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Larch Tree Elopement in the North Cascades

Larch Tree Elopement in the North Cascades

 

The North Cascades have so much to offer year-round, from snowshoeing and backcountry skiing in the winter and spring, to warm summer days spent kayaking through crystalline glacier lakes, to my personal favorite – rugged autumn hikes bursting with color in every direction. With so many spectacular trails to choose from, it’s a photographer’s paradise and such a magical time of year to elope! This epic hiking larch tree elopement surrounded by towering mountain peaks and vibrant fall foliage was an absolute dream, and I’m already counting down the days until my next visit to the North Cascades for an October elopement!

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October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains

Larch elopement season in Washington

It’s the mostttt wonderful time of the yearrrr… and no, I’m not talking about Christmas 😉 Each October, Washington’s high-alpine larch trees (also known as tamarack) begin to change from their summer greens to brilliant, shimmering golds and oranges across the mountains. Unlike coniferous trees which keep their needles year-round, larches lose them each fall as colder temperatures and snow transform them into little wintery skeletons. Their vibrant colors only peak for a week or two, making it a fleeting but stunning phenomenon. Leaf-peeping hikers flock from all over the world for an annual “larch march” through these magical trees, and Lauren and Steph wanted to join in on the fun for their North Cascades October elopement!

sunrise vows among the mountain peaks

 

The day began bright and early at 5:30am as we brewed some coffee at the cabin, packed up our hiking gear, and headed to a nearby viewpoint to catch the sunrise. There’s just something about watching the first rays of the sun peek up through the mountains, coffees in hand, not a soul in sight, that is so peaceful and romantic for an early October elopement. In silence and stillness, it was all about these two and the views <3 After a few sunrise portraits, Lauren and Steph shared heartfelt vows among the trees, wiping away tears and belly-laughing at the same time. After 5 years together, they were officially Mrs. and Mrs.!!

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October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains

beginning the “larch elopement march”

 

We celebrated with cinnamon roll breakfast cake from Baked (check out their drool-worthy menu here!) and more coffee, then it was time to hike! We headed off to our next destination, our backpacks stuffed almost as much as we were. As we meandered through the trees, Lauren in her dress and Steph in her suit, foggy light rays shone through the canopy and cast a spotlight onto the newlyweds. We must have stopped 100 times on the hike up because the views were so otherworldly. Fiery red heather stretched out through the meadows, and the glimpses of massive mountain peaks through the trees kept us motivated on our ascent.

Soon the famous larches we traveled so many miles to see began to appear, and we giddily snapped photos with them. As we continued the climb, they became more and more numerous until we were completely enveloped in the golden grove. We admired their fuzzy neon needles and twisting, Seuss-esque trunks as the trail exploded with color all around us. Avid hikers and national park visitors, Lauren and Steph were hoping for views unlike anything they’d experienced before, and the North Cascades delivered!

October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
hiking elopement in the north cascades
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains

October elopement portraits under the autumn sun

After a few sweaty miles we arrived at the top, awestruck by the sea of peaks around us. We ate some more snacks and drank some more coffee (we have a problem, okay??), then I popped out my cameras for portraits! We frolicked across the plateau and clambered up rocks as the lovebirds smooched under the midday sun. By the end of the afternoon, Lauren’s dress had become its own feather duster, collecting twigs and dust from our adventure. Nothing like a few mountain souvenirs, right? 😉
 
As the sun began its descent, our next goal was a delicious meal waiting for us back in town. Reveling in the epic views and adventurous day we’d just experienced, Lauren and Steph kept me laughing the whole way down the trail with stories about their crossfit gym, fur babies, and life in Kentucky. It could not have been a more perfect day in the American Alps and it was an honor to spend it with these two cutie brides! <3
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
Two brides overlooking cascade mountains
Two brides walking in alpine mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains
October elopement and larch tree elopement in the mountains

larch tree fall elopement vendors

 

Cake – Baked

Hair and Makeup – Anne Timss

Florals – Anthera

The Foxes are Brandon and Gabi Fox, an adventurous husband and wife elopement photography team living and traveling in their DIY renovated 1972 Airstream. They are loosely based in the Pacific Northwest, but travel for work and play throughout the western states and beyond. Their elopement photography is award winning and is described as candid photography that captures couples as they are, where they are, blending images of love and natural beauty in the great outdoors. 

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