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Sweet Snohomish, Washington Elopement // Courtney + Tyler

November 20, 2021

Elopement

It’s not every day that you get the privilege of photographing a family member’s wedding. I was so honored to capture this sweet Washington elopement in Snohomish for my cousin Tyler and his now-wife, Courtney! 

These two have such spirits for adventure, and I was beyond excited when they told me about their vision; to elope in a hot air balloon! I can’t imagine anything more epic than that! Unfortunately, the Washington weather didn’t want to cooperate with this plan. Courtney and Tyler were so great about the change, though – when the hot air balloon plan didn’t work out, I suggested that the dock of the Airbnb would be beautiful. This wound up being a perfect setting to get married, despite the hectic few minutes we spent scrambling to come up with our plan B!

Getting Ready

I have to take a moment to gush about how amazing they both look! Courtney does hair for a living, so she did her own wedding hair and wore this beautiful vintage-inspired gown from Love Shack Fancy. The neutral tones of her bouquet and Tyler’s suit were so perfect – it allowed the beautiful sunny day and their happiness to really shine. 

First Look

This simple elopement was so full of joy! The look on both their faces when they saw each other for the first time and exchanged their vows was just unforgettable. The emotion behind their vows and the simplicity of an intimate celebration is why I adore laid-back elopements like this one! 

bride walks down to see the groom in a first look at their Washington elopement
groom waits to see bride for the first time at their Washington elopement
groom reacts to seeing bride for the first time at their Washington elopement
groom reacts to seeing bride for the first time at their Washington elopement
groom reacts to seeing bride for the first time at their Washington elopement
bride and groom lakeside elopement portraits in Washington
bride and groom lakeside elopement portraits in Washington
bride and groom lakeside elopement portraits in Washington
bride and groom lakeside elopement portraits in Washington
bride and groom lakeside elopement portraits in Washington
bride and groom lakeside elopement portraits in Washington

Portraits

bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field
bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field
bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field
bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field
bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field
bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field
bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field
bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field
bride and groom golden hour elopement portraits in a Washington field

Ceremony

In the spirit of a truly spontaneous elopement, they decided to take a leap into the lake together in their wedding clothes after the ceremony! I loved this part of their day so much. Sometimes improvising turns out to be the best part of an elopement, and letting the day take you where it will can create the best memories.

bride walks down the aisle with her dad at Washington elopement.
Couple holds hands during their lakeside ceremony at Washington elopement.
Couple laughs at something the officiant says at their Washington elopement in a lakeside ceremony.
Couple laughs at something the officiant says at their Washington elopement in a lakeside ceremony.
groom reads vows at his Washington elopement. Black and white.
Bride wipes her eyes as groom reads vows at their Washington elopement
Two vertical shots of the bride and groom at their Washington elopement ceremony by the lake in Snohomish.
Couple holds hands at their Washington elopement ceremony.
Couple shares their first kiss after the ceremony at their Washington elopement
Bride and groom jump up and down after their Washington elopement ceremony
Bride and groom face each other and smile before jumping in the lake at their Washington elopement
bride and groom celebrate their washington elopement by jumping in the lake
bride and groom celebrate their washington elopement by jumping in the lake
bride and groom celebrate their washington elopement by jumping in the lake
bride and groom celebrate their washington elopement by jumping in the lake
bride and groom kiss in the lake after Washington elopement ceremony

Reception

Courtney and Tyler’s elopement here in my home state of Washington was definitely a favorite of mine to photograph. I’m so excited for these two to start a new chapter!

Close up on the cake and cupcakes at a Washington elopement reception, held at a cabin Airbnb in Snohomish.
Washington elopement reception; family sits in a circle on cabin couches.

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