Real weddings

Days we've spent under this bridge.

It's easier to picture your own day when you can see somebody else's. This is one afternoon at Cathedral Park: the staircase under the arches, the picnic once it's set, and the live painting this couple added on.

On the staircase

Under the arches.

The staircase beneath the St. Johns Bridge, and the portraits afterward. Florals throughout by Still City Flowers.

Newlyweds holding hands on the Cathedral Park staircase beneath the gothic arch of the St. Johns Bridge

A couple walking down the Cathedral Park staircase under the St. Johns Bridge arch after their ceremony

Black and white photograph of newlyweds kissing among the dahlias at Cathedral Park

Black and white photograph of a bride and groom walking up the park steps, her veil trailing behind

Close up of the couple's hands and wedding rings resting against a dahlia boutonniere

Groom in a grey checked suit and dahlia boutonniere standing in the dahlia garden at Cathedral Park

Bride holding a pink and yellow dahlia bouquet with her veil lifting in the wind at Cathedral Park

Close up of a Still City Flowers bouquet of dahlias and eucalyptus held against a satin wedding dress

A bride holding her dahlia bouquet at her side with the train of her dress spread behind her

Waiting when you get back

The picnic reception.

Linen, candlelight, mismatched vintage china, a grazing spread from She Serves and Oregon wine poured into cut crystal. All of it set while you are off having portraits taken.

A hand reaching across a grazing spread of berries, peppers, cheese and charcuterie at a Cathedral Park picnic

Newlyweds reaching across the picnic table to toast over the grazing spread

A wooden crate set with a grazing board, bud vases and blankets and cushions on the lawn

Two hands reaching for a grazing board of strawberries, peppers, cheese and grapes at a blanket picnic

Close up of a grazing spread with strawberries, pineapple, raspberries, prosciutto and dips

Carnations tucked among crackers, strawberries and peppers on the picnic table

A vintage china place setting with a frosted cupcake, strawberry, salami and crackers

Oregon sparkling wine being poured from a can into a cut crystal glass at the picnic table

Black and white photograph of a couple drinking a toast under the St. Johns Bridge girders

The rest of the afternoon

Sweets and games.

Desserts from Flower & Flour, Oregon sparkling wine, and bocce and checkers out on the grass. All of this is included in The Garden Party and The Soirée.

A tiered stand of cupcakes and scones from Flower and Flour on the reception table

Blackberry and cream puffs from Flower and Flour on a vintage enamel stand

Two frosted cupcakes topped with edible flowers held over the picnic table

Two crystal glasses of Oregon sparkling wine touching in a toast at a Cathedral Park picnic reception

Black and white close up of a bride's hand and wedding ring holding a cut crystal glass

Bocce balls and a checkers blanket set out on the grass at a Cathedral Park picnic reception

Add-on · $1,800

Live event painting.

This one is an add-on rather than part of a package. Yoonie Mae sets up at the reception and paints through the afternoon while your guests add to it, and you take the canvas home. It isn't included in any tier, so choose it when you book if you want it.

A couple watching an artist paint their wedding at an easel during a Cathedral Park picnic reception

Close up of an artist painting butterflies and the St. Johns Bridge onto a live event painting canvas

Newlyweds laughing at the picnic table while the live event painter, an add-on, works behind them

In their words

What couples say.

Married Under the Bridge is new, so these are Google reviews from the two studios behind it. Weddinglandia runs your ceremony. Higher Love runs everything else.

On the ceremony · Weddinglandia

★★★★★

Jasmine, right away I felt your warmth and friendliness; this made me feel valued. I felt like I've known you for years. Zach, you were very sweet to my kids. Asked them questions to get them engaged and be included. I love that! … You both made our special day memorable.

Wedding client Google review

★★★★★

Everything from their thorough communication to their attention to detail just blew us away! And the photos! Wow so beautiful! … We had the pleasure to be married in the rain on the coast in Astoria but that didn't stop Jasmine and Zach to make sure it was the best day ever! Truly unforgettable.

Wedding client Google review

★★★★★

They made our union so much more of a special experience than we could have imagined! … After booking this place we became so much more excited to get married, because it was so much more than signing some papers at the courthouse.

Wedding client Google review

On the planning and the reception · Higher Love

★★★★★

Neither of us were contacted by anyone once for clarification during the wedding. Kylie was running logistics and making sure everything was taken care of without us having to lift a thumb. We walked away thinking the gale force winds were a special treat, which never would have been the case had she not jumped into action in advance to think through how to make everything run smoothly regardless of the weather.

Sage T. Wedding client · Google review

★★★★★

We had less than 3 months to pull together a formal wedding. Kylie was able to make that happen. She put together schedules, planned layouts, and updated us regularly on progress. She was the first one on site, and we didn't have to worry about anything after we left. If you are even considering a planner, give her a call.

Amanda R. Wedding client · Google review

★★★★★

As a photographer, I especially appreciated how responsive and organized she was throughout the process. The couple we worked with had a unique timeline, and Kylie seamlessly coordinated multiple events and locations, ensuring everything ran smoothly.

Bailey O. Photographer · Google review

There are more on Higher Love's reviews page and on Weddinglandia's Google profile. Weddinglandia has married more than 250 people since opening in St. Johns in 2024, was named Portland's Best Wedding Planner by Willamette Week in 2025, and is a three time Best of Oregon Weddings finalist.

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A short guide to the neighborhood, written by someone who lives in it. Useful whether you book with us or not.

Where to take a group the night before
Where your out-of-town guests should stay
The walk from the park to dinner afterward
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Ready when you are

Come and get married under the bridge.

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Questions? Text Kylie at 503-217-8500 or email hello@higherloveeventco.com.