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Here you'll find elopement resources and wedding galleries to inspire and guide you as you plan your dream day.

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to the blog!

Here you'll find resources to inspire & guide you in planning your dream day

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Full Guide to Getting Married at Bridal Veil Lakes 

Weddings

As an Oregon wedding photographer, I’ve seen my fair share of stunning venues, but Bridal Veil Lakes is in a league of its own! Picture this – you’re surrounded by towering old-growth trees, there’s a pristine lake mirroring the sky, and everywhere you look is sprinkled with seasonal blooms among the garden. And the whole […]

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Photos That Make You Feel: Why Your Love Language Matters on Your Wedding Day

Wedding Planning Resource

Since I first posted this story, I’ve learned that Gary Chapman of The 5 Love Languages is homophobic. What I’ve shared below is in no way an endorsement of his horrific views. The reason I continue to share the information below is because I believe there is validity in the theory of love languages and […]

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The Colony Wedding – Portland, Oregon

Weddings

A St. Johns Wedding at The Colony in Portland, Oregon set the scene perfectly for Katie & Roy’s magical day. Interestingly enough their original venue had a clerical error and ended up double-booking them. This resulted in their original venue cancelling on them a month before the wedding while Katie and Roy were living and […]

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