Verdant Al Fresco Nuptials Featuring Delicate Florals in Coral Hues at The Orchard in Hood River

Kelsie Calderon and Hunter Strader were positively enveloped in love at their al fresco “I do’s” set against a bounty of florals and verdure. The bride and groom, connoisseurs of genuine love and grounded connections, celebrated their nuptials at The Orchard in Hood River among 150 friends and family members. When designing their day, they kept the natural beauty of the backdrop in mind, shooting for earthy and intimate details. An open ceremony space dotted with dahlias—Kelsie’s favorite—welcomed guests to the heartfelt vow exchange. Once the two were officially wed, attendees retreated to the indoor-outdoor reception space—some stopping at the lavender fields along the way to take pictures. Everyone dined under crisscrossing café lights at long farm tables sporting tulle runners and delicate posies of blush, coral and cream blooms, nodding to the sprawling gardens and orchard on the property. After performing their first dance on the lawn, the newlyweds joined the party at their sweetheart table, which sat behind a grand arrangement of the day’s signature blossoms. Following a delicious dinner, warm speeches from their nearest and dearest highlighted the couple’s all-encompassing love, bringing both tears and laughter to the room. Hunter and Kelsie danced away in their elegant ensembles: Hunter in a tan-suit-white-tie combination and Kelsie in a sleek, form-fitting sweetheart gown. The pair made it a point to hold special dances not only with their parents but with their grandparents as well. The following dance party was only paused when the couple cut their cake— the icing on top of an idyllic wedding day.