wondering how to elope?
Welcome to our planning page! We're taking our 12 years in the wedding industry, plus years of backpacking, hiking, and exploring experience, and passing it on to you! Here you can find tips for planning your elopement, location ideas, and other valuable information on how to plan your epic day.
let's get started!
The process for booking your ELOPEMENT photography and planning your perfect day
let's chat about your dream wedding day
reserve your date and decide on a general location
start planning your dream day together
it's time to get married!
relive your perfect day in photos
Whether you've already nailed down a location or are still looking for that perfect place to elope, let's chat about it. I want to hear all about your ideas and make sure we are the perfect fit to work together.
Book your date with me via a signed contract and deposit. If you need help with location ideas for your elopement, this is where we start planning. I love helping couples decide on the perfect place to say "I do"!
Now for the fun part! From lighting to timelines, vendor recommendations and logistics, I've got you covered. Let's make your dream day a reality!
You're all set, so relax. Say your vows, pop some bubbly, and live it up on your best day ever!
Receive your gallery of photos telling the story of your epic wedding day. Share with family and friends, and order your albums and artwork to make your home a celebration of your life together.
epic ways to ELOPE in washington state
Get married at sunset in Olympic National Park - take photos under the stars!
Hop on a sea plane to the San Juan islands to tie the knot, stay for a honeymoon to relax
Say "I do" on the rugged Washington coast. Surf, hike, and explore after!
Elope on a trail in Mt Rainier, then stay at a picturesque mountain cabin
Rent a ski chalet in Leavenworth for your closest friends and family and get married while you're there
a few tips for elopements
mountain wildflowers
hiking
weekdays>weekends
Late-July, early-August is the best time to view wildflowers in the backcountry. But it's also the busiest. Definitely consider either sunrise or sunset on a weekday if you plan on eloping during wildflower season. Our favorite locations for wildflowers are Hurricane Ridge or Mt Rainier.
It's always better to plan for more time for a hiking elopement, even if you're a speedy hiker. You'll either be carrying your clothing or wearing it, will need to figure out how to fit unique items in your pack, and you probably won't want to get too sweaty before your photos :)
If having a private ceremony in solitude is what you're looking for, we highly suggest a Monday-Thursday elopement date. You'll be so happy you ditched the weekend crowds and traffic!
when is the best time to elope?
The most natural thing to do when you set out with planning a Washington elopement is to start thinking of when you want to get married.
This can be complicated if you don't live in Washington. Want to get married at Mt Rainier? We will have snow through mid-June. How about October in the Olympic Mountains? Watch out for early snow!
As your elopement photographer, I can help you with planning not only an epic location, but help you choose a date that will match your vision. You definitely do not need to have a date picked out when you reach out!
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Washington elopement photographer based in Port Angeles, Washington
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