The Diary:
Resources for NW Montana and Glacier National Park Weddings & Elopements
and beyond
How to Elope in the Columbia River Gorge
If you imagine your elopement day to be moody, romantic, and surrounded by lush greenery then the Columbia River Gorge might just be the perfect elopement location for you! It offers some of the most amazing views, epic waterfalls, cozy Airbnbs, and fun activities to make your elopement a day you will want to relive over and over again! If this sounds like your dream elopement location then keep reading because I give you all the info on where to elope in the Columbia River Gorge, where to stay, the best time of the year to elope, and so much more!!
How to Elope in Oregon | Updated for 2023
If moody and romantic vibes are what you are dreaming about for your elopement, then Oregon is 1000% the place for you. Oregon offers rugged coastlines, abundant waterfalls, lush forests, the cutest towns, and the best vibes. There are so many different locations to choose from when eloping in Oregon and I’m here to share EVERYTHING to help you plan it. Keep reading if you want to learn more about how to elope in Oregon from the best locations to finding the perfect cozy and romantic accommodations for your stay!
Hood River, Oregon Elopement Videography and Photography at The Ruins
This beautiful elopement at The Ruins in Hood River, Oregon honestly blew me away — Alex and Rachel were nothing short of stunningggg despite the July heat, ha! It was an honor to tell their love story while capturing the stunning work of Megan with Curated Mess and the all-star vendor team she put together. If you’re considering getting married at the Columbia River Gorge, you’re going to want to keep reading — we’re talkin’ a gorgeous historic venue in downtown Hood River, a rented train, the most stunning details, intimate love letters, and an adventure session like no other. What more could you want!?
Intimate PNW Lifestyle Cabin Couples Photo + Video Session | Oregon Elopement Videographer
I seriously felt so inspired during this intimate PNW lifestyle couples shoot with Michelle + Eamon at the Woodlands House in Sandy, Oregon. It got me thinking a lot about how I used to think of engagement shoots — dressing up, frolicking in a field, moving couples through prompts…anddd idk, I love a good frolick, but this quiet, introspective, cozy style of storytelling in a confined space stole my heart. Keep scrolling for some majorrrr engagement shoot/story session inspo. (Pssttt — I’m obsessed w/ elopement couples adding story sessions!!)