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North Cascades Elopement at Artist Point | Jamie + Alec

Jamie and Alec’s North Cascades elopement combined some of my all-time favorite things, hiking, mountains, dogs, and, of course, a wedding! The couple chose Artist Point, a gorgeous location in the North Cascades, and planned an epic hiking elopement in the mountains with their closest friends and adorable pups.

How Jamie + Alec Planned Their North Cascades Elopement

Jamie and Alec are a super adventurous couple who love to hike together. In fact, the couple not only got engaged on a mountain, but they also took their engagement photos with me while on a hike to Trillium Lake.

They knew they wanted to elope with a view of the mountains, so when they reached out to start planning their elopement, I immediately went on the hunt for the perfect spot! We eventually landed on Artist Point in the North Cascades and it checked all of the boxes. It had sweeping views of the mountains, a short hike for them and their guests, and it also allows dogs.

Artist Point is truly a gem in the Cascade range. It has the most gorgeous scenery everywhere you look so I couldn’t have been more excited when they agreed to have their elopement there.

A Hiking Elopement at Artist Point

Jamie and Alec started their day at their cabin in Glacier, WA. They invited three of their friends to come along, as well as Alec’s brother. Everyone brought their dogs which made for the cutest combination of friends and fur pets.

The group all got ready at the cabin before heading up the mountain. Jamie and Alec did a private first look off the main trail with sweeping views of Mt Baker in the background. After the dress reveal, they exchanged personal vows before continuing the hike with the rest of their group. We took our time getting to the top, stopping occasionally along the way to take couple photos.

Once we arrived at the top, we found a gorgeous spot with 360º views of the surrounding mountains for their ceremony. Alec’s brother officiated the sweetest ceremony and their doodle Riley was the ring bearer. Seriously, how cute is that?!

After pronouncing them husband and wife, Jamie and Alec celebrated their union by popping champagne and enjoying a charcuterie picnic on the mountainside.

As the sun started to set we made our way back down the mountain, soaking in the views and taking photos along the way. The couple signed their marriage license on a fallen log in true outdoor fashion and after the sun had gone over the horizon, we busted out the lanterns and took some fun blue-hour photos.

This North Cascades elopement truly has my heart! From gorgeous mountain views to an intimate wedding ceremony with friends and pets, it was a summer elopement I won’t soon forget!

For more Washington elopement inspiration, check out this intimate Mt Rainier elopement.


This North Cascades Elopement is now featured on Brides & Weddings!

Groom tying white tie for North Cascades elopement
White wedding dress hanging from a tree in the North Cascades
Bride wearing veil and robe petting golden doodle
Bride walking up to golden doodle and groom for first look photos in the North Cascades
Bride and groom first look in the North Cascades
Bride and groom reading personal vows in the North Cascades
Bride and groom reading personal vows before their North Cascades elopement
Bride and groom couple portraits with golden doodle in the North Cascades
Bride and groom couple portraits with golden doodle in the North Cascades
Bride and groom couple portraits in the North Cascades
Bride and groom couple portraits with golden doodle in the North Cascades
Bride and groom hiking in the North Cascades for their Washington elopement at Artist Point
Wedding party photo at hiking elopement at Artist Point
Outdoor wedding ceremony in the North Cascades
Groom taking rings from golden doodle's collar during hiking elopement
Bride and groom first kiss in the North Cascades
Bride and groom cheer after elopement ceremony at Artist Point
Bride and groom pop a bottle of champagne at Artist Point after North Cascades elopement
Bride and groom sunset photos in the North Cascades
Bride and groom kiss during sunset photos at North Cascades elopement
White wedding cake with eucalyptus
Bride and groom sitting on a picnic blanket drinking champagne in the North Cascades
Bride and groom couple portraits in the North Cascades
Bride and groom couple portraits at North Cascades elopement
Bride and groom kissing in the North Cascade mountains
Bride and groom dancing at Artist Point elopement
Bride and groom kissing at Artist Point in the North Cascades
Bride and groom cheering during mountain elopement
Bride and groom kissing during North Cascades elopement
Bride and groom holding hands walking through the North Cascades
Bride and groom couple portraits at North Cascades elopement
Bride and groom couple portraits at North Cascades elopement
Groom signing marriage license in the North Cascades
Bride and groom kissing in the North Cascades
Bride and groom looking out at the mountains after Washington elopement at Artist Point
Bride and groom kiss under veil in the North Cascades
Bride and groom holding lanterns and kissing during blue hour in the North Cascades
Bride and groom holding lanterns during North Cascades elopement
Bride and groom holding lanterns during blue hour in the North Cascades
Bride and groom holding lanterns during blue hour photos in the North Cascades

North Cascades Elopement Vendors

Photographer: Taylor Denton Photography
Videographer: Like the River Films
Florist: Tangled Roots Floral
Hair & Makeup: Beauty by Elizabeth Marie
Cake & Desserts: Pure Bliss Desserts
Wedding Dress: Allure Bridals

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