Crook Point Oregon Elopement Wedding

This beautiful day at Crook Point. was a bit of a stormy one as Summer weddings go. It did however have all the moody beauty that we think of on true Pacific Northwest Twilight type days. There is one thing I love about rain and that is when people gather to embrace it together in joy~

This day was filled with joy with those who traveled from all over the United States to say on Crook Point’s beautiful 3,000 private acres on the Oregon coast. It sits right in the Samuel Boardman Corridor. For those of you who have not witnessed the sea stacks and rugged cliff lines of the Southern Oregon Coast, it is truly an experience.

Here is a peek at our time together and I hope my photos take you away on a little journey to our piece of the Earth here…

Redwood Forest and Oregon Coast Elopement

This day was filled with sunshine and love. Steve and Sahny spoke their vows to one another in one of my favorite private groves in the NorCal Redwoods. From there we grove hopped a bit for incredible Summer light as the last of it filtered through the majestic canopy.

The end of the evening was spent just above the California border on the rocky Oregon coastline. A little bit of a hike over a waterfall, then the shoes came off on the beach. Some champagne, a walk in the sand and then a dance to their song.

Special thanks to my friend Branches and Vine Floral for the incredible bouquet and crown. I am always happy to transport florals in for your elopements from my local vendors I work with. I am so excited to announce that their image was chose for online publication for our win for top photographer in Oregon outside PDX for Oregon Bride Magazine this past year!

Here is a peek at our time together…

I encourage as always please leave no trace in our forests or on our beaches. If anything comes in with you please clean it up and pack it out.

Trinidad California Lost Whale Inn Elopement at Patrick's Point

I took a drive on a rainy day a hop skip and a jump from me down highway 101. Lost Whale Inn located in Trinidad, California was the perfect setting for this gorgeous elopement. We opted for portraits at Patrick’s Point after and the light we were gifted this particular West Coast evening on the beach was pure magic.

These two and their pups and parents were such a joy to work with. Lost Whale Inn perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean has beautiful views, grounds and gardens and wonderful ambiance.

Here is a peek at our adventures together…

Oregon Bohemian Wedding

This wedding was absolutely one of the most charming wedding days of my Summer. Joe and Karli with the name of The Lewis and Clark Wedding came into my life full of smiles and joy and unique genuine personalities that immediately captured my heart. Scroll to the end to read Joe and Karli's story and the details of their special day~

So many creative details throughout it all and they can be seen as well here published on an international bohemian wedding blog called Boho Weddings! 

Our Story

Joe and I met while attending college at Western Oregon University. It was a time in which neither of us was interested in a relationship but after a week of trekking around Moab with the Natural Science club (of which Joe was the president hehe). We found the chemistry and compatibility too strong to ignore. Our partnership grew over countless bow hunting and backpacking trips where we pushed ourselves to new limits spending weeks in our beloved Eagle cap wilderness, harvesting mushrooms, deer, elk, berries, and exploring new basins and sacred spots known only to us.

One day in 2014 after a long and monotonous work week I came home and announced that I had planned to hike the 2,660 mile Pacific Crest trail, reaching from the Mexico to Canada border. Without a bat of the eye or any element of surprise Joe replied “lets do it!” Together and now equipped with a new set of adventure dreadlocks and our one man tent we made the entire length of the trip in 4.5 months. If there were ever a better test to see if you are compatible with someone; 25 miles a day and only one shower a week will do it.

Fast forward 3 years after a rainy hunting trip Joe popped the question at a hotsprings in La Grande Oregon. I was stunned as he pulled the most beautiful and unique locally made (and from my hometown to boot!) ring that encompassed all the most important elements to us. A citrine sun signifying Fire, engraved waves for the water, a mountain for the earth aspect, and finally air, portrayed by the blowing wind.

Our adventures as husband and wife continue as we just recently moved into a RV full time in order to travel for Joe’s work. We split our year between the Northern Oregon Coast and the beautiful mountains and blue sky of Eastern Oregon running, hiking, foraging and playing with our pup Indi.

The Details

Bride

Dress- BHDL (http://www.bhldn.com/stores-portland/)

Shoes- Toms (http://www.toms.com/)

Earrings- Red Geode Halves moonstone by KristynRenne Jewelry (https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristynReneeJewelry)

Hairpieces- Gold vines by SarasBoutique Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SarasBoutique)

Ring- David and Sabine (http://www.davidandsabine.com/)

Boquet- Becca Atley (http://branchesandvine.com/)

Hair and makeup- Alyssa Underwood (http://www.alyssaunderwoodartistry.com/) (https://www.instagram.com/underwoodmakeup/)

Tattoos- Flash tattoos (http://www.flashtat.com/)

Bridesmades dresses- Lulus https://www.lulus.com/

Groom and Groomsmen

Shirts: Macys INC brand

Leather suspenders- Heysir Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeySir)

Pants- Prana stretch Zion (http://www.prana.com/)

Shoes- Clarks (http://www.clarksusa.com/us/)

Boutonnieres- Hand assembled by the mother of the bride feathers are from the brides great grandfathers fly tieing collection.

Ring- Mountian Lake Irinis world Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/IrinisWorld)

Vendors and other elements

Personalized Mountian Beer steins- Alex Appland Pottery (http://alexapland.com/)

Personalized “lewis and Clark” essential oil bug spray- Growing Wise (http://www.growingwise.biz/)

Guest Book- Kate Burkow leather (https://www.etsy.com/shop/KateBrunkowLeather)

Food- Mama Mia Woodfired Pizza (http://www.mammamiagelateria.com/)

Dessert- Dropout cookies (https://www.facebook.com/dropoutcookie/)

Cake- Ambrossia Bakery (https://ambrosianaturalbakery.com/)

Arbor and Benches- Handmilled and stained by the groom and family friends from timber on the venue property. Antler accents Elk courtesy the groom.

Table designs- Bride’s personal home treasures

Venue- Private Residence on the Rogue River in Grants Pass Oregon

Bounce House- Big Air (http://bigairjumphouses.com/)

Custom Signs- (https://www.facebook.com/emmyandbo/)