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The Couple and Their Decision to Elope at Rowena Crest
There are some people you meet and you just feel connected instantly and that’s how it was when I first met Stephanie and Francis. In their initial inquiry, the couple shared how they first met and I saw so many similarities in their story and in my own life.
Stephanie and Francis met at a bagel shop while living in San Francisco and many of their first dates consisted of doing different activities together around the city. After spending 12 hours together on date #4, they knew they shared something special together.
When it came to their wedding, Francis and Stephanie’s day looked very similar to the initial ideas they shared with me when they first reached out. When it comes to elopement planning, sometimes couples know exactly what they want and other times, we work together to create a day that they never even dreamed about. As elopement photographers, that’s one of our favorite parts about working with couples; helping them create their dream day!
Though Francis and Stephanie didn’t have an exact location in mind, they loved the landscape in the PNW (specifically Portland and the Columbia River Gorge.) They wanted to plan an autumn elopement with dark hues and with the help of Rain and Pines and all the other Portland elopement vendors, we brought their vision to life!
From an Intimate Wedding at Rowena Crest To Moody Oregon Waterfall Wedding Photos, this Is How To Elope In Portland Adventurously
The thing about planning an elopement in the PNW in November is that you never know what kind of weather you might get. Fall tends to be a bit moodier but if you’ve been following us for a while, you know that mood is our specialty! We often photograph elopements in the rain and photos come out magical.
For Stephanie and Francis’ wedding day, Portland brought out all the mood and it made for the most magical autumn elopement vibes! We embraced the unpredictable PNW weather and just went all out with all our hearts.
The couple’s ceremony took place at Rowena Crest on the Columbia River Gorge. Surrounded by their closest family and friends (and their adorable Corgi fur baby), they exchanged vows overlooking the gorge.
After their ceremony, the couple and I explored the gorge and some of Oregon’s waterfalls and, of course, we photographed ‘til dark. Before leaving the waterfall, Stephanie and Francis shared a private first dance before heading back to their reception at Hunt and Gather.
They partied it up with loved ones the rest of the evening and ended the night eating on the dance floor and taking tequila shots!
Stephanie and Francis’ elopement was a testament that you truly can have it all: an elopement and a celebration. An intentional wedding day doesn’t always mean an elopement. It’s a day you get to do what you truly care for.
Stephanie and Francis, thank you so much for trusting me with all your hearts and for allowing me to document your day and create art. You guys truly don’t know how much your support means to my heart.
Meet the couple & the best Oregon Waterfall Wedding Photographer everrrr!!! 🙂😘
Meet The Best Oregon Waterfall Wedding Vendors:
Photographer: Henry Tieu Photography (aka Henry)
Planner & Florals: Rain and Pines
Videographer: Caleb Clayton
Elopement Dress: Janene’s Bridal
Elopement Suit: Suit Supply
Catering: Hunt and Gather
Cake: Whole Foods
Desserts: Blue Star Donuts & Nola Doughnuts
Meet Your Intimate Wedding & Elopement Photographers
We’re Henry, Sergio, and Nick, the faces behind these honest, meaningful, and artful photographs of couples eloping in the most beautiful places. Since 2018, we’ve photographed more than 200+ intimate weddings and elopements all over the world and on 6 different continents. Our work has been published on Junebug Weddings, Green Wedding Shoes, Brides, Dancing With Her, etc…We’ve won international awards for best wedding photos but what’s most important to us is actually winning our clients’ hearts with our art.
With 15 years of combined photography experience, we’ve learned that the only way to a beautiful wedding experience & photos is through intentionality.
We’re here for you and with you from “let’s do this” to “I do”, one step at a time, each step of the way. We’re in this together