Vendor Spotlight: Sleepy Ridge Weddings in Orem, Utah
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Vendor Spotlight: Sleepy Ridge Weddings in Orem, Utah

Today I’m shining a spotlight on an incredible wedding venue in northern Utah: Sleepy Ridge Weddings. This stunning venue is located in Orem, Utah and is well worth the drive. From timeless architectural design to fabulous seasonal views, this location is versatile for any wedding style!

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7 Reasons to Elope in Brookings, Oregon
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7 Reasons to Elope in Brookings, Oregon

Choosing an elopement location can get a little overwhelming. The good news is that talking with an elopement photographer can give you a lot of insight as far as what to plan for and where you should go. One of my favorite areas of the country is the Pacific Northwest, specifically the Oregon Coast. I just feel so at home and have loved exploring the area every time I shoot.

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Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor Elopement
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Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor Elopement

Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor is one the most beautiful places along the Oregon coast if you ask me! The northern Oregon coast is one of my favorite places, don’t get me wrong. But the great thing about Samuel H. Boardman is that it’s farther away from any big cities and so it’s less well known. And MAN is it stunning. There are so many hidden gems on the beach along the corridor that you can hike down to.

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How to Elope in the Redwoods
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How to Elope in the Redwoods

The Redwoods are a perfect place to elope or have a small, intimate wedding with your closest friends and family! The trees are just insanely tall and wide and it’s pretty amazing. The other great thing about the Redwoods (in the summer) is that the tall trees cover some of the sun keeping it a bit cooler and you’ll be less sweaty. If you’re looking at eloping in the Redwoods, here are some tips!

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Everything You Need to Know About Eloping in Zion National Park
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Everything You Need to Know About Eloping in Zion National Park

Zion National Park in Utah is an excellent place to elope! With gorgeous scenery and plenty of activities, an unforgettable experience awaits you and your lover at this perfect Utah elopement location. Here is everything you need to know when eloping in Zion National Park. Zion National Park is truly an incredible place to visit and a perfect place for an elopement! You won’t be short on wild adventures, good food, and gorgeous photos!

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Elope on the Oregon Coast [Oregon Elopement Photographer]
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Elope on the Oregon Coast [Oregon Elopement Photographer]

The Oregon coast is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen with it’s often overcast skies, sometimes light rain, big crashing waves, sea stacks, and pine trees on the coastline. It gives me all the moody feels and it just makes me feel really happy and content. I can’t think of a better place to elope than on the Oregon coast and Cannon Beach is definitely one of the most beautiful beaches in the Pacific Northwest, with it’s famous Haystack Rock and other sea stacks along the beach.

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Why You Should Plan a Utah Elopement
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Why You Should Plan a Utah Elopement

It’s no secret that I love to shoot elopements, especially in my lovely home state of Utah! Elopements are the perfect solution to the overwhelming pressure of a traditional wedding day. Having lived in Utah almost my entire life, I’ve been to my fair share of weddings — we tend to have a lot of them here. They’re often big, overblown affairs that are perfectly suited to each couple, or rather, their families and all involved in the planning process. An elopement is more about the two of you, and your relationship and what’s important to you, rather than the latest trends in tablescapes.

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3 Places to Elope on the Oregon Coast
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3 Places to Elope on the Oregon Coast

Elopements are a beautiful adventure for couples who are wanting to start their journey together in a uniquely personal and epic way. Most couples that choose to elope crave a day that reflects who they are and what their relationship is. Couples who choose elopement are usually ones that value a true experience they can remember forever. If you are a couple who envisions your elopement to be one where you are running around in the waves, getting your dress dirty, hiking through the rain, dancing in a cave, and exploring new places, the Oregon Coast is the perfect location for your elopement.

The Oregon Coast is one of the most beautifully adventurous locations the west coast has to offer. With quaint and funky small beach towns, hidden coves, beach caverns, mountainous landscapes, and the rough and rocky beaches, this place is nothing short of perfect for an adventurous elopement. Here are my three favorite places for elopements on the Oregon Coast.

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