Nicole & Reed | Ainsworth House & Gardens Wedding in Oregon City

Nicole and Reed's wedding at Ainsworth House & Gardens had a bit of everything: hazy sunshine, a bright blue vintage Mustang, a hilarious wedding party (hence the guy with beer basket), and close friends and family ready for both crying tears of joy and blowing the dance floor.

Ainsworth House & Gardens is a lovely little escape in Oregon City. The historic house sits among more than two acres of gardens, with an enormous, nearly 200-year-old Ponderosa pine, winding paths, and plenty of places to sneak away for portraits.

I particularly like the variety here. You can have your ceremony beneath the trees, private vows deep in the garden, and move indoors for dinner and dancing. I shot here in all kind of weather, somehow they are truly ready for everything.

Another excellent perk is that the venue includes a day-of coordinator, something couples consistently praise in their reviews. Having someone keeping track of the schedule makes a real difference.

Nicole and Reed made good use of the entire property, polishing it with a sparkler send-off to finish the night.

Wedding ceremony outdoors under a large tree, with the bride and groom facing each other and an officiant reading, surrounded by guests.
A man in a gray vest, white shirt, pink bow tie, tan pants, and white sneakers standing outdoors next to a building, with greenery and a blue car in the background.
A bride in a white lace wedding gown is holding a vibrant bouquet of flowers and standing by a window in a warmly lit room.
Three men in formal attire, one is getting ready with a stethoscope, in a room with a large window and curtains.
A man with a shaved head and white shirt laughing while leaning forward and touching his chin, as another person in formal attire stands in front of him during a social gathering or celebration.
A bride in a lace wedding gown is hugging someone in a maroon dress inside a warmly lit room.
A smiling woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers, looking through a window.
Man in white shirt talking on cell phone indoors with sunlight streaming through windows.
Two men in suits smiling and standing at an open window, one wearing a blue plaid suit and the other in a gray vest with a pink bow tie.
A man in formal attire standing outdoors among green trees and foliage, smiling.
A woman in a white lace wedding gown holding a bouquet of flowers stands on a garden path surrounded by lush green trees and plants.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss outdoors, surrounded by lush green trees, the bride in a lace wedding gown holding a bouquet of flowers, and the groom in a dress shirt, tie, and vest.
A smiling woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of flowers outdoors with lush greenery background.
A couple dressed in wedding attire embracing and kissing in front of a blue vintage car decorated with a bouquet of flowers, surrounded by green trees.
Six men in dress shirts, bow ties, and suspenders pose outdoors in a garden. One man is lying horizontally across the others' arms, creating a playful group pose.
A bride and groom smiling and holding hands outdoors next to a bright blue vintage car decorated with a bouquet of flowers, surrounded by trees with yellow and green leaves.
People sitting on white plastic chairs outdoors, attending a formal event or celebration, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.
Outdoor wedding ceremony set up in a lush garden, with chairs arranged along a pathway and guests seated, under large trees and greenery.
People seated on chairs outdoors in front of a white house with manicured garden, under large trees, during a sunny day.
A young man in a gray vest, white shirt, pink bow tie, and tan pants holding hands with an older woman in a navy blue dress walking through a garden pathway under a natural archway.
Group of people dressed for a wedding or celebration walking through a lush, green garden pathway covered with an arch of intertwined branches and leaves, with flowers along the pathway edges.
A person holding a basket of beer bottles, with some labeled 'Corona Extra,' outdoors on a grassy area.
A man in a suit sitting at a table during an outdoor wedding ceremony, receiving a bottle of beer from a server in a white shirt and khaki pants. Two bridesmaids in maroon dresses holding bouquets are visible in the background.
A bride and an older man, possibly her father, walking down a garden path surrounded by lush greenery and floral decorations. ---
A wedding ceremony outdoors under a large tree with the bride and groom standing before an officiant, surrounded by wedding party and guests in a garden setting.
Bride walking down aisle with father during outdoor wedding ceremony under large tree with guests on sides.
People attending an outdoor wedding ceremony, standing on a lawn in front of chairs, trees, and a house, during daytime.
Two men hugging outdoors, with emotional expressions, under a wooden arch decorated with greenery.
A groom standing with his groomsmen outdoors during a wedding, all dressed in vintage-inspired attire with suspenders and bow ties.
A wedding ceremony outdoors under a large tree with a wooden arch. The bride and groom stand facing each other, with the groom holding a microphone and reading vows. Two bridesmaids in matching maroon dresses and holding bouquets stand nearby, and a
A couple is exchanging wedding rings outdoors, with an officiant standing between them. The bride has long dark hair and is wearing a lace wedding dress. The groom has short dark hair and is dressed in a white shirt with a dark vest and a bow tie. Th
A groom dipping and kissing a bride during a wedding ceremony outdoors under a large tree, with a groomsman clapping nearby.
A newlywed couple at their outdoor wedding ceremony, walking hand in hand, surrounded by smiling guests clapping and celebrating, with a large tree and green foliage in the background.
A man in vintage attire, wearing a white shirt, brown pants, and white sneakers, striking a playful pose with one leg raised, hand on his face, and holding a wicker basket, at an outdoor event with people and trees in the background.
A wedding ceremony where a man is signing a document, surrounded by a bride and two bridesmaids in a cozy indoor setting.
A wedding celebration with a bride and groom kissing surrounded by friends and family, all smiling outdoors.
A bride in a white dress holding a colorful bouquet, dancing with guests at her wedding reception outdoors, surrounded by people clapping and celebrating.
A bride in a white lace wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers standing on a porch with white railings, looking down and smiling.
Group of people gathered outdoors in a garden, watching something in the sky and smiling.
Group of people celebrating outdoors on a sunny day, some dancing and smiling, with trees and greenery in the background.
A group of people dressed in wedding attire standing outdoors on a grassy lawn with trees in the background, celebrating a wedding.
A bride with long brown hair in a white dress holding a colorful bouquet, flanked by an elderly man in a gray suit and white beard on her left, and an elderly woman with short gray hair, glasses, and a black cardigan on her right, all smiling in an o
Close-up of a woman's back with long, curly hair and a wedding dress with floral embroidery and buttons.
Close-up of a black wavy hairstyle with a pearl and crystal hair accessory.
Display of assorted donuts, cookies, and baked goods arranged on a rustic wooden background with a decorative sign featuring the letter 'S' at the top center.
Close-up of a white cake decorated with green leaves and small white flowers on top.
A joyful couple at their wedding, standing outdoors in a lush garden, with the groom raising his arms in celebration and the bride smiling at him.
A couple embracing outdoors near a three-tier fountain, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A woman with brown hair, closed eyes, and jewelry, resting her face in her hands among purple flowers with green leaves.
A newlywed couple walking hand-in-hand through a garden archway, surrounded by greenery and purple flowers, during sunset.
Two women, one in a wedding dress and the other in a mauve dress, sharing a dance or moment outdoors in a garden with a large house in the background, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Two women taking a photo together outdoors, one in a wedding dress and the other in a mauve dress, smiling and posing happily beside a house with greenery around.
A newlywed couple celebrating. The groom is wearing a vest and bow tie, with his mouth open in excitement. The bride is in a lace wedding dress, holding a bouquet and smiling with her eyes closed. They are standing in front of large windows with a we
A bride and groom cut a wedding cake at their reception. The table is decorated with flowers and a large "LOVE" sign with light bulbs.
A bride and groom dancing at their wedding reception, surrounded by guests watching and smiling, in an elegant indoor venue with checkered black and white flooring.
A newlywed couple dancing at their wedding reception with guests smiling and watching in the background.
A bride in a wedding dress and an older man, possibly her father, dance together at a wedding reception with guests watching in the background.
People dancing and enjoying themselves at a party, smiling and raising their hands.
Group of people celebrating and dancing at a social gathering, smiling and enjoying themselves.
A couple kissing at night during a celebration, surrounded by friends holding sparklers in the air.
A vintage blue Ford Mustang parked outdoors at dusk, illuminated by string lights, with trees and bushes in the background.
Pink and orange roses growing on bush against dark background.

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