why central oregon weddings?
Central Oregon weddings are absolutely captivating. It’s perfect destination for family and friends to enjoy. There are legendary mountain peaks, crystal clear waters, endless rock formations, and more. You are surrounded by the Cascade Mountain Range, Deschutes River, Ponderosa pine forest and the high desert. Central Oregon has endless outdoor sports, including mountain biking, hiking, fishing, rock climbing, camping, paragliding, white-water rafting, skiing, and golf. In many of the towns such as Bend and Sisters you have access to the city with the rough terrain and adventures only minutes away.
Find a wedding venue that has flexibility, allowing for larger groups with relative ease and outdoor options.
BEST CENTRAL OREGON WEDDING VENUES
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- SUNRIVER RESORT – is a versatile Central Oregon wedding destination nestled in the Cascade Mountains that can accommodate up to about 350–400 guests across its indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, including the scenic Mt. Bachelor Lawn and the historic .
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- HOUSE ON METOLIUS – is an outdoor‑oriented wedding venue set on a pristine riverfront property with mountain views that can host celebrations for up to about 180–250 guests depending on your layout, with outdoor meadows and patio spaces accommodating larger gatherings and the main house providing a more intimate backdrop.
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- BLACK BUTTE RANCH – a scenic resort‑style wedding destination set against Cascade mountain views that can host weddings with up to about 175–200 guests across flexible indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, giving you room for mid‑sized to larger celebrations with views of aspens, lakes, and mountain scenery.
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- LAKE CREEK LODGE – in Camp Sherman, Oregon is a rustic Central Oregon wedding venue set on 42 acres with cabins, forested ceremony spots, and outdoor event spaces, and it can host weddings with about up to 115 seated guests for your ceremony and reception in its main outdoor and garden areas.
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- ELK LAKE – offers a rugged lakeside wedding setting with mountain and lake views and can host a private wedding with up to about 110 guests on its dedicated wedding grounds, giving you a scenic outdoor backdrop and the option for a full weekend experience for couples and their guests.
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- PRONGHORN RESORT– in Bend, Oregon is a luxury Central Oregon wedding venue with indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate celebrations for up to about 125 guests indoors.
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- FIVE PINES LODGE – in Sisters, Oregon is a forested Central Oregon wedding venue nestled among ponderosa pines, offering both indoor and outdoor event spaces and accommodating up to 180–200 seated guests for ceremonies and receptions in its scenic woodland setting.
TIPS FOR GREAT PHOTOS
welcome
gatherings
We believe in helping brainstorm epic experiences for our couples. We know from all the weddings we’ve photographed that a “wedding weekend” spread across multiple days provides wonderful opportunities for loved ones to connect. Spontaneous and unpredictable “in-between” moments bonds everyone together. Welcome gatherings give people a chance to speak longer than intruding on a wedding day, everyone gets to feast together, play games, and time for great conversations. What better way to set the mood and feeling for your wedding day. Welcome gatherings also mean we get to capture that much better of a story! So awesome!
getting
ready
We love telling the full story. That’s why we begin early. We like to settle in, connect with the mood and scene, and become one with everyone. We want to capture all the unusual and surprising emotions, dramatic light, and have time to discover storytelling compositions. We divide and conquer to equally capture the bride AND the groom. Whatever you let us do, we will do it.
landscape
photos
Capturing the “entire setting” with you in it is always one of our top priorities. We believe in shooting high, low, far, close, and will roll in the dirt for anything to tell a story. Cinematic photography with multiple dimensions is what tells a great story. Landscape photography (with you in it) is one of our favorite. These images make for great Wall Art because they tell a story and happen to have you in it. Awesome!
epic
party photos
The dance floor is one of our all time favorite places to photograph. While we use our off-camera flash all day long for specific moments, there’s nothing like lighting up great expressions on the dance floor. We work in teams to cast the most dramatic light on your friends and family having the time of their lives. We’ve mastered off-camera flash and shoot thousands upon thousands of photos on the dance floor capturing the best of the best.
recent central oregon weddings
Central Oregon Wedding at Lake Creek Lodge | Teresa & Matt
Teresa and Matt's Central Oregon Wedding at Lake Creek Lodge in Camp Sherman was designed for connection, comfort, and celebration. They are the kind of couple who shine without needing the spotlight. They have effortless style, a natural humility, and a warmth that...
Private Bend Oregon Wedding – Ashley & Charlie
Ashley and Charlie's private Bend Oregon wedding might be the best combination of beauty and chaos we've seen. Planning a wedding can be a challenging task, but when you're doing it in a city like Bend, Oregon, the stunning surroundings can make it all worth it. Bend...
Elk Lake Resort Wedding – Rachel & Aaron
Rachel and Aaron's Elk Lake Resort Wedding was the ideal setting for their 150 guests. Their wedding was an experience they will never forget. Elk Lake Resort has the most pristine lakeside scenery in all of Central Oregon. There are majestic views of South Sister and...
Winter Sunriver Resort Wedding – Ashley & Steve
Ashley and Steven were blessed with mild temps and blue sky for their winter Sunriver Resort wedding. Both Ashley and Steven marvel at the outdoors, especially during wintertime. After seeing the Great Hall in person they decided it was no brainer to have a Sunriver...
Autumn Sunriver Resort Wedding – Heather & Krishna
Heather and Krishna’s autumn Sunriver Resort wedding was a breathtaking celebration, set in the heart of Bend, Oregon. Perhaps it's the vanilla or butterscotch fragrance from the ponderosa pines, the spectacular views, or simply the calm flow of the nearby river. With...
Pronghorn Resort Wedding – Wendy & Byron
Having a Pronghorn Resort wedding might just be one of the best settings to get hitched in Central Oregon. When Wendy let us know she was planning a surprise 10 year wedding anniversary for Byron and asked us to secretively photograph it, we were all in. She knew...
Gorgeous House on Metolius Wedding – Katy & Derek
Katy and Derek’s gorgeous House on Metolius wedding was absolutely stunning. After touring countless venues, they knew they had found the perfect location for their celebration in the heart of Central Oregon. This private estate, a retreat destination for over a...
Black Butte Ranch Wedding – Erin & Scott
Erin and Scott's Black Butte Ranch wedding happened on one of those absolutely gorgeous central Oregon summer days. If you haven't had the chance to visit Black Butte Ranch, make it a must-do. Central Oregon has so much to offer and this destination is one of the...
Sunriver Resort Wedding Bliss – Niki & Amit
Niki and Amit's Sunriver Resort wedding bliss was about as multi-faceted as an entire festival. They are two people who literally glow with life. They are something like a river that gives and receives and every time we find ourselves in their presence everything...
House on Metolius Wedding Inspiration – Lindsay & Jeff
Lindsay and Jeff's House on Metolius wedding was absolutely beautiful. When we first met with Lindsay and Jeff at the Tea Bar in NE Portland our conversation lasted 4+ hours. The humor and depth of these two is seriously contagious. We heard the most in...
Five Pine Lodge Wedding – Jessica & Matt
Matt and Jess's Five Pine Lodge wedding was absolutely lovely, filled with style and the best of emotions. Matt and Jess are the types of people you quickly fall in love with. Their style and detailed thoughts translate into everything and everyone they touch. Their...
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