nearby Laurelhurst Park for a first look and some family portraits. Opal 28’s distance from Laurelhurst Park and Oregon Park is super convenient and makes up for the venue’s limited outdoor spaces for portraits. I love spending time at Laurelhurst Park which made it quick and easy for me to find backgrounds and areas for portraits.
Following their ceremony the couple had a fun cocktail hour outside before moving inside to the venues two “great rooms” for dinner, toasts, and dancing. The venue offers a full service bar as well as in house catering and it’s own private chef who helps tailor your meal to your preferences.
It was such a fun wedding to photograph and I loved getting the chance to finally work at Opal 28.
You can learn more about weddings at Opal 28 on their website including how to reserve the event space for your wedding.
