Kaylie & Nello at Nordic NW in Portland, OR

A bride and groom are kissing inside a room with blue wooden walls and a window. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and veil, holding a bouquet of flowers. The groom is in a black tuxedo. They are leaning over a wooden table with a bouquet and a pen on it.

Kaylie and Nello had two priorities for their wedding: dramatic florals and, even more importantly, a proper PARTY. Deep reds, burgundy flowers, rich chocolate tones, and a dance floor that got plenty of use. They clearly cared about making everything beautiful, but having an incredible time with their people came first.

Their venue, Nordic Northwest (also known as Nordia House), is a fantastic choice for a Portland wedding, especially if you love the combination of modern architecture and nature. The building itself is bright and contemporary, with warm wood, high ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Step outside and you're surrounded by wooded paths, a meadow, and beautiful greenery. It's a surprising amount of variety in one location.

Close-up of a delicate flower with soft pink and purple petals, featuring a small diamond ring hanging from a stem.
Close-up of a couple placing their hands together during a wedding ceremony, with the bride wearing a wedding dress and the groom in a black suit, both showing wedding rings.

As a wedding photographer, that's one of my favorite things about Nordic Northwest. We can move from editorial portraits against the clean lines of the building to something completely different among the trees, all without disappearing for an hour. And the greenery makes a particularly good backdrop for bold floral arrangements like Kaylie and Nello's.

Another excellent reason to choose this venue is the food. Weddings at Nordia House are catered by Broder Söder, known for its Nordic-inspired cooking, seasonal menus, and local ingredients. The food is genuinely phenomenal and deserves as much attention as the setting.The Great Hall is also particularly well suited to a wedding where the reception is a priority. It's spacious, full of natural light during dinner, and has plenty of room for dancing once the evening gets going.

And these two really did make the most of that dance floor. The photographs probably explain that part better than I could.

A woman with long hair is being attended to by two women, likely during a wedding or special event. The woman in the center is smiling and looking at one of the women assisting her, while the other woman is fixing her hair. The scene appears to be intimate and cheerful.
A bride and groom share a kiss outdoors in a wooded area. The bride wears a long white wedding gown with a train, and the groom wears a black tuxedo with a bow tie. They are embracing each other in a scenic, natural setting surrounded by trees and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
A large outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated on wooden chairs, a bride and groom standing at the altar, surrounded by bridesmaids and groomsmen, in a wooded area with sunlight filtering through trees.
A man in a tuxedo reading a speech into a microphone during an outdoor wedding ceremony, with a man in a tuxedo standing behind him, and blurred greenery in the background.
A bride and groom walking hand-in-hand outdoors during a wedding ceremony, surrounded by seated and standing guests on a grassy area with trees in the background.
Group of nine men dressed in tuxedos smiling and posing outdoors in a wooded area.
Black and white photo of a man in a tuxedo and woman in a white dress, both laughing and sitting close together.
A man dressed in formal attire holding a printed wedding vows note, with a boutonniere on his black suit jacket, during a wedding ceremony.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, smiling and embracing each other.
A woman in a red velvet dress holding a drink with lemon slice in a dimly lit party or celebration setting.
A group of women dressed in matching brown dresses, holding bouquets, and laughing together outdoors in a wooded area.
Children and a woman in formal dresses outside, posing under a floral arch for a photo.
A couple sharing a kiss at a celebration or wedding, with people laughing and enjoying in the background.
A man dressed in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, standing outdoors in a park-like setting with blurred trees in the background. He has dark, curly hair and a slight smile.
A close-up of a yellow flower with red petals in the background, standing in front of a blurred background with dark greenery and a white post and brownish-red hanging flowers.
A close-up of a gold ring with embedded diamonds among vibrant pink and red flowers.
A diverse group of people sitting outdoors at an event, with some smiling and others focused, surrounded by trees and greenery in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom at their wedding reception, holding hands and smiling. The bride is wearing a white gown and the groom is in a black tuxedo, with people and children in the background.
A newlywed couple cutting a wedding cake at their celebration, surrounded by candles, fruit, and framed pictures, in a warmly decorated room.
A young woman with red hair and blue eyes holding a bouquet of red and pink flowers, wearing gold hoop earrings and a sleeveless brown dress, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.
Woman in a brown dress holding a bouquet of flowers, smiling and dancing in a park with sunlight filtering through trees.
A wall-mounted floral arrangement featuring various red and dark purple flowers and green foliage, with a vertical element extending upward.
A table decorated with pink and purple flowers as a centerpiece, surrounded by empty wine glasses, candles, and a pomegranate, on a white tablecloth.
Two women are dancing and smiling at a lively indoor party with warm lighting, surrounded by other guests.
People dancing and enjoying themselves at a lively party or celebration in a warmly lit indoor venue.
A woman in a white wedding gown standing in a forested path with green trees arching overhead.
A man and a woman in wedding attire dancing at a wedding reception, with candles and floral decorations in the background.
People dancing and hugging at a lively indoor party with warm lighting and drinks in hand.

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