Wild + Free Autumn Elopement Inspiration

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Newly engaged and planning a fall wedding? Today’s inspiration comes direct from that autumn paradise known as the Pacific Northwest, where Karina (of Karina & Maks Photography) was determined to create a shoot of the less-traditional sort. From the overgrown arch, to the vintage tablescape, to that dazzling emerald gown – that costs less than $60!! – we can practically smell the apple cider brewing!

Karina filled us in on the details: Our goal was to capture the colors of autumn here in Oregon, one of our most beautiful seasons. We gathered as many leaves as we could harvest from our yard to create a nontraditional ceremony backdrop, using a circle arch to display the multitude of colors and textures. We also wanted to do something different with the wedding gown; who says you have to wear a white gown on your wedding day?!

Indeed! Let’s dive into the photos, shall we?

Windsor emerald dress

red Fall bouquet

Where do we even begin with that bouquet from Jodi Beals?! The cascading foliage *might* just be our favorite part.

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Really loving the smokey, sultry hair + makeup by Ilona Kobylinsky.

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

black suited groom

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Real-life couple Joe + Maddie are bringing the romance AND the style with that emerald + black combo.

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Did we mention that this dress is less than $60 from Windsor?! Juuust checkin’ ;)

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Fall floral circular backdrop

Oooooh!

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Fall floral circular backdrop

We could see an arch like this working for both an outdoor and an indoor wedding. We love that Karina sourced the leaves and branches from her yard – such a great idea to save money on florals!

Fall floral circular backdrop

Windsor emerald dress

Total beauty.

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

cascading Fall bouquet

So, who else suddenly wants a pomegranate bouquet?!

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

So. Cool.

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

vintage floral plate

Cute! Love that vintage flatware.

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

*Golden hour in the fall* Nothing like it.

Vintage autumn inspired elopement

Thanks to Karina & Maks Photography for sharing this beautiful day!

photography: Karina & Maks Photography // florals: Jodi Beals // wedding dress: Windsor // hair stylist: Ilona Kobylinsky // makeup artist: Ilona Kobylinsky // furniture rentals: Classic Vintage Rentals // specialty rentals: Olga Ozeruga // models: Joe Greer and Maddie Greer

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