Maggie & Adam’s Intimate Manzanita Wedding

When Adam and Maggie dreamed up their perfect wedding, they knew it had to be meaningful, relaxed, and so them. Their stunning elopement near Cannon Beach, Oregon in Manzanita, was nothing short of magical—with thoughtful details, heartfelt moments, and plenty of fun along the way!

Adam and Maggie had both newly moved to Philly when they met, and were nervous about their first date in the big city. But, when they met up for their first date, they each knew they had found their person! They wanted to have their elopement feel romantic and completely intimate to them, so that was a top priority!

The perfect start: a cozy beach house getting ready sesh

Adam and Maggie’s day started in the best way possible—together! They rented the cutest house near Cannon Beach, which was the perfect setting to relax and get ready for their big day. The morning felt extra special as they enjoyed a coffee together, soaking up every second of the quiet morning.

Did you know? Most of my couples choose to skip a first look because they love spending the whole day together! But if a first look is part of your dream, don’t worry—I can make it happen!

The ceremony: cliffside vows that hit right in the feels!

Can you picture saying your vows with the ocean breeze in your hair and dramatic cliffs all around you? That’s exactly how Adam and Maggie tied the knot, and it was every bit as romantic as it sounds.

Their cliffside ceremony near Manzanita was simple, personal, and heartfelt—just the two of them exchanging promises in one of the most breathtaking places imaginable. The best part? Oregon makes it so easy to have an intimate ceremony like this—you don’t even need an officiant! It’s just you, your partner, and forever.

Little details, big impact

Adam and Maggie made their day feel extra special by bringing along a family photo album. It wasn’t just any album—it was filled with old wedding photos from their family and their engagement pictures. Taking a moment to flip through those memories before the ceremony added a personal and emotional touch to the day.

And how sweet is this? They also brought a Polaroid camera to capture instant memories during their elopement. Those photos went straight into their album, blending old and new photos in such a meaningful storytelling way.

Post-ceremony pizza picnic on the Coast

Instead of a traditional reception, Adam and Maggie kept things chill with a pizza picnic on the shoreline. After their vows, they grabbed some slices from a local spot, enjoyed cake for dessert, and let the waves set the mood for the rest of their day.

With great pizza places and bakeries in Cannon Beach and Manzanita, it’s easy to plan something like this. Just imagine wrapping up your wedding day with sandy toes, salty air, and your favorite pizza—sounds pretty perfect, right?

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Capturing all the magic

From their cozy coffee time in the morning to their heartfelt vows and Polaroid-filled beach picnic, Adam and Maggie’s day was full of love and personality. As their photographer, I loved being there for all the big moments and all the little ones too.

One of my favorite parts? Sneaking some candid shots of them laughing over pizza and snapping Polaroids on the coast. It’s moments like these that remind me why I love what I do—helping couples create memories that feel just right for them.

Dreaming of your own Manzanita wedding?

Adam and Maggie’s wedding shows that an intimate elopement can be just as memorable as a big wedding—maybe even more so because you can add in these personalized touches! If you’re thinking about planning your own elopement at Cannon Beach or Manzanita wedding (or anywhere nearby), grab my free Cannon Beach Wedding Guide for tips, restaurant recs, and all the info you need to make it happen.Ready to make some magic? Let’s plan your dream day together—get in touch here!