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Postponing due to the Pandemic? HOW TO BRING JOY BACK INTO YOUR WEDDING PLANNING After you have decided to postpone your wedding, reviewed all of your vendor contracts, rescheduled, and felt all the emotions, now what? Do something that brings some excitement back to your wedding planning process and go take some engagement photos! Already taken some? Ask your photographer if you can schedule a date to take some more, maybe in a new location! Just like you, your photographer is sad your wedding has been postponed and most likely would love to get out and shoot again. Either way, it is a chance to get outdoors, reconnect with your significant other and do something that brings some joy back into your wedding planning. Wedventure Tip: You could also contact your hair and makeup artist and do a trial run during the new shoot. If this is a second shoot for you, use this opportunity to try a new hairstyle or different makeup which could be helpful especially if your new wedding date is in a different season than originally planned.
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Wedventure Tip: Be sure to check that your elopement location doesn't require a permit. In Oregon and Washington, many national forest recreation sites require a day use fee, especially if your guest count (including vendors) reaches 75 people. If over 75 people, a non commercial Deschutes National Forest permit would be required and should be completed 30 days before arrival.
“I love working in Central Oregon because my clients and fellow vendors tend to be drawn here for the same reason I am: the outdoors. It's a common thread that drives my commitment to sustainability, authenticity, and leaving plenty of time to play. I'm passionate about making wedding planning less stressful so you have energy left to enjoy it! I build trust with couples so they are confident I can execute their vision. And at the end of the day, if I've done my job, they look around thinking, this is exactly what I dreamed of. ” — Emily Noyd, Ponderosa Planning
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A Gutsy Love Story
IN THE GLOW OF THE RISING SUN “The Cove Palisades is a hidden gem in Central Oregon that is often overshadowed by its neighbor, Smith Rock and is a testament to Pacific Northwest brides connected to nature. With clifftop views of mountains from almost every angle leading to a gorgeous little drive down into the canyon, right up next to (or into) the water, this location offers so many breath-taking views with minimal hiking or driving. It is a perfect location for sunrise or sunset elopements, and you can create so many different looks and feels by hopping in the car and driving just another couple hundred feet. It was 5 AM and only 20°F, but to them, the world stood still, and they had each other to keep them warm, it was pure magic.” — Megan Norman, The Beatific Lens This couple shared their unique spirit with their photographer as they celebrated their gusty love story in the glow of a rising sun. A mysterious sideways glance. Fingertips on the small of her back. Here's to all their adventures to come. wedventuremag.com
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“My soul thinks your soul is pure magic.” — Butterflies Rising
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Netta BenShabu Gowns
Netta BenShabu is a known elite couture designer. Her brand begain in 2013, but Netta’s affair with the fashion industry begins a long time ago as a little girl. Each gown is a masterpiece designed solely by Netta herself, crafted with the most delicate, high-end lace, luxurious fabrics, unique beading and patterns, and hand-embroidered with Swarovski crystals. The silhouette all designed to fit, flatter, and accentuate the female form. wedventuremag.com
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If you’re going to have some drama on your wedding day, let it be your
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We think elopement has become the industry buzzword for the evolution of what an intimate wedding should be. The presentation of your special day is so important. We know the weight that wedding planning carries. As a couple who has been married for six years, we still go back to our days of wedding planning and wish we had done so many things differently. Therefore, we know how crucial it is for our couples to desire and ultimately experience the most beautiful and memorable day of their lives! So taking this moment as an opportunity, an elopement is the perfect plan for escaping the pressures of a traditional wedding.
Is Eloping for You?
Many couples have had to put their wedding dreams on hold. While some of you can wait for the pandemic to end, some would wish they could seal the deal as planned. If this is you, you should elope! You can always elope today and celebrate big at a later date. Eloping is perfect for couples that: >> Want to get married ASAP. >> The thought of an intimate elopement sounds utterly romantic. >> Are living through a pandemic and need to social distance. >> Money is tight. >> You hate being the center of attention. >> Wedding planning is too stressful. In 2020 and beyond, we believe that elopements will become a new standard. And that’s not just because of a global pandemic; it’s also because of social media. The shareability of our lives is more expressive and accessible than ever before. wedventuremag.com
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BY GAGAN DHIMAN PHOTOGRAPHY
2020 was the year that I was looking forward to. I was looking forward to all the weddings that I was going to capture. With COVID-19, everything changed. So many people were affected and so fast. So many couples who were planning their wedding day and were told last minute it couldn't happen. And, so many vendors had to either cancel or reschedule all their summer weddings so far. This happened to Rochelle and Brent. Rochelle and Brent were going to get married at a beautiful venue in Woodland, California. The venue did everything they could to accommodate Rochelle and Brent's wedding. As the wedding date got closer, the statewide restrictions got tighter. They were first told they could get married as long as they don't exceed a guest list of 50. So Rochelle and Brent narrowed down their guest list from 200 to 50. Then the restriction dropped to just ten people were allowed to gather. So, they cut their guest list to only parents and siblings. Then just two days before their wedding, Rochelle and Brent got the news that the venue was no longer allowed to be open and would have to reschedule. By the time Brent called to give me an update, the wedding planner, DJ, and catering company all had to reschedule as well. Brent asked if I would be willing to move forward as they decided to get married at Rochelle's Parents' house in Napa, California, instead. I typically don't do backyard weddings. But in these unforeseen circumstances, I just wanted to do anything I could to make their day. And so I agreed to photograph their now intimate wedding. My goal was for Brent and Rochelle to have the most beautiful photographs from to remember this day for generations to come. 180
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