As the old wedding day tradition of not seeing each other until the ceremony gets left behind, a new counter-tradition has emerged – the first look! This is the moment you see each other all dressed up in your wedding attire for the first time, and whether you elope or have a traditional wedding, it […]

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 […]

Do you dream of a wedding that’s a little unconventional? One that’s spent surrounded by the sounds of nature and views of the outdoors instead of the four walls of a traditional venue?  With its panoramic views, dense pine forests, and clear blue waters, Crater Lake National Park makes a great wedding venue for couples […]

One of the things I love most about elopements is that you have so much more flexibility with your budget, and you get to decide what’s important to you on your wedding day! So many of my clients have been rocking some of the most incredible, affordable elopement dresses I’ve ever seen, and I want […]

Ask a family member or a friend, “what is an elopement?” and a lot of people will tell you that it’s a scandalous, rushed, last minute marriage – they might tell you some variation of a couple who runs off to Vegas to get married by an Elvis impersonator in a rhinestone studded chapel. And […]

Struggling to prioritize health, safety and joy while planning your wedding in a pandemic? Check out this article for tips & tricks from real weddings!

This isn’t a blog meant to convince you to elope – no, this an unbiased breakdown of the financial costs of eloping versus having a traditional wedding. Personally, I don’t think one is better than the other. However, if you’re reading this, you’re probably trying to decide which kind of celebration best suits your goals, […]