Off the northwestern coast, nestled between the Washington mainland and Canada’s Vancouver Island, the San Juan Islands float in a temperate climate. It turns out “island time” doesn’t apply just to Hawaii and other tropical islands. Anyone who’s been to the San Juans can confirm that things move at a more relaxed pace there. That’s […]

Off the northwestern coast, nestled between the Washington mainland and Canada’s Vancouver Island, the San Juan Islands float in a temperate climate. It turns out “island time” doesn’t apply just to Hawaii and other tropical islands. Anyone who’s been to the San Juans can confirm that things move at a more relaxed pace there. That’s […]

You got engaged, and are thinking maybe a big traditional wedding isn’t for you. You’d love to have those Twilight hoa hoa vibes on your big day, or maybe you’re just feeling drawn to the shore. Either way, if you’re considering an Olympic National Park Elopement, then this guide is for you.  The Best Time […]

You got engaged, and are thinking maybe a big traditional wedding isn’t for you. You’d love to have those Twilight hoa hoa vibes on your big day, or maybe you’re just feeling drawn to the shore. Either way, if you’re considering an Olympic National Park Elopement, then this guide is for you.  The Best Time […]

One of the benefits of eloping is getting to skip a lot of the planning (and vendors) that comes with traditional weddings, and you can say “I do” a hell of a lot faster. So if you’re engaged, and starting to feel the itch to just do the damn thing already, here’s a few tips […]

One of the benefits of eloping is getting to skip a lot of the planning (and vendors) that comes with traditional weddings, and you can say “I do” a hell of a lot faster. So if you’re engaged, and starting to feel the itch to just do the damn thing already, here’s a few tips […]

Feeling like you want to ditch the wedding traditions, but not sure how to get married without the rules or formulas? The good news for you here is that there’s really only one set of rules that you need to worry about: Washington state marriage laws. It can feel a bit overwhelming to research, so […]

Feeling like you want to ditch the wedding traditions, but not sure how to get married without the rules or formulas? The good news for you here is that there’s really only one set of rules that you need to worry about: Washington state marriage laws. It can feel a bit overwhelming to research, so […]

Washington is the best state. Alright, so maybe I’m biased, but it’s definitely my favorite, especially when you take into account the variety of spectacular climates and views Washington has. I’ve hiked through rainforests, to waterfalls, up mountains, on beaches and to fire lookouts. I’ve seen every corner of this beautiful state, so I know […]

Washington is the best state. Alright, so maybe I’m biased, but it’s definitely my favorite, especially when you take into account the variety of spectacular climates and views Washington has. I’ve hiked through rainforests, to waterfalls, up mountains, on beaches and to fire lookouts. I’ve seen every corner of this beautiful state, so I know […]

Washington is a great place to elope for many reasons, and its equality laws are certainly one of them. Washington is one of the best states for LGBTQIA+ people to live in. With that being said, there are some spots in the state that are more supportive (i.e. not homophobic or transphobic) than others. As […]

Washington is a great place to elope for many reasons, and its equality laws are certainly one of them. Washington is one of the best states for LGBTQIA+ people to live in. With that being said, there are some spots in the state that are more supportive (i.e. not homophobic or transphobic) than others. As […]

Ah, to match or not to match, that is the question. Or at least, that is the question I get asked the most often when it comes to couples asking me what they should wear for their engagement shoot. Being in front of the camera rarely comes naturally to people, and an engagement shoot is […]

Ah, to match or not to match, that is the question. Or at least, that is the question I get asked the most often when it comes to couples asking me what they should wear for their engagement shoot. Being in front of the camera rarely comes naturally to people, and an engagement shoot is […]

So you’ve decided to ditch the big wedding, the forced traditions and the stressed timeline. Congrats! Now the biggest three decisions you have to make is who, when and where. Oftentimes the who and when can depend on the where, so let’s talk about how to find that perfect elopement location.  Both Kay and Gabriel […]

So you’ve decided to ditch the big wedding, the forced traditions and the stressed timeline. Congrats! Now the biggest three decisions you have to make is who, when and where. Oftentimes the who and when can depend on the where, so let’s talk about how to find that perfect elopement location.  Both Kay and Gabriel […]

With the summer hiking season coming to a close, I’ve been working on updating my hiking spreadsheet. Yes, you read that right. I have a spreadsheet for hiking. If I am one thing, I am organized. I learned many years ago that there’s a lot of factors that go into being able to make the […]

With the summer hiking season coming to a close, I’ve been working on updating my hiking spreadsheet. Yes, you read that right. I have a spreadsheet for hiking. If I am one thing, I am organized. I learned many years ago that there’s a lot of factors that go into being able to make the […]

I briefly debated starting this blog with the same bad opening that I’ve heard countless times in wedding speeches. “Webster Dictionary defines love as…” Then I decided it would be a bit too ironic to start a discussion about modernizing weddings with a cliche. Because micro-weddings are rising in popularity, we’re redefining the term “elopement”. […]

I briefly debated starting this blog with the same bad opening that I’ve heard countless times in wedding speeches. “Webster Dictionary defines love as…” Then I decided it would be a bit too ironic to start a discussion about modernizing weddings with a cliche. Because micro-weddings are rising in popularity, we’re redefining the term “elopement”. […]