Happily Ever After: Stephanie & Joe's Tiny Wedding in the Columbia River Gorge

October 21, 2016 by Ara R. in Weddings, Elopements, Elope Adventurously

The wind and sun and waterfall mist turned the Columbia River Gorge into paradise on Stephanie & Joe's wedding day. They flew to the Pacific Northwest from Louisiana, family and friends joining them on a rocky cliff overlooking the river for a warm, windblown ceremony. I loved how Stephanie's hair, and her son's golden locks, flowed in the wind as they stood above the river.

Happily Ever After: Megan & Max's Oregon Coast Elopement

July 06, 2015 by Ara R. in Elopements, Weddings

I love tiny weddings. Megan & Max flew out from Minnesota and hosted close friends and family at a big beach house in Lincoln City. They were married on the sand of Road's End Beach. I spent two wonderful, happy and amazingly-calm hours with them. The clouds were gloriously reflected on the beach, a gentle breeze wafted through the air, and everything was absolutely perfect. Love.