A clear December evening in a cozy cabin with the mountain to yourselves. Winter weddings in the Northwest don’t get much better than this! Shot on Mt. Hood at the Silcox Hut above Timberline Lodge.

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Meahan & Dianne had a late-Summer wedding overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.  Although clouds & forest fires hid Mt. Hood for part of the day, the view from Gorge Crest Farms was still stunning. We really enjoyed getting to know these two lovely ladies & seeing all the heart & soul they put into planning this day. It was particularly wonderful to see their families come together to celebrate their relationship. Everyone got a long so well and genuinely enjoyed each other so much that it was hard at times to tell which side of the family they belonged to, which is what a wedding is really all about!

Venue: Gorge Crest Farms, Underwood, WA
Event Design & Coordination: Debbie Dennis, bridalhood.blogspot.com Catering: Blossoms Catering, Hood River
Photography: FS Photography
Photobooth: FS Photography

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Yes, Brandon & Stephanie chose a stunning venue for their wedding (Mt. Hood Organic Farms is one of our favorites); yes, nearly every detail was lovingly thought out and designed by the couple; and yes, the food was amazing (more on that later). Despite these things, the most memorable part of this wedding was the pure joy that emanated from this couple the entire day–infusing every inch of their ceremony and celebration with a palpable enthusiasm. We see grooms shed a tear or two now and then, but it was really touching to see the tears welling up in Brandon’s eyes while he was hanging out with his groomsmen, well before the ceremony and seeing his bride.

Back to the food. Mt. Hood Organic Farms prides itself on preparing delicious fresh, local foods yet this wedding took that locavore concept one step further. The bride and groom grew nearly all the fruits & vegetables on the menu on their small farm outside Portland. We had the opportunity to meet them there for a photo session earlier in the Summer, and it was awesome to see all their hard work savored by their close friends and family. I could go on about how much we enjoyed shooting this wedding, but will let the photos tell the rest of the story . . .

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Casey & Emily are serious fun-spirited adventurers.  I don’t know too many people who would jump at the chance to stand in 40-degree water or train their dogs to sit on top of fence posts in the name of unique photography. They definitely know how to keep it interesting!

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Heather & Ryan’s wedding took place at one of our favorite outdoor venues in Oregon (which is saying a lot, given the number of outstanding options for outdoor weddings around here!) Bridal Veil Lakes is a rustic spot tucked away in the forest of the Columbia River Gorge, yet is it just minutes from downtown Portland. It’s a great place to showcase the natural beauty of our area to out-of-state friends and family, yet still be close to the city. Beauty was in full abundance for Ryan & Heather as forest fires nearby (but not too nearby!) created a fine haze in the sky & gorgeous light all day! We even had the chance to head over to Crown Point before the ceremony for photos with the bride & groom, and a great view of the Gorge.

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Kim & Dan’s Mt. Hood wedding is featured on Style Me Pretty today. Check out the post on their site to find out more about this fun couple and how they incorporated their love of the outdoors into their wedding!

A Fall afternoon in Portland’s Pearl District with Hannah, Sam, & their corgi Lincoln.

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Tamara & Jordan’s downtown Portland wedding at The Nines represented not one, but two “first’s” for us.  It was the first time we have ever experienced an acrobatic troupe’s performance at a wedding, as well as a free-style BMX show!  After that it was an all-out party. Ryan also had the opportunity to shoot a day-after session with them around the rose garden in Washington Park, which proved to be an excellent choice given Tamara’s stunning red hair. The ever-talented Ashley Forrette joined us behind the lens the day of the wedding, and some of these photos are hers.

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When we scheduled Brandon & Nikki’s engagement session they asked if it would be ok if they included their daughter in some of the photos. “Of course!”, we answered. However, if we new how adorable Aubrey was at the time that answer would have been followed by a few more exclamation points! I won’t even get started on how smart and well-mannered she is. I guess that says quite a bit about her parents, so they don’t really need much of an introduction.  It was a joy to spend a few hours with this family and we are really looking forward to celebrating with them on Mt. Hood this Spring!

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