A Sunset Beach Wedding Elopement at Cape Meares

Kristin and Wayne’s love story is a beautiful blend of spontaneity and genuine connection. It all began one evening when they reunited over beers after Kristin moved back to Portland. Wayne had pure intentions and was simply looking to catch up, while Kristin had a bit more excitement in mind. Later down the road, after a casual hangout watching the Rocky movies, Wayne casually suggested getting married at the courthouse. Kristin agreed that it sounded just right for them. However, when they discovered that courthouse weddings don’t happen on Saturdays, they pivoted to an even more fitting plan: a sunset beach wedding elopement at Cape Meares.

sunset beach wedding portraits

A Heartfelt Start to Kristin and Wayne’s Oceanfront Elopement

Kristin and Wayne started their day in an adorable private home overlooking the ocean, which set a cozy and intimate atmosphere for their elopement. Kristin shared a heartfelt first look with her dad, filled with emotions and meaningful reactions. Then came the first look with Wayne, capturing their love and excitement. These moments set the tone for their laid-back and family-oriented celebration.

As the sun began to set, Kristin and Wayne’s sunset beach wedding ceremony had a unique touch. The beach setting was already stunning, but there was this thick mist that created an ethereal glow that made everything feel almost otherworldly. It was the perfect backdrop for their vows and such a serene intimate vibe that felt like it was just for them.

Unique wedding details flat lay on stone
A cozy private home near Cape Meares Beach
Bride's dress hanging in the doorway
Brides mother helping her with the back of her dress
Father and bride first look
Bride walking down a wooden staircase to her first look with the groom

Capturing Dreamy Blue Hour Portraits at Kristin & Wayne’s Sunset Beach Wedding

After the ceremony, Kristin and Wayne took some time for couples portraits during the blue hour, capturing some really romantic shots. The mist and fog from earlier lingered making their photos look straight out of a fairytale. Bean, their adorable dog, was right there with them. You could tell he was having the best day ever. He made it into many photos, and his excitement and energy complemented the day. Later, they all headed back to the home for a relaxed evening with friends and family. They shared pizza and stories, making it the perfect ending to a magical day.

bride and groom first look
bride and groom first look
bride and groom first look
Bride and groom walking down to Cape Meares beach with family and friends
Bride and groom walking down to their Oregon Coast elopement ceremony location
Bride and groom walking down to Cape Meares beach with family and friends
A sunset beach wedding ceremony in Oregon
Groom reads vows during sunset beach ceremony
Bride reads vows during sunset beach ceremony
A sunset beach wedding ceremony in Oregon
Sunset beach wedding portraits at blue hour
Sunset beach wedding portraits at blue hour
Sunset beach wedding portraits at blue hour
Sunset beach wedding portraits at blue hour
Sunset beach wedding portraits at blue hour
Bride and groom walking on an Oregon Coast beach
Bride runs with her dog down Cape Meares Beach
Bride and groom kiss at sunset on the Oregon Coast
bride and groom dip and kiss at sunset on the beach
Men stand out on the deck chatting and drinking beers
bride and groom sharing pizza
A nighttime shot of the starry sky

Oregon Coast Elopement Photographer | Black Salt Photos

Hey, I’m Destiny, your fellow adventure elopement photographer. I dig deep, find magic in everything, and adore showing humans how amazing they really are. You’ll mainly find me photographing in the Oregon and Washington areas, but I’m always on the move helping couples plan their wedding adventures everywhere. If Kristin and Wayne’s story inspires you, and you’re considering your own elopement, I’d love to help you create a magical day. Inquire here to start planning your adventure. Also, check out my blog on the ultimate list of Oregon Coast elopement locations for more inspiration!

Vendors

Dress | BHLDN

Suit | Men’s Wearhouse

Wayne’s Hat | Stetson

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“Destiny definitely stood out amongst other photographers because we absolutely loved how involved she was from the very beginning. She really wants to get to know you- which makes for really intimate photos! She asks tons of questions, which is awesome because you feel like you know her before even meeting her! And once you finally do, she is so so sweet!!! Destiny is so great at communicating and being really involved in every detail! She captured every emotion and detail perfectly, whenever I look at our wedding pictures, it brings back every feeling on our special day. TEARS!”

IT’S AS EASY AS WANTING TO

Planning your elopement doesn’t have to be as overwhelming as it seems at first!

If you’re ready to…

-say goodbye to stiff, formal posing
-embrace the intimacy of your wedding day
-enjoy an adventure together
-have a meaningful ceremony
-remove all the extra stress

Then I’m here to help!

I specialize in photographing your intimate elopement all across the world. I love capturing the real emotions of your wedding day and I’m never “just another vendor”. I build connections with my couples and help you have the most amazing and unique elopement experience ever.

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MY CLIENTS SAY IT BEST

“Oh my gosh, where to start. First off, Destiny has the sweetest soul. She is so amazing with what she does, and how she interacts with her clients. She’s treated me and my fiancé like a friend from the beginning, and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera.

We usually feel and get pretty awkward, but Destiny somehow turned us and our love story into art! She did so much work for us, in finding the perfect location, and helping me with my outfit decisions – the whole process from the beginning was so smooth.”

“We felt comfortable right away as Destiny encouraged us to “get weird” and I really enjoyed the way she guided us through moments together instead of putting us in cookie cutter poses. The results were completely stunning and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the images! If you are looking for a photographer that will make you feel like royalty on your big day and everytime you look back on your photos then look no further and book her now!!!”

If you’re thinking you want to elope, & you’re ready to get photos you’ll love with a passion,

THEN LET’S FREAKING DO THIS!

I will lovingly guide you through #allthethings and make sure you’re never feeling lost, have FOMO, or get surprised (in a bad way, good surprises are still on the table).

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