Janice and Roric's Sweet Summer Wedding at Mt View Orchards

Happy and loved — these are the words Janice and Roric used to describe how they wanted their wedding day to feel. And this is exactly how the day felt to me, and to everyone who celebrated Janice and Roric’s beautiful union. Located at Mt View Orchards in Mt. Hood, Oregon, this wedding was joyous, vibrant, and sweet. After photographing this couple’s engagement session at the Columbia Gorge, I was thrilled to see their wedding day finally arrive.

Wedding at Mt View Orchards

Mt View Orchards is in the Hood River Valley in Oregon. With Mt. Hood so close, the scene from this Oregon wedding venue is stunning, and the perfect place to begin a new chapter of life. This venue can hold up to 160 guests for your wedding, and they’ll even include fresh fruit straight from the orchards on your catering menu!!

For an early July wedding, Janice and Roric couldn’t have picked a better venue here in Oregon. I loved the vibrancy of the summer day, and the way all the details came together to create a cheerful, honey-sweet wedding for these two. I told Janice that I loved the whimsical look of her florals, and she was overjoyed. That had been exactly what she was hoping for when putting things together!

Special Moments

It’s impossible to say that any part of a wedding day is the “best” or “most special.” But after a decade of being a wedding photographer in both the Pacific Northwest and California, I’ve found that there’s usually at least one particular thing that stands out to me. And for each wedding, it’s something different, which speaks to the personal touch and level of unique care that goes into each celebration.

For this wedding, Janice decided that she wanted to do a first look with her mom. During this sweet mother-daughter moment, Janice’s mom spoke some really kind and loving words to her daughter that made all of us just swell up with emotion. It was an honor to witness and document that moment!

Vendors at Janice and Roric’s Wedding

I say it every time, but the hard work and passion of the vendors helping Janice and Roric put together their Oregon wedding was truly inspiring. The celebration this team created was simply beautiful, and I was honored to document everything for this couple!

Venue: Mt View Orchards

Photographer: TMinspired Photography (that’s me!)

Videographer: Ochoa Wedding Films

Coordinator: Anastasia at Hare and Harvest Event Co.

Florist: Beckoning Blooms

Catering: Cafe Olli

I absolutely love booking weddings outside of my home base. Check out this rainbow wedding at Coopers Hall in Portland, OR! And this precious wedding at Lucy’s Garden.

flat lay of bride's shoes, vows, rings, perfume, earrings, and embroidered handkerchief with the date July 3, 2022.

flat lay of bride's shoes, vows, rings, perfume, earrings, and embroidered handkerchief with the date July 3, 2022. black and white.

flat lay of vows, rings, perfume, and embroidered handkerchief with the date July 3, 2022.

groom and groomsmen put on their jackets outside at Mt View Orchards.

Roric buttons his jacket, smiling. Black and white.

Roric smiles with hands clasped in front of him, wearing navy blue wedding suit.

Roric stands with hands in his pockets. Black and white.

Roric and groomsmen laugh and embrace, all wearing cool shades.

Close up of bride's hand holding out the lace of her wedding dress, wearing a pretty silk floral robe.

Janice and bridesmaids hug, wearing matching silk floral robes.

Janice and bridesmaids smile at each other, wearing matching silk floral robes.

Janice puts in her earring. Black and white.

Janice eats a slice of pizza off a paper plate.

Bridesmaids help Janice bustle her dress before the wedding at Mt View Orchards.

close up of bridesmaid closing the clasp on a white heel.

Janice smiles off-camera, holding perfume bottle. black and white.

Janice and her mom do a first look before the ceremony at Mt. View Orchards.

Janice and her mom do a first look before the ceremony at Mt. View Orchards. black and white.

Janice walks toward Roric for their first look in the orchard.

Janice taps Roric on the shoulder for their first look.

Roric turns to see Janice for the first time during their first look.

Couple shares a kiss during first look before their ceremony.

Close up of wedding bouquet placed on the ground next to lace gown train.

Couple reads private vows to each other before the wedding ceremony.

Couple reads private vows to each other before the wedding ceremony. black and white.

Couple holds hands, leaning in for a kiss at their Mt View Orchards wedding (an Oregon wedding venue).

Portrait of the bride outdoors on her wedding day.

Portrait of the bride outdoors on her wedding day. black and white

Couple wedding portrait outdoors at Mt View Orchards

Couple wedding portrait outdoors at Mt View Orchards. black and white

Couple wedding portrait outdoors on a sunny day with Mt. Hood in the background.

Close up of the ground flower arch for the wedding ceremony.

White folding chairs on both sides of the aisle with ground floral arrangements at the front. Mt. Hood in the background.

Roric smiles as Janice walks down the aisle at Mt View Orchards

Janice walks down the aisle escorted by her dad.

Couple holds hands as officiant reads from a tablet. black and white.

Wide shot of wedding ceremony at Mt View Orchards

Black and white photo of groom smiling during ceremony.

Couple's first kiss after the ceremony at their Mt View Orchards wedding.

Couple raises hands in celebration after wedding ceremony at Mt View Orchards

Confetti rains down as couple shares a kiss at the top of the aisle.

Couple walks into the orchard together after ceremony. black and white.

Couple and wedding party walk toward camera.

Groom smiles and poses with groomsmen at Mt View Orchards

Engraved sign reads "Roric and Janice July 3, 2022" in script lettering.

Close up of tablescape with script letter 4, floral centerpiece, candles, and gold silverware.

Tablescape for Mt View Orchards wedding includes greenery, simple place settings, and small candles.

View of the reception setup at Mt View Orchards.

Couple walks into the orchard together at Mt View.

Couple stands forehead to forehead at Mt View Orchards

Couple smiles at one another, bride's veil swooping across camera lens.

Couple stands face to face under a tree.

Janice gives Roric a hug from behind during wedding portraits at Mt View Orchards.

black and white of couple cuddling in the orchard.

Roric kisses Janice's shoulder during portraits at Mt View Orchards.

Roric twirls Janice on the lawn. black and white

Couple enters the reception at Mt View Orchards

View of reception from afar as groomsman gives speech.

Simple white frosted wedding cakes sitting on a table.

Simple white frosted wedding cake with a slice taken out of it.

Couple's first dance at their Mt View Orchards wedding.

Janice dances with her dad at the reception. black and white

Roric dances with his mom at the reception. black and white.

Janice and Roric stand with their arms around each other on the dance floor

Couple gets down on the dance floor with their guests during their reception at Mt View Orchards

Couple dances as the sun sets with other guests at their reception at Mt View Orchards

Couple walks into the Mt View orchards at sunset

Couple twirls and kisses in the Mt View orchards at sunset

Couple runs toward camera, groom holding the bouquet, at Mt View Orchards wedding

Couple kisses during sunset at Mt View Orchards

I loved getting the chance to photograph Janice and Roric’s wedding in Oregon. And the opportunity to visit Mt View Orchards in the Hood River Valley! If you like this venue and are now considering it for your own wedding, reach out to me here! I would be so excited to capture your day at this beautiful location.