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Lake Wenatchee Marriage Proposal
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Lake Wenatchee Marriage Proposal

Having a beautiful place all to yourself in Washington is a treat — especially a spot as easily accessible as Lake Wenatchee. It’s a great spot to snowshoe in the winter or picnic and swim in the summer, so it was a pleasant surprise to have the entire beach to ourselves the evening Deep proposed.

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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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Is Our List of Elopement Location Suggestions Really Customized?
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Is Our List of Elopement Location Suggestions Really Customized?

People ask if the list of elopement location suggestions I send clients are really customized for every client all the time. The answer is yes! Every couple and elopement are completely unique and all my recommendations – from what activities to include, to vendor recommendations, to suggesting where you should elope – are personalized for every client.  

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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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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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How and Why to Get Married in Stehekin
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How and Why to Get Married in Stehekin

Stehekin is an incredibly gorgeous small town at the base of the North Cascades National Park. It’s located on the north end of Lake Chelan and is extremely remote – only accessible by ferry, foot, or plane. There is one road through town, a handful of vehicles there, and 85 permanent residents. Quaint? Yes. Beautiful? Shockingly so.

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Backpacking to Stehekin
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Backpacking to Stehekin

Stehekin is a remote town in the North Cascades — only accessible by foot, ferry (from the Lake Chelan Boat Co. and Stehekin Ferry), or plane. Based along the northern shores of Lake Chelan, the town is surrounded by 7,000-foot mountains and the third deepest lake in the United States. Saying it’s incredibly beautiful would be an understatement!

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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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Surprise Proposal at Priest Point Park, Olympia
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Surprise Proposal at Priest Point Park, Olympia

One of the best things about living in the Pacific Northwest is having access to beautiful nature, close to home. We have some of the most beautiful city parks I’ve had the pleasure of exploring, so when Kalya reached out to me about photographing her surprise proposal somewhere close to Olympia, I knew that it would be gorgeous.

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Thru-hiking the Enchantments
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Thru-hiking the Enchantments

Of the 394,000 acres in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in Washington state, the Enchantments are the crown jewel. Throughout the area, you’ll find jagged mountains, crystal clear lakes, and granite that has been worn smooth by glaciers. It’s common to spot fish jumping, goats climbing, and eagles soaring no matter where you go in the five zones.

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Seattle Rock Climbing Elopement
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Seattle Rock Climbing Elopement

Julie and Carey were one of many couples planning a large wedding that was affected by the current events. Rather than postponing getting married altogether, they decided to elope and postpone their reception. They started dreaming about how they’d like to elope and joked around about rock climbing to their ceremony. Then they realized they really could!

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Most Romantic Pacific Northwest Honeymoon Destinations — Washington Edition
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Most Romantic Pacific Northwest Honeymoon Destinations — Washington Edition

We’re living in strange times and making travel plans isn’t what it used to be. That doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice having a fun and romantic honeymoon though. After years of searching to find the most secluded, romantic, and adventurous places in the Pacific Northwest for my own vacations – I’m sharing the best of the best.

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