4 Ways to Elope in the PNW!
February 17, 2021
Eloping in Washington State
Your wedding day should be one of the best days ever. So what if your bucket list of PNW adventures could be combined with your adventure wedding? I’m more than just an adventure elopement photographer for my couples, I’m here to help you find the best location for your ceremony, and even dream up what the day can look like. If you’re wondering how to plan the perfect adventure wedding, this is for you. Here are four ways to elope in the PNW. And honestly it was so hard for me to limit it to four, because I love creating elopement ideas and inspiration. I hope these can inspire you to think differently about your adventure elopement.
How to plan the perfect adventure wedding
San Juan Islands, Washington Wedding
- After a morning of getting ready and mimosas, take a seaplane over to Orcas or San Juan Island
- Adventure together for couples portraits. This could be on a rocky bluff, by the bay, at a light house, lavender field, lake, or the highest point in the San Juan Islands
- Ceremony
- Celebration toast, followed by a picnic on a sail boat
- Sunset portraits
Ways to elope in the PNW
Hood Canal Elopement
- Meet up at your cabin for getting ready photos, and brunch
- Hiking couples portraits on a trail at Lake Cushman
- Ceremony at Lake Cushman
- Oyster picnic with champagne at Hamma Hamma overlooking the tideflats
- Kayaking photos back at the lake or hood canal before sunset
Elopement ideas and inspiration for adventure weddings
Olympic National Park Wedding
- Getting ready at Lake Cresent Lodge, or at the Lake Cresent Campground!
- First look portraits and ceremony at Lake Cresent
- Kayaking ‘Just Married’ Photos
- Drive out to the coast
- Picnic, campfire, and sunset photos
Elopement ideas and inspiration. Mount Rainier National Park Wedding
Mt Rainier Wedding
- Meet up at your getting ready cabin for getting ready photos, and brunch
- Couples portraits surrounded by alpine wildflowers
- Ceremony with family at mirror lake
- Hiking portraits away from the crowds surrounded by more alpine wildflowers, and stunning views
- Back to cabin for romantic candle lit dinner under cafe lights watching the stars come out
Planning an adventure wedding or elopement? Want to know more about how to have an adventure wedding? I’d love to chat with you about your wedding photography! Let’s create something wild, romantic, and uniquely you.
