Imagine experiencing a waterfall elopement. You’re standing at the base of a waterfall on the day you get married – surrounded by mist sparkling in the sunlight, exchanging vows with water crashing behind you, maybe even going for a sunset dip after the knot is tied….  Waterfalls can be absolutely magical, and if you’ve decided […]

The day you get married is completely yours – and a big part of that experience includes exchanging vows in a beautiful place, surrounded by views that make you feel at home. Choosing an elopement location is one of the first things you’ll need to do once you’ve made the decision to ditch the big […]

While it’s totally possible to elope with family or invite a few friends to your intimate ceremony, for a lot of couples a “just us“ elopement experience just feels more like them. But, there are a few things that stand in some couples’ way – the fact that marriage licenses often require an officiant and […]

T​he Columbia River runs along the border of Washington and Oregon – and just outside of Portland, you’ll find a place bustling with rushing waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes, and dense old-growth forests – the perfect spot for any nature lover to explore! A Columbia River Gorge elopement is great for anyone who wants to tie the […]

The day you get married should be an opportunity to express yourself – and it should be a reflection of you as a couple! While the wedding industry has created a standard “mold” of what getting married should look like, the truth is you don’t have to follow any traditions that aren’t in alignment with […]

Oregon is known for its awe inspiring scenery, and amongst the rolling hills, rugged coastlines, and cascading waterfalls, you’ll find incredible tree groves, woodland canopies, and absolutely magical forest views that will make you feel like you stepped right into a fairytale! As a wedding photographer who has documented over 125 weddings throughout the Pacific […]

On the Olympic Peninsula of Washington, there’s a place where you’ll find flowing waterfalls, towering evergreens, and rocky beaches – Olympic National Park! Whether you want to take a walk on the beach or have a picnic in a field of wildflowers, you’ll find whatever you need for your perfect Pacific Northwest elopement. In this […]

The Oregon Coast is truly out of this world – you have to see it to believe the incredible cliffs over the ocean, the rocky sea stacks in the water, the wild, remote places where you can exchange vows as the water crashes below you, and the adorable beach towns where you can relax after […]

Not too long ago, an elopement was thought of as quick, rushed, and sometimes last minute – they usually took place at the courthouse, with a “no frills” ceremony that lasted no more than the time it took to exchange vows and sign paperwork. While that’s not what eloping means today, a lot of couples […]

You’ve decided that a big wedding celebration in a ballroom or a hotel isn’t your thing – but you can’t shake the feeling that eloping just isn’t going to be the same if your family isn’t there. Good news – eloping doesn’t have to mean it’s just the two of you! Having the people you […]