Sarah and Nick's Wedding at The Ruins


What a gorgeous day! Sarah and Nick's wedding was absolutely wonderful. The weather was gorgeous, the venue was uniquely beautiful, and the vendor team was fantastic.


Without engagement photos beforehand, I got to know Sarah and Nick throughout their wedding day—seeing them through the eyes of their loved ones. That connection is really special.

The magic started the moment I arrived. Sarah and Nick's friends were putting together the altar and floral installations using Nick's amazing plant collection. The contrast between The Ruins' architecture and Nick's vibrant greenery created beautiful pops of color throughout the space.

During their first look, the couple brought their sweet dog, Shelby, making the moment even more special.

Their good friend officiated a ceremony that was hilarious and heartfelt in equal measure—the kind that had everyone laughing, tearing up, and hanging on every word.

The speeches and toasts were just as memorable. Sarah's dad, the couple's siblings, and close friends shared stories that beautifully captured Sarah and Nick's caring, fun, funny, and adventurous spirits.

The night wrapped up with dancing and celebration that kept going well after I left, extending into an after-party.


The wonderful vendors who made this day possible:


The Ruins at Hood River

Elody Rose Events

CGHP Events (My second time working with Coral, and she's a phenomenal coordinator)

Bodas Kitchen

Blue Star Donuts

Inspired Journey Sound Production

River Hood Rentals


Exterior of The Ruins restaurant with parked cars in a wooded setting.
Assorted craft beer cans and wine glasses displayed on a wooden bar counter.
Rustic bar with beer taps mounted on stone slab and colorful monkey mural.
Hand arranging colorful pink and red flowers in vintage glass soda bottles on an outdoor table.
Black and white photo of a white ceramic plate resting on a textured surface with dramatic shadow patterns.
Colorful art installation with vibrant paintings displayed on a wooden console table in a rustic gallery setting.
Colorful party table displays dinosaur costume head, frisbee, and festive accessories against vibrant mural backdrop.
Wedding ceremony prediction game card displayed in a basket with decorative pencils at reception.
Art gallery interior with framed posters on white walls, wooden stools, string lights, and visitors browsing artwork.
Black and white photo of a bride in a white gown smiling as a woman in black dress helps fasten her wedding dress.
Mother helps bride button the back of her elegant white wedding gown before the ceremony.
Black and white photo of a woman fastening the back of a bride's white wedding dress before the ceremony.
Bride in white dress descends flower-adorned wooden staircase at rustic industrial wedding venue.
Bride in white gown holding bouquet on garden path.
Smiling bride in white gown holds colorful bouquet of pink and red flowers outdoors.
Abstract black and white photo of flowing fabric with soft light reflections creating dreamy cloud-like patterns.
Couple walks through a lush garden with blue Adirondack chairs and stone seating at an outdoor wedding venue.
Groom in tan suit with floral tie stands confidently in garden courtyard with blue mural backdrop.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment outdoors during wedding ceremony surrounded by lush green garden foliage.
Bride and groom share a romantic first look moment surrounded by lush greenery at an outdoor wedding venue.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment in a lush garden setting, bride in white gown, groom in gray suit.
Smiling bride and groom pose outdoors, she holds a lush bouquet of red and white flowers, he wears a gray suit with floral tie.
Groom in gray suit kisses bride on cheek as she smiles holding a floral bouquet in black and white wedding photo.
Smiling bride and groom in gray suit with tropical tie share a joyful moment outdoors on their wedding day.
Bride and groom crouch down to pet their black and white dog during outdoor wedding photos.
Bride and groom sawing wood together outdoors near stone walls and colorful mural, with guest walking nearby.
Bride and groom in wedding attire laugh as their black and white dog jumps up between them outdoors.
Smiling bride and groom interact playfully with their black and white spotted dog at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom in gray suit interact with their spotted dog on a gravel path during wedding photos.
Bride and groom petting their spotted dog during outdoor wedding ceremony in garden setting.
Smiling bride and groom pose with their spotted dog on gravel path surrounded by lush greenery on wedding day.
Bride and groom in wedding attire kissing their black and white spotted dog outdoors near a wooden fence.
Happy bride holding floral bouquet and groom in gray suit pose with their black spotted dog outdoors.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows with elderly guests in a lush garden setting.
Two smiling men in suits give thumbs up together at an outdoor wedding venue surrounded by greenery.
Vibrant floral arrangement in wooden wine crate.
Two white lanterns with candles beside floral arrangement on stone steps.
Floral wedding arch adorned with pink flowers and greenery surrounded by potted tropical plants on a concrete stage.
Lush garden display with potted tropical plants and a floral arch against a stone wall.
Four guests in elegant attire converse while seated on folding chairs at an outdoor wedding venue.
Small bonsai tree in a blue square pot casting a spiky shadow on a concrete surface in bright sunlight.
Wedding guests walk through industrial courtyard venue while attendee photographs the procession.
Wedding guests seated outdoors in a rustic urban courtyard venue surrounded by weathered stone walls and trees.
Groom embracing family member during outdoor wedding ceremony amid historic stone ruins with seated guests.
Flower girl in white tulle dress with floral crown carrying basket at wedding.
Groom in gray suit hugs young flower girl holding wicker basket during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Flower girl in white tutu dress with floral crown receives kiss from seated wedding guest.
Groom in gray suit with tropical floral tie and boutonniere stands attentively at outdoor ceremony.
Radiant bride walks down the aisle escorted by parents at sunny outdoor wedding venue.
Outdoor wedding ceremony in rustic courtyard with guests gathered around couple amid weathered brick walls.
Bride walking with escort through an outdoor stone courtyard wedding ceremony surrounded by guests.
Bride embraces woman in burgundy dress during outdoor wedding ceremony surrounded by lush green trees.
Bride in white gown and groom in gray suit walk hand in hand at outdoor wedding.
Bride and groom stand at outdoor wedding altar with floral arch as officiant reads vows.
Wedding guests seated outdoors at ceremony.
Couple exchanges vows at outdoor wedding ceremony with officiant, surrounded by lush tropical plants.
Wedding guests seated outdoors raise phones to capture ceremony moments in a lush garden setting.
Guests seated in rows at an outdoor wedding ceremony, including a young girl in a white dress and men in suits.
Guests seated outdoors at a ceremony, dressed in formal attire, attentively watching the event unfold.
Bride and groom exchange vows under a floral arch with lush greenery at an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows before officiant, surrounded by lush tropical plants and floral arch.
Bride and groom exchange vows outdoors surrounded by tropical plants and stone wall backdrop.
Bride reads vows at outdoor wedding ceremony under floral arch with purple orchids as groom listens before seated guests.
Bride and groom exchange vows under floral arch with officiant at garden wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share first kiss under a floral arch adorned with purple flowers and greenery at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony guests seated in wooden chairs at outdoor stone ruins venue surrounded by tall green trees.
Newlyweds walking down aisle at outdoor wedding.
Bridesmaid in floral dress adjusts bride's white gown in colorful blue-walled room with orange patterned rug.
Five people smiling on vintage sofa at wedding.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception table with colorful floral centerpiece, teal napkins, and gold cutlery.
Elegant wedding reception table set with dark linen, green napkins, and vibrant floral centerpiece in terracotta vase.
Wedding table centerpiece with colorful flowers in terracotta vase on wood slice.
Bride walking past guests on industrial staircase.
Guests gather on rustic stone building balcony during outdoor wedding reception celebration.
Black and white photo of bride and groom standing in a crumbling stone wall opening surrounded by lush trees.
Bride and groom posing in a stone window frame surrounded by lush green trees at an outdoor wedding venue.
Groom in gray suit with floral tie gazes at bride in white gown during outdoor wedding first look.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss outdoors in natural sunlight on their wedding day.
Close-up of newlyweds holding hands showing wedding rings, bride in white dress and groom in gray suit.
View through a broken stone wall opening revealing elegant outdoor wedding reception tables set in a rustic courtyard.
Aerial view of elegant outdoor wedding reception with round tables, navy linens, and wooden chairs.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception tables with navy linens.
Large wooden bowl filled with fresh mixed green salad at catered event.
Two white bowls filled with colorful heirloom tomato salad served on a burlap table runner.
Catering server carries two plates of fresh salads at an outdoor wedding reception event.
Two guests holding white wine glasses at an outdoor wedding reception.
A smiling man and woman holding rose wine glasses chat together at an outdoor wedding reception event.
Couple celebrating on a rustic industrial balcony with string lights overhead.
Newlyweds descend decorated industrial staircase as wedding guests applaud their entrance.
Elegant outdoor wedding buffet with chafing dishes filled with colorful roasted vegetables for guests.
Wedding guests serving themselves fresh green salad and colorful dishes at an outdoor buffet.
Guests serving themselves at wedding buffet.
Aerial black and white photo of wedding reception guests seated at round tables in an elegant outdoor courtyard.
Man and bartender conversing at outdoor wedding bar.
Bride and groom laugh with wedding guests during outdoor reception at rustic industrial venue with string lights.
Smiling bride and groom in gray suit toast with large glasses of beer at their wedding reception.
Bridesmaid in green dress gives speech at microphone while bride and groom laugh at sweetheart table.
Wedding reception guests laughing and enjoying speeches at outdoor dinner tables.
Elderly man giving a wedding speech at a reception while the bride and groom smile at a decorated table.
Elderly man in gray suit delivers heartfelt speech at wedding reception microphone.
Black and white photo of a hand raising a champagne glass in a wedding toast.
Wedding guests raise glasses in a toast during outdoor reception at rustic stone venue.
Bride and groom smile at sweetheart table with burlap runner while guest delivers speech at wedding reception.
Wedding guest gives toast as bride and groom sit at floral decorated sweetheart table.
Guests raising glasses in a celebratory toast at an outdoor wedding reception with floral centerpieces.
A woman reads a speech at a wedding reception while the bride and groom smile at the head table.
Stacks of assorted frosted donuts displayed on a wooden table with flavor labels at a wedding dessert station.
Assorted decorated donuts and pastries displayed on a table at a wedding dessert station.
Wedding party group photo in front of mossy rock wall outdoor venue.
Wedding guests mingle at outdoor reception while couple overlooks from industrial balcony of rustic stone venue.
Bride and groom sharing first dance at outdoor wedding reception.
Newlyweds share romantic first dance on outdoor patio surrounded by wine barrels and seated wedding guests at dusk.
Bride and groom share a joyful first dance outdoors near a rustic wooden barrel at their wedding reception.
Bride in elegant backless white gown shares a kiss with her father during a special father-daughter dance outdoors.
Black and white photo of bride embracing older man in suit at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Two women in colorful dresses take photos on smartphones during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Large group of wedding guests pose together waving in decorated outdoor stone courtyard reception venue.
Wedding guests energetically dancing in a circle outdoors at a lively wedding reception celebration.
Guests in formal attire mingle and dance together at an elegant wedding reception.
Two women sharing a joyful dance together at an outdoor wedding reception celebration.
Woman in floral dress twirling on colorful dance floor at outdoor wedding reception at night.
String lights glow against pink sunset sky above rustic outdoor wedding venue.
Two women laugh and dance together joyfully on the wedding reception dance floor.
Wedding guest in green dress raises arms while dancing at an outdoor evening reception.
Wedding guests dance energetically together in outdoor courtyard venue illuminated by warm evening lights.
Bride and groom share intimate dance moment surrounded by guests at wedding reception.
Wedding guests dancing outdoors at night under warm string lights hanging between tall trees.
Bride and groom embracing with guests during colorful lit wedding reception.
Black and white photo of laughing bride and groom sharing joyful embrace during outdoor wedding celebration.
Wedding guests gather on dance floor under string lights during evening outdoor reception surrounded by lush greenery.