Weddings – big or small – are a deeply personal reflection of who we are, how we love, and what we’ve envisioned for ourselves. Because, when you think about it, a wedding isn’t just a party or a celebration ( although it is that, of course, to some degree).
A wedding is a symbol of the life we’ve imagined for ourselves with our partner – the start of something truly beautiful, reflecting and refracting the glimmers of what we love about our relationship.
Mar 11, 2025
We’ve all heard it time and time again – the average cost of a wedding is around $30,000. I’ve been part of the wedding industry for years as an elopement and small wedding photographer, and in that time, I’ve noticed that so many of us hold wild misconceptions about weddings, our wedding budgets, and what the real cost of a wedding (of any size) truly is.
Mar 4, 2025
If you’re a soon-to-be-married couple out there eager to plan your wedding, you’ve probably already run into several conversations about the type of wedding you’ll have. Will it be a big wedding with a large guest list? A smaller, more intimate event? What about something just for you two–maybe a secluded elopement only including a few guests to stand by your side?
Sep 10, 2024
If you found yourself swooning over the stunning Oregon Crook Point wedding between “Dancing with the Stars” pro Koko Iwasaki and choreographer Kiki Nyemchek, know you’re not alone.
Koko and Kiki Iwasaki shared their vows in late July in front of 100 guests in a dreamy, forested spot right on the Oregon coastline.
Jul 30, 2024
Jun 13, 2024
For all the soon-to-be-married couples out there, I have one blunt but important thing to say: No matter how you choose to get married, remember that you control the guest list.
On your wedding day, whether you’re opting for a larger destination wedding venue with a handful of loved ones or a smaller but luxurious venue with just a few close folks by your side, it’s important that everyone who’s with you is just that–with you.
