Ahhh, B+R! Where do I even begin...? These two found me through a random Google search for a wedding photographer! Honestly, I have no idea how Google connected a couple from Utah planning a wedding in Oregon with me in Gig Harbor, WA, but B and I ended up on a phone call, and the rest is history!
They’ve spent so much time traveling together, and when they decided to elope on the Oregon coast, it was because of the stunning beauty they experienced when they first visited. It’s now one of their favorite places, and their wedding day made ME fall in love with the Oregon coast, too! If you haven’t been, add it to your bucket list. Trust me - you won’t regret it.
I came down the day before to scope out their location, expecting the usual PNW rainy weather (B+R even brought umbrellas for everyone), but we were lucky enough to be surprised with sunshine the next day. They got ready at separate locations and had their first look and vows amidst the trees, overlooking the ocean. From there, we took some time for photos of just the two of them before heading to their ceremony at Hug Point.
One of the most emotional moments was B’s first look with her dad—it was so sweet and heartfelt. Meanwhile, their guests gathered in a semi-circle, and the ceremony began. Officiated by both B’s aunt and brother, they exchanged vows with their feet in the sand and the biggest smiles on their faces. (Seriously, some of the prettiest smiles I’ve ever seen!)
The ceremony concluded with dried flower confetti before we headed back to the beach for photos of them as newlyweds, followed by a beautiful sunset dinner and celebration. My favorite moment, though, was when B waded into the water, barefoot and twirling in her dress... R looked at her and said, “This is her. This is where she’s happiest.” It was such a magical moment and one I won't forget.
