Northern Oregon Coast Elopement Feature

Have you considered getting married on the Northern Oregon Coast? This epic area brings you near the wonders of Oswald West, Seaside, Cannon Beach, and more! If you’re in need of inspiration, here is a spotlight on Kalyn & Andrew’s elopement day on the Northern Oregon Coast. I served Kalyn and Andrew as their Oregon Elopement Videographer and had the BEST DAY EVER!

^^^ I made a GIF out of one of my very favorite clips from the day! ^^^

This blog post is alllll about Kalyn & Andrew’s elopement on the Northern Oregon Coast! Kalyn & Andrew brought me on to create their elopement film and serve as their elopement videographer & I couldn’t have been more excited. Then, I met the elopement photographer for the day: Tori from Come to Bliss (& Adventure Instead). Tori & I clicked instantly (we even went to the same art university!) and absolutely LOVED working side by side to capture all the magic of this special elopement day. All the photos in today’s post are from Tori’s gallery. Please be sure to follow her on instagram (@cometobliss) and check out her website: https://cometobliss.com

So without further delay, I’d like to take you along on the adventure that was Andrew & Kalyn’s Elopement Day! Starting with, of course, my full-length Elopement film:

Watch the adventure unfold…

I could watch this film over-and-over-and-over again! And each time I relive the day, I remember all the moments I was driving from epic spot to epic spot, literally crying in my car, at how happy and beautiful this elopement day made me. This elopement holds an extra-special place in my heart because it was the day I decided, without a doubt, that elopement videography was my favorite thing EVER. I love being an Oregon elopement videographer.

When I create elopement videos, my mission is to capture as much of the day as possible and to edit the film in an organic, rhythmic design that allows for the expanse of the day to take up the space it requires and leave room for all the authentic movements,  sweet exchanges, laughs, kisses and all the moments “in-between.”

I whole-heartedly believe that your elopement film shouldn’t be condensed into a tiny, 2-4 minute clip to highlight  only the very best clips and moments. I believe your elopement film should have it all.  I want my couples to be able to watch their elopement films 5, 10, 50 years in the future and still get to re-live every moment: not just the most instagram-worthy ones.

Each moment in this elopement (and every elopement) is special and perfect.

Anyway, I’ll get off my soapbox and stop crying (again!? I can’t help it, elopements make me emotional!) so that I can take your through the day, this time with  Tori’s (Come to Bliss) photos from the day, so you can get a sense of how our work meshes together so well:

Kalyn & Andrew started the day getting ready in two breathtaking rooms at the SaltLine Hotel in Seaside, Oregon.

(Seriously, a very cute, bright, and beautiful hotel right in downtown Seaside, a stone’s throw from the beach: https://www.saltlinehotel.com)

I knew the day was off to a great start when I saw TWO DRESSES hanging and ready for adventure!!

I was also really trying to contain my excitement when I found out that Kalyn (after a last minute makeup artist cancellation) hired HILLARY DUFF’S MAKEUP ARTSIT.

Okay, but really, Denise from @glamwithdenise is such a lovely human and so much more than “just” Hillary Duff’s makeup gal. She’s overall an excellent hair & makeup artist and treats her clients with kindness, professionalism, and “glam!” Her client list is sparkling and her great attitude is too! I highly recommend her.

aaaannnnd then we’re off to Tillamook Head from Kalyn & Andrew’s first look in a lush coastal forest!

I also just want to say that I adore Tori for taking some sweet behind-the-scenes photos of me during the day.

Including a “first look” in your elopement day can add a fun element of “surprise” and anticipation into your adventure! AND HOW GREAT DO THEY LOOK!?

Once Kalyn & Andrew finished exploring the green, fern-filled forest at Tillamook head, it was time to fuel-up for their ceremony with an epic picnic with a view.

This beautiful and delicious spread was catered by The Culinary Concierge (https://theculinaryconcierge.com) & I can honestly say, this was the most professional & impressive elopement caterer/picnic service I’ve seen at work so far!

I’d highly recommend working with The Culinary Concierge for your elopement on the Oregon Coast too! Here’s the instagram if ya wanna give them a follow: @the_culinary_concierge.

Of course we had to explore the rocky coastline & caves before leaving the beach for the ceremony!

Featuring, another very fun photo of me in my element with Kalyn & Andrew, captured by Tori!

After filling up on Poké and Prosecco (the combo you didn’t know you needed) it was time to seal the deal with the cliff-side ceremony of Kalyn & Andrew’s dreams.

Below is one of my favorite photos from Tori of the day: it just captures the PURE FREAKIN’ JOY of getting married on an oceanside cliff!!

Even I can’t keep a smile off my face!

What to do after getting married on a cliffside and romping around in nature? CRAFT BEERS, OF COURSE! Off we went to Pelican Brewing in Cannon Beach.

But wait… there’s MORE! (Isn’t there always?) It’s not a day at the Oregon Coast without capping off the adventure with sunset on the beach.

And… pizza. And champagne. And a campfire. ESSENTIALS!

And, to end the day, we shot past golden hour and right into “blue hour” to play by the glow of the campfire… and some fun lanterns!

And YES, that’s me filming and eating pizza at the same time. If this picture makes you smile even a little, I’m the perfect Oregon elopement videographer for you!

And that’s it! Kalyn & Andrew’s Elopement in a nutshell!

I hope that, after scrolling through this post (and  watching some of my film too!) you’ve gotten a taste of what it’s like to elope on the Northern Oregon Coast.

And, you’ve gotten to see how Tori (Come to Bliss) and my work come together as an excellent photo & video pairing! We both hope to see you on our next adventure!

Inquire with myself & Tori at Come to Bliss to learn more about our respective offerings.

Inquire at www.lilliproductions.com/contact to book me as your oregon coast elopement videographer!