You’ll love to see The Empress Estate Wedding! Trese and Marcus’s wedding at The Empress Estate was the kind of day that makes us fall in love with what we do all over again. Nestled in Woodland, Oregon’s lush hills, this venue is a fairytale escape near Portland and Vancouver. With its grand mansion, sweeping views, and romantic gardens, it’s a dream spot for couples who want a mix of elegance and nature. Every time we photograph here, we’re reminded how the light dances perfectly across the estate, making every photo feel timeless. It’s a venue that truly knows how to make a wedding feel magical from start to finish.
The couple’s story began five years ago on Bumble, and what started as a simple connection blossomed into something lasting. During the pandemic, they grew even closer, sharing road trips, kayaking adventures, and long days exploring new places. Those moments built the foundation for the love they now celebrate, and it’s easy to see how deeply connected they are when they’re together.
We started the day capturing portraits of Trese and Marcus around the estate, using the mansion’s classic architecture and surrounding greenery as the perfect backdrop. The outdoor ceremony at The Empress Estate felt serene and romantic, surrounded by lush trees and the soft sounds of nature, it’s the kind of setting that makes saying “I do” feel even more special.
Later, the celebration moved indoors to one of the estate’s elegant reception spaces. The chandeliers sparkled overhead, casting a warm glow as the couple shared their first dance. It was a scene that felt both grand and intimate, full of love, laughter, and beauty in every detail.
At Original Weddings, we love telling stories like Trese and Marcus’s. Our photography and videography teams are passionate about capturing moments that feel natural, emotional, and true to every couple’s unique day. We offer packages designed to fit every couple’s style and vision, from intimate garden ceremonies to grand ballroom receptions.
If you’d love to see more real weddings we’ve captured or want some inspiration for your own day, be sure to visit our blog. Every love story deserves to be told beautifully, and we’d be honored to help you tell yours next.
You’ll find the full photo gallery from this wedding as you keep scrolling. Relive the magic of the couple’s wedding day through their wedding photos.
Original Weddings is a team of Portland wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Portland photography and videography services. Trese and Marcus wedding was edited in our Timeless editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos.
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Portland Wedding Photographers
At Original Weddings, we love photographing weddings in and around Portland. This city is full of character, from its lush greenery to its modern charm, and every celebration feels like its own little story waiting to be told. Whether you want to have a garden wedding, a ballroom celebration, a waterfront ceremony, or even a cozy backyard wedding, we make every wedding feel unique and completely you. Our approach is simple: make our couples feel relaxed, confident, and genuinely themselves in front of the camera. We focus on capturing genuine emotion, real laughter, and all those little details that make your day special.
We’ve seen how Portland’s soft light and natural settings can create truly magical photos, and we love using that to tell your story in a timeless, elegant way. From the getting-ready moments to the last dance, we blend creativity and storytelling to deliver images that help you relive your day exactly as it happened: full of warmth, joy, and love. Every couple we photograph has their own rhythm, and our job is to bring that to life through stunning, thoughtful imagery. At Original Weddings, we don’t just take pictures, we preserve memories that will last forever.
Portland Wedding Videographers
As Portland wedding videographers at Original Weddings, we craft films that go beyond documentation, we tell stories. Every laugh, every vow, every tearful speech is carefully captured and turned into a cinematic keepsake that lets you relive your wedding day again and again. Portland’s mix of nature and urban charm gives every film a unique atmosphere, whether you’re saying “I do” under towering pines or celebrating in a chic downtown venue. With a creative eye and attention to emotion, we ensure your love story shines beautifully on screen. Your day deserves more than just a video, it deserves a film.
