Adventure Elopement at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend, Washington
I had the pleasure of capturing the love shared between two beautiful souls, Amber and Chase, in their moody PNW elopement at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend, Washington. Their day was magical and we embraced every single moment of it. Their love for one another and for adventure shined through in our time together and I’m so excited for their future together. Personally, I’m all in for the elopement life, but I might be a little biased. If you’re not sure if it’s for you or are just wondering what an elopement is…keep reading!
You deserve to celebrate your love that way that you want to and you don’t need to spend $30,000 to do it.
What even is an elopement?
Is it running to Vegas, not telling a soul and getting married in a small eccentric white chapel on the strip by Elvis? Or is it running off into the mountains and having a small intimate gathering with a few close friends and family? The beautiful thing about elopements is that it can be anything you want it to be! While a traditional wedding focuses more on the guest experience, an elopement is focused on the couple’s experience. Also known as intimate, micro, or even destination weddings, elopements are perfect for those who want to capture their love in their own unique way.
How the term elopement has changed over the years…
Back in the day, elopements used to be done typically in secrecy, without a whole lot of planning and also tended to have a sense of shame around them. According to the Oxford Dictionary, the earliest use of the term Elope was in the 14th century. Back then it meant a married women would run away from her husband to be with her lover. This is because back in the day marriages were often pre-arranged by the parents and were more of a business affair instead of a romantic love engagement. The term has evolved and today it means celebrating your love in an intimate, romantic and personal way that is true to you.
Amber and Chase’s Adventure Elopement at Rattlesnake Lake
Is eloping right for you?
At this point you might be wondering if an elopement is in your future and if it’s right for you. Here is a list of why couples choose to elope:
They want something small and intimate that can be shared just between them or with close friends and family
They highly value adventure and experiences
They want to save money to spend on their future beyond their wedding
They are eager to explore new places and have a love of travel
They want to avoid any family drama and the stressors that planning a big wedding can sometimes entail
They want their marriage to be about them, not Aunt Jill or Grandma Sue
They want something unique and different (don’t worry, you can still add in your favorite wedding traditions!)
In conclusion, eloping can be anything you want it to be. You deserve to celebrate the love you share with your partner in meaningful and special ways. If you’d like to know more about eloping and how to start planning (the non-stressful way) reach out to me! I’d love to give you all the tips and tricks.
