This Mt. Hood experience begins before dawn with the kind of morning that stays with you. We’ll meet at Trillium Lake as the first light catches Mt. Hood’s peak, creating foggy mirror reflections across calm waters. You’ll exchange vows as the sun rises over the mountain, with the lake perfectly still and the world completely yours. The optional morning swim or paddle adds a touch of wild adventure.
After your lakeside ceremony, we’ll explore the area’s moss-draped forest trails – including my favorite hidden waterfall that’s just 3/4 mile roundtrip. These aren’t strenuous hikes, just gentle wandering through old-growth forest that encourages you both to be present. The waterfalls here cascade through emerald moss and rocky formations, creating the perfect backdrop for your first portraits as married partners.
The day culminates at a cozy A-frame or log cabin tucked into the Mt. Hood National Forest. We’ll document you making s’mores over a fire, sharing hot cocoa, and settling into your first evening as spouses.
