Want To Go On An Adventure?
After all that 2020 was, I feel like there's no "normal" or "traditional" for weddings anymore. The things that were once considered "taboo" aren't looked down upon anymore. It's becoming more normal to encourage couples to do whatever kind of wedding they want. Whether they want to put together a huge blowout of a party, an intimate microwedding with a smaller group of loved ones, an elopement with just a few people, or an adventure elopement with me as your witness (which I'm always honored to be by the way).
Ali + Kyle's Microwedding was the 2nd of 6 consecutive wedding weekends I had that I was photographing across 5 different states. The wedding the weekend before was in Berryville, VA and was a beautiful LGBTQ+ Wedding at a historic manor with over 200 guests. Then I hopped on a plane to PDX (Portland, Oregon) to drive 4 hours outside the city and up into the Umatilla National Forest (right outside of Pendleton) to camp and rough it for a couple of days to capture this intimate Microwedding.
The diversity in weddings and chosen celebrations is always so beautiful. No one is "better" than the other, they're all so unique to each couple and that's where I find all of the beauty. In how the couples want to celebrate and how their friends and family come together and celebrate with them.
Alright, now enjoy some of my favorites from Ali + Kyle's Oregon Adventure Microwedding!
The Bridal Party
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography Travel Wedding Photographer](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/029619401/F37A0012-f167542b.jpg)
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![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography Travel Wedding Photographer](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/029619401/357A0009-63fe8750.jpg)
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The Groom's Party
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography Travel Wedding Photographer](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/770129401/F37A0096-eb2e7074.jpg)
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First Look With Dad
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography First Look with Dad](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/534129401/357A0113-17285073.jpg)
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![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography First Look with Dad](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/534129401/357A0135-a06f820a.jpg)
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First Look With Groom
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography First Look with Groom](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/832229401/357A0219-aa5b282e.jpg)
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![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography First Look with Groom](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/832229401/357A0235-c4c255f4.jpg)
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography First Look with Groom](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/832229401/357A0244-148cc989.jpg)
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The Ceremony
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography Ceremony + Wedding Party](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/636229401/357A0201-c8cec960.jpg)
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Family Photos
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography Family Portraits](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/619329401/F37A0268-97d7bd45.jpg)
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The Wedding Party
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography Wedding Party Portraits](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/646429401/357A1005-9271375f.jpg)
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Bride & Groom
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography Bride & Groom Portraits](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/322529401/357A1072-7406f696.jpg)
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The Reception
![Destination Adventure Elopement Microwedding Portland Oregon Bridal Party JeLau Photography ceremony first dance cake](http://images-pw.pixieset.com/elementfield/695629401/357A1518-f0d8c153.jpg)
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Congratulations Ali + Kyle!
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List of Vendors
Bride's Dress: Trudy's Brides
Groom's Suit: Tommy Hilfiger
Bride's Boots: Thursday Boots
Groom's: Timberland
Florals: Mimosa Floral Co
Spray Tan: Bronzed Babe Airbrush Tanning
Rings: Absolute Brilliance / Manly Bands