Endless Summer Wedding Infused with Sunset Hues Showcases Oregon Locale

When planning their special day, Jenny Forrest and Nolan Ahern wanted to show their guests, many of whom came from the East Coast, everything they love about Oregon summers. And there could not have been a better choice than an August day at Sunriver Resort to do just that; the resort is near to Black Butte, where Jenny grew up vacationing in the summers. Because the couple has enjoyed many stunning sunsets together in Oregon, they wanted the celebration’s overall design and colors to reflect that vibrancy. Beautiful and casual at the same time, the soirée’s palette of sunset hues included peach, coral and copper, with accents of raisin. The sunny scheme extended to every detail of the day: arrangements of dahlias, zinnias, asters, foxgloves, snapdragons and lush garden roses; the bridesmaids’ dresses; verdant tablescapes; and a lovely escort wall with pops of color. Jenny, who grew up in Eugene, wanted to incorporate as much of Oregon as possible. Affectionate acknowledgements of the state were Jenny’s white Nike high-top sneakers; a welcome rafting trip on the Deschutes for guests; and dancing to “Shout” at the reception, which is played at every University of Oregon* football game in Autzen Stadium in Jenny’s native Eugene.