This fine-art editorial by our member, Jen Jones Weddings highlights the kind of thoughtful, location-led design we’re seeing more couples gravitate toward—elevated, intentional, and deeply connected to place.
Set at Mt. Hood Organic Farms, an Oregon wedding venue we love, the shoot takes place inside the venue’s iconic Apple House, a hand-built structure designed by historic preservationist and orchardist John Jacobson. Influenced by Scandinavian and Eastern European architecture, the space blends craftsmanship, warmth, and simplicity—making it an ideal backdrop for couples drawn to organic elegance over excess
A Venue That Leads the Design
Rather than competing with the landscape, this editorial lets the venue set the tone. Mountain views frame the property, while the Apple House and courtyard offer layered architectural details, natural textures, and an intimate sense of scale. It’s a reminder that some of the most impactful wedding design starts with choosing a venue that already has a strong point of view.
Design Details We Love
The styling focuses on materials and movement rather than heavy décor. Draped silk adds softness and contrast to the structure of the space, while gathered garden florals reflect the orchard setting and seasonal rhythm of the farm. Every element feels purposeful—nothing overdone, nothing out of place.
This approach mirrors what many modern couples are asking for: fewer elements, better quality, and design that feels considered rather than staged.
A Seamless Creative Partnership
What makes this editorial especially notable is the relationship behind it. Jen Jones Weddings grew organically into Gorge Wedding Concierge, where Jen now leads the in-house planning and design team exclusively at Mt. Hood Organic Farms. The result is a truly cohesive experience—where photography, planning, and design work together from the start.
As the venue’s dedicated coordination team, Gorge Wedding Concierge offers full-service planning, creative direction, and execution that feels aligned with the farm’s aesthetic and legacy. For couples, that means a streamlined process and a team that knows the venue inside and out.
This shoot captures what the venue does best: timeless settings, thoughtful design, and celebrations that feel grounded, personal, and lasting.
Photography and Creative Direction: Jen Jones Weddings @jenjonesweddings | Associate Photographer: Christina Whittlesey @christinawhittleseyphoto | Planning and Design: Gorge Wedding Concierge @gorgeweddingconcierge | Venue: Mt. Hood Organic Farms @mthoodorganicfarms | Florals: Mountain View Floral Design @mountainviewfloraldesign | Hair Styling: Kalyn Benaroya @thedreamlandcollective | Makeup Artistry: Wildflower Collective @thewildeflower.co | Paper Goods: Gorge Wedding Concierge @gorgeweddingconcierge | Photo Bus: The FotoBus Co. @thefotobus.co | Rentals: Riverhood Rentals @riverhoodrentals | Cake Designer: Blossom Baking @blossom.baking | Video + Super 8 Footage: Wiley Watson @wileywatson | Models: Bella & Ethan Johnson @bellajohnson.photography @ethanjohnson.7
