A Luxury Destination Wedding Bridal Guide Wedding Magazine Feature

Featured in Bridal Guide Magazine

Over a decade into being a Destination Wedding Photographer and I still get so excited for all of my couples when they get to see their wedding featured in print.

Oregon Gardens Wedding

Joel and Liz celebrated with close friends and family in a summer Portland, Oregon wedding at Oregon Gardens. This day came together very quickly and won’t have been possible without a wonderful team of vendors.

Photography: Ashley Cook Photography
Wedding Coaching + Coordination: Zilla
Venue: The Oregon Garden
Catering + Beverage: Willaby’s
Cake + Desserts: Dream Cakes
Videography: Huxley Pictures
DJ: All Wright Music
Harp Player: Lady and a Harp
Florals: Novella Theory Floral Co.
Rentals: The Party Place
Lantern Rentals: Lily & Cane
Tenting: All-Star Tent Rentals
Invitations: Minted
Signage + Paper Details: Letters & Dust
Hair + Makeup: Madeline Roosevelt

Destination Wedding for Family and Friends

Much of their family traveled from the East Coast making this a destination wedding in the pacific northwest. It was important to them that they found a venue (the Oregon Gardens) that offered a luxury wedding feel with the beauty of the pacific northwest.

If you liked the look of this luxury wedding in Oregon then you would love the look of this Luxury European-inspired wedding at Kestrel Park in California.

Fascinated by every glittering detail — from the bride’s smile to the heirloom necklace her grandmother let her borrow — I showcase every facet of a wedding day so you can treasure it for decades. 

Whenever I pick up my camera, I strive to create beautiful and emotional images that tell a story and showcase the beauty of both the people in the images and the world around them.  

My love for photography has brought me everywhere from the beaches of sunny California to the mountains in Oregon. But regardless of where I travel, the Willamette Valley and deep forest of my own slice of heaven will always be my home. 

Ashley

Welcome Friends!

With a style as enduring as a love note and an experience as intentional and unforgettable as the first time he held your hand, I turn wedding days into heirlooms, family photo sessions into experiences, and portraits into confidence-boosting celebrations.

Luke & Halie

Elkton, Oregon

Le Collectif

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

Photography by Ashley Cook Photography | Design & Floral by Kaleb Norman James | Video by Our Story Creative | Paper Goods by Grey & Cake | Hair & Makeup: Jen Lagers | Gowns by Alexandra Grecco, Kate McDonald Bridal & Sarah Seven | Shoes by Bella Belle | Rentals by Theoni | Linens by La Tavola Fine Linens | Styling Surfaces by Locust Collection | Vintage Porsche by Santa Barbara Speedster | Venue by Kestrel Park | Catering by Field to Table Events | Gifts Boxes by Parcel 

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Daniel & Rachel

PORTLAND, OREGON

PHOTOGRAPHY: Ashley Cook Photography | VENUE: Waverly Country Club | RABBI: Rabbi Eve Posen | DJ: The Aussie DJ | FLORIST: Poppies & Paisley Floral | VIDEOGRAPHER: Bridge City Films | COORDINATOR: Periwinkle Events NW LLC | HAIR & MAKEUP: Renewal Spa & Beauty | DESSERTS: Blue Moon Bakery | BRIDAL BOUTIQUE: The White Dress |  GOWN DESIGNER: Stella York

As seen in: Bridal Musing

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Ely & Olivia

PORTLAND, OREGON

Photography: Ashley Cook Photography | Venue: Abernethy Center | Coordinator: Event Crush | Videographer: Glitch Films | Florist: Jeanni’s Garden | Cake: Fat cupcake | Bridal Gown: The Bridal gallery | Bridesmaids Dresses: Lulus.com | Grooms attire: Generation tux | Stationery: Minted | Calligraphy: Enm creations

Ransome & Brandice

BEND, OREGON

Photography: Ashley Cook Photography | Stationery: Minted | Rings: Marrow Fine | Jewelry: Tiffany and Co. | Hair and Makeup: Kate Tuma | Groomsmen Attire: The Black Tux | Print Lab: PhotoVision Print | Bridal Gown Shop: Bespoke Bride | Bridal Gown: Chic Nostalgia | Rentals: Incredible Events Bend | Custom Leather Jewelry & Shoes: Kasey Jean Leather Designs Bridesmaids Attire: Show Me Your Mumu | Floral: Summer Robbins Flowers | Ring Box: The Mrs Box | Floral: Wildflower Portland

As seen in: Style Me Pretty & Bridal Guide Magazine