Each Year Oregon Bride Magazine accepts nominations for local vendors and compiles a "Best of" list for their publication. The winners of each category are printed in the Summer issue of the magazine, creating great exposure for the vendors, and a treasured contact list for brides across the state.  Just like reviews and word of mouth feedback, this is an incredible opportunity for YOU to feature the vendors that mean the most to you.  This round of nominations is open to EVERYONE!  
For the past 3 years, Ali Briskey designs has attended the "Best of Bash" and was ecstatic to be a finalist last year in our category.  This year, with your help, we are coming for the WIN!  
We would be delighted if you would take a few minutes to vote! You need to nominate at least 6 vendor categories, so if you need some suggestions, please reach out as we have worked with so many of the "best of the best!"  

​Brides are highly encouraged to cast a vote and nominate all of the amazing vendors who worked with you on your special day.  

It would be an honor and we would be oh so grateful if you would consider nominating Ali Briskey designs for "Best florist" on the "Outside Portland" ballot.

Floral Design : Ali Briskey designs
Venue: The Spinning Room
Photography: Thistledown Photography
Event Coordination & DJ: Her and Him Events
Slow motion Photo Booth: Apogee Events
​Rentals: Danner & Soli
​Locally sourced blooms from: Wild & Wayward

Sometimes you meet a bride and you just know you are meant to work together.  It is a beautiful moment when they put their trust in you and let your creativity flow into this special day that they have been dreaming up.  When Macy and I met for our initial consulation, the easy rapport and simple elegant vision of her wedding day had me completely drawn in.
As we spoke of her love for an organic garden feel, and wishes to take the beautiful white washed canvas of the Mission Mill Spinning Room to a new dimension, the wheels began to turn.  
With our first walkthrough of the space, Macy's sweet parents joined us as we talked though the many options to bring the vision together.  We had previously spoken about hanging greenery on the walls to make the  room look overgrown, but the more questions we asked, the more it looked like that would not be a real possibility due to the conservation efforts of this historical space.  So the wheels continued to spin and suddenly it hit me.  
As we stood in the center of the room debating the need to bring in a dancefloor I was struck with the idea to hang the dancefloor in this central space, marking out the party real-estate, and bringing in the overgrown vibe.  The results were overwhelming, and I am forever grateful that this amazing couple put their full trust in me.

A majority of the blooms I used in these arrangements were sourced from the amazing local urban farm Wild and Wayward, right here in Salem, OR.

The gorgeous white washed, textured walls of the Spinning Room add so much to the ambiance of this special venue

Sam and Macy's simple desires to celebrate their love and those that gathered to witness this day was such a gift.  Their genuine admiration for each other is so evident in these beautiful portraits.

Floral Design : Ali Briskey designs
Venue: Green Villa Barn
Photography: Looyenga Photography

On freezing winter days like this, I can't help but dream of summer afternoons, and the magical lighting of sunny wedding days.  I'm also considering taking a cue from this adorable couple, dreaming of a warm trip to sunny California and a day at Disneyland . . . my cold little toes tell me this might just be the best plan yet!

When Corrin and I met for cofee with her sweet bridesmaids, she talked of DIY projects, a shabby chic bar wedding at Green Villa in Independence, OR, wildflower bouquets for her bridesmaids, and all things Disney.  Knowing that she was leaning toward this beautiful princess bridal look, we settled on a fuller bouquet, with plenty of texture and every shade of pink we could find.  My favorite part of the design may have been the custom mason jar chandelier, but nothing could outshine the love of these two on their fairytale wedding day.

Corrin's blush  bridal bouquet filled with cafe au lait dahlias, pink ranunculus, sweet lisianthus, spray roses, fragrant stock, dusty miller and gardenia greens.