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Adventurous Oregon Sand Dunes Elopement

Did you know one of the best ways to make your elopement day even more special is by including activities in your day? Catherine and Dev had an adventurous Oregon sand dunes elopement and even tried sand boarding together for the first time! Keep reading to see more from this incredible and fun elopement shoot!

Catherine + Dev’s Adventurous Oregon Sand Dunes Elopement

This Oregon sand dunes elopement with Catherine and Dev was absolutely amazing! I teamed up with Emily Skye Photography to plan an elopement styled shoot at the sand dunes in Oregon. For this shoot we really wanted to showcase just how adventurous an elopement day can be. We reached out to Catherine and Dev and asked the couple if they wanted to try sand boarding on the Oregon sand dunes for this elopement shoot and although neither of them had much experience sand boarding, they enthusiastically said YES!

We started out this Oregon sand dune elopement in a similar way that many elopements start: with the couple spending time getting ready. Catherine and Dev took a bubble bath together and then Kelli Thomsen helped Catherine with her hair and makeup. After the couple was ready in their elopement attire, we all headed out to the Oregon sand dunes. There, Catherine and Dev tried sand boarding and had a blast trying out a new activity and learning this sport together. Afterward, they held their ceremony in the sand dunes (shoutout to Almanac Aurora who provided their stunning florals) and exchanged handwritten vows and rings.

Once their ceremony finished, we wandered around the dunes, taking couple photos and soaking in all the amazing views around us. As golden hour shifted to blue hour, Catherine and Dev enjoyed a beautiful celebration picnic and enjoyed the delicious cake and sweets from Fat Cupcake.

Why You Should Consider Including Activities into Your Oregon Adventure Elopement 

An elopement is so much more than just taking pretty pictures or exchanging vows (although both those things are very important and meaningful.) An elopement is all about creating a day that feels authentic to you and allows you to celebrate your love, your way! 

One of the best ways to create a meaningful and memorable elopement day is by including activities. I often tell couples that when choosing which activities to include in their elopement to think about activities that feel most like the two of you. Whether that’s going wine tasting at a vineyard, canoeing on the coast, or trying a new sport together, the options for your adventure elopement are endless! 

Your activity can also be something that you’ve done before or something you’ve always wanted to try together as a couple. For this elopement shoot, Catherine had never been sand boarding before and Dev had only done it once so they were both pretty new which made trying this activity exciting and memorable. 

When it comes to planning an adventure elopement, or any elopement for that matter, there is no right way to do it! All that matters is that you plan a day filled with moments that matter to you!

For more Oregon elopement inspiration, check out this dreamy Cannon Beach elopement on the Oregon Coast!

Elopement details with black vow books
White lace wedding dress
Couple sitting in a jacuzzi before their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Couple sitting in a jacuzzi taking a bath together before their elopement on the Oregon sand dunes
Couple sitting in a jacuzzi taking a bath together before their elopement on the Oregon sand dunes
Couple holding sand boards on the sand dunes in Oregon for their adventure elopement
Couple holding sand boards for their Oregon sand dunes elopement photos
Couple holding sand boards for their Oregon sand dunes elopement photos
Couple kissing during elopement photos on the Oregon sand dunes
Groom helping bride into shoes for their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Bride and groom walking across the sand dunes in Oregon for their adventure elopement
Bride and groom walking across the sand dunes while holding sand boards in Oregon for their adventure elopement
Bride and groom stepping into sand boards during their adventure elopement in Oregon
Groom helping bride sand board for the first time during their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Groom carrying bride across the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom sand board together during their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Bride and groom laugh while sand boarding during their adventure elopement in Oregon
Bride and groom kiss on the sand dunes in Oregon during their adventure elopement
Groom carries bride across the sand dunes during their Oregon elopement
Bride and groom exchange handwritten vows during their Oregon sand dunes elopement ceremony
Bride and groom exchange handwritten vows during their Oregon sand dunes elopement ceremony
Bride and groom exchange handwritten vows during their Oregon sand dunes elopement ceremony
Bride and groom exchange handwritten vows during their Oregon sand dunes elopement ceremony
Bride and groom kiss during their Oregon sand dunes elopement ceremony
Orange, green and beige elopement florals at Oregon sand dunes elopement
Bride and groom hold hands while walking across the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom walk across the sand during their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Bride and groom elopement photos on the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom hold hands while walking across the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom elopement photos on the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom hold hands while walking across the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom elopement photos on the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom elopement photos on the sand dunes in Oregon
Groom carries bride during elopement photos on the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom kiss during their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Bride holding orange, green, and beige elopement flowers during Oregon sand dunes elopement
Groom wearing beige suit for Oregon sand dunes elopement
Groom wearing beige suit during Oregon elopement on the sand dunes
Bride wearing white lace wedding dress for Oregon sand dunes elopement
Bride and groom kiss during elopement photos at their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Groom lifts bride into the air during their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Sweetheart picnic table on the sand dunes in Oregon
Beige and brown elopement details on reception table at Oregon sand dunes elopement
Oregon sand dunes elopement reception table
Bride and groom sit at elopement reception table on the Oregon sand dunes
Bride and groom cut cake during their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Bride and groom feed each other cake during their Oregon sand dunes elopement
Bride and groom blue hour elopement photos on the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom blue hour elopement photos on the sand dunes in Oregon
Bride and groom kiss during blue hour elopement photos on the sand dunes in Oregon
Couple elopement photos on the sand dunes at blue hour

Oregon Sand Dunes Elopement Vendors

Workshop Hosts: Taylor Denton Photography + Emily Skye Photography

Florist: Almanac Aurora

Hair & Makeup: Kelli Thomsen

Cake & Desserts: Fat Cupcake

Stationary: Blue Bonsai Printing

Rentals & Table Decor: Amanda Jean PDX Events


Ready to book your own Oregon sand dunes elopement or intimate wedding photography? Click on the link below to inquire!

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