An Unforgettable Angel’s Rest Elopement For couples who love hiking, exploring, and breathtaking views, an Angel’s Rest elopement is the perfect way to celebrate their love. Crystal and Nathan, an adventurous couple who got engaged in Peru in 2022, knew that a traditional wedding wasn’t for them. Instead, they opted for an intimate and scenic […]

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This beautiful Short Sand Beach elopement took place on an overcast day in July. Although weather on the Oregon coast can be tricky any time of year, the summer months are generally your best options for elopements if you don’t have a venue to retreat in case it rains. We lucked out with really mild […]

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Adventure elopements are my favorite, and I’m back this week with a Sequoia National Park elopement with Darcy and Adam, following last week’s post of their engagement session, which we photographed just the day before, that you can find here. The thing I love most about Darcy and Adam’s adventure elopement is that it was […]

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A Carson Ridge elopement is perfect for couples seeking a romantic and intimate wedding surrounded by nature. Nestled in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, Carson Ridge Luxury Cabins offers breathtaking towering evergreens, lush meadows, and private, cozy cabins for a secluded and unforgettable celebration. Whether exchanging vows at the venue’s dedicated ceremony site or relaxing […]

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A Scramble To Set Up Their Wilson Farm Wedding Chanley and Dakota hosted their beautiful Wilson Farm wedding in Boring, Oregon, complete with a festive maypole. Just months before their wedding, their original venue actually canceled on them. So they were left scrambling for a new location for their celebration. Luckily, they found an even […]

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A Fun and Laid-Back McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse Wedding Alex and John’s McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse wedding was everything they wanted—fun, relaxed, and full of personality. Their hilarious vows, lawn games, iconic wedding venue, and lively dance party made it an especially memorable wedding. Having already eloped at the courthouse, they planned their celebration as a way to […]

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The Ruins Wedding Photos: Getting Ready and First Look Capturing The Ruins wedding photos is always a treat, and Anna and Michael’s day was no exception. Anna and her bridesmaids got ready at the nearby Historic Hood River Hotel, sipping mimosas and spinning vinyl on a record player. Once at The Ruins Hood River, Anna slipped into her […]

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A Perfect Outdoor Setting for a Bridal Veil Lodge Wedding Chelsea and Steve, who first met at a kayaking store, share a love for outdoor adventure, so it was only fitting that they celebrated their wedding at Bridal Veil Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge. Living in Hood River, a Bridal Veil Lodge wedding made perfect sense […]

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A Personal and Stylish Leach Botanical Garden Wedding Kristina and Alejandro’s Leach Botanical Garden wedding was a beautiful blend of elegance, fun, and personal touches. After their civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, they moved to Portland for Kristina’s master’s program in speech and hearing sciences at PSU. When it came time to celebrate […]

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A Chic and Industrial Union Pine Wedding Annie and Jake’s Union Pine wedding was a perfect blend of modern elegance and personal style. The venue’s warm wood tones, polished concrete floors, and black-and-white walls created a sleek yet inviting atmosphere. Overhead, floral arrangements softened the industrial piping above the ceremony site, while string lights added […]

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Holocene Wedding Photos: A Spooky Halloween Celebration Jessa and Murren’s Halloween Holocene wedding photos captured a celebration years in the making. After eloping in a backyard ceremony during the pandemic, they wanted to exchange vows in front of their loved ones—and they did it in true spooky-season style. A Cinematic Love Story Jessa and Murren’s […]

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