Inspiration for your dream day

My PNW Elopement Portfolio

A photo of a bride in a dark orange wedding dress standing in the snow at Artist Point in Washington with her veil flying behind her and the North Cascades mountains in the background.

A photo of a bride, groom, and officiant holding a wedding ceremony at Artist Point, near Mt. Baker. The groom is smiling at the bride while reading his vows.

A bride and groom in wedding clothes standing in front of each other and holding hands. They're standing on Yellow Aster Butte, with a snowy Mount Baker directly behind them.

Photo of a couple walking towards the camera on the bridge to the Alpental ski area at Snoqualmie Pass. They're wearing ski boots, ski clothes, and carrying skis over their shoulders.

A photo of a bride and groom in wedding clothes walking through a sagebrush desert landscape. The bride has a green headband made out of a juniper bough.

A photo of a wedding party in formalwear holding hands and jumping in the air at the same time at High Pass, in the North Cascades in Washington. Mount Larrabee is in the background.

A photo of a couple holding each other and looking into each other's eyes. There's a lake behind them and a glowing sunset.

A photo of a couple in wedding clothes on a wooden sled or toboggan, yelling as they sled downhill on snow.

A photo of a bride in a wedding dress and a groom in a suit kissing near Yellow Aster Butte, Washington, with Tomyhoi Mountain behind them at sunset.

A photo of a bride in a wedding dress and a groom in a suit skiing downhill at Mt. Baker Ski Area, with large snowy mountains of the North Cascades in the background.

A telephoto image of a bridge, groom, officiant, and wedding party standing at an altar in the woods. The wedding guests are visible in front of the couple.

A photo of a bride, groom, bridesmaids, and groomsmen standing at an altar in the snow during a wedding ceremony.

A photo of a couple in wedding clothes on mountain bikes at Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham. The bride is on a wooden bridge, while the groom is riding underneath the bridge.

A photo of a couple skiing in deep snow at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington during a blizzard. The couple is wearing ski outfits, including goggles, and there's snow falling around them.

A smiling bride and groom holding hands and walking outdoors on rocky terrain around Artist Point with the North Cascades and a cloudy sky in the background. The bride is wearing a wedding dress and the groom is wearing a suit.

A photo of a bride holding a bouquet of flowers. The bride is wearing an orange wedding dress and white fur coat, and her wedding ring is visible on her finger.

A photo of a couple holding each other and kissing on a ski lift chair at the Mt Baker Ski Area. It's snowy and the sun is shining.

A photo of a couple in wedding clothes getting married in the North Cascades with large mountains behind them. The photo is taken from behind the bridesmaids and groomsmen so that the couple is visible between them.

A photo of a couple in ski outfits, including helmets and goggles, touching their heads together and smiling. It's very snowy in the background and their skis are visible in front of them.

A photo of a bride and groom popping champagne after getting married. They're standing in front of a makeshift platter of desserts with a Just Married sign over it.

The Methow Valley & Eastern Cascades

The Methow Valley towns of Mazama, Winthrop, and Twisp are incredible basecamps for multi-sport elopements. Whether you want a rock climbing, mountain biking, or hiking wedding, this area has it all. The east side of the Cascades are also home to bucket-list elopement destinations like the alpine lakes of the Enchantments. And did I mention the incredible display of larches in the fall?

Your Adventure Starts Here: Where to Elope in Washington State

I’ve spent years traveling Washington’s wildest corners with my camera and scouting epic landscapes for adventurous couples. From snowy alpine peaks and moody coastal bluffs to sun-drenched ridgelines and old-growth forests, I’ve found some truly incredible places to say 'I do.'

I’m excited to share the best spots for adventure elopements in Washington so you can choose the stage for your biggest adventure yet.

Mt. Baker & Artist Point

Mt. Baker is a PNW playground just a short drive from Bellingham, offering endless possibilities for hiking, skiing, and technical mountaineering elopements. It’s also a dramatic centerpiece in photos from around the North Cascades. Artist Point, on the slopes of Mt. Baker, is one of my favorite spots for accessible vistas in the summer and especially shines for backcountry ski elopements in the winter.

Bellingham & The Local Coast

I love exploring close to home and sharing my local knowledge as a Bellingham wedding photographer. The area has so much to offer, from the forested trails of the Chuckanuts to wild-feeling beaches and coves. If you’re interested in a mountain bike wedding, it’s hard to beat the world-class singletrack on Galbraith.

The North Cascades

The jagged, glaciated peaks of the North Cascades are perfect for couples who want a true wilderness experience with 360-degree views and zero crowds. The hikes are long but rewarding, and there are endless options for technical adventure weddings. Some of my favorite spots for elopements include Cascade Pass, Hannegan Pass, the Glacier Peak wilderness, and Washington Pass.

Snoqualmie Pass & Mt. Rainier

I love Snoqualmie Pass because it’s easily accessible from Seattle and offers incredible versatility for adventure weddings in any season. It’s a terrific destination for hiking elopements in the summer. In the winter, it transforms into a winter playground for backcountry skiing elopements. Just a bit further south, Mt. Rainier National Park offers endless wildflower meadows and glacier views.

The San Juan Islands & Olympic Peninsula

If your idea of adventure involves ferry rides, sea spray, and old-growth forest, the Washington coast is perfect. A San Juan Islands elopement offers an intimate island-hopping experience with stunning sunset views. Alternatively, you can elope in Olympic National Park to start your wedding day in a lush temperate rainforest and catch the sunset on a rugged beach surrounded by sea stacks.