Vows at Vanderbeck Valley Farm


This year I spent the 4th of July with Sydney and Ryan and their friends & family at Vanderbeck Valley Farm.


The venue, located just outside of Silverton, OR, is owned and operated by one of Sydney's family members. She told me that they hold their family reunions out there and that is exactly how I would describe this day. It felt like a big family BBQ and was relaxed with ample space for kids to play and throw frisbees, family to mingle, cows to pet (!) and gorgeous space for the ceremony itself.

My favorite spot was the hidden forest area behind the ceremony. It was shaded and cool, hydrangeas were in bloom and it was perfect for photos and private vows.


Sydney and Ryan wanted to wrap their wedding day up early to catch fireworks, so our time was short but we did have fun!


A-frame sandwich board signs for Vanderbeck Valley Farm private event placed roadside near a rural highway.
Vanderbeck Valley Farm sign at 37791 South Highway 213 surrounded by lush green trees and white fence.
Rustic wooden barn-style home with a large green lawn, surrounded by trees under a bright blue sky.
Elegant bridal bouquet featuring blue and white roses with green eucalyptus leaves.
Bride fastening a white heeled wedding shoe in a black and white photo.
Bridesmaid helping bride with wedding dress in a bridal suite, captured in elegant black and white photography.
Bride in white ruffled gown adjusting veil before mirror with bridesmaid reflection visible.
Smiling bride in white wedding gown and veil standing in doorway framed by white curtains, black and white photo.
Rustic barn wedding venue with wooden walls, elegant chandelier, floral centerpieces on tables, and guests near a fireplace.
Groom in a navy suit with blue floral tie and boutonniere posing in a lush green forest setting.
Groom wearing dark suit with blue paisley tie, matching pocket square, and elegant navy rose boutonniere.
Beautiful blue hydrangea flowers blooming in a lush green garden setting.
Bride in white gown and veil stands under floral wooden arch at outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Groom in black suit smiling at bride in layered white gown during first look moment in lush green forest setting.
Bride and groom share a first look moment in a lush green garden.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic moment on a tree-lined path with blue hydrangeas in foreground.
Bride and groom share emotional first look moment in lush garden, bride holding blue and white bouquet wearing white gown.
Bride and groom sharing their first kiss as a married couple in a lush green forest setting, bride holding blue and white bouquet.
Smiling bride and groom pose together outdoors holding blue and white wedding bouquet.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment in a lush forest setting, bride holding a blue and white bouquet.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic forehead touch moment on a wooded path, bride holding blue and white bouquet.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment dancing among blue hydrangeas in a lush garden setting.
Bride and groom share a kiss on a garden path surrounded by lush green trees and blue hydrangeas.
Blonde bride in a white lace gown holds a bouquet of blue and white roses in a garden setting.
Smiling bride in a ruffled white wedding gown with veil holds blue and white bouquet among hydrangeas.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic moment in a lush green forest setting on their wedding day.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic moment on a tree-lined path surrounded by lush green foliage.
Bride resting her hand on groom's shoulder, showcasing diamond engagement ring, with lush green trees in background.
Bride in lace gown embraces groom outdoors, holding a blue and white floral bouquet in a wooded setting.
Wedding party posing on green lawn with bridesmaids in blue dresses and groomsmen in dark suits.
Wedding party poses outdoors, bridesmaids in blue gowns and groomsmen in suits, as bride and groom share a kiss on green lawn.
Wedding party poses outdoors with bride and groom flanked by bridesmaids in blue dresses and groomsmen in black suits.
Five groomsmen in matching dark suits with boutonnieres pose together on a green lawn outdoors.
Black and white photo of groomsmen in dark suits walking together and adjusting cufflinks outdoors.
Bride in white gown with four bridesmaids in blue dresses holding bouquets outdoors.
Bride in white gown with four bridesmaids in blue dresses holding bouquets in a garden setting.
Wedding party in blue and black attire surrounds kissing bride and groom on a green lawn.
Newlyweds share a kiss surrounded by cheering bridesmaids in blue and groomsmen on a green lawn.
Bride in white gown with bridesmaids in blue dresses holding bouquets in a lush garden setting.
Smiling bride holding blue and white rose bouquet surrounded by bridesmaids raising matching bouquets in outdoor setting.
Smiling groom in navy suit holding beer can surrounded by groomsmen also holding cans.
Five groomsmen in black suits toasting with glasses outdoors at a wedding celebration among green trees.
A family of seven poses together outdoors in formal attire among tall green trees on a sunny day.
Wedding party poses outdoors on grass with tall evergreen trees in background, bride in white gown holding blue bouquet.
Bride in white gown and veil lifting a smiling baby boy in a black outfit at an outdoor wedding.
Group of young men in dark suits walking on grass at an outdoor formal event or wedding ceremony.
Bride in white gown laughs with bridesmaids in blue dresses during outdoor wedding ceremony on sunny day.
Open guest book with handwritten messages on wooden table, decorated with eucalyptus greenery and a pen holder.
Two groomsmen in black suits review wedding ceremony programs at a rustic wooden stand outdoors.
Rustic wedding card table made from wooden barrels and a plank, decorated with flowers, set on a green lawn in front of a barn.
Man in navy suit signing documents at wooden table with woman in blue dress during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Rustic outdoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden barrels topped with white baby's breath flowers flanking white folding chairs.
Elegant outdoor wedding reception table with baby's breath centerpiece, eucalyptus wreath, and lavender ribbon runner.
Rustic wedding decor with marquee letters R, S, ampersand on wood stumps and crates with white floral arrangement outdoors.
Wooden garden arbor decorated with white and blue flowers surrounded by hydrangeas and lush green trees.
Woman in floral dress signing a guest book with a pen, wearing a smartwatch and ring, black and white photo.
Woman in blue polka dot dress photographing two women hugging in green and navy dresses at outdoor wedding.
Two galvanized metal tubs filled with ice and canned beverages on rustic wooden stands outdoors.
Rustic outdoor wedding ceremony setup with wooden barrel aisle markers, white chairs, and a wooden arch adorned with white flowers.
Man throwing a frisbee on a green lawn surrounded by tall trees on a sunny day.
Four women in elegant dresses gather at the entrance of a rustic wooden barn wedding venue on a sunny day.
Person playing frisbee on lush green lawn surrounded by trees and rustic garden buildings on sunny day.
Group of groomsmen in dark suits standing in the entrance of a rustic wooden barn wedding venue.
Rustic wooden barrel with white baby's breath flowers in silver bucket beside white chairs at outdoor wedding ceremony.
A couple stands together on a green lawn beside a rustic wooden barn venue on a sunny day.
Two women conversing outdoors at a garden wedding with hydrangeas, white chairs, and a rustic wooden barrel decoration.
Outdoor wedding reception tables with white linen tablecloths and baby's breath centerpieces on green lawn.
People laughing and socializing on white folding chairs at an outdoor event on a sunny day.
Wedding guests exit rustic barn venue in formal attire during outdoor countryside reception.
Groom and officiant stand under floral wooden arch awaiting bride at outdoor wedding ceremony with seated guests.
Bride and groom walking out of rustic barn venue onto green lawn during outdoor wedding.
Outdoor garden wedding ceremony with guests seated in white chairs flanking barrel aisle markers beneath tall trees.
Bride and groom stand at floral arch during outdoor wedding ceremony, officiant and guests gathered in garden setting.
Emotional wedding ceremony moment as groom hugs family member at outdoor altar with blue hydrangeas.
Bride and groom exchange vows under floral arch decorated with blue hydrangeas at outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Groomsmen in navy suits standing at an outdoor wedding ceremony with seated guests and hydrangeas in background.
Bridesmaids in blue dresses standing at outdoor wedding ceremony with seated guests.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under large trees with guests seated on white chairs.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging rings before an officiant, framed by blue floral arch in a wooded setting.
Bride and groom share their first kiss under a floral arch surrounded by blue hydrangeas at ceremony.
Bride and groom sharing first kiss under rustic wooden arch decorated with blue and white flowers.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking down the aisle at an outdoor rustic barrel-decorated wedding.
Groom dips bride in white dress for romantic kiss at outdoor garden wedding reception.
Smiling woman pouring draft beer from horseshoe tap handles at rustic wooden bar.
Person handing a red cup drink across a rustic wooden bar counter.
Guests walk toward a large rustic wooden barn wedding reception venue on a sunny afternoon.
Rustic barn wedding venue with large green lawn and wedding party gathered near entrance on sunny day.
Child in pink dress plays in lush garden wedding venue with barrel and string lights.
Wedding guests seated at round tables on green lawn during elegant outdoor garden reception.
Wedding guests seated at white tables on grass enjoying outdoor daytime reception celebration.
Bride in white gown and groom in black suit walk hand-in-hand through rustic wooden arch with blue hydrangeas.
Wedding party walking across a sunny green lawn toward an outdoor ceremony venue with tall trees.
Bridesmaid gives a heartfelt speech at an outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom raising champagne glasses during outdoor wedding reception toast at head table.
Wedding guests raise glasses in a toast outdoors in bright sunlight during reception.
Smiling best man delivers a wedding speech into a microphone at an outdoor reception dinner.
Wedding party seated at outdoor reception table while groomsman delivers speech into microphone.
Bride wiping tears while seated at outdoor wedding reception head table decorated with white floral centerpieces.
Black and white photo of bride in strapless gown interacting with seated guest at outdoor wedding.
Bride in white gown sharing a tender moment with elderly grandmother in wheelchair at wedding.
Elegant two-tier white wedding cake adorned with cream roses on a wooden stand reading love is sweet.
Rustic wedding dessert display with vanilla and chocolate cupcakes on wooden cake stands with candles.
Elegant rustic wedding dessert display with tiered wood slab stand holding cupcakes surrounded by cookies and pastries.
White wedding cake adorned with blush roses on a wooden stand engraved with love is sweet, set against a twinkling light backdrop.
Smiling bride in white strapless gown holding a champagne flute outdoors.
Smiling groom in navy suit raising champagne glass with boutonniere at outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom smile while clinking champagne glasses beside white wedding cake outdoors.
Bride and groom cutting a white wedding cake together at an elegant outdoor reception table.
Groom celebrating with raised fists beside bride at outdoor wedding reception table with floral arrangements.
Bride and groom sharing their first dance outdoors, embracing closely with green hedge backdrop and speaker visible.
Bride and groom share romantic kiss under elegant chandelier pergola at garden wedding.
Bride and groom share first dance under ornate chandelier gazebo at outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom share an emotional embrace in a black and white photo.
Bride and groom share first dance under an arched pergola with chandelier, surrounded by lush trees at an outdoor wedding venue.
Bride walks down the aisle with escort at an outdoor wedding ceremony beneath a wooden pergola.
Groom in black suit dancing with woman in blue polka dot dress at an outdoor wedding reception.
Groom in black suit shares tender dance with woman in blue polka dot dress at outdoor garden wedding reception.
Bride in white gown receives bouquet from woman in navy floral dress as flower girl kneels nearby outdoors.
Bride in white gown walks with bridesmaid toward an outdoor wedding venue.
Wedding sweetheart table with cake slice, Bride and Groom champagne flutes, and blue floral centerpiece.
Bride dancing with flower girl and wedding guests on outdoor patio surrounded by greenery.
Wedding guests mingle on outdoor patio under pergola with chandelier as golden sunlight streams through the trees.
Smiling groomsman in black tuxedo with floral boutonniere laughs while greeting guests at outdoor wedding reception.
Groom celebrates joyfully with cheering wedding guests during lively outdoor reception dance.
Laughing bride and groom socializing with wedding guests at outdoor reception in garden setting.
Two girls feeding sheep and pig near a fence on a farm at dusk.
Smiling redhead woman in green satin dress talking with guest in navy blue dress outdoors.
Grandmother joyfully lifts laughing baby into the air at an outdoor wedding reception.
Couple sharing a romantic first dance outdoors at a wedding reception under string lights.
Young girl in striped dress dancing and holding hands with a woman in jeans at an outdoor wedding reception.
Four women in colorful dresses dance together at outdoor wedding reception with DJ visible in background.
Energetic wedding guest dances with beer glass at outdoor reception near band stage.
Two guests in blue outfits share a joyful dance moment at an outdoor wedding reception.
Wedding reception guests dance energetically on outdoor patio at night with DJ speaker visible in background.
Two men dance energetically at an outdoor wedding reception under string lights at night.
Wedding guests dance energetically on outdoor patio under chandelier and string lights at reception.
Excited wedding guests raise hands and cheer outdoors surrounded by lush green trees.