The Adventure Log
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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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6/02/25
Some of the best elopement hikes in Oregon, in no particular order. Well… my favorite elopement hikes in Oregon… If you’re dreaming of saying your vows somewhere wild, scenic, and maybe just a little off the beaten path—Oregon is calling. From misty coastal cliffs and ancient forests to alpine lakes and volcanic ridgelines, this state […]
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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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5/11/25
Why Backup Plans Are a Must for Your Adventure Elopement in Oregon & the PNW Here’s the thing about adventure elopements in the Pacific Northwest: they’re wild. In the best possible way. You get misty mountaintops, moody coastlines, alpine lakes that look like they belong in a Patagonia ad—and sometimes, sideways rain. Or a surprise […]
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5/08/25
Pauline + Trenton – An Alvord Desert Adventure Engagement If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you landed on another planet—without leaving Oregon—the Alvord Desert might be your place. It’s flat, cracked, weirdly beautiful, and somehow manages to be dramatic and peaceful all at once. Basically, it’s the perfect spot for an adventure engagement session […]
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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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4/13/25
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 […]
