Mount Rainier Elopement

Mount Rainier, Washington

Matthew + Katrina

Matthew + Katrina wanted to have the best of both worlds when it came to getting married in the Pacific Northwest. These two wanted to be able to celebrate their marriage with family and friends at their home in Seattle, but also include their love of the outdoors in the form of exchanging private vows amongst the trees.

Katrina + Matthew settled on a Mount Rainier elopement — hiking with myself and my second shooter on the Tolmie Peak trail for their microwedding. During their Washington elopement hike, we found ourselves peering at mushrooms, ducking underneath tall tree branches, being greeted by deer, and on the banks of a gorgeous alpine lake.

West Coast Elopement Photographer

Whether you choose an elopement in Oregon, to elope in Washington, or a California elopement, so many trails on the west coast can offer a plethora of diversity! When chatting with my couples, I love hearing if there are any specific backdrops that resonate with them. Maybe you dream of eloping at a waterfall in Oregon, having a Big Sur elopement, or getting married in Joshua Tree. No matter where you are wanting to elope, chances are, the states of Oregon, Washington, and California have just the landscape you are looking for!

After Matthew + Katrina explored around Eunice Lake, it was time to begin the steep ascent to the fire lookout that promised us views of Mount Rainier National Park. Matthew is a film photography buff, so naturally he brought a pinhole camera to capture photos of their elopement day through his eyes! If there is something that is really reflective of your relationship, I urge you to think of ways that you can incorporate that into your elopement! Katrina is Matthew’s favorite photography subject, so it was truly special to see him take photos of her during their Washington elopement.

Once we reached the fire lookout, Katrina + Matthew were able to bask in the sunset and moments with each other. The hike back may have been pitch black, but it was totally worth it for these two to have the Mt Rainier elopement that they had always wanted.

A deer in the forest of Mount Rainier, Washington.

Matthew holds his film camera before his Mount Rainier elopement.

Matthew and Katrina stand hand in hand near a lake at Mount Rainier for their elopement.

Matthew and Katrina walk near a lake at Mount Rainier for their elopement.

Katrina and Matthew stand hand in hand near a lake at Mount Rainier for their elopement.

Katrina stand alone during her elopement at Mount Rainier in Washington.

Matthew takes photos of Katrina with his film camera a lake at Mount Rainier for their elopement.

Matthew takes a picture with his film camera at a lake at Mount Rainier for his elopement.

Matthew and Katrina admire the view of Mount Rainier after their elopement.

Katrina and Matthew walk along the path of Mount Rainier in Washington.

Katrina and Matthew walk hand in hand at Mount Rainier.

Matthew and Katrina walk hand in hand at Mount Rainier after their elopement.

Katrina and Matthew hold hands as they walk during their Mount Rainier elopement.

Katrina stands with Mount Rainier in the background.

Matthew takes pictures of Katrina at Mount Rainier after their elopement ceremony.

Matthew takes pictures of Katrina at Mount Rainier.

Matthew and Katrina hug on a path in front of Mount Rainier during their elopement ceremony.

Matthew and Katrina hug on a path in Mount Rainier during their elopement.

Matthew and Katrina hug during their elopement at Mount Rainier.

Katrina and Matthew stand head to head at Mount Rainier during their elopement.

Matthew and Katrina stand head to head at Mount Rainier during their elopement.

Katrina hugs Matthew at Mount Rainier during their elopement.

A view of the lake on Mount Rainier, Washington.

Katrina and Matthew stand head to head at Mount Rainier after their elopement.

Matthew and Katrina stand head to head at Mount Rainier after their elopement.

Katrina and Matthew stand for a picture through the view of a film camera at Mount Rainier after their elopement.

Matthew kisses Katrina on top of Mount Rainier, Washington during their elopement.

Matthew and Katrina kiss during their elopement at Mount Rainier, Washington.

Katrina hugs Matthew after their elopement at Mount Rainier, Washington.

Katrina and Matthew celebrate after their elopement at Mount Rainier, Washington.

Katrina and Matthew enjoy the view at Mount Rainier after their elopement.

Katrina and Matthew hike down the path at Mount Rainier after their elopement.

Katrina walks down the path at Mount Rainier, Washington.

Matthew and Katrina walk down the hiking path at Mount Rainier, Washington.

Katrina walks down the path after her elopement at Mount Rainier, Washington.

If you’re looking to elope on a mountain top in Washingiton, Oregon, or California, we'd love to help! From the best places to stay during your Mount Rainier elopement, to the most picturesque locations for your elopement ceremony atop a mountain, and help with vendor recommendations, your vision for an elopement on a mountain can come together for the most memorable day.