There are some wedding days that stay with you forever, and Chad Ruhwedel and Elle’s wedding is one I still think about often — even all these years later.

As I prepare for another incredible wedding season here in 2026, I found myself revisiting some of my favorite galleries from the past decade. Chad and Elle’s wedding immediately came to mind. Their day was elegant, emotional, timeless, and deeply personal in a way that still resonates with me today.

Ryan and Maggie’s winter wedding at Black Butte Ranch was the kind of day that reminds me exactly why I love documenting weddings. It was quiet, emotional, intentional—and filled with moments that felt sacred in the truest sense of the word.

If you’re dreaming of a Columbia River Gorge wedding, it’s hard to beat The Griffin House. This iconic cliffside venue in Hood River County is one of the most popular wedding venues in Oregon—and for good reason. With sweeping river views, refined architecture, and a full-day rental experience, it attracts couples from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond.