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Mount Rainier Wildflower Meadow Marriage Proposal
When most people plan a Mount Rainier proposal, they choose a spot with the mountain towering impressively in the background. Gavin, however, had something different in mind. He chose to propose to Judith in a meadow surrounded by hundreds of wildflowers. Afterward, it was clear why. The peaceful setting matched Judith’s calm and sweet demeanor perfectly.
Foggy Mt Rainier Surprise Marriage Proposal
Hayley and Nicholas already had plans to hike at Mount Rainier when Nicholas reached out to me. He wanted to propose early on the trail, take engagement photos, and then continue their hike together.
Mount Rainier Sunset Marriage Proposal
Neil is a photographer himself, and while it’s always an honor to be hired by another professional, photographers rarely have many great photos with their loved ones since they’re usually the ones behind the lens.
Summer Picnic Marriage Proposal
Vatsal reached out to me saying he wanted to propose near mountains with open skies, anywhere in Washington. His long-distance partner was finally moving to Washington, and to celebrate, they were taking a vacation together. The two started dating in school and have been together 11 years.
Deception Pass State Park Surprise Marriage Proposal
Deception Pass is one of the most stunning places to explore in Washington State. It's known for dramatic cliffs, scenic beaches, lush forests, and the iconic Deception Pass Bridge. It has the perfect location – not too far from the North Cascades National Park, near the tulip fields of Mount Vernon, and by ferries to the San Juan Islands and Olympic Peninsula.
Remote Coastal Marriage Proposal
Jon reached out to me months in advance to start planning his proposal to Baylie. They were going to be road tripping to Washington to explore Olympic National Park, and since tide pooling is Baylie’s favorite activity, Jon knew he wanted to propose on a beach. Instead of planning around golden hour, like most of my couples do, we scheduled everything around the tides so they could enjoy the pools at their best.
Crystal Mountain Marriage Proposal
Michael wanted to propose on top of a mountain, but somewhere easily accessible. While that might sound like a tall order, in Washington, it’s completely possible. After going over a few location ideas, he chose Crystal Mountain.
Pacific Northwest Old-Growth Forest Marriage Proposal
Nicolas proposed to Mariko surrounded by trees up to 1,000 years old without another person in sight. It was their very first trip to Washington, and the proposal was planned in just a week, sight unseen. Nicolas had emphasized wanting a private location somewhere lush and green, maybe even with a waterfall, and this old-growth forest in Olympic National Park delivered.
Picture Lake Marriage Proposal
Allison and Justin were visiting all three of Washington’s national parks via camper van. They headed to Mount Rainier first, then up to the North Cascades before ferrying to the Olympic Peninsula. Allison suspected that Justin would propose on this trip, but she didn’t know where or when it would happen.
Lake Wenatchee Marriage Proposal
Having a beautiful place all to yourself in Washington is a treat — especially a spot as easily accessible as Lake Wenatchee. It’s a great spot to snowshoe in the winter or picnic and swim in the summer, so it was a pleasant surprise to have the entire beach to ourselves the evening Deep proposed.
North Cascades Hiking Proposal
Miles and Fayhaa met in an outdoor group in college, creating a great network of like-minded friends. With their help, Miles pulled off the most epic surprise proposal to Fayhaa!
National Park Marriage Proposal
Will booked an adventure session with plans to propose on a remote beach in the Olympic National Park at sunset. As the day came closer, the weather forecast kept getting worse, calling for rain in the afternoon into the evening.
Washington State Marriage Proposal
It was Gavin and Tyler’s second trip to Washington and Tyler knew that every place they visited could be the place Gavin proposed. Days into the trip, she kept wondering when it would happen — every single destination was beautiful!
Surprise Sunset Proposal — 80 Feet Above the Pacific
Imagine your first view of the Pacific Ocean is of teal blue waters, with waves crashing into sea caves 80 feet below you. There are forested islands off in the distance and a marine layer haze that the sunlight filters through perfectly.
Ruby Beach Surprise Proposal
When I think of the Olympic National Park’s rugged coast, Ruby Beach is the first place that comes to mind. It’s easily accessible, has dramatic sea stacks, tide pools, driftwood, and the most iconic sunsets. In fact, I would go as far as to say it’s Washington’s most beautiful beach.
Washington State Proposal: Lakeside Picnic Surprise
From Florida, it was Nick and Crystal’s first time visiting the Pacific Northwest. Nick said he’s been thinking about how to propose to Crystal for about a year, but really started to nail plans down a few weeks before their visit.
Dramatic West Coast Cliffside Marriage Proposal
The further I drove out on the Olympic Peninsula, the foggier it was getting. When I got to the trailhead, there were cargo ships tooting fog horns in the distance — a very bad sign. I was afraid the views, like the ships signaling to one another, would be socked in with fog.
Lake Crescent Lodge Surprise Proposal
Sheridan and I organized his proposal to Kaitlyn in two weeks! They were visiting Washington to backpack in the Olympic National Park. Originally, Sheridan wanted to propose in the rainforest right before they left on their backpacking trip, but after giving it some thought, he knew that Kaitlyn would prefer being dressed up for this moment, so he booked a room at the Lake Crescent Lodge.
Cape Flattery Surprise Proposal
There is no better place to find diversity in the landscape than in the Olympic National Park. When Stephanie reached out to me about photographing her surprise proposal to Madison with Cape Flattery in mind, I knew it was perfect for them based on their interests.
Olympic National Park Proposal
This was my first ever, not a surprise proposal! Meaning, that it was totally modern and untraditional. Emily and Brian knew they wanted to marry each other and wanted the moment they dedicated to this decision documented.