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National Park Marriage Proposal
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National Park Marriage Proposal

Will booked an adventure session with plans to propose on a remote beach in the Olympic National Park at sunset. As the day came closer, the weather forecast kept getting worse, calling for rain in the afternoon into the evening.

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Washington State Marriage Proposal
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Washington State Marriage Proposal

It was Gavin and Tyler’s second trip to Washington and Tyler knew that every place they visited could be the place Gavin proposed. Days into the trip, she kept wondering when it would happen — every single destination was beautiful!

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Ruby Beach Surprise Proposal
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Ruby Beach Surprise Proposal

When I think of the Olympic National Park’s rugged coast, Ruby Beach is the first place that comes to mind. It’s easily accessible, has dramatic sea stacks, tide pools, driftwood, and the most iconic sunsets. In fact, I would go as far as to say it’s Washington’s most beautiful beach.

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Dramatic West Coast Cliffside Marriage Proposal
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Dramatic West Coast Cliffside Marriage Proposal

The further I drove out on the Olympic Peninsula, the foggier it was getting. When I got to the trailhead, there were cargo ships tooting fog horns in the distance — a very bad sign. I was afraid the views, like the ships signaling to one another, would be socked in with fog.  

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Lake Crescent Elopement
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Lake Crescent Elopement

Devon and Chris chose to elope in Washington because it’s always been a dream of Devon’s to visit. Photos of the Pacific Northwest have always caught her eye, and eloping was the perfect reason to finally visit. With so much romanticizing of this location, I was a bit timid to ask her what she thought of it, but I was so happy when she said it all exceeded her expectations!

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Lake Crescent Lodge Surprise Proposal
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Lake Crescent Lodge Surprise Proposal

Sheridan and I organized his proposal to Kaitlyn in two weeks! They were visiting Washington to backpack in the Olympic National Park. Originally, Sheridan wanted to propose in the rainforest right before they left on their backpacking trip, but after giving it some thought, he knew that Kaitlyn would prefer being dressed up for this moment, so he booked a room at the Lake Crescent Lodge.

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Olympic National Park Anniversary Photos
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Olympic National Park Anniversary Photos

Ericka and Matt have had the unique opportunity to travel the world with the Navy; however, they have had one regret — not having their photos taken in every beautiful place they’ve been stationed. With only a few months left to live in Washington, they wanted to capture their memories here that reflect their experience of living near the water.

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Cape Flattery Surprise Proposal 
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Cape Flattery Surprise Proposal 

There is no better place to find diversity in the landscape than in the Olympic National Park. When Stephanie reached out to me about photographing her surprise proposal to Madison with Cape Flattery in mind, I knew it was perfect for them based on their interests.

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Olympic National Park Proposal
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Olympic National Park Proposal

This was my first ever, not a surprise proposal! Meaning, that it was totally modern and untraditional. Emily and Brian knew they wanted to marry each other and wanted the moment they dedicated to this decision documented.

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Lake Crescent Spring Engagement
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Lake Crescent Spring Engagement

The Olympic National Park is known for its rain — it is the United States’ wettest continental rainforest after all — so it was a delightful surprise when the forecast predicted sunshine for Maggie and Ryan’s engagement shoot. We arrived to see clear skies, a sparkling blue lake, and temps in the 60s! It was a wonderful change from the rainy spring we’ve had in western Washington this year.

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Dramatic Olympic Coast Elopement
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Dramatic Olympic Coast Elopement

If you’re familiar with spring in Washington, you’ll probably know we can have some erratic weather. In spring, it can be snowing one day and sunny the next. That’s why I was relieved when Carly and Gavin reached out to me about eloping on the beach in the Olympic National Park and wanted moodier weather. We discussed the possibility of it raining and they were down for the adventure!

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Winter Olympic National Park Engagement
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Winter Olympic National Park Engagement

The Olympic National Park is full of so many incredible, yet easily accessible, locations. This lake, in particular, is one of my favorite spots to visit. It has everything you could want in one location — mountains, a lake with a picturesque dock, forest, and even a waterfall if you’re willing to hike. Like magic, the mountains look good no matter the weather, so it’s truly a gem to see.

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Guide to Planning an Olympic National Park Wedding
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Guide to Planning an Olympic National Park Wedding

Personally, I think the Olympic National Park is extremely underrated. It’s one of the quietest spots in the continental United States, covers almost one million acres, and over 95% of the park is designated wilderness.

It boasts three unique ecosystems — glaciated mountains, 73 miles of rugged coastline, and temperate rainforest – meaning you could find vastly different landscapes by the hour. It’s an incredible place, and so far, is, my favorite place to explore in Washington.

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