Fresh 'Pow' and Renewed Vows: Adventurous Elopement on Mt. Bachelor
Charlene and Ryen had hoped to get married amidst the snow for their 2016 wedding, eight years later they took to the slopes to elope.
February 3, 2025
Charlene and Ryen met when they were just seventeen years old on a school trip to Switzerland – and have been together ever since. The pair married in 2016 in Hood River, and have lived in marital bliss creating their family and shaping their lives together. When the opportunity arose for Charlene and Ryen to renew their vows, they instantly knew they wanted to spend the day amidst the sparkling snow. Fully embracing the “Bend Life” the happy couple decided to infuse drama and adventure into their Mount Bachelor elopement by donning their formal wear alongside their snowboarding gear and shredding down the slopes. Perfectly intimate, Charlene and Ryen exchanged private vows and made their way down the mountain, the bride’s gown a billowing sail caught in the spring winds.
