Black Sage — Vendor Coordination Guide

Black Sage

Smoke & Turquoise
A Western Gothic Greenhouse Editorial
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 3:00 PM – Evening Mt Hood Center Greenhouse

Creative Vision

Dark, moody, and romantic with deep western roots — a styled editorial that blends gothic drama with earthy southwestern soul. Think black tablescapes lit by candlelight, a matte black cake cascading with wild florals, turquoise and gold accents, and a greenhouse bathed in the fading glow of golden hour. This is not your typical country wedding — it’s raw, elegant, and unapologetically bold.

Style Keywords

Western Gothic Moody Romance Dark Bohemian Earthy & Natural Black & Gold Turquoise Accents Greenhouse Candlelit

Color Palette

Black, charcoal, warm taupe, cream, antique gold, sage green, deep olive, and pops of turquoise. Florals may introduce moody burgundy, burnt orange, and dusty mauve.

Mood & Textures

Geometric metal lanterns, taper candles (black and ivory), succulents, pampas grass, natural wood, cow skull elements, turquoise and silver jewelry, bolo ties, and raw organic greenery. The greenhouse itself provides beautiful natural light and an architectural backdrop of glass and iron.

Vendor Team

Vendor Role Providing
Studio 623 Photography Photo & Video All photography and videography for the editorial; creative direction
Bows & Arrows Weddings Coordination & Decor Day-of coordination, styling, and decor setup (tablescapes, ceremony area, detail vignettes)
Home Grown Joy Floral Design Bridal bouquet, ceremony florals, table arrangements, cake florals, and any loose greenery
Nya’s Cakes Cake & Bakery Matte black tiered cake with cascading sugar or fresh florals
Honey From the Rock Bakery Dessert Accents Macarons and cookies styled alongside the cake display
Nonnie’s Food & Beverage Hors d’oeuvres and signature drinks for styled food shots
Crown Bridal Bridal Attire Wedding dress (and potentially accessories)
Morgann & Riley Models Couple modeling for all portrait, ceremony, and lifestyle scenes
Mt Hood Center Greenhouse Venue Greenhouse space and surrounding grounds
Lisa Docherty Signs & Stationery Invitation suite, signage, place cards, and any paper goods for detail shots

Shoot Timeline

This is a suggested flow. Exact times may shift based on light and pace. Becky will direct transitions between scenes.

1:30 PM — Vendor Load-In Begins
Decor, florals, cake, desserts, food, signage, and stationery arrive and begin setup.
Bows & Arrows, Home Grown Joy, Nya’s Cakes, Honey From the Rock, Nonnie’s, Lisa Docherty
2:00 PM — Dress & Model Arrival
Models arrive for any touch-ups. Crown Bridal delivers and steams the gown.
Crown Bridal, Morgann & Riley
2:30 PM — Styling & Final Touches
Tablescape, ceremony area, cake display, and detail vignettes finalized. Becky scouts angles and lighting.
Bows & Arrows, Home Grown Joy, Studio 623
3:00 PM — Shooting Begins: Detail & Decor Scenes
Flat lays (invitation suite, rings, jewelry, bolo tie), stationery details, signage, and tablescape close-ups while models finish getting ready.
Studio 623, Lisa Docherty
3:30 PM — Cake & Dessert Display
Black cake hero shots, macaron and cookie styling, dessert table wide and detail angles.
Studio 623, Nya’s Cakes, Honey From the Rock
3:45 PM — Food & Drink Styling
Hors d’oeuvres plating and signature drink styling shots.
Studio 623, Nonnie’s
4:00 PM — Getting Ready & Bridal Portraits
Bride getting into gown, back-of-dress details, solo bridal portraits inside the greenhouse.
Studio 623, Crown Bridal, Morgann
4:30 PM — Groom Portraits & Details
Groom solo shots — hat, bolo tie, boutonniere, western details.
Studio 623, Riley
4:45 PM — Ceremony Arch & Couple Portraits
Couple at the ceremony setup, first look moment, vow-style portraits among the florals and greenery.
Studio 623, Morgann & Riley, Home Grown Joy
5:15 PM — Tablescape & Seated Scenes
Couple at the styled table with candles lit, champagne toast, intimate dinner-style moments.
Studio 623, Bows & Arrows, Morgann & Riley
5:45 PM — Golden Hour Portraits
Move to the best light — outdoor or greenhouse glass for warm, glowing couple portraits.
Studio 623, Morgann & Riley
6:15 PM — Candlelit Evening Scenes
As light fades, capture the moody candlelit atmosphere — geometric lanterns glowing, taper candles, dark and dramatic greenhouse shots.
Studio 623, Bows & Arrows, Morgann & Riley
6:45 PM — Wrap & Breakdown
Final creative shots as needed. Vendors begin breakdown and load-out.
All vendors
Note on light: Late March in the Mt Hood area gives us sunset around 7:30 PM. The golden hour window roughly 6:00–7:00 PM will be our most magical light. Becky will call transitions based on the actual light that day.

Scene List

Each scene is designed to showcase multiple vendors and capture a range of angles (wide, medium, detail). Becky will direct each setup.

Scene 01
Detail Flat Lays
Invitation suite, rings, turquoise jewelry, bolo tie, signage, and paper goods styled on natural surfaces (wood, leather, stone).
Scene 02
Tablescape
Black linens, gold flatware, geometric lanterns, taper candles, succulent accents, place cards. Wide shots, overhead, and intimate close-ups.
Scene 03
Cake & Dessert Display
Matte black cake with cascading florals as the hero. Macarons and cookies styled around the base. Multiple angles and tight details of texture.
Scene 04
Food & Signature Drinks
Styled hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails. Focus on color, texture, and presentation that fits the dark, earthy palette.
Scene 05
Getting Ready
Bride stepping into the gown, lacing or buttoning details, back-of-dress shot with natural greenhouse light. Quiet, intimate moments.
Scene 06
Bridal Portraits
Solo bride among the greenhouse plants and architecture. Full length, three-quarter, and bouquet-focused shots. Capture the dress movement and texture.
Scene 07
Groom Details & Portraits
Cowboy hat, bolo tie, boutonniere, western boots. Solo portraits with the dark industrial greenhouse doors or natural backdrop.
Scene 08
Ceremony Moment
Couple at the styled ceremony area with floral arch or installation. First look, hand-holding, vow-style emotional portraits.
Scene 09
Couple at the Table
Seated at the styled tablescape, champagne toast, candlelit intimacy. Feels like a private dinner for two.
Scene 10
Golden Hour & Evening
Warm, glowing couple portraits as the sun drops. Transition into moody, candlelit greenhouse shots as darkness settles in.

Vendor Checklist

Please review the items relevant to your role and come prepared. Reach out to Becky with any questions before the shoot day.

All Vendors

  • Confirm arrival / load-in time with Becky by March 28
  • Bring business cards or a branded item for a detail shot
  • Review the mood boards and color palette (black, gold, sage, turquoise, cream)
  • Plan for breakdown and load-out by 7:30 PM

Bows & Arrows Weddings — Coordination & Decor

  • Black table linens, chargers, and napkins
  • Gold or antique flatware and glassware
  • Geometric metal lanterns and pillar candles
  • Black and ivory taper candles with holders
  • Any additional styling props (cow skull, antlers, leather, wood slabs)
  • Ceremony area structure or arch (if applicable)

Home Grown Joy — Floral

  • Bridal bouquet — moody tones (burgundy, burnt orange, mauve, dark greenery)
  • Boutonniere with western flair
  • Table centerpiece / runner arrangement
  • Ceremony arch or installation florals
  • Cake florals (coordinate with Nya’s Cakes on placement)
  • Loose greenery and pampas grass for styling

Nya’s Cakes

  • Matte black tiered cake (coordinate with Home Grown Joy for fresh floral placement)
  • Cake stand or base that fits the dark, earthy aesthetic
  • Arrive with enough time for floral team to dress the cake before shooting

Honey From the Rock Bakery

  • Macarons in palette-friendly colors (black, gold, sage, cream, or moody tones)
  • Cookies styled to complement the editorial theme
  • Any display trays or stands, or coordinate with Bows & Arrows for styling surfaces

Nonnie’s — Food & Beverage

  • Hors d’oeuvres that photograph well and fit the earthy/dark aesthetic
  • Signature drink(s) — consider garnishes and glassware that fit the palette
  • Serving ware and platters, or coordinate with Bows & Arrows

Crown Bridal

  • Wedding gown steamed and ready to go
  • Any accessories (veil, hair piece, shoes) if included
  • Hanger or display option for a hung-dress detail shot

Morgann & Riley — Models

  • Arrive camera-ready (hair and makeup done, or plan time for finishing touches)
  • Groom attire: cream/light blazer, jeans, cowboy hat, bolo tie, western boots
  • Bring any personal western accessories (turquoise jewelry, belt buckle, etc.)
  • Be prepared for multiple outfit-adjacent adjustments (jacket on/off, hat on/off, veil, etc.)

Lisa Docherty — Signs & Stationery

  • Invitation suite (invitation, RSVP card, details card, envelope)
  • Place cards or escort cards for the tablescape
  • Any signage (welcome sign, bar menu, etc.)
  • Wax seal, ribbon, or textured paper details for close-up styling

Content Usage & Credits

Image Delivery

Studio 623 Photography will deliver a curated gallery of edited images to all participating vendors within 4–6 weeks of the shoot date. Each vendor will receive a full set of images relevant to their contribution, plus a selection of overall editorial images.

Usage Rights

All vendors may use the images for their own marketing, social media, website, and portfolio purposes. By participating, each vendor grants Studio 623 Photography permission to use images featuring their work for portfolio, social media, website, blog, print, and editorial submissions.

Credit & Tagging

When posting images from this shoot, please tag and credit all participating vendors. A suggested caption credit list:

Black Sage — A Smoke & Turquoise Editorial

Photography & Video: @studio623photography
Coordination & Decor: @bowsandarrowsweddings
Florals: @homegrownjoy
Cake: @nyascakes
Desserts: @honeyfromtherockbakery
Food & Drinks: @nonnies
Bridal Attire: @crownbridal
Models: @morgann & @riley
Venue: @mthoodcentergreenhouse
Signs & Stationery: @lisadocherty

Update the @handles with each vendor’s actual social media handles.

Editorial Submissions

Studio 623 Photography may submit this editorial to wedding blogs and publications. If selected for publication, there may be an exclusivity window during which vendors should hold off on posting those specific images. Becky will communicate any submission timelines and embargoes.

Logistics & Notes

Venue

Mt Hood Center Greenhouse. Address and parking details to be confirmed by Becky. Please plan to park in designated areas and leave any loading zones clear for vendor load-in/load-out.

Weather & Backup

The greenhouse provides a sheltered shooting environment regardless of weather. Any outdoor golden hour portraits will be weather-dependent. Bring layers if you’ll be outside.

Communication

Becky is the primary point of contact for all shoot-day questions and coordination. Please direct any last-minute changes or timing questions to her directly.

Web Page

Full mood boards and updates are available at:
studio623photography.com/mt-hood-center-greenhouse-styled-photoshoot