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6/07/25
Intimate, intentional micro wedding in Bend, OR Sometimes, when planning a wedding, things happen… most times, actually. Even when planning an elopement with just family, the universe may have other plans for you. Tara & Eric are two such recipients of these universal lessons. They actually live in Bend, my home base, but were planning […]
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5/30/25
Alpenglow Love Stories: Sunrise Elopements at Sparks Lake There’s something undeniably magical about a mountain sunrise. The air is cool and quiet, the water is glassy and still, and if you time it just right, the first light of day lights up the Cascade peaks like they’re on fire. Sparks Lake, nestled just outside of […]
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5/27/25
Sunrise Vows Above the Clouds: An Elopement on the Skyline Trail If you’ve ever stood at Paradise in the early morning hours, you know the name doesn’t lie. Wildflowers blanket the meadows in midsummer, marmots whistle from rocky outcrops, and the first light sets Mount Rainier aglow in soft pinks and golds. For couples who […]
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5/06/25
Helping you decide which Oregon waterfall to elope at Blog Sections at a glance: *I’ve included photos from each of these waterfalls. Any images that do not have credit given were taken by me. If you’re dreaming of a ceremony surrounded by lush forest, misty air, and the sound of rushing water, a waterfall elopement […]
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5/04/25
Carley + Autra – Sunrise elopement at Sparks Lake Sunrise Adventure Elopement in the Heart of Oregon There’s something quietly magical about sunrise in the Central Oregon Cascades. The air is crisp, the birds are just starting to stir, and if you’re lucky, a layer of morning mist dances across the water’s surface. At Sparks […]
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4/19/25
Lizzie + Duke – A foggy summer Mount Rainier elopement Mount Rainier rises like a dream above the forests of Washington—towering, glaciated, and commanding the horizon even from miles away. At 14,410 feet, it’s the tallest mountain in the state and the heart of Mount Rainier National Park, a place defined by contrasts: roaring waterfalls […]
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4/15/25
Lauren & Lane – A colorful spring vow renewal at Point Reyes Vow renewals vs. Elopements When people think about adventure weddings, their minds often go straight to elopements—but vow renewals can be just as meaningful, intentional, and personalized. The main difference? An elopement is usually your first time exchanging vows, while a vow renewal […]
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4/13/25
Gwyn + Liam– A fabulous micro wedding at the SeaWinds Estate in Bandon, Oregon Choosing a Micro Wedding or Elopement The choice to elope, or opt for a nontraditional micro wedding, means choosing an intentional experience over material things and traditions that may or may not mean anything to you. Choosing a beautiful spot, big […]
