Sarah & Ethan | A Forest Wedding Near Mount Hood, Oregon

The ceremony took place in the forest, beneath an arch made of branches. Later, everyone gathered at a rustic outdoor pavilion for live music, dancing, and a very enthusiastic celebration. As a photographer, I particularly loved the contrast between the quiet portraits we made by the creek and everything happening at the reception. Having separate locations gave the photographs two completely different atmospheres, while the woods tied the entire day together.

For couples considering a forest wedding near Mount Hood, this is a good example of how much you can do with a beautiful natural setting, a little imagination, and a group of people ready to have a really good time.

Sarah and Ethan took inspiration from The Lord of the Rings for their wedding, and I can't think of a more appropriate setting than the forests around Mount Hood.

We started the day at a beautiful Airbnb tucked deep into the woods, with a creek running through the property. Between the tall trees, mossy rocks, and access to the water, we had so much to work with for portraits before the ceremony even began. Sarah's delicate silver headpiece and the wedding party's deep green dresses looked particularly good against all that greenery.

A couple getting married outdoors in a forest, the groom in a brown suit with a boutonniere and the bride in a white wedding dress, both smiling and high-fiving.
A group of women and girls gather outside a wooden house surrounded by trees in a forested area.
A woman in a white dress with long, wavy hair stands in a forested area during daylight, surrounded by greenery and trees.
A woman with long, wavy hair wearing a white embroidered dress and a delicate silver headpiece with chains and beads, outdoors during golden hour.
A woman with long, wavy red hair wearing a white, embroidered dress and a silver chain headpiece stands in a river with a natural, wooded background.
A woman in a white dress standing on rocks in a forest surrounded by six women in dark green and black dresses, all smiling and enjoying nature.
A band of five musicians performing outdoors under a wooden pavilion, with trees in the background. They include a keyboardist, a bassist, a drummer, a vocalist playing guitar, and another guitarist. There are string lights hanging above them.
People gathered at an outdoor event under a wooden shelter, with some taking photos and others standing or sitting at picnic tables, surrounded by trees.
Left side: A group of people at an outdoor gathering under a large wooden shelter, some standing and some seated at a picnic table, with string lights above them. Right side: Two young children, a boy and a girl, walking outdoors in a wooded area, th
Five women standing outdoors in a line, holding bouquets of flowers, with trees in the background, during daytime.
Group of five men dressed in vintage formal attire with vests and bow ties, standing outdoors in a line with trees and greenery in the background.
A bride holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling, walking arm-in-arm with a man during a wedding ceremony. The man is wearing a vest and tie, with a small boutonniere, and the bride is in a white dress with a floral headpiece. Guests are visible in t
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors in a wooded area with the bride and groom exchanging vows under an arch made of branches. The officiant is standing between them. Bridesmaids are on the left holding bouquets, and groomsmen are on the right. G
A bride holding a bouquet of white, peach, and pink flowers on the left, and two people holding hands on the right, with one person wearing an orange ribbon wrapped around their finger.
A woman with long, wavy red hair wearing a silver tiara and decorated with pearls is smiling and looking at a person with dark, curly hair, who is partly visible in the foreground. The woman appears to be at a celebration or wedding.
A man and woman in wedding attire exchanging vows outdoors, with the man smiling and looking at the woman. The man is wearing a brown suit with a green bow tie and a boutonniere featuring yellow and orange flowers. The background is blurred with othe
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors in a forested area with the bride and groom exchanging vows under a wooden arch, surrounded by bridesmaids holding bouquets and groomsmen standing nearby.
A newly married couple celebrates their wedding outdoors under an arch made of natural branches, with guests surrounding them holding colorful bouquets and clapping, in a lush green forest setting.
A smiling couple dressed in wedding attire, walking together under a wooden pavilion. The woman is holding a bouquet of white and green flowers, and the man is wearing a brown suit with a green bow tie and a small boutonniere. They appear happy and i
A bride and groom walk together at an outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by guests and lush greenery.
A couple holding hands outdoors, dressed in wedding attire, with the groom in a brown suit and bow tie, and the bride in a white dress with long, curly hair, surrounded by trees and sunlight.
A couple in wedding attire holding hands and gazing at each other in a forest with sunlight and mist filtering through trees.
A couple in wedding attire holding hands and smiling in a forested area surrounded by tall trees.
A couple standing on a wooden suspension bridge in a forest, the woman smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers, the man hugging her from behind.
A couple smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers on a wooden bridge in a lush, green outdoor setting
A bride and groom standing close together on a wooden bridge in a forest, smiling and holding hands. The bride wears a vintage cream dress and holds a bouquet, while the groom wears a brown suit with a green bow tie and a boutonnière.
A bride and groom lying on a bed of rocks by a small stream, sharing a kiss. The bride is in a white wedding dress and the groom in a brown suit.
A bride and groom sitting in a lush green forest, with the bride resting on the groom's lap and a bouquet of flowers beside them.
A bride and groom celebrating at an outdoor wedding reception, cutting a decorated three-tier wedding cake with flowers.
A young man dancing with an older woman at a wedding or celebration in a rustic setting. The young man is dressed in a suit with a bow tie and boutonniere, and the woman is wearing a dark dress with small embellishments.
A woman with glasses and curly hair smiling and talking to others at an outdoor gathering.
Two women dancing and smiling at an outdoor gathering inside a wooden pavilion.
People dancing and celebrating at an outdoor gathering under a large shelter in a wooded area, with some raising hands and smiling.
Group of people at a social gathering under a large wooden, roofed structure decorated with string lights, with trees visible in the background.
A young man in a gray suit with a green bow tie, smiling, holding a bouquet, at a wedding reception in a rustic outdoor pavilion surrounded by trees, with guests in the background.
A group of people in vintage and modern clothing participating in a dance or game in a forested indoor setting, with one person bending down and others cheering.
A joyful wedding celebration with a bride and groom walking hand in hand through a crowd of smiling guests inside a wooden pavilion, with confetti falling around them.
A bride and groom sharing a joyful moment at their wedding celebration, surrounded by guests throwing confetti and celebrating.

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