Follow these steps to plan your perfect surprise proposal. The key to a successful proposal surprise is planning—making sure everything in place so it comes together flawlessly!

The best wedding venues in Bellingham, WA. Locations of varying cost, with outdoor & indoor ceremony locations, beautiful natural spaces for portraits, and convenient locations within Whatcom County. Perfect venues for larger weddings that still want to celebrate the natural beauty of the PNW!

You should consider Acadia National Park as your destination for an adventure elopement if you love a wild coastline, lighthouses, colorful autumn forests, and wind-swept landscapes. This guide is everything you need to know to plan your elopement at Acadia!

Deception Pass State Park is one of my favorite nearby locations for engagement photos and casual couple’s sessions! It spans two of the San Juan Islands—Fidalgo and Whidbey—with plenty of trails to hike, beaches to explore, and views of the Puget Sound that are especially dramatic at sunset or sunrise. It’s a year-round accessible venue and in this blog I’ve shared everything you need to know to enjoy your visit.

Looking for unique, fun, outdoor engagement photos in beautiful Bellingham, Washington? Wild Coast Photography is your destination for premium images from an experienced local Bellingham photographer. Jenn has spent more than a decade photographing and exploring Bellingham, finding the perfect off-the-beaten path venues for images that celebrate the natural wonder of the Pacific Northwest.

You should consider Mount Rainier as your destination for an adventure elopement if you love wildflowers, alpine lakes, mountain towns, and the diverse landscape of the Pacific Northwest. This guide is everything you need to know to plan your elopement at Mount Rainier!

You should consider the Mount Baker and Artist Point as your destination for an adventure elopement if you love mountains, alpine lakes, beautiful views, and the diverse landscape of the Pacific Northwest. This guide is everything you need to know to plan your elopement at Mount Baker!

How to Elope in Patagonia | Where to stay, things to do, places to visit, and my favorite places in Chile and Argentina. Read about the differences between Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks and choose your perfect place to elope in Patagonia.

You should consider the Hoh Rainforest and Hall of Mosses Trail as your destination for an adventure elopement if you love old-growth forests, time outdoors, wildlife, and the diverse landscape of the Pacific Northwest. This guide is everything you need to know to plan your elopement in the Hoh!

Essential Gear for Elopement Photographers | All the gear I carry with me for adventure weddings, elopements, and traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest. My favorite cameras, lenses, bags, and accessories to take world-class images.

How can I possibly condense 18 days & 225+ miles of life changing experience into a single blog?! Hiking the Nuumu Poyo (John Muir Trail) in the summer of 2021 was a dream come true—just a year prior I was relearning how to walk after breaking my ankle, and I was itching to push my body to go farther.

Scotland Elopement Guide | Your guide to planning a wedding or elopement in Scotland—everything you need to know about finding the perfect ceremony spot, permits, and commitment ceremonies. Scotland is a wild place that varies with the seasons, but this guide fully prepares you for your celebration in this unique environment!

What the heck is a Best Date Ever Session?! It’s an opportunity to celebrate your love today. This can be an engagement session before the wedding, an anniversary session to celebrate a milestone, or simply a just-because adventure!

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Alaska Elopement Guide | Your guide to planning a wedding or elopement in Alaska - everything you need to know to discover the perfect ceremony spot, obtain permits & navigate the seasons. Alaska is a wild place that varies drastically in accessibility throughout the year, but this guide fully prepares you for this unique environment. Connect with an Alaska elopement photographer!

Pura Via – Plan a Costa Rica Elopement | Your guide to the best places to elope in Costa Rica! Come to paradise and experience your dream wedding in the rainforest, on a beach, or even at the base of a volcano!

Colorado Elopement Guide | Your guide to planning a wedding or elopement in Colorado - everything you need to know about finding the perfect ceremony spot, permits, and self-solemnization. Colorado is a wild place that varies with the seasons, but this guide fully prepares you for your celebration in this unique environment!

Self-solemnization – also known as a “self-uniting marriage”– is the act of getting *legally* married without needing a judge or officiant to sign the papers – you don't even need witnesses! In fact, if you DO choose to self-solemnize & bring guests – ANYONE can sign as your witnesses (yes, even your dog).

Your guide to the best places to elope in the PNW! The Pacific Northwest has it all - stunning mountaintop lookouts, gorgeous rocky coastlines, and beautiful forests. Let us help you plan your PNW elopement!

How to Elope | A planning guide for your elopement with tips & suggestions from an elopement photographer. Get step-by-step advice for planning a true-to-you event. You deserve your dream wedding – a celebration that exceeds your expectations & aligns with your goals!