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Carolyn Greenwood is a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant and Wedding Officiant who specializes in crafting custom, personalized ceremonies on the Oregon Coast.

16/07/2024

✨💖 Love is in the air (and on the beach) this summer! 🤩💍 S & A chose a sunset micro-wedding on a dreamy June day at Hug Point! 💫💕

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30/05/2024

Can we talk about rain? 💁🏻‍♀️🌧️☔️

It’s a topic you must address if you’re getting married in Oregon!

If rain is in the forecast for your wedding day, don’t let it stress you out. The weather forecast is constantly changing right up until the day of. I’ve seen many rainy day forecasts for weddings and suddenly the sun breaks through the clouds and it’s beautiful!

Here are 4 tips to consider…

#1 Wait it out. A common saying in Oregon is “if you don’t like the weather wait five minutes.” The weather changes constantly here. There could be rain & wind one minute and sun & a rainbow the next!

#2 Bring umbrellas! I have clear bubble umbrellas. They work great for keeping you dry until the ceremony or even during the ceremony if you choose. BUT, if it’s windy they might serve as a sail. I’ve been almost swept off my feet. 😂 If this happens see #3 & 4.

#3 Embrace it! Did you know that rain on your wedding day is considered good luck? Don’t let it ruin your special day. A little rain can be romantic and fun!

#4 Plan B - If you are not a fan of getting wet on your special day then you should definitely look at having an alternate plan. This could be renting a venue, or having it at your Airbnb or hotel.

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09/05/2024

Top 3 reasons why I love this secret forest location for an elopement…✨🌲🧚🏼‍♀️ ❤️

(1) It’s soooo private! Your intimate vows will not be seen or heard by strangers. The trees will be your witnesses, the only sounds are the songs of the birds, and the rushing of waters.

(2) It’s conveniently located about 25 min South of Cannon Beach and only 12 min from the adorable beach town of Manzanita. You can have the best of beach and forest! 🌊🌲

(3) It’s magical! ✨🧚🏼‍♀️✨ There is no denying the magic of this forest. Everyone who visits mentions it. You’ll feel it the moment you arrive.

✨The forest came alive for this magical elopement shoot. It turned out so pretty and was featured in 💖

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28/04/2024

09/04/2024

Reading some of the entries for our elopement giveaway has warmed my heart. So many beautiful stories from deserving couples who love the Oregon Coast.

I plan to read a few of them in my Stories soon!

Our giveaway is still open and we can't wait to hear your story of love.❤️ ❤️

Tap the link in the bio to enter!

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05/04/2024

THE NUMBER ONE MISTAKE couples make when getting married on the Oregon Coast…

It may sound simple but checking the tide tables before choosing your date and time of ceremony is VERY important.

I can’t tell you the number of times a couple will send a pic of a location they love only to find out that it will be completely under water on the date & time of their ceremony. 😭

Tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the rotation of the earth and can be dramatically different from day to day (weather is also a factor).

Certain popular wedding locations must be accessed at a very low tide (less than 3 ft). Others can only be accessed at a negative tide.

Before you set the time and location of the ceremony make sure to consult the tide tables (which can be found online) or work with a local wedding vendor who can help you determine the best place and time for your ceremony! Like us! 🙋🏻‍♀️

We always provide our clients with a detailed outline that includes the tide level at the time of their ceremony, and whether it is ascending or descending.

Hug Point (pictured) is one of those locations that is tide dependent.

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11/03/2024

✋ PARKING CLOSURE at Cape Kiwanda. The main parking lot in Pacific City with access to Cape Kiwanda is currently closed and estimated to re-open in mid-July 2024.

You can read about the closure and alternate parking options from the link in our bio.

And now… check out these adorable pics of Ali and Joe’s elopement at Cape Kiwanda 2 years ago!🤩

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04/03/2024

What you should know about Hug Point! ❤️

Hug Point is know for its breathtaking beauty & diversity of photogenic scenes (majestic rock formations and caves, the waterfall, trees, cliffs, an old stagecoach road, etc).

If you are getting married there during high season (June-Sept)you should know that parking can be a bit of a nightmare. 🙄

To avoid having to park a quarter mile down the road (meaning the highway!) it’s best to get there either before noon or after 5pm especially on weekends to avoid the “day trippers” who spend all day on the beach.

Carpooling or hiring a shuttle is another option. I’ve had couples who rent a shuttle to take guests to and from Cannon Beach. It works great! 👍

Remember also that the state park department does not issue permits at this location during the months between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

This means if you want to have more than 50 guests, or any kind of structures on the beach (chairs, an arbor, a floral moon gate, etc), you should be looking at early spring to late fall for the wedding day.

Lastly, be sure to check the tide tables for your date and time! There are many places at Hug Point that are not accessible during high tide.

Help with logistics like these is included in our services! 🤩

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23/02/2024

“Close your eyes. Fall in love. Stay there.” - - Rumi ❤️

This was one of the first elopements I officiated (years ago) and I was hooked! How can you not fall in love with love (and beautiful sunsets)? 🥰
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21/02/2024

“Hi” to all my new friends! It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself. My name is Carolyn and I am a Wedding Officiant & Celebrant.

Did you know that I live in a rainforest on the beautiful Oregon Coast?

It is a very special place because it belonged to my mom for 33 years. She passed away almost 2 years ago and I have been caring for her forest, house, and her fur companion Dreya.

Dreya and I grieved together and now we have completely fallen in love (at least I have 😂). Even though she can be a bratty howler when she doesn’t get her way. Lol

As a Celebrant, I have studied the art of creating and facilitating ceremonies (yes there is actually a school for this - the Celebrant Institute), and I love creating personalized ceremonies for couples in love.🥰

A ceremony can be transformative and life changing, it can bring tears of joy and laughter. It allows you to acknowledge your story and the transitions in your life, including the growth and changes you experience on your personal and collective journey.

I feel so blessed to work with some of the most creative and all around amazing people in the industry, and doubly grateful to call many of them friends.

I also facilitate rainforest healing ceremonies (see my website. Link in bio)! ✨🧚🏼‍♀️✨

21/02/2024

We are super excited to partner with Naomi Levit Photography on her elopement packages! 🤩

16/02/2024

One of my favorite moments of a ceremony is introducing you as a newly married couple!

Whether you plan to change your name or not, we always ask how you would like to be introduced. Even if it’s just the two of you and a couple of witnesses, let’s celebrate this once in a lifetime moment! 🎉💕
Working with all these amazingly talented Creatives was such a dream! 😍
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06/02/2024

“Don’t you know yet? It’s your light that lights the world” - Rumi ✨ 💖 ✨

I’m finding that I am really drawn to images with “luminous light” right now. Maybe it’s because we are smack in the middle of gloomy winter on the Oregon Coast. Every once in a while, we get a tease of springtime, and I yearn for the light. This sunrise ceremony felt like a dream ☺️

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27/01/2024

3 reasons why you should have a sunrise ceremony on the Oregon Coast…

1. No crowds. You’ll have the beach all to yourself!

2. Parking is not a problem. Most parking lots fill up after 11am during high season.

3. It’s the most dreamy & mystical time of the day. Just look at these pictures! ☺️

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23/01/2024

That moment when you realize you’re marrying the love of your life. 😭🥰❤️ This was also one of the most exciting weddings of last season due to an unexpected sneaker wave during the ceremony. Check out the last photo to see what I mean as D & L exchanged rings in ankle deep water. 🌊😍

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20/01/2024

Anyone else dreaming of warm summer days and beautiful romantic sunsets? 😌
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17/01/2024

Customized micro-weddings and elopements are the trend (and they keep getting more fabulous), especially on the Oregon Coast!

Wedding vendors are teaming up to make your special day an epic celebration in the most amazing ways.

This boho micro-wedding for Carrie and Bruce included a beachfront home, gorgeous floral designs, a customized wedding ceremony, gourmet catering, romantic beach bonfire, and even a teepee!
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14/01/2024

Meet Adria!🤩 Adria Badagnani joined the Officiant team at Oregon Beach Ceremonies in 2023 and is now accepting new clients for the 2024 season. The reviews are in and her clients LOVE her! ❤️

Adria is a gifted Ceremonialist, mother, artist, writer, friend, and just an all-around lovely & genuine human being. 🥰

I asked her some questions about herself and here’s what she said …

Q. How would you describe your vibe?

A. Warm, compassionate, sometimes sassy with a sharp sense of humor - like a cup of tea on roller skates. 🫖 🛼

Q. Why did you decide to become a Wedding Officiant? Why Oregon Beach Ceremonies?

A. Becoming a wedding officiant marries my skills/gifts as a dedicated ceremonialist, and writer. Oregon Beach Ceremonies has a wonderful reputation with focus on creating custom-written ceremonies for their wedding couples, and I knew my passion for writing would have an inspired home here. ✍🏼 💍

Q. How long have you been a Ceremonialist / Priestess?

A. I studied ritual in performance as a focus area during my undergraduate and graduate studies, as well as writing and directing. I was called to the Priestess path in the Celtic lineage in 2018, and continue to immerse myself in the creation and facilitation of ceremonies for a wide range of life transitions, including weddings and seasonal celebrations. 🫖🪄

Q. What is your favorite way to connect with a couple prior to their wedding day?

A. Most couples are planning their elopements and weddings from out of state, and we are able to connect over video platforms. Through a series of consultation calls and questionnaires, I get to know a couple and connect with their vision and ideas, how they met/got engaged, and sense of humor, which inspires what I write into their ceremony to truly reflect and amplify the resonance of their love story. 💖

To schedule a consultation with Adria tap the link in our bio!

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14/12/2023

Time to celebrate! Engagement season is here and we’re ready to help you commemorate your special day!

Officiant Services include a custom written ceremony that celebrates your love story. ❤️Plus help with choosing location, vendor referrals, and insider tips from a local.

Elopement Consulting services include help with logistics, like choosing an optimal date & time, the dream location, local vendors, tide patterns, parking, how to avoid crowds, etc.

However you decide to celebrate, in grand or intimate ways, we would be honored to help! 🤩

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06/12/2023

This cliffside elopement spot will take your breath away!

But it’s not for everyone. Here are some things to consider about this location:

(1) Keep it small. This spot is ideal for very intimate elopements (meaning the couple, photographer, officiant, and a few guests.

(2) Slippery when wet (or not wet)! To get here you need to walk down a steep mountain slope (and back up again)! Even in dry conditions the pathways of gravel and lose dirt can be slippery. Avoid this location during inclement weather (rain & wind) and wear your hiking shoes. 🥾 You can switch to sandals when you get there!

(3) Check with your guests (photographer & officiant first)! Some people are not comfortable with heights and this spot has a serious drop off. Not recommended for young children, dogs, or anyone with mobility limitations, or a fear of heights.

I’m still in awe of how DREAMY this elopement was! It felt like we were transported into a mystical fairytale. ✨🧚🏼‍♀️✨💖

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03/12/2023

Looking for that perfect beach house for your elopement? Most rentals on the Oregon Coast do not allow large events, but an intimate elopement with a few friends is definitely doable! This sweet oceanfront rental in Manzanita is perfect for a small group (less than 10)💖

I love helping couples with the logistics for their intimate elopement on the North Oregon Coast! 📋 💐 🥘 💄 🎉

Contact me for a consultation to Learn more! 🤩

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01/12/2023

Dreaming of an Oregon Coast elopement? 💖

I’m excited to offer a logistical package to help you navigate your elopement or micro-wedding on the North Oregon Coast!

Because I live here and I’ve helped hundreds of couples get married on the Oregon Coast, my guidance includes the following:

⁉️A questionnaire to help me understand your vision and what’s important to you on your special day!

📅 Selecting the right date & time for your ceremony based on a variety of factors

🌊 Location Guidance: It’s all about finding that perfect location!

💍 Legalities: Information about local legalities including permits & licenses.

📝 Vendor selection: A list of amazing local Vendors!

🏨 Lodging: Hotels and rental homes in the area

😎 Insider tips on tides, timing, parking, mobility, seasonality, etc.

Tap the link in my bio to learn more! 🤩

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27/11/2023

Andrew & Tina had an intimate elopement at the top of a waterfall on the beach!

As often happens on the Oregon Coast, the forecast called for rain, but it turned into a glorious evening with a dreamy sunset.

I’m now offering elopement consultations to help you with the logistics for your intimate elopement on the North Oregon Coast. 📋

Click the link in my bio for more information! ✨💖✨

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18/11/2023

I often get asked what a CUSTOMIZED CEREMONY looks like, and this is a perfect example! ✨💖

At Oregon Beach Ceremonies, our collaborative process for a customized ceremony begins months before your ceremony date.

Through conversations and questionnaires, we work with you from a distance to create a ceremony that is unique and meaningful to the two of you.

I love that Kristine & Dean thought of every little detail including printing their ceremony’s order of elements!

Their customized ceremony included their favorite music, readings & passages that represented their faith, advice and feedback on their vows to each other, a Handfasting ceremony, and their love story which is a central piece of every ceremony. ❤️

They also chose a “first dance” after the ceremony which was a lovely way for them to have a private moment to themselves as husband and wife. 🥰
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09/11/2023

Donna and Marti escaped the Texas heat to have an intimate barefoot elopement on the Oregon Coast!

They wanted a private location near Cannon Beach and this spot turned out to be absolutely perfect. We even found a lone beachcomber who happily agreed to be their second witness.

Everything aligned for them, even the weather cooperated with a spectacular sunset! 🤩

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24/09/2023

Kayla & Mark had the sweetest ceremony in Ecola State Park this summer.

They included their beautiful daughters in a binding ceremony, each of them pouring tiny containers of sparkling crystals into a glass vase, representing the joining & unity of their family. 💖
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23/09/2023

Can we talk about rain? 💁🏻‍♀️🌧️☔️

It’s a topic you must address if you’re getting married in Oregon! Here are four tips to consider about rain on your wedding day:

#1 Wait it out. A common saying in Oregon is “if you don’t like the weather wait five minutes.” The weather changes constantly here. There could be rain & wind one minute and sun & a rainbow the next!

#2 Bring umbrellas! I have 4 clear bubble umbrellas. They work great for keeping you dry until the ceremony or even during the ceremony if you choose. BUT, if it’s windy they might serve as a sail. I’ve been almost swept off my feet. 😂 If this happens see #3 & 4.

#3 Embrace it! Did you know that rain on your wedding day is considered good luck? Don’t let it ruin your special day. A little rain can be romantic and fun!

#4 Plan B - If you are NOT a fan of getting wet on your special day (no judgement here) then you should definitely look at having an alternate plan. This could be renting a venue, having it at your Airbnb or hotel, or even a cozy yurt in the forest (I know of one). 🛖🌲

Photographer Nadia was a rockstar at Lane & Rae’s super stormy ceremony! These pics are amazing (and they totally embraced the rain)!👏😍

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07/08/2023

“Sarah, will you accept this rose?”🌹

Who else has been binge-watching The Bachelorette?
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One of my favorite real-life wedding moments was when Laura surprised Sarah with a rose ceremony during their elopement. She even had one of the guests play the host! 😂
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Personalized moments like this are what you and your guests will cherish and remember about your ceremony. ❤️
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It’s okay to be creative, laugh, and have fun on your wedding day. In fact, I highly recommend it!
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03/08/2023

Stunning florals, love, laughter, a sunny beach, and the love of your life! Gretchen & Conor’s special day was everything a destination elopement should be. 🌺🌸💕🔥
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22/07/2023

Posting some of my all time favorite photos this week to get back in the social media groove! 🤩

It’s impossible not to love Tinisha & Ruth’s gorgeous customized elopement at Hug Point beach. This couple had so much fun together and so did we!

So many talented vendors collaborated to make their special day picture perfect! 💕

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Your love story deserves to be an adventure, full of spontaneity and breathtaking moments like these! ❤️❤️ Let us pay for your elopement (or vow renewal) in beautiful Manzanita, Oregon. Click here to sign up: https://oregonbeachceremonies.com/elopement-giveaway Included in the giveaway: Custom Ceremony ✍🏼 @oregonbeachceremonies @oregonbeachceremonies_adria Custom Sand Design 🌀 @centerpoint.healing.arts Florals 🌸 @neahkahnieblooms Beach House: 🏠 @manzanitabeachgetaway Dinner for two 🥘 @offshoregrillandcoffeehouse Waterproof binoculars: @unfurlmanzanita @tillamookcoast #oregonbeachceremonies #pnw #pacificnorthwestelopement #elopementceremony #destinationelopement #loveislove #vowrenewalceremony

Your love story deserves to be an adventure, full of spontaneity and breathtaking moments like this one! ❤️❤️ Let us pay for your elopement (or vow renewal) in beautiful Manzanita, Oregon. Click the link in our bio to sign up!🤩 Included in the giveaway: Custom Ceremony ✍🏼 @oregonbeachceremonies @oregonbeachceremonies_adria Custom Sand Design 🌀 @centerpoint.healing.arts Florals 🌸 @neahkahnieblooms Beach House: 🏠 @manzanitabeachgetaway Dinner for two 🥘 @offshoregrillandcoffeehouse Waterproof binoculars: @unfurlmanzanita @tillamookcoast #oregonbeachceremonies #pnw #pacificnorthwestelopement #elopementceremony #destinationelopement #loveislove #vowrenewalceremony

#TeamEdward or #TeamJacob? Let’s go with #FreeElopement ❤️❤️ Did you know that scenes from Twilight were filmed right here on the Oregon Coast? This dream-like, moody, romantic vibe is the perfect setting for your destination elopement! We are gifting one lucky couple with an elopement or vow renewal ceremony in the adorable beach town of Manzanita! 🎉🎉 Included: Custom Ceremony ✍🏼 @oregonbeachceremonies @oregonbeachceremonies_adria Custom Sand Design 🌀 @centerpoint.healing.arts Florals 🌸 @neahkahnieblooms Beach House: 🏠 @manzanitabeachgetaway Dinner for two 🥘 @offshoregrillandcoffeehouse Waterproof binoculars: @unfurlmanzanita @tillamookcoast Ready for your fairytale? 🐺❤️🧛 Click the ✨link in bio✨ to sign up! Share with a friend who deserves this! 🥰 Photography by: @amandavaelynn @nabazabih @ventureeverafter @rachelpourchierphoto @ironandhoney #destinationelopement #fairytalewedding #vowrenewal #oregonbeachceremonies

Your Dream elopment or vow renewal on the Oregon Coast. Sponsored by us @/OregonBeachCeremonies ✨Link in bio✨Share with a friend who deserves this 💖 Included: Custom Ceremony ✍🏼 @oregonbeachceremonies @oregonbeachceremonies_adria Custom Sand Design 🌀 @centerpoint.healing.arts Florals 🌸 @neahkahnieblooms Beach House: 🏠 @manzanitabeachgetaway Dinner for two 🥘 @offshoregrillandcoffeehouse Waterproof binoculars: @unfurlmanzanita #oregonbeachceremonies #pnw #pacificnorthwestelopement #elopementceremony #destinationelopement #queerlove #loveislove #vowrenewalceremony Images courtesy of: @amandavaelynn @myrtlecreativeco @kilenmurphy @nabazabih @xiomaragard @carrieschlechtphotography @rachelpourchierphoto @emilyvandeheyphotography @naomilevitphotography @ventureeverafter @laurynkayphotography

FUN TREND ALERT! 🎉 Krista & Andrew thought of the cutest recessional idea for their beach wedding. Instead of rice, (bubbles, etc), guests tossed beach balls in the air. It turned out so fun!! 🤩 📸 @dan_rice_photography Officiant @oregonbeachceremonies #destinationwedding #oregoncoastwedding #oregoncoastelopement #destinationelopement #oregonbeachceremonies #oregoncoastofficiant

Accessibility for all! 🤩A great solution for your wedding guests with mobility limitations, these all-terrain electric wheelchairs are perfect for beach weddings and events! They will be available to borrow (at no charge!) in several beach towns on the Oregon Coast coming this summer (2023). 😎👍To reserve one of these bad boys go to David’schair.org! @davidschair.now.i.can @tillamookcoast .#mobility #beachwheelchair #davidschair #oregoncoast

✨Secret Forest Garden Elopement ✨🌲🧚🏼‍♀️The forest came alive for this magical elopement shoot, It turned out so pretty and was featured in @oregonbridemag ❤️🛖🌲✨ Creative Team:Photographer: @tminspired Videographer: @nathanochoaOfficiant: @oregonbeachceremoniesCalligrapher: @honest.calligraphyCake: @siftandgatherDress: @aandbe_seattleCrown: @appalachian_gemsHair/makeup: @theunionknotFlorals: @hanabeedesignsllcRentals: @cannonbeach_partyrentalsModels: @kaylajoycreative & @contractorjaron.#forestelopement #fairytalewedding #oregoncoastwedding #oregoncoastelopements #oregoncoastelopement #oregoncoastofficiant #oregonbeachceremonies #destinationwedding #destinationelopement #forestgarden #magicforest #oregonelopement

The sweetest summer elopement!💗 It was a dreamy misty day for Corbyn & Katie’s intimate ceremony. We were all in awe of how epic it was. Their dog Keeper was very happy to be a witness! 🐕 🏔🥾🌊❤️ Laurie Jean Photography Anderson Florists The Union Knot

“Fall head over heels” ❤️❤️ The perfect sunrise elopement for Tim & Cait. 😍

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