Queer First Anniversary Vow Renewal in the Hocking Hills, Ohio

Jackie & Bre's Hocking Hills Anniversary Vow Renewal

There are some wedding nightmares you just never expect to face. For Jackie and Bre, that nightmare became a reality after their dream elopement to Cannon Beach, Oregon. In a devastating turn of events, their original photographer lost almost all of their elopement photos.

Macro shot of wedding rings stacked on fungus with ferns.
Epic wide angle shot of Ash Cave during a Queer Anniversary Vow Renewal in the Hocking Hills.

The Ultimate Do-Over

But if there’s one thing about love—especially queer love—it’s resilient. Instead of letting the heartbreak steal their joy, Jackie and Bre decided to turn their first anniversary into a spectacular do-over. They packed up their Jeep, grabbed their daughter, and headed to the breathtaking Hocking Hills, Ohio, to renew their vows and finally get the gorgeous gallery of memories they deserved.

A Side of Taco Bell

Under the towering sandstone cliffs of Ash Cave, Jackie and Bre read their private vows in a moment that celebrated their first year of marriage and their resilience. After capturing portraits in the cave, hunger called for a quick change of plans. We paused for a few golden-hour photos in a wildflower field before heading into Logan, where the brides wrapped up their epic anniversary do-over by hitting the Taco Bell drive-thru in full wedding attire. Ultimately, their day proved that an elopement is defined by the love of the person standing next to you.

View Jackie & Bre's Vow Renewal Gallery

  • Two brides smiling and getting ready together inside a rustic log cabin in Hocking Hills, surrounded by makeup and wedding details.
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes sits on a Jeep hood with a bouquet during a vow renewal.
  • Two brides in wedding attire standing on a wooden cabin deck, laughing as they pop a bottle of champagne with forest trees in the background.
  • Black and white photo of two brides getting ready for their vow renewal.
  • Black and white photo of two brides kissing after cutting their cake.
  • Two brides in wedding attire standing on a wooden cabin deck, laughing as they pop a bottle of champagne with forest trees in the background.
  • Two brides in wedding attire standing on a wooden cabin deck, laughing as they pop a bottle of champagne with forest trees in the background.
  • Two brides smoke cigars on their vow renewal anniversary session.
  • A queer couple stands through the sun roof of a jeep and they throw confetti up in the air.
  • Epic wide shot of Ash Cave with a tiny couple by the water pool.
  • Epic wide shot of Ash Cave with a tiny couple by the water pool.
  • A queer couple exchanges rings during their private vows at Ash Cave.
  • Portrait of a queer bride.
  • Portrait of a queer bride.
  • Epic wide shot of Ash Cave with a tiny couple by the water pool.
  • Two brides hold up handkerchiefs. One says, " something blue." the other says "keep your shit together."
  • Black and white photo of vow books, rings, and ferns.
  • A queer couple laughs in front of their Jeep that has handwritten "Just Re-Married" text written on it with paint sticks.
  • Two brides hold up finger tattoos.
  • A queer couple stands in a vibrant yellow wildflower field in the Hocking Hills.
  • A queer couple stands in a vibrant yellow wildflower field in the Hocking Hills.
  • Two brides lick Dairy Queen ice cream cones.
  • Two brides unwrap tacos from their Taco Bell wrappers.
  • Two brides hold hands and stand in front of a Taco Bell.
  • A bride feeds another bride a Taco Bell taco on their anniversary.

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