Dreamy West Linn Backyard Wedding| Bella + Braxton

Backyard Wedding in West Linn, Oregon | Bella & Braxton

Some weddings feel like stepping into a daydream, and Bella and Braxton’s intimate celebration in Braxton’s family home in West Linn was exactly that. Everything about their day was close-knit and genuine—no big productions, just the people they love, soft summer air, and a whole lot of laughter.

A Sunset First Look in the Forest

Instead of saving everything for the wedding day, Bella and Braxton chose to do their first look the night before. We met in the forest near Braxton’s house as the sun slipped through the trees, casting that warm, gold light you only get for a few perfect minutes. It felt quiet and almost cinematic—just the two of them taking in the moment before everything began. They read letters, laughed uncontrollably, and settled into each other the way couples do when the world finally slows down. Those photos have a different kind of energy—calm, honest, and full of anticipation.

Mike’s Drive-In Afterward.

After the first look, we drove straight to Mike’s Drive-In for burgers, shakes, and that post-first-look glow that made everything feel even sweeter. It was simple and spontaneous, and honestly, one of the most memorable parts of the weekend. There’s something about wedding outfits and neon signs that just works.

A Dreamy Backyard Wedding Day

Their backyard in West Linn transformed beautifully the next day—string lights, soft florals, and that relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels at home. It was intimate in the best way: kids running around barefoot, families lingering in conversation, and Bella and Braxton moving through it all with the ease of two people who truly chose each other.

The whole day felt gentle and unforced, the kind of wedding where you remember how it felt more than anything else.