Trinity Pines Ranch | Richard + Amanda

Richard and Amanda’s wedding at Trinity Pines Ranch, just outside Vancouver, Washington, was packed with so many personal touches and genuine emotion that you couldn’t help but feel the love in the air. The day began with them getting ready separately, surrounded by their closest friends and family. You could practically hear their hearts pounding in excitement for the moment they’d finally see each other. When they did—during a private first look among the majestic evergreens—the look on Richard’s face was pure wonder. It was one of those memories that makes you believe in magic.

Groom smiles in a gray suit with a purple tie and boutonniere, standing on a forested path. In the blurred background, a bright green vintage convertible arrives, adding a fun and unique touch to the day.

Bride and groom share a joyful moment during their first look on a shaded forest path. The bride beams with laughter in her flowing gown while the groom smiles warmly in a charcoal gray suit and purple tie.

Amanda’s brother, Charles, took on officiant duties for the ceremony, and his heartfelt stories and jokes brought both tears and laughter to everyone present. As a Vancouver Washington wedding photographer, it was an absolute pleasure to capture these raw, beautiful emotions up close.

Bride and groom share their first kiss as newlyweds under a floral arch adorned with purple drapery. The bride’s lace gown flows behind her as they embrace on a raised stone platform, surrounded by greenery and sunlight filtering through the trees.

After the vows were said, the couple did a grand entrance where they kicked off the night with a first dance.

Indoor wedding reception with round tables, lavender linens, white chairs, and floral centerpieces. Draped fabric, string lights, and purple uplighting set a romantic mood, highlighted by a glowing marquee “LOVE” sign in the background.

Bride and groom make their grand entrance into the reception, smiling and laughing as confetti bursts around them. They walk hand-in-hand under draped curtains framed with greenery, while guests cheer and capture the moment with their phones.

Bride and groom share their first dance on a spacious wooden dance floor, surrounded by guests seated at round tables. Draped fabric and string lights hang from the ceiling, with a large illuminated “LOVE” sign glowing warmly in the background.

Then the celebration dinner was served and amazing words were shared during the toasts. After that the parent dances, cake cutting, we stole a few minutes during the most breathtaking sunset to snap some truly magical portraits of the newlyweds—golden light spilling across the horizon as they stood hand in hand, soaking up the moment.

Groom raises a toast as the bride smiles beside him with a mic. Their table features purple flowers, glowing “MR” and “MRS” signs, and applauding guests.

Wedding dessert table with a two-tier white cake, purple flowers, and “Love You More” topper. Surrounded by pink and cream cupcakes—Vanilla Raspberry and Caramel Dulce de Leche—on a lace-covered wood table.

They wrapped up the night with a dance party that got everyone moving. Richard and Amanda celebrated their newlywed moment with a bouquet toss and garter toss, cheered on by their guests. The bride tossed her flowers, and the groom sent the garter soaring. Finally, they exited beneath a tunnel of sparklers, with friends and family lighting the way for their new adventure together.

Bride and groom dance joyfully at their barn wedding reception, surrounded by friends and family of all ages. Guests laugh and celebrate under string lights on the dance floor in a rustic venue.

Woman in paisley dress celebrates catching the bouquet at a barn wedding reception. She lifts the flowers with excitement as guests cheer behind her under warm lights and rustic wooden decor.

Bride and groom share a romantic kiss during their sparkler exit at night, framed by guests holding sparklers. A glowing light behind them creates a dreamy silhouette in this black-and-white photo.

For anyone seeking a wedding venue near Vancouver, Washington, Trinity Pines Ranch offers a perfect balance of rustic charm and peaceful natural beauty. Richard and Amanda’s day was filled with laughter, warmth, and just the right amount of magic—proof that the right venue and the right people can create memories that last a lifetime.