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Grand Teton Wedding Weekend Part 2

Grand Teton Wedding Weekend Part 2

Sunrise Telluride Elopement

Sunrise Telluride Elopement

Rainforest Elopement in Olympic National Park

Rainforest Elopement in Olympic National Park

Seattle Intimate Wedding

Seattle Intimate Wedding

Oregon Coast Elopement Oregon Coast elopement with bride and groom at sunset

Oregon Coast elopement with bride and groom at sunset

Oregon Coast Elopement

Ruby Beach Engagement Session

Ruby Beach Engagement Session

Winter Elopement in Olympic National Park

Winter Elopement in Olympic National Park

Mt. Rainier Adventure Session mt-rainier-engagement-session

mt-rainier-engagement-session

Mt. Rainier Adventure Session

Olympic National Park Elopement

Olympic National Park Elopement

North Cascades Elopement

North Cascades Elopement

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We had such an amazing time celebrating these two

We had such an amazing time celebrating these two out in Olympic this week! 🌲 The weather was wild and made for quite the adventure! So happy we had a chance to meet Alexia and Kory and share one of our favorite places with them for their elopement ♥️

Let's talk about moody weather!

Let's talk about moody weather!

Mountain environments are pretty well known to have less-predictable weather. And even in our summer season, there's always a chance of moody weather, cloudy days, or rain in the forecast. And that's not just for the PNW! That goes for most mountain ranges, actually.

No need to panic, though. We LOVE moody weather and we're very comfortable adapting plans around mother nature. Moody weather means fewer people on trails, a more intimate environment, and brings out a certain "go-with-the-flow" attitude that can make your elopement more carefree.

Some of our favorite elopement moments are like the one in this photo! We were able to explore with far fewer people, the lighting was always perfect for photos, and we didn't get too hot with the sun in the early morning.

The most important part of any elopement (or wedding) is marrying your special person. Nature is REALLY good at bringing out that quality. So here are our tips for embracing mother nature:

-Don't get overly attached to certain epic views. Be open-minded for whatever nature has in store for you.

-Take Instagram with a grain of salt. Often the most viral photos are the most *perfect* conditions possible. Social media is never an accurate representation of anything.

-Don't obsess over the forecast. Often weather patterns move around and these mountain locations have a mind of their own. It won't be as accurate as your city forecast back home.

Just embrace what eloping is all about!

Elevation gain out West isn't a joke. I mean...you

Elevation gain out West isn't a joke. I mean...you'd really have to elevate your gain to come up with a good joke. But it's an uphill battle. Don't waste your breath!

Jokes aside, our hikes out West can be pretty steep! And if they're steep, there's also a good chance you're hiking at a high elevation.

If you don't live out West or hike frequently, it's definitely worth training or at least being active leading up to your elopement. The more prepared you are for hiking, the more comfortable you'll be on your elopement day.

Trekking poles are also a great way to make steeper climbs/descents easier on your knees. We personally hike with trekking poles. And it's been really nice to have when the trail is more challenging than we expected.

Last tip, start training early! Exercise can be a great way to spend time together too. It can be tempting to put this off and not train at all. But we promise it'll help you feel more comfortable.

So our tips:
-Exercise leading up to your elopement. Get your heart rate going and acclimate your body.
-Bring trekking poles in case you end up needing them.
-Don't procrastinate. This will really help you feel more comfortable on your elopement day. So start exercising whenever you can.

This is the first year we've really had requests f

This is the first year we've really had requests for elopements on weekends--and we actually don't book weekend elopements! So we thought we'd explain why eloping on a weekend *might* not be the best experience.

The trails will be incredibly busy and crowded. Even for sunrise. Even for sunset. Even on a 12-mile hike to a mountain summit. The West Coast is full of weekend warriors who look for adventure all weekend long during our short hiking season. So there isn't the privacy couples usually want for their elopement.

You can also expect traffic congestion, parking lots full by 9 am, and it's generally more difficult to get permits and book accommodations. Everyone wants to explore on the weekend and we don't blame them.

For a personal adventure, we totally understand not wanting to take off extra days from work. But when you elope, it's a pretty special once-in-a-lifetime experience! So we think your elopement deserves taking off a few days from work to truly celebrate your relationship in a much more private and stress-free way!

When is a weekend a good idea then?

Weekends are great for intimate weddings with families at a cabin or venue. Or also--on the rare occasion--when you have private access to a beautiful location to elope. Examples: private ranches or remote mountain cabins with views from the property. Basically--whenever you plan on eloping somewhere private instead of public access!

A rare engagement session from us ✨

A rare engagement session from us ✨

Elopement gifts! 🎁

For some couples, gift-giving is their love language. And there is no better day to give your partner a gift than on your elopement!

Whether you frequently give each other gives or hardly do it at all, this is something any couple can do as a sweet gesture for each other.

Here are our tips:
1) Get something small/packable. It's easier to travel with for your elopement.
2) Make something custom like a photo album or artwork. It's a great way to reflect on your relationship.
3) Get a gift sooner than later. You don't want to be anxiously hoping it arrives in time for your trip!

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