Five Pines Bend Sisters Oregon Wedding Elopement

This Fall wedding day in Sisters, Oregon at Five Pines Resort was beautiful~

On a day filled with late golden October sunshine a small gathering of friends and family travelled over to Five Pines for a wedding. I love that there are often what I call “in area” elopements and small weddings. Where you don’t travel far but just enough. Where the setting is intimate. Where there is great love and little distractions.

The ceremony site was beautiful with tall high desert pines, touches of gold, yellow, white and oranges. Tiny white pumpkins lined the aisle and little tea lights were hung from the arch. Each detail was carefully arranged and there was local music by live musicians as well as the bride’s sister who sang to them.

Here is a peek at the wedding which brought together the families of Mr and Mrs Holguin~

Oregon Bohemian Wedding

This wedding was absolutely one of the most charming wedding days of my Summer. Joe and Karli with the name of The Lewis and Clark Wedding came into my life full of smiles and joy and unique genuine personalities that immediately captured my heart. Scroll to the end to read Joe and Karli's story and the details of their special day~

So many creative details throughout it all and they can be seen as well here published on an international bohemian wedding blog called Boho Weddings! 

Our Story

Joe and I met while attending college at Western Oregon University. It was a time in which neither of us was interested in a relationship but after a week of trekking around Moab with the Natural Science club (of which Joe was the president hehe). We found the chemistry and compatibility too strong to ignore. Our partnership grew over countless bow hunting and backpacking trips where we pushed ourselves to new limits spending weeks in our beloved Eagle cap wilderness, harvesting mushrooms, deer, elk, berries, and exploring new basins and sacred spots known only to us.

One day in 2014 after a long and monotonous work week I came home and announced that I had planned to hike the 2,660 mile Pacific Crest trail, reaching from the Mexico to Canada border. Without a bat of the eye or any element of surprise Joe replied “lets do it!” Together and now equipped with a new set of adventure dreadlocks and our one man tent we made the entire length of the trip in 4.5 months. If there were ever a better test to see if you are compatible with someone; 25 miles a day and only one shower a week will do it.

Fast forward 3 years after a rainy hunting trip Joe popped the question at a hotsprings in La Grande Oregon. I was stunned as he pulled the most beautiful and unique locally made (and from my hometown to boot!) ring that encompassed all the most important elements to us. A citrine sun signifying Fire, engraved waves for the water, a mountain for the earth aspect, and finally air, portrayed by the blowing wind.

Our adventures as husband and wife continue as we just recently moved into a RV full time in order to travel for Joe’s work. We split our year between the Northern Oregon Coast and the beautiful mountains and blue sky of Eastern Oregon running, hiking, foraging and playing with our pup Indi.

The Details

Bride

Dress- BHDL (http://www.bhldn.com/stores-portland/)

Shoes- Toms (http://www.toms.com/)

Earrings- Red Geode Halves moonstone by KristynRenne Jewelry (https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristynReneeJewelry)

Hairpieces- Gold vines by SarasBoutique Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SarasBoutique)

Ring- David and Sabine (http://www.davidandsabine.com/)

Boquet- Becca Atley (http://branchesandvine.com/)

Hair and makeup- Alyssa Underwood (http://www.alyssaunderwoodartistry.com/) (https://www.instagram.com/underwoodmakeup/)

Tattoos- Flash tattoos (http://www.flashtat.com/)

Bridesmades dresses- Lulus https://www.lulus.com/

Groom and Groomsmen

Shirts: Macys INC brand

Leather suspenders- Heysir Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/HeySir)

Pants- Prana stretch Zion (http://www.prana.com/)

Shoes- Clarks (http://www.clarksusa.com/us/)

Boutonnieres- Hand assembled by the mother of the bride feathers are from the brides great grandfathers fly tieing collection.

Ring- Mountian Lake Irinis world Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/IrinisWorld)

Vendors and other elements

Personalized Mountian Beer steins- Alex Appland Pottery (http://alexapland.com/)

Personalized “lewis and Clark” essential oil bug spray- Growing Wise (http://www.growingwise.biz/)

Guest Book- Kate Burkow leather (https://www.etsy.com/shop/KateBrunkowLeather)

Food- Mama Mia Woodfired Pizza (http://www.mammamiagelateria.com/)

Dessert- Dropout cookies (https://www.facebook.com/dropoutcookie/)

Cake- Ambrossia Bakery (https://ambrosianaturalbakery.com/)

Arbor and Benches- Handmilled and stained by the groom and family friends from timber on the venue property. Antler accents Elk courtesy the groom.

Table designs- Bride’s personal home treasures

Venue- Private Residence on the Rogue River in Grants Pass Oregon

Bounce House- Big Air (http://bigairjumphouses.com/)

Custom Signs- (https://www.facebook.com/emmyandbo/)

Redwoods Maternity Photography

"She was one of the rare ones, so effortlessly herself, and the world loved her for it." ~Atticus

A walk in the Redwood Forest with this beautiful momma to be was absolutely magical. I was just about to post a model call for maternity when I stumbled upon Maya...30 weeks along and glowing. More to this story to make it perfection is that just not long ago I had photographed her wedding in the Redwoods as well. 

I chose to keep a more natural vibe on these...neutrals and softer greens with lots of natural light falling through the canopy. 

Here is a peek at our day~