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Whether you’re planning a faraway destination wedding or bringing guests into your own mountain hometown, a wedding weekend is about connection, shared experiences, and giving your guests the time of their lives—not just four hours on the dance floor.

Why Wedding Weekends Are the New “Big Day”

July 21, 2025

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Rehearsal Dinner at Garden of the Gods resort at sunset for a wedding weekend experience | Girard Photography + Films - Destination Wedding Photographer and Videographer

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Planning a destination wedding? We’re sharing the top 5 things we learned from photographing a wedding near Portland—including why flying in early, scouting the venue, and connecting with your crew ahead of time makes all the difference. Whether you’re saying “I do” by the ocean or in the mountains, these tips will help your weekend run smooth from wheels down to last dance.

Top 5 Lessons from Photographing a Destination Wedding Near Portland

May 29, 2025

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Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment at sunset during their Portland-area destination wedding, photographed by Girard Photography & Films

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Summer Destination Wedding in Colorado at Spruce Mountain Ranch, brings guests from all over the world, including Brazil for a whimsical mountain wedding

Whimsical Summer Wedding at Spruce Mountain

July 19, 2022

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Summer Destination Wedding at Spruce Mountain Ranch | Bride and Groom Getaway car | Britni Girard Photography

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Romantic Air force Wedding at St Francis of Assisi, portraits overlooking Daniels Park, followed by a reception at Cielo at Castle Pines.

Carlyann + Mason’s Wedding at Cielo at Castle Pines

September 24, 2021

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