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Intimate Cabin Wedding at Lake Creek Lodge | Jenna & Tyler

June 12, 2024

Jenna and Tyler’s intimate cabin wedding at Lake Creek Lodge this past winter was nothing short of magical! This dreamy venue, nestled along the Metolius River in Camp Sherman, Oregon, about 38 miles from Bend, offered the perfect rustic charm for their special day. With snow blanketing the ground, the setting was a winter wonderland, and I loved being there to capture it!

Bride and groom stand hand in hand in front of a snow-covered cabin. The groom wears a green suit with a leaf lei, while the bride wears a white lace dress and holds a colorful bouquet.

Bride and groom stand hand in hand in front of a snow-covered cabin under a clear umbrella holding their two dogs in leashes. The groom wears a green suit with a leaf lei, while the bride wears a white lace dress and holds a colorful bouquet.

bride and groom surrounded by winter snow and landscapes during their intimate cabin wedding at Lake Creek Lodge

Lake Creek Lodge – Cabin Wedding Venue in Oregon

I absolutely LOVE Lake Creek Lodge! It’s the ideal venue for an intimate wedding, especially when the grounds are covered in snow. This rustic lodge features charming cabin rentals and a cozy atmosphere that’s perfect for couples who want to offer their guests a whole wedding weekend experience. It’s a great idea during the winter, so guests can safely rest up and not worry about driving back home or to other lodging during the night this time of year.

The lodge can host up to 40 guests in the winter and expands to accommodate up to 115 guests in the summer. If you’re into chill nature vibes and cozy cabins, Lake Creek Lodge is the place for you!

If you’re looking for more venue options for your Bend, Oregon, elopement, or intimate wedding, check out this blog!

Lake Creek Lodge sign surrounded by snowy landscapes

A rustic cabin surrounded by snow, with a beautiful layer of snow covering its roof

cabin wedding reception set up in Lake Creek Lodge

black and white wedding ceremony photo of bride and groom exchanging vows

Elegant wedding reception table setup inside a wooden cabin, featuring glassware, greenery, and a rich burgundy table runner.

Bride and groom cut a small white cake decorated with pinecones and greenery inside a cozy cabin with a stone fireplace in the background.

Jenna & Tyler’s Intimate Winter Wedding at Lake Creek Lodge

Despite a crazy ice storm hitting the Bend area and much of Oregon, Jenna and Tyler’s wedding went on beautifully. Nearly all of their guests braved the weather to join the celebration. Their day was a gorgeous blend of rustic winter lodge aesthetics with rich jewel tones and personal touches. Tyler wore a traditional Hawaiian lei, adding a unique cultural element to their celebration.

Bride and groom with pinecones and greenery inside a cozy cabin with a stone fireplace in the background.

They also incorporated a unity ceremony—the Kintsugi ceremony, a Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. This served as a beautiful reminder that even though we go through hardships together, it’s what makes your love and bond stronger.

bride and groom performing a kitsungi unity ceremony during their cabin wedding day

A particularly heartwarming moment I LOVED was when Jenna’s mom, a talented florist from Sisters, OR, delivered the stunning bouquet she crafted for her daughter. It was a special mother-daughter moment that I was thrilled to capture.

mom delivering a colorful bridal bouquet to her daughter, the bride

Jenna is actually a sign language interpreter, and several of her good friends are deaf. I loved how they ensured her deaf friends were included and comfortable by having two interpreters during the ceremony and speeches to make sure they were heard and seen. It was such a thoughtful touch that truly showed the couple’s love and respect for their friends and family.

intimate cabin wedding ceremony at Lake Creek Lodge

A Look Into My Oregon Wedding Packages

Jenna and Tyler opted for my 8-hour intimate wedding package, and they also added an engagement session! For couples with more than 20 guests, I require an actual wedding venue, whether it’s a state park with a reservable space or a lodge, to ensure guaranteed access. That makes the process much less stressful for the couple and all the vendors!

With full access to me for their wedding day, we kicked things off with their engagement session and a detailed client questionnaire to build their timeline and cover all important details.

We even met the day before for the rehearsal at the Camp Sherman Community Hall, just 0.3 miles from Lake Creek Lodge. This pre-wedding meet-up was helpful as I hadn’t photographed at their ceremony venue before and wanted to be fully prepared. Throughout the entire time leading up to the wedding, I was there to answer any questions and offer vendor recommendations!

Beautiful winter wedding bride outdoor portrait surrounded by snow. She wears a white lace dress, a white fluffy jacket and holds a colorful bouquet.

Bride and groom share an intimate moment forehead to forehead in the snow. The bride holds a vibrant bouquet, and the groom wears a green suit with a leaf lei.

Kind Words from the Couple

“Erica is an absolutely wonderful photographer. She is incredibly talented in her craft – all of her photos are gorgeous. She communicates clearly and openly and she went the extra mile when she shot our engagement photos and our intimate winter wedding in Camp Sherman. Can’t recommend her enough!!”

bride smiling brightly at her husband inside a rustic cabin during their wedding day

Let’s Plan Your Intimate Cabin Wedding Next

I hope you enjoyed this peek into Jenna and Tyler’s intimate wedding! If you’re considering a cabin wedding at Lake Creek Lodge or any other beautiful PNW venue, I’d love to help make your dream day come true! Let’s freaking do this! Check out my packages and reach out via my inquiry form here!