courthouse elopement

Salem Oregon Elopement Photographer - Marion County Courthouse Spring Nuptials

If this bride looks familiar, it is because the bride (Jessica) looks just like her sister (Monica), who I have photographed countless times. In fact, Monica hired me, as a surprise gift for her sister, to shoot their courthouse elopement. If you look closely, you can see Monica and her husband on a video call during the ceremony (on my phone, haha!), as they were out of town at the time.

Anyway, if you’re wondering what one hour of coverage at the local courthouse looks like, here you go! Actually, I think we got all of these shots (plus more) in more like 30 minutes. And in case you didn’t know, some courthouses (including ours here in Marion County) will allow you to do your ceremony on the front lawn!

Congratulations, Jessica & Michael!!

Chehalis Washington Elopement Photographer - Lewis County Courthouse Nuptials

These two tied the knot at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington. While they were planning on having a celebration with family and friends at a later date, they decided to keep their wedding day, with only their two best friends in attendance. After their short ceremony, we walked around the block and took a few fun photos!