Before Molly moved to Oregon, I had the absolute pleasure of having her as my florist for my own…read morewedding. Molly is a flower magician & an amazing person! There was a mishap with my bridesmaid bouquets I later found out and we were one short due to an oversight on my end on the final count. She ended up whipping one up without me ever knowing the day of! I highly recommend her!! She is AMAZING!

With zero direction from me (as the bride) Molly put together the most beautiful bouquets I have…read moreever seen for my wedding in Bend at the end of September. She is so incredibly talented and easy to work with. I could keep writing, but I'll let the pictures do the talking. If you have the opportunity to work with Molly - take it!

We stayed at Cooper Spur Mountain Resort for the weekend while celebrating our small wedding…read morereception in their restaurant, and it was perfect. The staff was so friendly and welcoming, which made everything feel easy and relaxed. Our cabins were extremely comfy- quiet, peaceful, and cozy. It felt like the kind of place where you can truly unwind; we never even felt like we needed to lock anything up. Our family joined us for one night and had a wonderful time as well. The atmosphere was calm and refreshing, with beautiful surroundings that made it feel like a true getaway. The food at the restaurant was also very good and added to the experience. Overall, Cooper Spur provided exactly what we were hoping for: comfort, peace, and genuine hospitality. We're so glad we chose it for such a special occasion.

UNFRIENDLY - RUDE - SLOW Cooper Spur was my grandmothers…read morechoice to spend Mother's Day lunch. The staff did not greet us. The staff first waited in the people that came in after we did. We sat 15 minutes for our waitress ti finally amble over to take our order...again unfriendly. We will NEVER eat at this place again.

The name of the venue and location caught my attention after receiving our wedding invitation:  To…read morebe held at the Tin Roof Barn in White Salmon, WA.  Wow!    ATMOSPHERE: From a wedding guest's standpoint, this place is beautiful!  Located off a rural road in southern Washington near the Columbia River and Oregon border, we were surrounded by lush rolling hills, pines and an apple orchard.  Parking is right up front of the venue with the bride and groom's quarters thereafter.  Lawn games were available including horseshoe and corn hole.  A stone pathway lined with manicured gardens connects to the open-air pavilion where cocktails were served and hors d'oeuvres passed.  The ceremony was to the right of the barn with the apple orchard as the backdrop.  And, the star of the show, the barn, is where the reception was held.  Fret not as there wasn't a dirt floor, stables or bales of hay.  The barn's floor is polished cement with a built-in bar, soaring roof and chandelier lighting; an ingenious mix of rustic and modern.  Restrooms are behind the barn.   EXPERIENCE: The parking lot is a grassy field but due to vehicular access many spots were bald with dirt, so our shoes got very dusty walking from the car to the venue.   Lawn games weren't too popular as the majority of us got our drank on!  LOL.   The pavilion, with its faux fireplace, was a nice spot to have pre-ceremony time as guests mingled, drank, ate and conversed.  My only complaint is that there was a long line for the bar due to only two bartenders working.  I was also turned away twice for drinks as I waited for the crowd to subside before ordering prior to the ceremony and reception.  Really?   Being a September wedding, the weather was perfect with no jackets needed but it was very hot during the ceremony as only half of the guests were shaded by the barn's shadow.    Table setup inside the barn were on rectangles of 10 with a mishmash of different chairs.  It was difficult to hear what people were saying over the mic as the volume was so low.  Dinner was family-style, my least favorite dining option.  Courses were dropped off one by one which is fine, but the entrée and accompaniments should come together.  For example, the salad came out first, fine.  But then the side of veggies come out by themselves so people were starting to nibble.  After a few minutes the rice comes out.  After the rice cooled down the chicken comes out, with the steak following.  It was like eating at a teppanyaki joint but with cold food.    FOOD: Crab Cakes - These were passed as hors d'oeuvres prior to the ceremony and they were really good.  But they only came out once (to us anyway). Snacks table - A cornucopia of little bites were available in the pavilion including cheeses, hearts of palm and crackers.   Salad - Our first plated course which I passed on as I wasn't into the mix of leaves.  I'm more inclined to romaine or green leaf.   Veggies - I honestly can't remember what exactly was served but they were good!   Rice pilaf - That's what was stated on the table menu but it was more of a risotto as it was super sticky, mushy and low on flavor.  Bleh.   Chicken - Simply roasted and lightly seasoned.  The piece I had was on the dry side.   Steak - Easily the tastiest meal of them all, drizzled in a savory chimichurri sauce.  It was so good we asked for more.   After dinner was dancing but the DJ's music was so soft that it didn't give you (or me, anyway) the excitement of being on a dancefloor.  The bar stayed open till the very end with the two bartenders providing friendly and quick service.   OVERALL: We have similar venues on Maui and these guys are right up there with the best of them.

Great wedding venue. Beautiful and service rocked. Food was awesome. Staff was great.read more

I can't say enough. The owner is personally engaged with our visits and is the nicest host you…read morecould hope for. As a Boomer, I love the property, the owner, the experience and the overall sentiment of every experience at the Balch. The rooms are amazing and romantic. The patio area is made for drinks and memories. Dufur is a wonderful little town. If you know how to be romantic, stay at the Balch. Don't be boring, stay at the Balch.

Wonderfully maintained 1907 hotel that's a rich part of Oregon's history. Two night weekday stay…read more Fantastic room with king bed and huge jacuzzi tub had a view of Mt. Hood with Oregon's vast farm country in every direction. Host and staff were welcoming and gracious - service was great. Cocktails and meals were. Sitting out on the shaded lawn with gentle breezes was hypnotic. Numerous nearby geocaches made for a little adventure. A visit to the two nearby pioneer cemeteries hinted at life in the mid 19th century and the families that settled in this area before Oregon became the 33rd state.

Memaloose is a popular, just off highway 84 Oregon State Park with views of the Columbia River and…read moreeasy access to Hood River and all of its attractions. It is a busy compact crowded park, and not one that we would typically pick. However this trip we were on night 21 with no hookups and the forecast was to be over 100 degrees..... last minute we decided we needed a little A/C! We had no reservations on a Sunday in July and lucked out and a pretty decent spot was available, B35, with views of the river. *** I think B33, might be the best spot in the park. For a crowded park, with close together sites, it was surprisingly quiet and we had a great night sleep.

It seems that mintainence of the beds around the restrooms has been skipped for the entire season…read more As a lifelong Oregonian I am embarrassed that travelers through the gorge, one of the states premier attractions, see long neglected and overgrown gardens. They are also extreme fire hazards. One careless cigarette and the hillside is up in flames, just like what happened on the westbound side except that this hillside continues on up to the plateau and east and west along hwy 84.

OMG!!!! Brenda is amazing! I recently had a baby boy, and Brenda has been there with her camera to…read morechronical the entire journey. Starting with the most beautiful maternity shoot to coming to my home 3 days after my son was born to take his first photos. The thing that sets her apart from other photographers is she doesn't just take pictures, she captures an entire moment in a photo, giving you a tangible way to hold on to a memory forever. Not to mention she is such a sweetheart!!!!! Yes, Brenda is as good as it gets, book her for everything, like I do :-) !!!!!

Emily photographed the most important day of my life with the most beautiful and breathtaking…read morepictures. Because of her, my wedding moments were perfectly captured forever. I couldn't have been happier with anyone else. She was so incredibly nice and extremely dedicated. Emily broke her leg a week before my wedding and still came to my wedding and seemed to be in every place at once, capturing every single important moment of the day...even with her broken leg!! She even showed up to my hair appointment without me asking her to come and was able to get fantastic pictures of that part of the big day as well! Her rate was more than affordable and she went above and beyond. I wouldn't have been happy with any other photographer now that I've had her in charge of the most important day of my life! She was so incredibly prepared and thorough and just overall an amazing person. I could rave and gush about her all day. Her slogan of 'capturing moments' is true to her word and she really does catch the essence of the most special moments. I look at her photos and it is like I am right there at my wedding again. I got all the pictures from my wedding from her within two days! She was so efficient and the quality of her work was outstanding. Please, please let Emily be the woman to photograph any important time in your life because it will be a decision I am positive you won't regret.

Shelly is so talented, such a gentle soul and great with the kids. It's so nice to have a…read moreworld-class photographer here in White Salmon Washington

Thank you so much for a wonderful maternity shoot. You made me feel so comfortable, beautiful, and…read moreempowered! We have spent time looking at the gallery and are in love with the images. You did an amazing job capturing the beauty of pregnancy. Your talent and attention to detail is one in a million. You are an artist! We can't wait to see what the newborn shoot brings!

We had Cobblestone Catering provide the food for our son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal dinner and…read morewe couldn't have been happier. Terry's menu offers a great choice to customize an event. Her pricing on the menu is current and was easy to put together a budget for the event. Trust Terry to manage the portions; she's a pro and knows how to make sure everyone has enough to eat. All of the dinner items, desserts and appetizers were delicious, I believe if you see it on her menu you will be pleased with your choice. We had a ton of food leftover and Terry made sure it was all packed up and ready for us when we left after the long weekend of events. All of the leftovers are now vacuum sealed and frozen for us to remember this great event for the next few months. Terry, thanks again for a great night and all you did to make if go great!

We called Cobblestone for a last-minute breakfast catering for a morning-after wedding event. Terry…read morewas on top of it from the beginning and put together a very reasonable estimate and menu with little guidance. She followed up and showed up right on time with a fantastic spread of fresh food and didn't forget any important items like silverware, napkins, cups, etc. Everyone loved the feast, and the presentation was perfect. We were lucky to find them on such short notice! Thank you for ending our weekend wedding event with such wonderful food!!