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hi! i'm kayla

I’m your hype girl, fly on the wall, & friend. I believe you should always feel comfortable having your photo taken. With a photojournalistic style, I gravitate towards capturing candid moments between you and your closest people. If you’re looking for lightly posed, natural, and genuine photos to help you remember how the moment felt, then I'm your girl.

7 Amazing Oregon Wedding Venues

You can’t deny it, ya’ll – Central Oregon is BEAUTIFUL! It’s no wonder so many people want to get married here. Whether you want an intimate indoor elopement or a big bash under the trees, there are some incredible Oregon wedding venues. These are seven of my favorite Oregon wedding venues- You’re sure to find one that’s just right for your unique day. ☺️

House on Metolius

House on Metolius is perfect for couples who want to feel like they’re in the middle of the Oregon wilderness. The huge private resort along a river is surrounded by national forest. The views are unbeatable! Many people choose to have a riverside ceremony with Mt. Jefferson’s snowy peak behind them. The main house also has space for an indoor ceremony and reception if the weather isn’t cooperative. It’s also a great spot for anyone who loves hiking, fishing and exploring the outdoors, not to mention it’s so peaceful and quiet, being off the beaten path in Camp Sherman.

Lake Creek Lodge

Lake Creek Lodge is a great Oregon wedding venue for couples who want their wedding to be a whole weekend of celebration! The venue has over a dozen cabins along the Metolius River near the Deschutes National Forest. At Lake Creek Lodge, couples tie the knot under tall picturesque pines. A floral arc is all you really need to make the ceremony setting magical. Since this venue’s outdoor patio has a capacity of 75, it’s ideal for small weddings – truly the perfect spot for an intimate weekend celebration with your closest people. Similar to House on Metolius, it’s a great spot for anyone who loves hiking, fishing and exploring the outdoors. Truly a breath of fresh air and the most peaceful venue I’ve been to.

Skyliner Lodge

Like Lake Creek Lodge, Skyliner Lodge includes a beautiful, rustic cabin in the woods. Towering trees and mountains rise up all around. Skyliner Lodge has quintessential woodsy Central Oregon vibes. It almost gave me the feelings you had when you were younger arriving to summer camp – all the cozy feels.

Holiday Farm

Another Central Oregon wedding venue, Holiday Farm occupies over nine acres near the McKenzie River. The property has a mix of cultivated gardens and wild-feeling woods. Since Holiday Farm specializes in weddings, they have all the amenities you could need. That includes a dance floor and stage! You can hold your ceremony beside the river where Holiday Farm installed a fountain. It definitely sets the space apart from other forest wedding venues. Across from the venue is a great little community of cabins right on the river for your guests to stay, with Harbick’s Country Inn being another good option for guests to stay nearby!

White Aspen Creative

White Aspen Creative is a super unique wedding venue in Bend. Situated in Wigi Creek, White Aspen Creative is surrounded by a small community of homes and in the middle of a golf course, a great option if you have guests that want to go for a round the day before the wedding! The building has a whole wall of windows that let in beautiful light. With a bright white interior and hardwood floors, it’s very spacious and airy- which could make any photographer drool. Outdoor ceremonies and receptions are also lovely here with an outdoor capacity of up to 75, with indoor seating perfect for 50-75 guests.

Suttle Lodge and Boathouse

In the middle of the Deschutes National Forest, Suttle Lodge and Boathouse is an ideal Oregon wedding venue for outdoorsy couples. There are endless locations for low-key romantic portraits in the woods and along the shores of Suttle Lake. In the evenings, the venue strings market lights between the trees for a festive atmosphere. Suttle Lodge and Boathouse regularly hosts fun events that your guests will love. While they don’t allow outside catering, they have SUCH wonderful menu’s to choose from with something for everyone to love. I consider Suttle Lodge another venue that’s perfect for guests coming from out of state where they have the option to stay in the cabins or the main lodge! If you’re familiar with the Ace hotel in Portland, it has the same aesthetic – think Ace Hotel in the forest, cabin vibes.

FivePine Lodge

If you want an Oregon wedding venue with a more luxurious touch, FivePine Lodge is your place! There’s an on-site spa and cabins you can rent. This venue is intimate and pretty at any time of year. In the spring and summer, you can enjoy the wildflowers around the pond. At a winter wedding, you can cozy up by the fire in the main lodge. You get plenty of Oregon nature with more conveniences than some other venues.