My Favorite Oregon Coast Elopement yet Some elopements feel like pure ease from the start. Olivia and Bryan’s was one of them. These two came out from Virginia to elope on the Southern Oregon Coast, drawn to the wild mix of landscapes, slower pace, and space to just be. They weren’t interested in the pressure…
Lord of the Rings Themed Wedding in the Redwoods One of the things I love about elopements is that couples feel more agency to make their wedding day what they want it to be. Anim and Mariah chose to listen to their hobbit hearts and infuse Lord of the Rings into their elopement among the…
Redwoods & Coast Elopement with “New Girl” Actor Cameo If two people are massive (and I mean massive) fans of the TV show “New Girl”, then it makes sense to include that in your day right? It’s why Nelson Franklin (who plays the character Robbie on “New Girl”) made a cameo shortly after their first…
Romantic Spring Elopement in the Redwoods and Oregon Coast Arches Emily and James’ elopement day being on St. Paddy’s Day was pure coincidence, but the amount of green present on the day (including the bride’s emerald colored ring) was perfection. Why did these two choose an elopement, and specifically one on the Oregon Coast and…
How to Elope on the Oregon Coast in 2025 Coming from a local, you’ve got better locations than Cannon Beach to consider. sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Why Elope on the Oregon Coast? If you’ve seen images of the Oregon Coast, you probably know why. The rugged coastline is varied, with beaches, sandstone cliffs, and jagged basalt rocks…
Scottish Elopement on the Oregon Coast Picture this: the wild Oregon Coast, waves crashing against the rocks, and two lovebirds, Ashira and Clinton, deciding to take the plunge into married life in the most epic way possible. And by epic, we mean a Scottish and Celtic-inspired elopement that would make Outlander jealous. Because why not?…
Boho Jedediah Redwoods & Oregon Coast Elopement A Boho Love Story in the Redwoods and Along the Oregon Coast When I received the email about capturing Nancy and Omar’s elopement in the Redwoods and along the Oregon Coast, I knew it was going to be something special. Little did I know just how enchanting it…
Multi-Day Oregon Lava Fields and Coast/Redwoods Elopement Are you ready to elope your life? sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Bailey and Ariel eloped with a few of their close friends and no one else! In fact, no one even knew about their nuptial plans. “When we found Sam, we actually became excited about planning to get married as…
Oregon Coast Arches and Redwoods Elopement Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns When I initially got Marilyn’s contact form inquiry, her unique last name stood out to me. I had photogaphed Jacintha and Kevin in…
Two Brides with their Redwoods and Oregon Coast Kayak Elopement Are you ready to elope your life? sam@samstarns.com @samstarns What’s a great add-on to an Oregon Coast and Redwoods elopement, complete with kayak experience? Meeting up with my two brides the night before to catch the opening of Thor: Love and Thunder. Jess, Chels, and…
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