Alabama Hills is the perfect place for an adventurous elopement! And there’s nothing more beautiful and adventurous than a sunrise ceremony in the desert, followed by climbing amongst the granite boulders. Check out this blog for more photos of this spectacularly unique California wedding!
This cute family session in the desert outside Bishop, California took place at sunrise with the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains in the background. Check out the blog for adorable photos of their rescue cat & dog!
Taylor & Piper’s sunset hiking elopement in the North Cascades began with a row around at Twin Lakes and continued up the trail to Winchester Mountain Lookout. The evening turned out to be one of the most beautiful cotton candy skies colorful sunsets I’ve ever seen!
Maple Pass is one of my favorite fall hikes in North Cascades National Park. If you’re considering it for your hiking elopement, I recommend starting at sunrise like this couple did. You’ll be able to avoid the busy summer crowds, witness the mountains in the best light, and enjoy cooler temperatures during the hottest months in the PNW.
This short & sweet sunset elopement at Mount Baker was only four hours, but we filled those hours with a stunning ceremony at Picture Lake, a blue hour hike up at Artist Point, and star photos once the night sky grew dark enough to see them. If you're interested in staying out past dark on your elopement, that's always an option!
This elopement took place at Marymere Falls, on the Olympic Peninsula. We started the day at Lake Crescent before hiking down to the falls, then returned to the couple's rental cabin on Lake Sutherland to watch the sunset over a picnic on the dock.
This sunset elopement at Artist Point was one of the most beautiful evenings I've ever witnessed at this iconic Washington mountaintop venue! From the moment we met at Picture Lake until we hiked out to Huntoon Point for star photos, the dramatic lighting made every image feel like a fairytale.
The fire lookout at Winchester Mountain might be my favorite location for a sunrise elopement in Washington state! The lookout itself is open to overnight camping on a first-come basis. If you want to hike up at sunrise, it'll only take about an hour to reach the top from the trailhead. Be aware that the road to this trailhead is rough and unpaved, but the views are worth it!
Theres no place more beautiful, romantic, or inspiring than the old-growth forests of the Hoh rainforest in Washington state. Part of Olympic National Park, this Washington rainforest is one of my favorite places for couples to elope in the PNW!
Looking for a truly otherworldly place to elope? Death Valley National Park should be high on your list! This desert landscape feels like exploring another planet. The colorful soil layers make for a stunning backdrop to your images, and the massive park offers lots of locations to find privacy. Summer is too damn hot, so consider Death Valley for your winter elopement!!