A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing a kiss on a beach at dusk, with houses and hills in the background.

Stephanie Inn Wedding in Cannon Beach | Sarah & Chester

Cannon Beach weddings are special. And the pay for it is unpredictable weather. However, some just know how to embrace anything and make the best of it!

It was POURING. Not a little Oregon drizzle, but proper, relentless rain. And Sarah and Chester didn’t seem to worry about it one bit. We started at the Stephanie Inn in Cannon Beach, getting sufficiently toasty by the fireplace before heading out for their ceremony on the beach. I wrapped my camera tightly in saran wrap, everyone grabbed their umbrellas, and off we went. (Spoiler: umbrellas didn’t stand a chance).

What followed was one of the most dramatic, sincere, and beautiful little ceremonies I've photographed. Wind, rain, wet hair, and two people who were clearly having the best time regardless of the weather. The Stephanie Inn is a fantastic choice for an intimate Cannon Beach wedding or elopement. It's a beautiful oceanfront hotel with cozy fireplaces, wonderful views, and the beach just outside. Especially on a rainy day, having somewhere warm and comfortable to get ready and return to makes such a difference.

And honestly, I wouldn't have changed anything for Sarah and Chester's wedding as the dramatic Oregon Coast suited them perfectly.

A woman in a long, embroidered dress looks out the window of a house or hotel room, with natural light illuminating her face and dress.
A woman with brown hair wearing a white sleeveless dress with ruffled sleeves, sitting on a bed with her eyes closed and hand on her face, in a cozy room. A window shows a view of gray cloudy sky and houses in a foggy, hilly neighborhood.
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Three men in suits walking on a rainy beach with umbrellas, overcast sky, and distant rocks.
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Two couples on the beach at dusk, embracing and smiling, with houses and hills in the background.
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