Like most of my clients scheduled to get married in 2020, Jenna and Richard had to change their plans, due to the pandemic. They knew they couldn’t wait a whole year to make their commitment, though, so they eloped locally on their originally planned date (see those photos HERE) and then had their planned “wedding” the following summer.

Navarra Gardens, which is located in Willamina, was a beautiful backdrop for this event. This was hands down the HOTTEST weather I’ve ever shot in (110 degrees!), but being near the water and surrounded by trees did help a little! The property has all kinds of hidden little gems, like the hanging lantern collection, the large patches of daisies and a variety of birdhouses.

Although they had already been married for a year, the couple decided to do a “first look.” Jenna opted to wear her grandmother’s short, off white lace dress for their elopement, so this was the first time Richard got to see her actual wedding dress. I must say…his reaction didn’t disappoint! He even did a walk around to check it all out.

After the ceremony, the couple enjoyed visiting with their guests at the reception…in the air conditioned barn! Then, as I almost always do, I stole the bride and groom for some quick portraits, before heading out.