Botanical gardens are one of the highlights of spring. I love seeing all of the plants and trees in bloom, and wandering around the forests and gardens that envelop you. The Portland Japanese Garden was such a lovely experience. The ambiance of the entire garden was so peaceful and calming. Surrounded by trees that are native to the PNW; landscapers, designers and architects designed this beautiful garden with traditional Japanese structures to go along with it. At some points I forgot what country I was in, as this experience is fully immersive!
Dress: Nasty Gal (similar here, here), Flats: Aldo, Jewelry: Aldo
I loved learning about the different structures I was seeing such as the Tōrō and Shōji. One of my favorite pictures from this shoot was taken outside in front of a shōji, which is a door, window or room divider made of translucent paper over a frame of wood. The beautiful Tōrō are the stone lanterns scattered across the garden. I really love how ominous they look. Imagine a path lit up with them at night. I would be over the moon to attend a black tie event at the Portland Japanese Garden. Both the modern and traditional buildings are stunning, and the garden itself is a masterpiece.
I wore this floral wrap dress and a pair of simple, brown slides to keep my look comfortable. I knew I would be doing a lot of walking, and while we were shooting it was extremely hot out side – my skin looks so dewy! I wanted to style my outfit with this basket bag, but it’s completely back ordered and doesn’t ship until June 20th (ugh). How did I not notice that when I was buying it? Oh well. I liked the simple white pattern on this dress, and I thought it would match the atmosphere of the garden. While a lot of the Portland Japanese Garden is shady, these photos were taken right at sunset so that amazing amber glow is peaking through the trees.
I am considering becoming a member of this garden. Let me know in the comments: Have you ever signed up to be a member of any museums, aquariums, societies or gardens? Did you get the most out of it?
Dress: Nasty Gal (similar here, here, here, here), Flats: Aldo
Renee || Getting Fit Fab
June 11, 2018Oh wow, these photos are so gorgeous! I haven’t ever been a member of any museums or gardens but I would like to be. Especially a garden because of all the flowers, it would be nice to know that my money is helping it.
McKenna BASS TRAHAN
June 11, 2018Japanese gardens have to be the most peace places on earth! I Love these pics!
Rach
June 11, 2018I love going to botanical gardens too. I have not been to a Japanese garden yet. Based on your photos, it looks so beautiful and that floral wrap dress was the perfect outfit!
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Brittany
June 11, 2018Absolutely gorgeous photos! I love your dress!!!
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Brooke
June 11, 2018Both the dress and garden are GORGEOUS!
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Kileen
June 12, 2018I’m a big fan of floral print and this wrap dress is so pretty!
Kileen
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Kelsey
June 12, 2018Wrap dresses are my fav!!! So pretty! I love how you styled this one with those flats, I’ve actually seen so many people wearing them. Aldo is so good and they are on sale right now!
Mademoiselle Coconath
June 12, 2018Such a pretty floral dress! Loving the photos
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Liz
June 13, 2018This dress is gorgeous on you! And I am obsessed with this garden!
Liz
Jessica
June 13, 2018That floral dress is gorgeous! Did you husband take these?! They are amazing!
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tayloraube
June 13, 2018He did take these! Thanks so much lovely 🙂
Shira Rosenbluth
June 14, 2018These photos are beautiful and that dress is stunning!