Mt rainier elopement with wildflower meadows and alpine lakes
When Britt and Trevor first inquired with us, we quickly discovered we had mutual friends! They were referred by one of our past foxy couples Henry and Zoe (fellow healthcare workers at the same hospital in CA), who had traveled up to WA to elope the previous year and fell in love with the diversity of our national parks. That enthusiastic recommendation from their buddies led these two to trade hospital corridors for mountain trails on their wedding day. They opted for Mt. Rainier National Park in July to search for wildflowers, alpine lakes, and glacial views — and of course, the park delivered in every way ✨✨
Sunrise Above the Clouds
Our day began in darkness with an early morning drive up twisting mountain roads. When we first started our ascent we thought we might get fogged out, but we were rewarded with a perfect cloud inversion which is such a rare but incredible phenomenon! We trekked up to a lookout above a sea of white clouds, with Mt. Rainier standing majestically in the dawn light. After a tearful first look, Britt and Trevor stood in awe, taking in the surreal landscape with clouds rolling by and wildflowers dancing in the wind. Afterward, we continued our loop hike past multiple alpine lakes and meadows bursting with color. Just another reason that Mt. Rainier is such an incredible place to visit during this time of year!
Ceremony Under the Trees
After an afternoon break, we met up with Britt and Trevor’s family in a secluded corner of the park’s old-growth forest. Under a canopy of trees, they shared vows and rings surrounded by their closest loved ones in a peaceful and intimate ceremony.
Following the ceremony, we ventured up to the mountains again for a mini reception featuring sandwiches and cake from a local grocery store. The newlyweds popped champagne and clinked glasses before saying goodbye to their fam and heading off toward higher elevations for their sunset adventure.
Sunset Among the Wildflowers
As the evening light turned golden, we set off on our final adventure of the day, where swirling fog played hide-and-seek with the mountain. Britt and Trevor shared private vows at the base of the mountain as the peak disappeared and reappeared from view in the ever-changing landscape. They ended with a first dance cuddling close as the last light of alpenglow faded on the glaciers, the perfect finish to a full day of adventure! Even though we didn’t have bluebird skies, the fog and clouds made the day even better, reminding us to appreciate the small details just as much as the grandiose landscapes đź’ť
ELOPEMENT VENDORS
Photography | Hannah of The Foxes PhotographyÂ
Hair & Makeup | Anne Timss
Florals: Sola Wood Flowers


