A Laid Back Wedding in Astoria


Samantha and Paul made the most out of a last minute wedding change! This was originally meant to be a coastal elopement but turned into a Pier 39 wedding. They celebrated their love with friends and family on this typical, overcast and chilly northern Oregon coast morning. We watched barges go by on the scenic Columbia River through their ceremony space windows.

We stopped by the column in Astoria for some portraits after the ceremony. This spot was special to the newly weds because Paul proposed there a few years ago!

A white building with a red roof displaying signage for Pier 38 with parked cars in front.
Rocky breakwater stretches into a misty gray ocean with boats and buildings visible on the distant shoreline.
Wooden pier railing along the waterfront with a sign pointing to sea lions at Pier 39.
Weathered wooden pier structure extends over calm water on cloudy day.
An old white industrial building with weathered siding and windows visible against a cloudy sky.
Long row of red and pink love locks attached to a wooden railing with the San Francisco Bay in the background.
Colorful love locks attached to a wooden railing overlooking the water on a cloudy day.
A pink heart-shaped love lock with text inscribed on weathered wood.
View through a window frame of an industrial waterfront with docked boats and cloudy skies.
A rustic wooden wedding sign with floral details displaying Paul and Samantha's names.
String art wall decor showing progress of creating rustic flower design with twine and nails on dark wooden board.
Dried pampas grass and floral arrangements in woven baskets against rustic wooden wall with candles.
View through a window frame showing a red barn against distant mountains and cloudy sky.
Elegant bridal hairstyle featuring a braided crown and loose waves with visible wing tattoo and lace dress detail.
Flowing white wedding dress billowing in the wind against a cloudy coastal landscape.
A bride in a lace wedding dress with a shoulder tattoo holds a bouquet of white flowers and pampas grass by the water.
A person in a green dress works on documents at a round table near a sunny window.
Vintage jukebox song selection cards showing classic rock titles in pastel colors.
Hands decorating a white tiered wedding cake with peach-colored roses.
A wedding cake with delicate white floral decorations being carefully positioned on a table.
A couple in wedding attire posing together at their reception with soft bokeh lights in the background.
Intimate wedding moment captured under soft glowing lights with mint tie and white boutonniere details.
Close-up of a white rose boutonniere with dried wheat accents on a light gray suit lapel.
Wedding couple holding hands on a waterfront deck with ships visible in the distance.
Couple in wedding attire sharing a moment on a waterfront deck with mountain views.
Newlyweds pose together outside a white industrial building with green trim and potted flowers.
Close-up of hands clasped together showcasing an elegant engagement ring.
Wedding reception scene with string lights and decorative elements.
Black and white sequence of intimate dance moments at a wedding reception showing tender embraces and spins.
Romantic moment under macrame backdrop at rustic wooden venue.
A romantic wedding scene in a rustic wooden barn with glowing string lights overhead.
String lights illuminate a rustic barn reception venue with wooden tables and chairs set for a wedding celebration.
Dried wheat and pampas grass arrangements in glass vases with glowing candles create a rustic wedding decor setting.
Intimate black and white silhouette portrait with pampas grass accents in soft lighting.
A romantic moment between a couple at their wedding with pampas grass and roses in the bouquet.
Diamond engagement ring and wedding band set photographed on white rose petals.
Tall decorative stone column monument surrounded by evergreen trees under cloudy skies.
Moody landscape view of mountain forests and water under overcast Pacific Northwest skies.
Wedding portrait in front of the Astoria Column with evergreen trees in the background.
A romantic wedding photo showing scenic mountain views with evergreen trees and cloudy skies in the background.
Scenic mountain landscape wedding portraits showing couple in formal attire against dramatic natural backdrop.
A wedding couple walks along a hilltop path with a flowing white lace dress trailing behind them.
A couple in wedding attire stands on a hilltop overlooking the bay with evergreen trees in the background.
A wedding couple stands in a scenic mountain meadow overlooking a misty coastal landscape.
Scenic mountain and water view behind couple in formal attire.
Black and white wedding photograph capturing tender moment between bride and groom in outdoor setting.
Romantic wedding portrait with Astoria-Megler Bridge visible in background through trees.
Wedding couple shares intimate moment on hilltop overlooking misty landscape.