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Elisabeth Kramer, Wedding Coordinator and Consultant
Elisabeth Kramer and Emily Sterling laugh during Elisabeth's book reading in February 2025.

Cracking myself up at my book reading last February. Yes, I wrote a book! It’s about how to plan a wedding that’s in-line with your values.

Moderator: Emily Sterling of Rooted & Wild; Photo: Marissa Solini Photography; Venue: Bold Coffee & Books

 

Cool wedding planning resources I made

February always makes me think of the pandemic.

During the height of covid, I created a gallery of free resources to help people plan their weddings legally and safely.

All told, that coverage got more than 138K views from March 1, 2020, to March 1, 2022, with many people telling me it was the only way they knew what was legal for Oregon weddings.

Why do I bring this up now? I suppose because the lesson I learned during covid — we can only feel joy if we also feel safe — continues to resonate.

In happier anniversaries…

I’ve been Rev. Elisabeth Kramer for eight years. Yes, that’s right, I’m (online) ordained. Here’s the ceremony script I use.

This time of year, I’m reserving a lot of rental orders.

Don’t have a coordinator who will do that for you? I wrote out the steps to booking rentals. Pairs nicely with this guide on how to make your own floor plan.

I’ve booked my fifth wedding for 2026.

I’m taking on maybe one more, ideally for September 2026 in the Portland metro area. Here’s how to contact me.

“We don’t know what we would have done without her.”

They would have been fine but it’s still a nice thing to hear :)

 EVEN MORE FREE WEDDING PLANNING RESOURCES 
A couple signs their marriage license.

I did this wedding on February 29, 2020. It was both Leap Day and the day after the first covid case was reported in Oregon. How little we knew.

Photo: Rachel Brookstein Photography; Venue: Heathman Hotel

 

Cool wedding planning resources other people made

This free wedding item exchange is much-needed.

It’s like a Buy Nothing group for wedding stuff.

Related: There’s a similar type of in-person event happening in Portland next month. It’s not affiliated with the wedding item exchange mentioned above.

If you enjoy pretty photos of pretty weddings...

This feature of a wedding I did last summer is for you.

“Repair matters more than perfection.”

Feeling out of sync with the person or people you’re planning with? This article could help.

Reminder: The PDX Alt Wed Fair is back.

It’s next month and it’s free.

Seattle, there’s a new show near you, too.

It’s called the Sustainable Wedding Show; it’s in April.

Other upcoming wedding shows in my area include:

This one at Hummingbird Hall; this venue open house at The Water Oasis; this one at Abbey Road Farm; and this one at the Portland Expo Center.

If you go to a wedding show, keep these things in mind.

Psst — Per my code of conduct, I don’t take kickbacks or other things of value for my referrals.

A pile of Kit-Kats and a pile of Cheetos

People love a food favor. At this wedding, one bride offered Kit Kats. The other offered Cheetos. Which is better? You decide!

Photo: Venture Ever After

 

Wedding vendors, this is for you

Wedding vendor meet-ups are happening. I’m hosting one in Portland in April. I’m also the editor of a monthly newsletter for vendors, by vendors. This month’s edition got a lot of love.

 

Weddings take a lot of work! For a little extra help, consider:

  • asking me a question for free

  • using this gallery of free resources

  • reading these articles

  • reading my book

  • renting my brain for an hour

  • hiring me to coordinate

 

Elisabeth Kramer Enterprises LLC, P.O. Box 1533, Portland, OR 97207, USA

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