I had the privilege of photographing Esther + Kevin recently in Tillamook, Oregon for their beautiful beach vow renewal. From the slow morning spent cozying up in a cabin in the woods to renewing their vows on the beach, this day was absolutely incredible!

A fun fact to start us off real quick – these two are actually small-business owners, too! They sell handcrafted, non-toxic, & locally sourced home goods, and also do the most gorgeous custom woodworking. You can follow them on IG @nwwoodlabs to see their beautiful shop & support their little fam, or check out their website at nwwoodlabs.com!

Esther + Kevin’s Beach Vow Renewal in Tillamook, Oregon

A Slow Morning Together

Esther + Kevin spent the morning in the cozy Airbnb, just simply enjoying each other’s company and taking advantage of the beautiful cabin, from the cozy couches + chairs to the modern decor to the river views. They also took the opportunity to write their vows as they listened to music coming from the vintage record player!

Vow Renewal on the Beach

We headed to the beach for their vow renewal, where we walked down the rocks to the sand and these two read their vows to each other. The fog & mist on the beach was so so stunning, and Esther + Kevin were the absolute sweetest to photograph! We got the chance to take some amazing beach portraits + portraits in the forest afterward and they truly looked magical EVERYWHERE they went.

Charcuterie + Dancin’

To end the day, we went back to the cabin and these cuties enjoyed a delicious boxed charcuterie board made up of yummy finger foods + snacks, then went out onto the deck to enjoy a brief dance together as the sun went down. It was seriously magical with the lights glistening above them and the sun setting behind the trees.

River Cabaan – the Airbnb in Tillamook

I looove when couples choose to elope or renew their vows (or simply stay at!) a cozy Airbnb/cabin. River Cabaan is one of my all-time favorite ones in Oregon, so I’m super glad that Esther + Kevin chose it for their vow renewal!

River Cabaan is a freaking stunning mid-century cabin in a super secluded location in Tillamook. It’s surrounded by the beauty of Oregon’s coastal nature + has massive wall-to-wall windows so that you’re able to enjoy all of it from inside the cabin! The website describes it as having a “simple but tastefully curated interior equipped with all the modern appliances & conveniences you need for an amazing vacay. . .” sounds great to me!!

The cabin sleeps 5 guests and has 2 bedrooms, 3 beds, & 1 bath. So it’s a great place to stay just the two of you, or if you want some space for a couple of your favorite people to celebrate with!

You’ll have the chance to enjoy the large deck, fire pit, private waterfront pebbled beach, and modern + gorgeous AF decor and furniture.

It costs $309/night plus fees & taxes, and has soooo many incredible reviews. You can book your stay at River Cabaan on the Airbnb site here, and learn even more about the cabin here!

Note: if you’re thinking of eloping at River Cabaan or doing any type of photoshoot at the cabin, make sure you reach out to the hosts in advance to get permission.

For more amazing Airbnb options in the Pacific Northwest, head to my blog post with the 25 Best Airbnb’s in Washington & Oregon for an Airbnb Elopement!

Why You Should Have a Vow Renewal

If you’re already married and are curious about vow renewals + wondering if you should have one, I’ve got a perfect resource for you: my blog post all about Why You Should Have a Vow Renewal! It’s got all the reasons I absolutely adore vow renewals + believe they’re amazing to have, plus 5 unique vow renewal ideas to consider for your own vow renewal.