Bethany + Brett

Hoh Rainforest Elopement and Photo Shoot at Rialto Beach in La Push, Washington

Sometimes, an elopement means just you + your partner. Other times, it means including loved ones in your day. Or, like Brett + Bethany, you can have the best of both worlds and take some moments just for yourselves while sharing your elopement day with friends and family, too!

Bethany + Brett chose to have an intimate wedding in the heart of Olympic National Park: underneath the balcony of trees in the Hoh Rainforest. Their elopement was nothing short of dreamy; exchanging heartfelt vows set against one of the Pacific Northwest most awe-inspiring backdrops.

As a Washington elopement photographer, these are the moments I live for: soft light filtering through moss, covered trees, the quiet rustles of leaves, and the genuine emotion that fills the air when couples choose to say “I do” in a place that speaks to their souls.

Bethany + Brett not only made their micro wedding day meaningful by getting married in Olympic National Park, but also by imparting fall vibes with a dark color palette and having a Halloween wedding! This meant that the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park was the perfect setting: autumn had painted this gorgeous forest in golden hues that made Bethany’s beautiful black dress really pop. Surrounded by a small circle of loved ones, Brett + Bethany’s ceremony was every bit intentional as it was magical.

After the ceremony, Brett + Bethany explored the Hall of Mosses trail, complete with a first dance sharing earbuds.

The group then traveled to Port Angeles, where a cozy Airbnb dinner and cake cutting brought everyone together in celebration!

Adventure Photo Shoot in Rialto Beach

The next day, we met at Rialto Beach in La Push. Where are all my Twilight fans at?! It’s La Push, baby.

This day-after photo shoot gave Brett + Bethany’s elopement trip some diversity and adventure: not to mention time to just soak in some beautiful moments together before heading back to their home state of Texas. The atmosphere felt almost cinematic as we trooped through driftwood-covered sands and admired the towering sea stacks in the distance. An adventure session or day-after session is YOUR time to play, and have moments with your partner that feel both wild and intimate. These are the kinds of adventures that make Washington elopements unforgettable; when couples embrace the beauty of nature and their relationship.

Bethany and Brett's wedding rings sit on a table before their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest.

Brett gets ready for his elopement in the Hoh Rainforest, Washington.

Bethany gets her makeup done before her elopement at the Hoh Rainforest in Washington.

Bethany and Brett stand together before their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest.

Brett and Bethany hold hands during their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest, Washington.

Bethany and Brett stand together during their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest.

Bret and Bethany elope at the Hoh Rainforest in Washington.

Bethany and Brett stand with their bridesmaids and groomsen during their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest, Washington.

Bethany and her bridesmaids show off their boots after the elopement in the Hoh Rainforest.

Brett and Bethany stand together in clearing of the Hoh Rainforest after their elopement.

Brett kisses Bethany's forehead in the forest of the Hoh Rainforest after their elopement.

Brett and Bethany stand together after their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest.

Bethany and Brett kiss in the forest of Hoh Rainforest, Washington.

Brett and Bethany admire each other in the Hoh Rainforest after their elopement.

Bethany and Brett stand together in the trees and moss of the Hoh Rainforest.

Brett and Bethany stand in the trees of the Hoh Rainforest.

Bethany and Brett share a moment under the treess of Hoh Rainforest.

Brett and Bethany admire each other on a path in the Hoh Rainforest.

Bethany leads Brett through the woods of Hoh Rainforest.

Brett and Bethany share their first dance after their elopement in Hoh Rainforest sharing earbuds.

Bethany and Brett share earbuds as the dance in the forest of the Hoh Rainforest after their elopement.

Brett and Bethany hug under a tree on the path of the Hoh Rainforest.

Bethany and Brett hold hands in Hoh Rainforest after their elopement.

Bethany and Brett's hands with their wedding rings after their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest.

Brett and Bethany smile together in the Hoh Rainforest after their elopement.

Bethany and Brett kiss in the forest of the Hoh Rainforest after their elopement.

A dinner table waiting for the newlyweds after their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest, Washington.

Brett and Bethany cut a cake together after their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest.

Brett and Bethany share a piece of cake after their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest, Washington.

A gif of Brett and Bethany feeding each other cake after their elopement in the Hoh Rainforest.

Bethany and Brett stand on the sand of Rialto Beach, under a rock arch.

Brett and Bethany hold hands on Rialto Beach.

Bethany and Brett hold hands on Rialto Beach.

Brett and Bethany stand under a rock arch at Rialto Beach.

Bethany and Brett stand with their foreheads together at Rialto Beach, Washington.

Brett and Bethany stand back to back on a rock at Rialto Beach, Washington.

Bethany and Brett stand back to back on a rock in Rialto Beach.

Bethany and Brett hold hands while walking on the rocks of Rialto Beach.

Brett and Bethany walk on the sand at Rialto Beach.

Bethany and Brett walk on Rialto Beach toward rocks in the water.

Bethany and Brett hold hands while standing on the sand at Rialto Beach.

Brett and Bethany smile while holding hands at Rialto Beach, Washington.

Bethany and Brett go in for a kiss while standing on the sand of Rialto Beach.

Bethany and Brett take a stroll on the sand of Rialto Beach, Washington.

Brett twirls Bethany on the beach at Rialto Beach, Washington.

Bethany and Brett go in for a hug at Rialto Beach, Washington.

Bethany smiles at Brett while they walk on the each at Rialto Beach, Washington.

A closeup of Bethany's wedding ring at Rialto Beach.

A closeup of Brett's wedding ring at Rialto Beach.

Brett and Bethany walk along the driftwood at Rialto Beach, Washington.

Why Elope in Olympic National Park?

Olympic National Park is one of the best places to get married in Washington: yeah, I said it!

Whether you’re drawn to the moody coastlines of the pacific or the forest greenery, the options for stunning views and backdrops are endless.

Washington Wedding Photographer

If you’re planning a wedding or elopement in Olympic National Park, we are here on your team to help you capture it all: from epic moments to the little in-between intimacy. Let us help tell your relationship story in a beautiful way!

Hoh Rainforest Elopement

Hoh Rainforest, Washington

Bethany + Brett