Todd and Camille Wed at Paradise!

This is such a great quote!

The morning was a bit overcast and I was concerned that we wouldn't be able to clearly see all of Mt. Rainier.  It is always such a treat to visit the mountain and take in its awesomeness.  To celebrate a wedding there makes it even more amazing!  So a clear day was definitely a plus.

Camille and Todd are from Houston.  They love visiting national parks and try to see at least two a year.  For 2012 the Olympic National Park and Mt. Rainier were their destinations. 

So the thought of actually getting married at Mt. Rainier delighted them.

Kent and I decided to make the trip together. As we traveled south, the clouds lifted revealing the mountain in its glory.  It remained so through most of the ceremony.  Good fortune. 

The rangers were quite eager to be witnesses.
They had something unique to report this day.

Camille and Todd had scouted out the area and found a perfect spot for their wedding.  On the way there, we met Kathryn and Rick, volunteer rangers at the Park.  It turns out that Rick is a Methodist pastor from Houston.  Can you believe the coincidence?

The bride and groom thought they would be just the right people to witness their wedding ceremony.  (We agreed.)

OK ... is there a better place in the whole world than this?

Personal vows are so special.
Words and sentiments to remember
for a lifetime.

The couple wrote their own vows.  I can tell you tears were shed!

Camille began with:  "Todd,you have captured  my heart by being exactly who you are:  the sweetest, most loving and compassionate person I have ever known."

 

Todd shared the feelings in his heart:  "Because of you I laugh, I smile, I dare to dream again ... I will make my home in your heart."

Rings were exchanged ...

... and then it was time to kiss!

Everyone was very, very happy!

The wedding party!

Aren't they are great couple?!

Wishing Todd and Camille the very best in their life together!!  Hope they visit every National Park in the the US and fall more deeply in love at each one they experience.

If you are planning an elopement at any of our incredible parks, please call us at 206-789-9788 or email us at www.SeattleElope.com.

Intimate, Elegant, Inspiring - Wedding at the Salish Lodge!

The happy couple on their terrace right over the Falls.

What a wonderful wedding!


Richard and Angela love hiking and backpacking and all thing outdoors.  So they wanted to marry in a place that had all the elements of nature that they love so much. They traveled from Oregon to Snoqualmie Falls.

The ceremony took place in their suite at the Salish Lodge.  The two had decorated it to include a table for the unity candle they lit and a place to sign their marriage documents.  Roses everywhere.  It was so romantic!

Angela and Richard were so happy

Kristen from the Salish and Bruce, the photographer, were the witnesses.

A tub for two

Then, it was time for some couple's photos.  We joked that they had two tubs and a phone for each ... but there was obviously a better thought.

The room itself was wonderful!  A perfect place to enjoy a kiss.








Followed by a five star dinner at the restaurant.











It was a beautiful day and there were many places to take those wedding photos that captured the day.

May the two live happily ever after!

Ah ... and a kiss at sunset to celebrate a perfect day
      ... a day to always remember.

Many thanks to Bruce Berg for this innovative images.

To plan your romantic get away wedding, please call us at 206-789-9788 or through our website:  www.seattleelope.com. 

PS.  Here are the two on the honeymoon in Arizona!

We want to thank you, once again, for marrying us.  You did a truly magnificent job.  I can definitely tell you know how to do this.  Everything was so professional and so incredibly special.  Thank you SO much. 

~ Richard and Angela

Green Lake is the Perfect Place to Elope in Seattle

Landon and Emily are an adorable couple.  Both are in the military and Landon flew up to Seattle from where he is stationed in San Diego for his wedding.

They were going to marry at our place but the weather was absolutely perfect today so we all went over the nearby Green Lake (it's just four blocks away).  The ducks were about, the fish were jumping, the little white flowers were blooming in the grass -- life and love were in the air!

They brought two of their friends with them to be the witnesses.  

Landon and his best man ...

Emily and her man of honor!

Of course, the wedding vows were sealed with a kiss.

Then it was off to celebrate in Seattle!

Wishing the two the very best in their life together as a married couple.

Planning to elope in the Emerald City?  Give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website:  www.seattleelope.com.

The Most Romantic Vow Renewal Ever!

And so the ceremony began ...

"Tonight, the two of you will renew your wedding vows.

It is a very special occasion.  You have been married for 15 years and a day.  You came together as individuals in love and have sustained your union while supporting each other in your growth as individuals.  Both of you have helped create a relationship of loving kindness:  you have shared hopes and dreams, made a home that is safe and secure, a place of comfort and renewal, been able to express your true feelings, thoughts and emotions to one other."

The story of Mike and Lynn is so incredibly romantic!  They were fortunate to have found each other.  At the time, Mike was in the Navy so they married in front of the fireplace in their home. It wasn't the simple equation of man + woman.  There was man + woman + children + dogs + horses, then the birth of their children and the adoption of four others.  Not surprisingly, the two didn't have the time or the resources for a romantic get away.

Mike surprised Lynn with a vow renewal ceremony and weekend at the Salish Lodge. Lynn was thrilled and delighted!!

 

Their love was so palpable.  Theirs is a love that has met challenges and thrived.  Theirs is a love that inspires.

Both were so very happy!

These are the hands they have held through it all ... and their rings are reminders of their mutual commitment to "go the distance" together.

Lynn and Mike have hearts so big.  They are everyday heroes and it was an honor to be present with them at their vow renewal.  Wishing them blessings beyond measure!

Thanks to Amber Zbitnoff for the photos.

If you are planning a vow renewal at your special place, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website:  www.SeattleElope.com.

"Mystery Couple" Ties the Knot on St. Paddy's Day

Mr. X and Ms. Y decided to wed ... they wanted a private ceremony in Discovery Park, where they have spent many evenings walking together and enjoying each others' company.

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So they selected an auspicious day for them, asked two friends to be their witnesses and off we went.  The two braved the truly blusterous weather, the snow splats followed by the driving rain -- all to exchange their vows in a place that is dear to their hearts.

It was such great fun and it will be a day they will remember forever.

To celebrate your private ceremony, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website: www.SeattleElope.com.

Paul and Suk Become Mr. and Mrs. in an Intimate Ceremony

White hydrangeas - perfect wedding flowers!

It is so fun when the paths of people we have met cross once more!  In this case, I had the opportunity to officiate for Hayo and her wife, Angela, several years ago.  Paul was his best man!!

Paul and Suk found their way to us independently ... how amazing is that ... and Hayo there was to witness their wedding.  It was so perfect.

 

Kent did the honors. It was a both touching and a bit lighthearted.

Suk and Paul wrote to us:

Thank you for officiating our wedding.  Though very small and private, it felt very big and full in our hearts!

It was wonderful that family could be with Paul and Suk ... and Hayo, too, of course!  

Wishing Mr. and Mrs. the best:  a long, loving life together!

If you are planning to elope in the Seattle area, be sure to give us a call at 206.789.9788 or through our website www.seattleelope.com.

Cupid Smiles On Eric and Genna's Wedding

Valentine's Day - what a fun day and a romantic way to celebrate  love!  It is a quintessential time to wed.  Genna and Eric decided it would be perfect date: there is no way they can forget their anniversary. 

Genna selected a wedding gown with red accents.  It was a wonderful choice.  Doesn't she look beautiful?  (Their wedding colors were red and silver.)

Family members gathered at our home/office for this intimate wedding.  Genna's mother and brother flew up from California, and Eric's traveled from nearby to meet each other for the first time.

Linda and George are so proud of their son,Eric ...    and delighted that he married Genna.

The feeling was mutual.  Genna's brother and mother were glad to meet Eric, after hearing so much about him.

Eric and his best man, Jesse, were dashing.

And the ladies were looking mighty fine after their visit to Habitude.www.habitude.com/

And, don't forget the ring bearer.  Jessica and Jesse's two-year-old son was adorable in his tux!

Wishing these sweethearts a wonderful and long life together!

If there is a special holiday on which you want to marry, be sure to call us at 206.789.9788 or through our website: www.seattleelope.com