There’s no denying Oregon’s outdoor beauty. From its dramatic shores to its snow-capped mountain peaks, gushing waterfalls, and everything in between, it’s no wonder so many couples choose this outdoor playground for their elopements. Although the windswept coastline and breathtaking waterfalls often steal the spotlight, there’s something special about the pristine lakes of the state’s…
You’ve chosen to elope (yay!) and now it’s time to plan all the details, including what you want your elopement day to look like and how long you want it to last. Initially, you may be thinking that a few hours is plenty of time for an elopement. While it can be enough for some…
Brit and Steven had a romantic elopement ceremony at Jedediah Smith State Park on the river trail surrounded by ancient redwoods. They chose an intimate ceremony with just the two of them with me as their Oregon elopement photographer and Charles Wright as their officiant. The weather that day was absolutely beautiful. The sun was…
Iliana and Hunter wanted to have an intimate beach wedding on the Oregon coast with their family and close friends. They rented a radddd beach house right on the ocean in Arch Cape called Casa Pacifica. It was a perfect spot to celebrate with loved ones and enjoy the magic of the Oregon coast. It’s…
Long stretches of sandy beach, rugged sea cliffs, and coastal wilderness are the defining traits of the Oregon Coast. From north to south, the coast spans 363 miles boasting windswept sand dunes, towering sea stacks, and lush wilderness. It’s not surprising that the Oregon Coast is such a popular elopement destination for many outdoor-loving…
Madison and Brian started to plan a traditional wedding but quickly realized that it was only for their families and not what they really wanted. They envisioned something much smaller and focused on them as a couple. Eloping along the Southern Oregon coast ended up being the perfect way for them to celebrate their commitment…
If you’re looking to elope beside a cascading waterfall, then Oregon is the place for you. The state of Oregon is home to over 230 waterfalls. In the Portland area alone, there are over 90 waterfalls. I’ve included a few of my fave waterfall locations for elopements along with a few others that I’ve been…
Santhosh and Preethi flew to Oregon from the east coast this spring to have their engagement photos captured on the majestic coastline. Preethi used to live in the Pacific Northwest and she always wanted to have photos taken here with her man. So they decided now was the time! They will be having a traditional…
A lot of my couples aren’t sure how many hours they need for their adventure elopement or intimate wedding, so I wanted to share some info to help all of my future couples! I think there is a misconception that you only need a couple of hours for smaller weddings and I don’t think that’s…