Some wedding days feel like a festival. This one felt like a campfire story in the best possible way. B & B gathered ten of their favorite humans in the Mt. Hood forest at The Woodlands House for a Twilight inspired woodsy wedding filled with string lights, fog rolling through the trees, and the coziest cabin energy.
An Intimate Mt. Hood Wedding at The Woodlands House with Just Ten Guests
Instead of a big ballroom or crowded dance floor, these two chose a tucked-away cabin in the Mt. Hood in Oregon area as their “venue.” The ceremony took place under towering evergreens as the light started to fade, with their people surrounding them. Just vows, deep breaths, and the sound of the wind through the trees.
After the ceremony, I took B & B to the base of Mt. Hood for some incredible adventure photos in the empty riverbed. Then, we went and met everyone back at the Woodlands House property for an intimate candlelit dinner in the greenhouse followed by card games.
Planning Your Own Tiny Mt. Hood Wedding —
Choose a Location That Feels Like “Home Base”
Look for cabins, A-frames, or small lodges near Mt. Hood that can double as both lodging and “venue” for a tiny wedding. Having everyone stay on site makes the whole day feel like a shared retreat. The Woodlands House is wonderful option! See more Oregon Airbnbs here.
Lean into the Twilight Timeline
For a similar look, plan your ceremony for the last hour of daylight and schedule portraits right after. Then design your dinner space around candlelight, string lights, and warm tones to keep the evening cozy.
Keep Your Guest List Intentional
Ten guests meant everyone truly got to know each other, and Baily and Bailey had time for real conversations with every single person. If you want this kind of feeling, start your guest list from the inside out: who do you need to witness this?
Ready to Plan Your Own Mt. Hood Micro Wedding?
If a tiny forest celebration with twilight vows, cabin hangs, and intentional time with your people feels like your version of “yes,” I would love to help you bring it to life. Mt. Hood is one of my favorite places to photograph, there are so many trails, rivers, and cabins that work beautifully for intimate weddings and elopements.
Other resources to check out:
If you’re drawn to mountain views, you might also love this tiny A-frame wedding near Mt. Rainier.
For couples who want to turn their wedding into a full mountain adventure, consider something along the lines of this backpacking elopement.
See more of my favorite Pacific Northwest wedding venues here.
Need more help with planning in general? I have a whole space for planning micro weddings!
Wedding Details & Vendors
Venue: The Woodlands House
Wedding Dress: Flora and Lane
Groom’s Outfit: Bonobos
Florist: Alexis Ramblings with Slow Cult