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We can’t get enough of this True Bride’s love story! Lauren and Jordan’s romance sparked at a bowling alley, rekindling years after they met as teenagers.
Their wedding, a dreamy Italian-inspired celebration at The Ruins in Hood’s River, Oregon set the stage for Lauren’s stunning fit-and-flare wedding gown, Essense of Australia Style D3066. The sparkly dress, with a plunging V-neckline and sexy side cutouts, left everyone in awe.
Discover the couple’s enchanting journey from a fun dress shopping experience at True Society by The White Dress in Beaverton to their unforgettable “I do’s” on their big day.
LAUREN, TELL US ABOUT YOUR LOVE STORY.
Jordan and I initially met through mutual friends when we were teenagers. About seven years ago, we met again at a friend’s birthday party in a bowling alley. Jordan compleimented my bowling shoes and we started dating!
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DESCRIBE YOUR BRIDAL STYLE. TELL US ABOUT YOUR DRESS SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT TRUE SOCIETY.
I wanted to look sexy and romantic and that’s exactly how I felt on my wedding day! I loved having my mom, sister, and best friend at True Society by The White Dress in Beaverton. We were the only ones in the store, so all the True Crew stylists watched and it was really fun. My husband LOVED my gown, Essense of Australia Style D3066. He couldn’t help but stare at me on our wedding day!
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![Bride posing on a rustic stone structure with the their long veil flowing down](https://cdn.truesociety.com/uploads/2024/07/7B8D079C-D370-4A59-A00C-80680F18DEEC.jpeg)
IN YOUR OWN WORDS, TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING.
One of our first couple getaways was to Hood’s River in Oregon, and we had always talked about getting married there some day. My husband’s family is Italian, and I love Italy, so I’ve always wanted a wedding with an Italian flair. We found the perfect location at The Ruins. We had Italian food served for dinner during the reception! The whole wedding weekend with all our friends and family was so special.
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Cheers to Lauren and Jordan!
Photography: Lana from Auburn Photography
Florist: Bulk flowers from Sam’s club and fifty flowers
Cake: Decadent Creations
Venue: The Ruins, Hood River, Oregon
Hair and Makeup: Ashley from Style Me PDX
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