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Mount Rainier Queer Elopement

Mount Rainier, Washington

Brooks + Fred

Mount Rainier Queer Elopement, Washington

This Washington elopement was truly something special. Brooks + Fred are no strangers to adventure; the two of them first met when they locked eyes at a music festival, and later got engaged above 7,000 feet at Machu Picchu. It made sense for the two of them to gravitate towards a National Park Elopement for their big day! One of the most magical places to Elope in Washington is Mount Rainier National Park. Misty waterfalls, jagged peaks, old growth forests, and sweeping iconic vistas await visitors of this legendary location in the PNW.

We met Brooks + Fred at their cabin just before sunrise. They shared a breakfast of ube bagels and coffee; paying homage to Fred’s Filipino heritage. After helping each other get ready for the day, we headed to a hike not far from Reflection Lake at Mt. Rainier. Brooks + Fred laughed, shed tears of joy, and exchanged unfeigned vows from a gorgeous lookout. Once we headed back down, we were all set to meet some of Fred + Brooks’s loved ones who made the journey with them from Atlanta for their Washington wedding day!

Splitting up your elopement day is a great way to Involve Friends + Family in Your Elopement, while also keeping things intimate by having moments that just include you + your partner.

When planning your Mt. Rainier Elopement, it’s important to keep some things in mind! Wedding ceremonies are required to take place in predetermined locations, and permits are required. That’s where we come in — we are always happy to help you navigate Planning Your Elopement so that the focus for you can be about the fun stuff: getting MARRIED! Brooks + Fred led their friends down a sunny path to their ceremony spot.

A friend of the couple serenaded them on guitar, while another friend had the honor of being their officiant. These two lovebirds shared vows and kisses with the majestic Mount Rainier as a backdrop.

The sun was beginning to hang a little lower in the July sky, although the summer days are long in the Pacific Northwest! We split off from some of their friends to tackle Skyline Trail in the Paradise Area of Mt. Rainier National Park. This loop is 5.6 miles long, and can be challenging even during the summer months due to the elevation. We ran into a few slick spots where the glaciers were stubborn to melt! It’s so important to keep the elements in mind when it comes to eloping in the great outdoors. Making sure you are prepared physically is key, but also being prepared mentally to have a “go with the flow” attitude just in case we need to pivot! Unexpected road closures, trail closures, inclement weather…as elopement photographers, we’ve seen it all! Fortunately, all there was to see during this gorgeous mountain elopement was a beautiful sunset and some furry friends [peep the deer, mountain goats, and marmots we saw on the trail!]

As the sun finally set on this incredible elopement day, Fred + Brooks busted out their lanterns to light up the trail. We exchanged hugs once we got back to the parking lot, while Brooks insisted we would see each other again because we are family now! You guys, this is one of the things that stands out the most to me when shooting elopements. Our couples go from being an email in our inbox to people that we continue to keep in touch with! And for good reason: we feel that having a great relationship with your photographers is immensely important in getting photos that reflect you + your partner in the most genuine way.

Brooks and Fred drink coffee on the morning of their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred get on their shoes before their Mount Rainier Elopement in Washington.
Fred and Brooks help each other get ready before their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Fred and Brooks share a kiss before their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred get ready for their Mount Rainier Elopement.
A view of Mount Rainier before Fred and Brooks elopement.
A view of mist on the water in Mount Rainier before Brooks and Fred's elopement.
Fred and Brooks stand hand in hand during their Mount Rainier Elopement in Washington..
Brooks and Fred recite their vows durinug their elopement in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred share a laugh during their elopement in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks stand together during their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Fred and Brooks during their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred laugh during their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Fred and Brooks share an intimate moment during their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred take in the view of Mirror Lake after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred share a moment after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Fred and Brooks share an intimate moment after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred have a silly moment after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred sit together after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred sit together looking at the view of Mount Rainier after their elopement.
Fred and brooks sit together after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Fred and Brooks dance after their elopement in Mount Rainier, Washington.
A waterfall in Mount Rainier.
A queer Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred celebrate with friends and family after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred stand in front of a waterfall in Mount Rainier after their elopement.
Brooks and Fred's rings sit on a Mount Rainier sign after their elopement.
A flower growing in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks walk with their friends in Mount Rainier after their elopement.
A view of Mount Rainier, Washington.
Brooks and Fred walk together in Mount Rainier after their elopement.
Fred, Brooks, friends, and family walk together in Mount Rainier after their elopement.
Fred and Brooks take in the view in Mount Rainier after their elopement.
Friends watch the elopement of Brooks and Fred in Mount Rainier.
Friends look on during the elopement of Brooks and Fred in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred during their elopement in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks shed a tear during their elopement in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks kiss after their elopement ceremony in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and cheers with their friends after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred cheers after their elopement in Mount Rainier.
Cupcakes for after the ceremony in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred share cupcakes after their ceremony in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks share a moment after their ceremony in Mount Rainier.
A deer in the forest at Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks stand on the bridge with Mount Rainier behind them.
Fred and Brooks hold hands after their Mount Rainier Elopement.
Brooks and Fred stand together in front of Mount Rainier after their elopement.
Brooks and Fred stand together in front of Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks show their rings in front of Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks walk a trail at Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred walk on a trail at Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks walk a trail at Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred at Mount Rainier after their elopement.
Brooks and Fred stand in front of Mount Rainier after their elopement.
Fred and Brooks stand together in front of Mount Rainier after their elopement.
A view of Mount Rainier, Washington.
An animal sits on a rock at Mount Rainier, Washington.
Brooks and Fred after their Mount Rainier elopement in Washington.
Brooks and Fred share a kiss at Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks kiss at Mount Rainier in Washington.
Brooks and Fred celebrate after their elopement in Mount Rainier, Washington.
Fred and Brooks kiss after their Mount Rainier elopement in Washington.
Fred and Brooks hold up a Mount Rainier National Park sign after their elopement in Washington.
Brooks and Fred stand together after their elopement in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks kiss after their elopement in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks share a moment in Mount Rainier, Washington.
Brooks and Fred kiss in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred after their elopement ceremony in Mount Rainier, Washington.
Brooks and Fred standing together at Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks laughing after their elopement ceremony in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred laugh after their elopement ceremony in Mount Rainier.
The view from Mount Rainier in Washington.
Sunset of Mount Rainier in Washington.
The goats in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred walk with lanterns in Mount Rainier, Washington after their elopement.
Fred and Brooks walk with lanterns in Mount Rainier after their elopement ceremony.
Fred and Brooks walking with lanterns after their elopement in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred with lanterns after their elopement ceremony in Mount Rainier, Washington.
Brooks and Fred walk with lanterns in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks walk with latnerns in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred walk down a trail with lanterns in Mount Rainier, Washington.
Brooks and Fred kiss on a trail while holding lanterns in Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks walk a trail at Mount Rainier, Washington after their elopement.
Brooks and Fred sit next to a latnern on the grass at Mount Rainier.
Fred and Brooks sit on the grass together in Mount Rainier.
Brooks and Fred sit next to the glow of lanterns in Mount Rainier after their elopement.

Why Elope in Mount Rainier National Park?

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

Whether you’re drawn to the moody mountain tops 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 Mount Rainier 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!