Christmas Time Winter Wedding at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church | Lake Oswego, Oregon

Photography by Cambrae
Dec 24, 2022
2 min read

Updated: Sep 29

Shannon & Eric

A Christmas Winter Wedding Elopement

I was so happy to be the Portland wedding photographer that Shannon & Eric chose for their Christmas Time Winter Wedding at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. I am so glad Shannon found my wedding photographer profile on Instagram.

Bride and Groom with red and white bouquet outside of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at their Christmas Time Winter

Shannon and Eric met when they were taking their kids to college. They both happened to be attending the same orientation for Oregon State University. Eric took a seat next to Shannon and said “Hi”. And four years later they found themselves happily in love and planning a wedding involving their blended family, including 4 kids.

Exterior photos of a bride and groom at their Christmas Time Winter Wedding at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church in Oregon

Eric and Shannon choose to be married at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church because they are members of the church. According to the church’s website, their parish formally began on October 12, 1890, with the dedication of Sacred Heart Catholic Church at First and E Streets, a building that still stands today. Later in 1942, they moved to the present site in Lake Oswego, so much history inside 4 walls. The current church as it stands is beautiful in it’s traditional design. With straight lines, stain glass and a stunning interior.

Photos of a bride and groom in front of Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church for their Christmas Time Winter Wedding

The bride and groom of a Christmas Time Winter Wedding at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church with a red and white bouquet

The day of the wedding it felt like there was a little Christmas magic in the air. Luckily the weather held for us, as snow was on the horizon in the coming days. It was still cold outside but Shannon and Eric didn’t mind braving the cold for some wedding photos outside. Shannon had the smart idea to plan a matching faux fur shall to go with her wedding dress. It’s a smart way to add a little warmth and if you like, a pop of color.

Bride and groom at their Christmas Time Winter Wedding at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church

The church was wedding ready and festively decorated for the holidays, with garland and Christmas trees. The wedding ceremony was a traditional catholic mass, though in light of the season they also included some Christmas carols. With it being a small intimate wedding, more like an elopement, each person attending was also able to be part of the ceremony. It truly felt like two families coming together as one.

A ceremony of a Christmas Time Winter Wedding at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church

I love when couples share about their experience after having worked with me as their wedding photographer. Shannon's 5- star review on The Knot, was straight to the point:

"We made the right choice to hire Cambrae."

Bride and groom inside the church during their Christmas Time Winter Wedding at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church

Shannon & Eric's Oregon Wedding Vendors

Check out the team of awesome wedding vendors that made this elopement a success.

Wedding Venue - Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church

Bride & Groom's Wedding Rings - Costco

Bride's Wedding Dress - Macy’s

Bride's Hair Piece - David’s Bridal

Bride's Wedding Day Jewelry - David’s Bridal

Wedding Florist - R Blooms Lake Oswego

Wedding Officiant - Father John Kerns / Pastor at Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church

Wedding Reception Dinner - Oswego Grill

Wedding Cake - Kyra’s Bakery

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