Two brides share a kiss while sitting on a couch, showcasing their colorful rainbow-soled shoes in a cozy setting.

Applegate Ranch Wedding | LGBTQ+ Wedding in Grants Pass, OR

An Intimate Celebration for Bailey & Jocelyn on Their 8-Year Anniversary

Some love stories are written in stars. Others, like Bailey and Jocelyn’s, are grounded in quiet, unwavering devotion. They grow together over years. On May 25th, 2025, these two brides were surrounded by friends, family, and that beautiful Pacific Northwest light. They finally said “I do” during their beautiful Applegate Ranch wedding in Grants Pass, Oregon. This moment was exactly on their eight year anniversary.

This wasn’t just a wedding. It was a celebration of everything they’d built together — the journey, the resilience, the friendship, and the kind of love that feels inevitable once you find it.

“Jocelyn and I met 7 years ago and have been on quite the journey together. I knew the first time I talked to her that my heart loved her. She’s the best person I know, and I honestly can’t believe I finally get to marry her!” — Bailey



They filled their wedding day with heartfelt touches and intentional moments that reflected who they are—from personalized vows and an inclusive ceremony to the way they embraced nature, laughter, and raw emotion throughout the celebration. Applegate Ranch, with its wide-open fields, beautiful gardens, and stunning Southern Oregon backdrop, provided the perfect canvas for their day.

Why Applegate Ranch Is a Hidden Gem for Southern Oregon Weddings

If you’re looking for a Southern Oregon wedding venue that offers privacy, natural beauty, and rustic charm, Applegate Ranch in Grants Pass delivers. With sweeping views, beautiful ceremony location, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s a dream spot for intimate weddings, especially those looking to blend authenticity with nature.

A few highlights of the venue:

  • Open-air pavilion and scenic outdoor ceremony space
  • Golden-hour magic across the rolling fields
  • Ample room for celebrating and dancing under the stars
  • LGBTQ+ inclusive and welcoming to all love stories

Bailey and Jocelyn’s wedding was a beautiful reminder of what matters most: connection, presence, and the freedom to marry the one your heart chose long ago. What an honor it was to have documented it all.

If you’re planning a wedding at Applegate Ranch in Grants Pass, Oregon, and looking for a photographer who will honor your story with care and creativity — I’d love to connect. In the meantime, enjoy this peek into Jocelyn + Bailey’s incredible day.

Stone entry sign at Applegate Ranch wedding venue in Grants Pass, Oregon, surrounded by lush greenery and trees in late spring.
Masculine wedding detail flat lay featuring vow book, wedding band, cufflinks, shark pendant necklace, tie bar, and fountain pen on a rustic wood floor.
Candid moment of the bride buttoning her black vest and smiling, preparing for the ceremony at Applegate Ranch.
Bride sitting on a tufted leather couch, smiling as she opens a sentimental wedding gift inside the getting-ready suite at Applegate Ranch.
Detail shot of a heartfelt handwritten note exchanged between brides on their wedding day, dated May 25, 2025.
Bride in a tailored black suit with a floral tie poses confidently inside the getting-ready space at Applegate Ranch in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Joyful moment of the bride in a black suit laughing while getting ready for her wedding at Applegate Ranch.
Detail of blooming white clematis flowers climbing a trellis near the getting-ready cottage at Applegate Ranch.
Lace wedding gown hanging from a porch beam at Applegate Ranch, framed by dappled sunlight and greenery before the ceremony.
Flat lay of wedding day details including embroidered bridal shoes, custom invitations, vow books, and personal touches for Bailey and Jocelyn’s Applegate Ranch wedding.
Detailed shot of two brides’ wedding rings in vintage-inspired ring boxes alongside invitation suite and boutonnière.
Romantic bridal bouquet with blush and ivory flowers resting on a tan leather chair, with a sheer veil and silk ribbon trailing beside it.
Bride getting her makeup done by a professional artist while bridesmaids look on, during morning prep at Applegate Ranch.
Two flower girls in tulle dresses share a sweet moment with a bridesmaid in the cozy getting-ready suite at Applegate Ranch in Grants Pass.
Young flower girl in a white dress stands curiously in the bridal suite, surrounded by bridesmaids preparing for the wedding day.
Portrait of the bride’s mother in a navy gown, smiling in front of the hanging wedding dress in the getting-ready suite at Applegate Ranch.
Bride looking lovingly at her lace wedding dress hanging in a wooden armoire, captured in a quiet getting-ready moment at Applegate Ranch.
Close-up of the bride smiling while putting on her earrings, captured during her final getting-ready moments at Applegate Ranch.
Detail shot of the bride slipping on her lace wedding shoes with pastel bouquets and soft light in the background.
Emotional black-and-white photo of the bride’s mother gently adjusting her veil in a softly lit room before the ceremony.
Sweet first look moment as one bride waits inside the doorway while the other stands just outside, building anticipation before their ceremony.
Emotional pre-ceremony moment as both brides stand back-to-back, holding hands just outside the venue at Applegate Ranch before seeing each other for the first time.
Elegant mirror welcome sign for Bailey and Jocelyn’s wedding, styled with white and blush faux florals near the entrance to the ceremony site.
Close-up of a woven basket filled with tissues labeled “for your happy tears” surrounded by faux florals at the welcome table.
Floral-adorned wooden arbor set in a circular garden clearing at Applegate Ranch, ready for the ceremony to begin.
Guests begin to take their seats under the trees before the outdoor LGBTQ wedding ceremony at Applegate Ranch.
Guests laughing and chatting as they wait for the wedding ceremony to begin at Applegate Ranch in Grants Pass, Oregon.
One bride, dressed in a black suit, walks arm-in-arm with a family member down the aisle surrounded by greenery at Applegate Ranch.
Young flower girl glances back over her shoulder while holding a flower basket, surrounded by bridesmaids in tulle dresses.
Jocelyn stands alone beneath the ceremony arch, waiting for Bailey to arrive, surrounded by lush greenery.
Bailey walks down the aisle arm in arm with her mother, both smiling as they approach the ceremony arch.
Bailey walks down the aisle arm in arm with her mother, both smiling as they approach the ceremony arch.
Jocelyn smiling during the ceremony, wearing a black suit with a floral tie and boutonniere, in front of blurred greenery.
At the altar, Bailey hugs her mother while Jocelyn watches, standing beneath the floral wedding arch.
Wide view of the wedding ceremony in progress, with Bailey and Jocelyn exchanging vows under a wooden arch adorned with flowers, surrounded by seated guests in a garden setting.
One bride smiles at her partner while holding hands during their ceremony, greenery and florals surrounding them.
Two flower girls in pink dresses with floral crowns watch the ceremony from the front row.
Bride and bride exchanging vows under a floral-draped arch during their outdoor ceremony at Applegate Ranch.
First kiss as newlyweds under a wooden arch draped with pink fabric and adorned with fresh flowers.
Just married moment as the couple raises their joined hands triumphantly under the ceremony arch.
Recessional moment as the couple walks hand in hand down the aisle while guests cheer and pop confetti cannons.
Joyful dip kiss between the newlyweds halfway down the aisle, surrounded by smiling guests and lush florals.
Three wicker baskets filled with pastel flower petals sit on the grass post-ceremony.
Elegant reception table setting with gold bud vases, pink blooms, candlelight, and a table number card in soft neutral tones.
Bride receives a kiss on the cheek from her mother during portraits beneath tall trees.
Wedding party walks through a grassy field, smiling and laughing with the couple.
Close-up of bride and partner laughing and holding the wedding bouquet together in a sunlit meadow.
Newlyweds enter reception wearing heart-shaped sunglasses and holding hands in celebration.
A wedding guest gives a toast in front of a glowing “You + Me” sign as the couple smiles at their sweetheart table under a chandelier and twinkle lights.
Newlyweds share a kiss in front of a neon “You + Me” sign at their reception sweetheart table.
A close-up of the couple’s three-tier wedding cake, decorated with cascading florals in blush, peach, and ivory hues beneath a neon dessert sign.
Jocelyn and Bailey laugh as they cut into their three-tier wedding cake adorned with blush and peach florals.
Bride and partner walk across a gravel path toward the mountains, holding up the bride’s dress train.
Couple embraces closely on a tree-lined path, foreheads touching with soft smiles.
Bride smiles softly while being kissed on the cheek by her partner beneath her veil.
Couple shares a soft kiss under the bride’s veil during golden hour portraits.
A light-hearted portrait of the bride standing in a grassy clearing, playfully gesturing with her veil trailing behind her.
A serene portrait of the bride standing alone on a forest trail, eyes closed and holding the edge of her veil.
The couple walks hand in hand along a grassy path, smiling at each other with a forested mountain view behind them.
The couple shares a kiss on a forest trail, surrounded by lush greenery and tall grass.
A soft-focus image of the newlyweds walking away together, with the bride lifting her gown and the groom guiding her gently down a trail.
A quiet, romantic moment as the couple walks side by side through a wooded path, holding hands and smiling softly.
A documentary-style photo of the couple returning to a cozy cottage, surrounded by lush garden greenery, after their celebration.
The newlyweds share their first dance under a canopy of glowing bistro lights as guests watch from the background.
Jocelyn and Bailey embrace during their first dance as newlyweds, surrounded by loved ones under the glow of string lights.
Guests gather on a warmly lit patio, watching an emotional embrace during a wedding reception dance.
The bride shares a joyful dance with her mother under strands of string lights on the outdoor deck.
The bride shares a heartfelt hug with a guest under twinkle lights on the outdoor dance floor as family and friends look on.
A dessert table set with slices of cake and cookies sits beneath a neon sign that reads, “Love is Sweet, Take a Treat.”
A flower girl in a tulle dress with a floral crown pauses mid-slice at the dessert table during the wedding reception.
The couple sitting on a couch inside their venue, changing into rainbow-soled sneakers and relaxing after the celebration.
A LGBTQ couple sitting on a couch, sharing a kiss, with their colorful-soled shoes visible. One bride is wearing a white dress, and the other bride is in a black outfit. The setting features a chandelier and light-colored curtains.
A quiet, romantic embrace between the newlyweds, holding lanterns while surrounded by darkness and tall grasses.
A father twirls his young daughter on the dance floor, both laughing under the string lights.
Guests dancing under bistro lights on the wooden deck at Applegate Ranch, joyfully waving foam glow sticks.
The newlyweds laughing and dancing with their wedding party, illuminated by warm overhead string lights.
The bride, wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, poses with a guest during the reception party, both smiling and holding drinks.
A playful photo booth moment with the bride kissing her partner’s cheek while holding a sign reading “Mrs. always RIGHT.”
A joyful sparkler exit as guests line the path, cheering while the brides walk hand in hand through the glowing tunnel.

“She’s the Best Person I Know” | A Joyful LGBTQ Wedding at Applegate Ranch

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