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Since 2018, I’ve photographed over 150 adventure elopements and weddings, including over 100 in the Pacific Northwest over the past four years. My work has been featured in The Knot, Green Wedding Shoes, and PNWonderland, and I also won Junebug’s 2019 Elopement of the Year.

Drew and I recently purchased a house in a little mountain town just outside of Seattle. We have called the Pacific Northwest home for the past seven years and this area inspired me to create Between the Pine. My team of photographers also live here, too! My team of photographers and I have hiked hundreds of miles through the Pacific Northwest and have photographed over 90% of all elopements here, so we know this place like the back of our hands.

The Pacific Northwest spans from the gorgeous state of Washington, to southern Oregon and Idaho to the east. The Pacific Northwest is so diverse and offers many stunning backdrops for your best day ever. You can find several mountain ranges, including Mount Rainier standing at 14,410 feet in elevation. You can also find stunning gorges, rugged coasts, rainforests, some of the tallest (and oldest) trees in the world and so much more. Washington comes in second to Alaska for the most glaciers in the United States (and would be a dream location for your big day)! With four national parks, 17 national forests and 12 national monuments spanning across the Pacific Northwest, there are countless locations for you to explore during your elopement day!  


I’m Mollie: adventure wedding and elopement photographer, founder of Between the Pine, hiking fanatic, and snack queen (just ask any of my couples about my famous homemade chocolate-chip cookies).

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  • A light puffy jacket 
  • Rain jacket
  • Hiking boots
  • Sunglasses for the summer 
  • National Park Pass 
  • Maybe even rent a camper van so you can see it all?!

What you need to pack:

Sun: ★★★★
Forest: ★★★★★
Beaches: ★★★★★
Mountains: ★★★★★

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Washington: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Oregon: Portland International Airport
Idaho: Boise Air Terminal / Gowen Field

Airport:  

  • Diverse Landscapes
  • Waterfalls
  • Mountains
  • Oceans
  • Forests
  • Deserts
  • .... it truly has it all

Famous for:

  • The Oregon Coast
  • Mount Rainier National Park
  • Bend, OR (one of my favorite places in the world!)
  • Seaplane tour in Seattle! 
  • Rent a camper van and plan an epic road trip!

Can’t miss honeymoon Activity:

April - October

Best Season:

The Pacific Northwest, in a nutshell

Why you should get married in the Pacific Northwest

  • Bend, OR is like an outdoor haven! The city offers amazing local breweries and great restaurants, making it the perfect post-elopement stop to celebrate. Mount Bachelor is located in Bend, with trails to alpine lakes, rivers, waterfalls, high desert landscapes and ponderosa pines.
  • One of the great things about Mount Rainier National Park is the year-round accessibility! No matter what time of year you’re dreaming of exploring, Mount Rainier has so many options. From lush forests filled with a variety of pine trees to serene alpine lakes to stunning wildflower fields and historic fire lookouts with amazing 360-degree views, there is truly something for everyone. Not to mention Mount Rainier herself standing at 14,411 feet above sea level.
  • Looking to explore the beach and the mountains all in one day, then Olympic National Park is the perfect place for you to explore with your partner! Personally, I love Olympic National Park because it is the least visited national park in the U.S. and is the most diverse in terrain, landscape and so.much.more! The rugged coast is an absolute dream and with take your breath away. Plus, you can explore a lush rainforest and mountain peaks all within the park. Talk about a win win! 
  • Rent a car and drive US Route 101 to explore the stunning Oregon coast! Spanning 363 miles from Northern California to the famous Cannon Beach, take in views of incredible rock formations stretching out of the Pacific Ocean or visit one of the many lighthouses on this stretch. Adventure on one of the many hiking trails, stop to watch the sunset over the Pacific and you may even catch a glimpse of a pod of whales (how cool is that?!)!

And if you choose to stay in the area for your honeymoon, we’ve got recommendations on what to see and do, like:

  • There are so many stunning mountains in the PNW, from national parks, to national forests (which are dog friendly), there are endless options for your elopement day! Picture yourself in the North Cascades, or Mount Rainier or the Olympic Peninsula or maybe even Mount Hood wilderness, there's no shortage of snow capped peaks and hiking trails to explore. One of the most iconic mountains in all of the PNW, standing at 14,411 feet above sea level is Mount Rainier! Visitors flock far and wide to gaze at her in all her glory. Choosing a mountain backdrop for your elopement day would be an absolute dream!
  • Say your I do's among the oldest trees in the world, standing as tall as 150 feet. The redwoods can be found in select locations along southern Oregon's coast.
  • Hike to one of these secluded alpine lakes, where you and your partner get to adventure together alone in the wilderness. Stand at the edge of the crystal clear water as your reflection paints the most stunning image of you and your partner.
  • Do giant ferns, tall pines and hanging moss sound like what you envision for your dream day? Or maybe it’s lush greenery, boardwalks through the forest and glacier blue rivers. If this sounds like you, then a forest elopement is exactly the backdrop you dream of for your adventure wedding!
  • Picture giant cliffs overlooking the beach, with rocks erecting from the ocean. Climb across logs and explore tidal pools along the Pacific Northwest coastline. Take in the stunning sunset on top of a cliff with your partner during your adventure elopement.
  • I used to live in the high desert in Oregon, so I feel a sentimental tie to the high desert. Located in the southeastern portion of Oregon, the high desert is absolutely stunning and includes vast scenery and remarkable solitude (which is perfect for an intimate Pacific Northwest elopement). The high desert region stretches from Smith Rock State Park down to the southern stateline. And, the high desert region includes two of my favorite towns in Oregon: Bend and Sisters.


When you plan your adventure elopement in the pacific northwest, we’ll help you find gorgeous places to stay near:

  • The Pacific Northwest has so many beautiful national parks, just waiting for you to adventure during your elopement day. Two of my favorites are Mount Rainier National Park and Olympic National Park. One of the great things about Mount Rainier National Park is the year-round accessibility! No matter what time of year you’re dreaming of eloping, Mount Rainier has so many options. From lush forests filled with a variety of pine trees to serene alpine lakes to stunning wildflower fields and historic fire lookouts with amazing 360-degree views, there is truly something for everyone. Not to mention Mount Rainier herself standing at 14,411 feet above sea level. Or if you are looking for more diverse terrain, Olympic National Park is the place for you! Looking to explore the beach, the mountains and the rainforest all in one day? This national park has it all! Personally, I love Olympic National Park because it is the least visited national park in the U.S. and has the most diverse backdrops for your big day! The rugged coast is an absolute dream and will truly take your breath away.
  • Looking for a beach location for your adventure wedding? Well look no further, because the Oregon coast is absolutely stunning! Visit the Oregon Sand Dunes National Recreation Area for a scheduled desert vibes experience. Or maybe you’d like to say your I do’s along the beaches of the rugged coast, with giant rock formations stretching out of the water and whales as your witness. You'll find so many incredible locations along one of the most scenic highways in all of the US, US Route 101, spanning 363 miles from Northern California to the famous Cannon Beach. There's no shortage of locations for your adventure wedding.
  • The Old Growth forests are home to trees stretching over 300 feet tall and located all throughout the Pacific Northwest. Walk among some of the oldest trees in the world, some covered in lush green moss. These forests make great locations for your elopement day if you are looking for that Pacific Northwest greenery or these trees can act as umbrellas if the forecast calls for rain. 

here are A few of our absolute favorite places for a Pacific Northwest adventure elopement:

For those wanting the ultimate adventure, the PNW has endless options from beach, forest, mountains, alpine lakes, high deserts and so.much.more!

You seem like the adventurous type – so we’re going to break down exactly why the Pacific northwest is the perfect place for an epic elopement or adventure wedding.

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Take a look at our packages and travel schedule, and when you’re ready to say ‘yes’ to Between the Pine, we’ll be here to greet you.

Convinced that a Pacific Northwest adventure elopement is for you?

We’re going to let you in on something: we don’t just show up on your wedding day to take photos. Instead, we work with each of our couples to develop a completely custom itinerary for their Kauai adventure elopement or wedding, including guides with recommended vendors, places to stay, and (of course) trails we’ll need to hit up.

Still have a few questions about how to plan a Pacific Northwest adventure elopement?

We’ve compiled what we’ve learned in our resource library, so that you can get answers to all your questions.

Pacific Northwest elopement resources

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Here are just a few weddings Between the Pine has been honored to photograph in the Pacific Northwest.

Pacific Northwest adventure log

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— danyel & andy

"You will get top notch photos, a friend, a resource, a hiking guide, and much more with Between the Pine."

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