Written by our rad team member, Kiersten Roy
It doesn’t get much more adventurous than a rock climbing elopement in the North Cascades! But, when that elopement also involves your real-life friends, it truly makes for the most epic day ever! Keep scrolling to meet Sarah and Grant and learn all about the adventures they included in their climbing, hiking, biking, (aka best day ever) elopement.
Meet Sarah & Grant: The Couple of This Rock Climbing Elopement
The story of how I (Mollie) met Sarah and Grant truly is one for the books! Back in 2022, I was photographing an elopement in Snoqualmie Pass when two trail runners ran by, cheering the couple on and giving high fives. A week later, I was at Base Point Fitness and met a new friend, Grant. As we were walking out of the gym, he turned to me and said, “Were you photographing an elopement last week?” Sure enough, it was Sarah and Grant who were the trail runners, and from that moment on I knew I had two new friends in the mountain town we call home.
The next Spring, Sarah and Grant got engaged and I was so stoked for them! The couple messaged me a few months later asking to talk about what it might look like to plan their elopement with Between the Pine. Over coffee, Sarah and Grant shared their dream of climbing Liberty Bell in the North Cascades. This peak had been Sarah’s first mountain climb and also the place where the couple had celebrated their one year anniversary! Of course, we all agreed that this was the perfect place for them to say “I Do”.
Planning a rock climbing elopement involves a different approach than a typical hiking adventure elopement. As luck would have it, I had just hired Devin to be on the Between the Pine team and, not only is she an amazing photographer, but she’s also a skilled rock climber. Right away, I knew she was the perfect person to document Sarah and Grant’s rock climbing elopement!
The day of their wedding, Sarah, Grant, and Devin geared up and headed out for their climb. At the top, the couple exchanged vows and Sarah surprised Grant with a first dance (talk about a magical way to kick off the day!).
After completing the climb, they met back up with family and friends for a celebratory dinner at Apres Cabin (one of our favorite Washington micro wedding venues). Once everyone had finished their meal (and Sarah and Grant ducked away for a quick bike ride), they loaded their friends onto a school bus and headed to the location for their sunset ceremony.
To say this rock climbing was epic is a big understatement! From a chance encounter to witnessing these two share their love with each other it was the greatest honor for us to document their special day.
Want to see more photos from Sarah and Grant’s rock climbing elopement? Check out our Instagram posts here and here!
Best Time of Year for a Rock Climbing Elopement in the North Cascades
If you are thinking about planning a rock climbing elopement in the North Cascades (or any elopement for that matter), time of year matters. The best time to visit the North Cascades is late summer or early fall. Because of the higher elevation, snow in the mountains takes longer to melt. Usually by July though, most of the roads and trails are snow-free, allowing for easy access to almost any location.
Want to learn more about eloping in the North Cascades? Click the link below for all our tips on how to plan your North Cascades elopement!
5 Activities to Add To Your Rock Climbing Elopement
Planning a rock climbing elopement is a peak (see what we did there) elopement experience! However, if you’re looking for more ways to take your adventure elopement to the next level, here are a few of our favorite ideas:
- Enjoy a private meal at a nearby cabin
- Canoe around an alpine lake
- Hit the trails on a mountain bike
- Go fly fishing
- Play group games with your loved ones
Meet Your Rock Climbing Elopement Photographers
We feel most at home in the outdoors, so it’s no surprise that is where we gravitate towards as your rock climbing elopement photographers. Between the Pine was founded by Mollie in 2018 and she has hiked hundreds of miles all over the Pacific Northwest and Kauai, to capture couples during their best day ever. Since 2018, we’ve grown our team and continue to hire even more incredible photographers!
Our team at Between the Pine is passionate about our jobs and adventuring to the most beautiful locations to document your best day ever. We know the Pacific Northwest like the back of our hands and are dying for a reason to head back to the mountains, forest, and everything in between! Click here to learn more about the Between the Pine team, your rock climbing elopement photographers!
Meet the Other Incredible Vendors From This Rock Climbing Elopement
Photographer: Between the Pine
Florals: Honest Pollen Studio
Catering: Paellaworks
Day-Of Coordinator: Haley Zetterberg
Cabin: Apres Cabin
Rentals: Cascades Event Rentals
Dress: BHLDN
Suit: Indochino
Summit Baguettes: Mazama Store
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