February 28, 2023
You know that saying “people don’t remember what you did, they remember how you made them feel”?
Meaghan and Nick are possible the two sweetest humans ever born. That is what I will remember about them. They made us feel at ease, they made us feel welcome, they made us love them almost instantly.
We met these two for the first time on a trip to Seattle to shoot their engagement session. They came to meet us at the hotel and spent an hour watching us chase our newly walking son around the hotel lobby and we got to talk about so many things. They are immediately warm and endearing, and feel like people you just want to be friends with.
Luckily for us, we got to see them again a year later for their wedding at The Orchard in Hood River the following summer. The focus of their wedding day was their loved ones, and each other. They didn’t make a fuss about any one detail- they just wanted to have fun and be with the people they love. Exactly our vibe.
In terms of photography for their day, they gave us so much leeway to shoot the day we thought would work best. The Orchard doesn’t provide much shade on summer days, so we were lucky that Meaghan and Nick gave us extra time at sunset for portraits as well as wedding party photos. It was such a treat having that kind of light for wedding party- as it’s not typically something we have time to do. (If you’re reading this, please consider having your wedding party do 5 minutes of sunset pics!).
Congrats to you babes, thanks for trusting us with your day.
VENDORS
The Orchard // Heather Sullivan // Katya Lapierre //
DJ Mighty Moves // Hyacinth Orange
![Mount Hood towers behind an orchard tree line against a cloudy blue sky](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-045-1.jpg)
![A white wedding dress hanging on a white wall beneath gold-hued dried hop vines](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-001-2.jpg)
![White, lacy wedding shoes rest on a side table with a bridal bouquet in shades of peach, pink, and yellow](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-003-1.jpg)
![Bridesmaid buttoning back of brides dress in bridal suite](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-006-2.jpg)
![Groom straightens the necktie of one of his groomsmen](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-004.jpg)
![Groom and groomsmen laugh while drinking whiskey](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-008.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaids laugh together in a bridal suite](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-007-3.jpg)
![Bride smiles for a portrait in a bridal suite](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-002-2.jpg)
![Bride smiling as she sees the groom for a first look in front of a row of hedge trees](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-010-1.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss during a first look in front of a row of hedge trees](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-011-1.jpg)
![Bride and groom laugh during a first look in front of a row of hedge trees](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-012.jpg)
![Bride and groom hold hands during a first look in front of a row of hedge trees](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-014.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaids lined up in front of giant stack of orchard crates](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-016.jpg)
![Bride and groomsmen laughing in front of hedge trees](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-017.jpg)
![Wedding party standing in a row, laughing](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-015.jpg)
![Wedding party posing in front of a giant stack of orchard crates](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-018.jpg)
![Bride and groom smiling, looking at each other in front of orchard crates](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-019.jpg)
![Welcome sign and seating chart](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-021.jpg)
![Chairs, tables, and place settings inside under semi-enclosed event space](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-023.jpg)
![Father walks bride down the aisle during a wedding ceremony at The Orchard in Hood River](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-025.jpg)
![A wedding ceremony with a view of Mount Hood at The Orchard](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-026.jpg)
![Groom smiles as bride reads vows during wedding ceremony at The Orchard](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-027.jpg)
![Guests smile during wedding ceremony](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-028.jpg)
![Bride smiles as groom reads vows during wedding ceremony at The Orchard](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-032.jpg)
![Bride smiles as groom reads vows during wedding ceremony at The Orchard](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-031.jpg)
![Guests smile during wedding ceremony](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-030.jpg)
![Bride and groom smile and bow their heads during their wedding ceremony](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-033.jpg)
![Bride and groom beam as guests cheer at conclusion of wedding ceremony](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-035.jpg)
![Bride and groom smile as they recess down the aisle after their wedding ceremony](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-036.jpg)
![Groom and best man embrace in the bridal suite](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-038.jpg)
![Bride and maid of honor embrace in the bridal suite](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-039-1.jpg)
![Wedding guests pose using hand fans depicting a corgi face as masks](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-024.jpg)
![Three wedding guests mingle](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-040.jpg)
![Bride hugs her father](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-041.jpg)
![Bride and groom make their grand entrance to their wedding reception](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-044.jpg)
![Guests cheer for bride and groom's grand entrance](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-043.jpg)
![Maid of honor gives a toast as bride and groom laugh](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-047.jpg)
![Best man raises a glass of champagne as he gives a toast](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-046.jpg)
![Groom's mother and father react emotionally to a toast](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-049.jpg)
![Groom and bride react emotionally to a toast](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-051.jpg)
![Groom, bride, and groom's parents share an emotional embrace](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-052.jpg)
![Bride and groom cut small cake](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-053.jpg)
![Bride and groom pose in front of an orchard with a view of Mount Hood](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-042.jpg)
![Bridal party walking and laughing](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-055.jpg)
![Bridal party pose with views of Mount Hood](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-054.jpg)
![Wedding party walking and chatting and laughing](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-056.jpg)
![Wedding party poses at The Orchard with a view of Mount Hood](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-058.jpg)
![Bride poses for a portrait at The Orchard](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-061.jpg)
![Bride poses for a portrait at The Orchard](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-059.jpg)
![Bride and groom pose in an orchard row with a view Mount Adams](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-062.jpg)
![Bride and groom hold hands while walking down an orchard row](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-065.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss in an orchard row](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-066.jpg)
![Bride holds groom's face post-kiss in an orchard row](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-067.jpg)
![Bride and groom laugh while walking down a gravel road in an orchard](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-068.jpg)
![Bride, groom, and seven guests squeeze together and pose for a selfie](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-069.jpg)
![Bride and groom share their first dance](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-070.jpg)
![Bride and groom share their first dance](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-071.jpg)
![Groom enthusiastically joins the dance floor](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-075-1.jpg)
![Guest mime lighting a cigarette while dancing on the dance floor](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-074-1.jpg)
![Bride and guests sing along to a song on the dance floor](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-077-1.jpg)
![Guest extends his arms wide while singing along to a song on the dance floor](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-076-1.jpg)
![Bride and groom sing along to a song together on the dance floor](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-079-1.jpg)
![Guest dances on the dance floor](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-078-1.jpg)
![Guest dances on the dance floor](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-080-1.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss, surrounded by guests forming a tunnel with sparklers](https://gallivanphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18130/2023/02/the-orchard-hood-river-wedding-081-1.jpg)