This wedding was planned and replanned several times, as were many during Covid. With original plans to be a much bigger celebration at The Ruins at Astor in Astoria, things were dialed far back to being a simple and lovely beach elopement/intimate wedding with the couple’s nearest and dearest. The ceremony was on Long Beach, WA in the grassy bluff just after sunrise, followed by a pizza party in a groovy beach house in Seaside, OR. We wrapped up the day at Hug Point beach to capture some golden hour photos. We were literally together from sun-up to sun-down!
Over the past year, I’ve really discovered that my specialty lies in these smaller gatherings that are based around nature. I love when I can just focus on the couple, the scenery, and their treasured guests, and I can leave the complicated timeline behind. Covid-era weddings taught us that anything can be possible with your wedding. You can take or leave as many traditional elements as you’d like, and there’s so much opportunity for you to put your own unique stamp on the day. I love how Ally changed into a 1930s slip for her beach session. Why not?
