After being together for nine years, Alli and Mike wanted their Mt. Hood elopement to feel intimate and personal without losing sight of the meaning behind their commitment. Their easy-going nuptials took place in an Airbnb on the zigzag river deep in the national forest?s mountains. The moody and romantic color palette was inspired by the blush underlay of Alli?s BHLDN wedding gown and shades of wine ? merlot, cabernet, and rosé. Adorable French bulldog, Tank, matched the groom?s blush pocket square with his tiny bowtie. Stylist Manda from SueBlue Events made the copper teepee-shaped arbor, draped in blush florals, added tiny fresh flowers to the bride?s flowy half-up do, and created the ultimate ?elopement picnic? ? an elegant charcuterie feast on a spread of pale-pink rugs, throws and pillows. Karra Leigh Photography captured all of the elegant romance and refined details that makes this private elopement so special. The Couple:
Alli and Mike
The Wedding:
Mt. Hood National Forest, Welches, Oregon

We valued having an easy-going elopement. We wanted to focus on each other and not lose sight of what a wedding day and our commitment to each other means.

Not having a strict agenda and being unplugged was pretty special. We woke up with no alarms, made breakfast together and ate outside while listening to the river rush by.

Our wedding colors were different shades of wine- merlot, cabs, and rose. The color pallate was based on my dress. My dress had a laye...