A beautiful spring wedding

When I tell you I won't forget this wedding, I truly will not forget it. I met Allie and Chris on their wedding day, and instantly felt like we were friends, but that is not why I will never forget their wedding. It is because they radiate so much love and complete happiness. I truly can't describe how much love emulated from these two.

Colorful tulips in full bloom against white temple columns and architecture.
White Mormon temple with colorful spring tulips blooming in the foreground garden.
Tall white spires of a Mormon temple reaching into blue sky framed by evergreen trees.
Vibrant tulip garden with pink, orange and yellow blooms in front of white temple architecture.
Close-up of white marble temple wall with inscribed text and green foliage.

The Portland LDS Temple was absolutely packed on this gorgeous April day, and I can see why! It was STUNNING and they could not have picked a more perfect day to be married. The tulips surrounding the temple grounds brought so much joy. I anxiously waited outside the temple with their lovely families as we waited for the happy couple to exit.

Newlyweds celebrate exiting through wooden church doors with decorative geometric patterns.
A colorful floral arrangement sits in front of a modern white architectural structure with evergreen trees.
A romantic dip kiss between newlyweds in front of ornate wooden doors.
Wedding guest in grey suit with yellow boutonniere at outdoor celebration.
Wedding celebration with bright colorful bouquet of spring flowers.
Outdoor wedding gathering with guests in formal attire among trees.
Wedding party members in formal attire gathered outside white temple building.
A couple shares a joyful moment during their outdoor wedding ceremony in a garden setting.
Wedding party group in pink and sage green dresses holding bright floral bouquets.
A bride in white holds a vibrant orange and pink bouquet while embracing a guest outside a church.
A couple poses for wedding photos in front of a majestic white temple with spires.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment in a garden of tulips in front of a white temple.
A bride holding a colorful spring bouquet poses in a garden with blooming flowers.
A wedding couple embraces in a garden with tall evergreen trees and spring tulips.

In my pre-wedding questionnaire, Allie mentioned that her and Chris started dating in high school. I was instantly obsessed with them because HELLO! Who doesn't love a successful high school sweetheart story?! Allie told me that she had been keeping a BIG secret! She has been writing in a secret journal about their love story for the past SEVEN years, and gave it to Chris on their special day. Not only did I cry while he opened his gift, but also while editing the photos. It was the sweetest thing.

A couple shares an intimate moment in a forest setting during their wedding ceremony.
An emotional wedding moment captured in a natural outdoor setting with colorful floral bouquet.
A wedding couple shares an intimate moment in an open field with evergreen trees in the background.
Close-up shot of hands holding a blue marbled composition notebook during a wedding ceremony.
A classic blue composition notebook held between a couple in wedding attire.
A joyful moment shared between a couple with a blue notebook at their outdoor wedding.
A couple laughs together during their outdoor wedding ceremony while holding a blue notebook.

Allie and Chris love the coast. They spent a lot of time together up at Cannon Beach and Seaside areas growing up and wanted some bridals to cherish in an area that they love! I absolutely love how the coast photos turned out. I still can't believe it wasn't raining in April! I simply cannot pick a favorite out of our beach photos because I am obsessed with all of them.

A romantic coastal wedding photo with dramatic seaside cliffs in the background.
Newlyweds share an intimate moment against a dramatic coastal backdrop.
A wedding couple poses on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean coastline.
A couple holds hands while enjoying the scenic coastal view during their wedding photoshoot.
Newlyweds share intimate moment on coastal cliff overlooking ocean waves.
Wedding couple stands together on beach with Haystack Rock visible in background.
Groom lifts bride in romantic pose on coastal cliff with ocean view.
Close-up of two hands with engagement ring exchanging a romantic handshake against a blurred outdoor background.
Wedding couple walking hand in hand on a beach with Haystack Rock visible in the misty background.
A romantic beach wedding moment with Haystack Rock silhouetted in the foggy coastal background.
Joyful wedding couple embracing and laughing together on Cannon Beach with iconic rock formation.

Next was PARTY TIME! We headed over to their beautiful backyard reception at the most gorgeous beach home and spent the rest of the night with Allie and Chris's family and friends. Look at all the beautiful details Allie put together! She has such a creative eye!

Welcoming front entrance with cedar shingles, teal door trim, and elegant floral decorations.
Wedding welcome sign decorated with colorful floral arrangements against cedar shingle wall.
Modern guest book display with fresh flowers and dried orange slices on white table.
Vintage glass bottle vase with peach flower and dried citrus slices on white surface.
Wedding rings in white velvet box surrounded by peach and white flowers on blue background.
Elegant floral arrangement with coral peonies and greenery cascading over white tablecloth.
A coral-colored S'mores Station sign with dried citrus slices and marshmallows on a gray surface.
A charming cedar-shingled house with a wooden porch and floral archway entrance.
Modern coral and white wedding invitation with colorful flowers on light blue background.
White wedding cake decorated with fresh flowers and citrus slices on a pink glass cake stand.
Cutting into an elegant white wedding cake adorned with citrus slices and pink flowers.
A couple in wedding attire cutting their white cake adorned with citrus and flowers.
A joyful wedding moment shared between a couple holding colorful serapes.
A white wedding cake with chocolate interior decorated with citrus and flowers on a pink stand.

And as any good friends would... They sent off the happy couple with a bang!

A decorated getaway car with 'Just Married' written in white on the rear window.
Student wearing a Colorado State sweatshirt smiles while holding a drink outside at dusk.
Close-up of a car window with text written that says 'They are broke pls send' with a username.
Group gathers around a car writing messages on the windows.
Couple celebrates at night surrounded by sparklers and cheering crowd.

To Allie and Chris, thank you SO much for trusting me to capture your wedding day. It was beautiful, joyful, and full of so much LOVE. I will cherish it forever! I wish you two the MOST happy of marriages and cannot wait to see chris start his medical school journey.

XX Hailee
A celebratory sparkler exit at dusk with bokeh lights creating a magical atmosphere.