portland front yard elopement

What could be better than a backyard wedding? How about a FRONT yard wedding? These two kept it simple and sweet, getting married with their friends, neighbors, and cat, while their families looked on via Zoom. Yummy cake, sidewalk portraits, and good drinks.

For a smaller wedding ceremony or elopement, check out some of my unsolicited advice.

And for more happy feelings of backyard weddings and elopements, you can see some more elopements here in a backyard, here at the parent’s house, another at the parent’s house, and a MUCH bigger backyard here!

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backyard elopement portland indian wedding

I’ve photographed quite a few Indian wedding ceremonies with hundreds of family and guests, but this year, while keeping their friends and loved ones safety in mind, this lovely couple decided to make it small while preserving the beautiful traditions. It was so unique, especially considering traditional Indian ceremony standards! A few downpours and a pandemic couldn’t keep their love apart. Planning by Black Swan Events, DJ was Prasant, Florals by Royce’s Prop Shop.

As an update, this wedding was featured in Oregon Bride’s November Summer print edition and online here.

If you’re getting married, but thinking about ways to keep it small, check out some of my advice here!

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portland family backyard firehouse wedding

Sometimes the smallest celebrations are the most meaningful. These two remembered their connection from long ago, and when life happened, separating them by time and distance, love eventually brought them back together. Surrounded by their children, friends and family and after a LOT of special care to their backyard (they have such a cool house), these two honored each other and the magic that reconnected them. Firehouse gladly hosted their dinner with piles of delicious pizza and meatballs. I was so honored to be there in the middle of so much joy.

port townsend washington elopement wedding

These two lovely women were such gracious hosts for their friends and family at their intimate wedding by the bay near Port Ludlow, Washington with a casual celebration at Finn River Cidery. Donuts and paella? Yespleasethatsoundsperfect. Also, a good reminder to everyone that sweatshirts are completely acceptable on your wedding day.

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