If you're visiting the Olympic Peninsula or Olympic National Park, it's highly probably you have those moss-encrusted rainforest locations in mind. While there are dozens of locations you can find mossy trees, old growth forest, & thick ferny undergrowth, the most iconic rainforest areas are in the western side of the park where the annual rainfall level is highest.

Hoh Rainforest
The Hoh Rainforest is probably the most well-known, and thus has the highest traffic on peak season weekends. Trails wind underneath evergreens, alders, and maples dripping with emerald moss. The Hoh rainforest has all the iconic enchanted forest vibes, old-growth trees, and a carpet of lush ferns underneath.

Quinault
I also love the area around Lake Quinault Lodge - there are lots of trails and public access areas at various locations around Lake Quinault that are easy to access for portraits, as well as the Lodge itself, and numerous AirBnb's and other lodging in the area.

Lake Crescent
The Lake Crescent area also has plenty of locations that have that mossy, emerald forest look. I especially love the Marymere Falls trail, the Barnes Point area, and Madison Falls just to the east. You can also find mossy rainforest trails around the Fairholme Campground area and the Spruce Railroad trail on the north shore of the lake.

rainforest

If you’re envisioning a wild and rugged beach backdrop for your Olympic National Park elopement, the Washington coast is the perfect place! With dramatic seastacks, pebble and sandy beaches, stunning windswept conifers, and jaw-dropping bluffs, the Olympic National Park beaches are breathtakingly beautiful.

Ruby Beach
Ruby beach is probably the most popular site for beach elopements in Olympic National Park. On peak summer weekends, the beach gets quite busy. If you don’t mind some company, Ruby is iconic and never fails to amaze with dramatic seastacks and stunning rocky bluffs.
Rialto Beach
I'm obsessed with Rialto Beach. Rialto is a pebble beach; the sound of the waves over the rocky beach is unforgettable. Because Rialto is
Second Beach

Kalaloch Beach
If you want endless sandy beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, you want Kalaloch beach for your elopement! Kalaloch is also the location of the famous tree-of-life you’ve probably seen on instagram. Another popular site in Olympic National Park, you can escape the crowds quickly with a little walk on the beach in either direction (north or south), or pick a timeframe that is less popular — sunrise, sunset, and weekdays. The peak hours are summer weekends around midday to early afternoon. Kalaloch also offers a campground, although if you want to tent or RV camp here you need to make reservations early in the season! That being said, I highly recommend falling asleep under the coastal evergreens listening to the sound of the waves on the beach. Even in summer, Kalaloch can be chilly in the mornings and evenings, so bring a few layers to keep warm.

Point of the Arches/Shi Shi Beach
This one requires some backcountry hiking and more significant logistics, but I've always wanted to visit! I think it would be a spectacular location for a micro-wedding or elopement for an adventurous couple, and you'd be sure to have relative privacy apart from a handful of other hikers!

(Salt Creek State Park/Tongue Point/Turtle Island)
Technically this one isn't in ONP, but it's close enough in my book. Salt Creek State Park is a beautiful sandy beach with a gorgeous seastack topped by those iconic windswept coastal conifers. As far as I know it's the easternmost seastack on the Olympic Peninsula, so a bit more easily accessible than the ocean beaches further to the west. Easily one of my favorite locations for sessions and elopements!

Beaches

Sol Duc Falls
Possibly the most photographed of the Olympic National Park waterfalls, Sol Duc is located just west of Lake Crescent. Sol Duc is within a fee area of the park, so you’ll have to pay an entrance fee. Sol Duc has the highest volume of the Olympic National Park waterfalls, so be prepared to get wet from the spray! You can walk across the bridge over the falls and look down on the roaring water below. There is a small area on the west side with a railing that would be perfect for an elopement ceremony. Then hike the 1.5 miles down the west side of the Sol Duc river on the Lover’s Lane Trail for some beautiful portraits in the old-growth forest alongside the river. At the Sol Duc Resort (open seasonally), you can take a soak in the hot springs and stay the night in a cabin or lodge suite, or in the campground. The Springs Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or you can drive to the restaurant at Lake Crescent lodge about 30 minutes east.

Marymere Falls
Located in the Lake Crescent region of Olympic National Park, the Marymere Falls trail is 1.8 miles roundtrip. The trail starts fairly flat with a 500 foot elevation gain mostly in the last portion before the falls. The falls itself cascades XX feet

Madison Falls
Located just .2 miles down a paved, wheelchair-accessible trail, Madison falls is a 50-foot cascade on Madison creek just before it joins the Elwha River. This is a beautiful location to add on to an elopement in the Lake Crescent area, or on your way to the Ocean Beaches, since it’s so easy to get to. As with other popular areas, I’d recommend avoiding midday on peak-season weekends!

A few more waterfalls located in Olympic National Park that I would love to explore!
Beaver falls
Bunch Creek Falls
Maple Creek Falls (only accessible by water)
Rocky Brook Falls

Waterfalls

Lake Crescent
It's one of the most popular locations in the National Park for good reason! Lake Crescent is easy to get to and completely spectacular. Higher traffic means you'll want to plan your visit for off-peak times (weekdays during the summer), but during Fall, Winter, and early Spring you'll often have the place to yourselves! Check out my full Guide to Lake Crescent weddings here!

Lake Quinault
Located on the west side of Olympic National Park, Lake Quinault doesn't get quite the attention Lake Crescent does, but it's nonetheless a beautiful wilderness lake in a rainforest setting. Lake Quinault Lodge, located on the south eastern shore, is a beautiful venue for weddings.

Lake Ozette
A bit more remote, Lake Ozette is located in the northwest portion of the Olympic Peninsula. Lake Ozette

Lake Sutherland
Located just outside Olympic National Park and about 20 minutes west of Port Angeles, Lake Sutherland is a great location for an AirBnB elopement. There are limited public-access locations around Lake Sutherland, so you’ll want to book an AirBnB or Vacation rental for your lakeside ceremony. Some great options are:
Blue Haven | The Cove | Our Point of View | Lake Sutherland Waterfront Cabin

Lakes

Hurricane Ridge (currently closed)
Probably the best known location in all of Olympic National Park, Hurricane Ridge is a popular site for hikers and elopements. It’s important to follow the park guidelines for elopements and stay on the paved trails around the Hurricane Ridge visitor center, as the alpine meadows are fragile and Hurricane Ridge sees millions of visitors every year! The best times for a Hurricane Ridge elopement are the times that are least busy — sunrise, sunset, and weekdays. (Unfortunately Hurricane Ridge is closed for the foreseeable future do to a tragic fire at the Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge in Spring 2023)

Obstruction Point Trailhead (currently closed)
The gravel road for the Obstruction Point trailhead starts at the Hurricane Ridge area. I would not recommend this road if you aren’t comfortable with off-road driving! It’s narrow and the mountain slopes steeply downward on one side. The Obstruction Point road has many spots where you could have a beautiful elopement where there’s room to pull your car safely off to the side

Blue Mountain/Deer Park
Another harrowing mountain drive up a windy dirt road, Blue Mountain provides spectacular views of the Olympics and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and alpine wildflowers in the early summer. One of my favorites!

Storm King at Lake Crescent
Not for the faint of heart, Storm King is a tough hike for the experienced hiker! With a spectacular panoramic view of Lake Crescent, this peak would be the most epic location for an unforgettable elopement.

Mountains

If you’re dreaming about an Olympic Peninsula elopement, you have so many choices! The list below helps provide some of the best options from a local perspective. The Olympic Peninsula and Olympic National Park are incredibly diverse; you can see mountains, beaches, rainforest, and picturesqe lakes all in one day! Although I’d recommend planning a bit more time if you want to see everything the Olympic Peninsula has to offer… I’m still discovering new spots and I’ve lived here for decades! A general guideline is the easier a place is to get to, the more popular it will be on summer weekends. Conversely, if a location requires hiking or a long drive, it will have less tourist traffic on those peak-season Saturdays and Sundays.

Where Can You Elope In Olympic National Park

The Best Locations to Elope In Olympic National Park

1. Pick the perfect elopement location in Olympic National Park
2. Decide on the season you’d prefer
3. Hire an Olympic National Park elopement photographer - that’s me!
4. Book accommodations
5. Book an officiant, florist, & other vendors - the local wedding industry is full of wonderful vendor pros!
7. Get your Washington State marriage license
7. Plan some fun activities
8. Plan what to eat during your elopement!

How to elope in Olympic National Park

You probably already know that Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Peninsula in Northwest Washington State in the Pacific Northwest. Washington State has two wildly different climate zones — the wet and cool west side, and the dry, high-desert east side. The geography and climate of Eastern Washington is nothing like the western side. If you’re envisioning mossy trees & snow-capped mountains, you’re thinking of Western Washington! If you don’t live in the state, you’ll probably need to fly into Seattle-Tacoma international airport and rent a car to drive to the Olympic Peninsula. There are ways to get there via public transportation, but they’re time-consuming and not terribly reliable. If you can, book a charter flight to Port Angeles with Rite Bros Aviation http://ritebros.com/! There’s been rumors of a commercial airline in the works — check out Dash Airlines and see if they’re up and running.

Otherwise, you can rent a car at SeaTac (be sure to make a reservation ahead of time!!!), or take the light rail into Seattle to find a rental car. The more scenic route to the Olympic Peninsula is via Washington State Ferry, which leaves from the Coleman dock downtown. You can also drive south from SeaTac on I-5 and then west from Olympia on Highway 101. If you’re heading to the ocean beaches or the Hoh rainforest, this might be the shorter route, but there are fewer cities and towns along the route.

If you take the ferry out of downtown Seattle, you’ll either be on the Seattle-Bainbridge or Seattle-Bremerton route. Or you can drive up to Edmonds and take the Edmonds-Kingston route, but depending on the day and time there can be a long wait time for the Edmonds-Kingston. There are larger boats and more frequent sailings on the routes that leave from downtown, so even if there’s a long line the wait time is generally not as long.

Once you’ve crossed the Puget sound by ferry, you’ll take WA-104 from either Bremerton or Poulsbo across the Hood Canal bridge, then travel another 90 minutes west to Port Angeles. Port Angeles is the “Gateway to the Olympics” and the main spot for starting your exploration of Olympic National Park. It’s also a great place to find lodging, food, and activities in the area!

How to Get to OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK

I love capturing couples in love as an OIympic National Park Elopement photographer! As a longtime local, I love sharing my favorite well-known and secret locations with couples who book photography for their destination Olympic National Park elopements. You’ll have heard about Ruby Beach, Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, and the Hoh Rainforest, but have you heard of Second Beach, Cape Flattery, Bovee’s Meadow, Barnes Point, or Blue Mountain? Whether you’re envisioning an OIympic National Park elopement in one of the iconic park destinations, or something a little more off-the-beaten-path, you’re in the right place! This guide will cover locations, where to stay, where to eat, the best wedding vendors, and how to make your wedding legal in Washington State!

Growing up on the Olympic Peninsula was obviously incredible, although it wasn’t until my twenties that I realized it wasn’t a universal experience to walk out your back door and onto a mountain trail or beach! I know hundreds of locations and trails, and dozens of amazing wedding vendors to help you plan your wedding day! I can’t cover everything in a blog post, even a long one, but this guide is a starting point to planning your OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK elopement. When you book with me, you’ll get customized info that will be tailored to your wedding day vision, season, and specific details like whether or not you’ll have guests & a bridal party to the best locations, lodging, and vendors for your specific date.

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How to Elope in Olympic National Park: Your Exhaustive Guide to the best locations, vendors, and ideas for your Olympic National Park Elopement!

The Olympic Peninsula is located in western Washington State, in the northwestern part of the United States. It is situated west of Seattle and across the Puget Sound. The peninsula is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north, and the Hood Canal to the east.

Where is the Olympic Peninsula?

The Olympic Peninsula is ideal for weddings and elopements that

Here are my top 6 choices for the best spots to elope in Olympic National Park!

1. Ruby, Rialto, or Kalaoch Beaches
2. Lake Crescent
3. Deer Park/Blue Mountain
4. Hoh Rainforest
5. Madison Falls
6. Cape Flattery

You can elope any time of year in Washington State, if you’re well prepared and flexible depending on weather. For the warmest weather, plan on July-September. While it can rain any day of the year, temps are generally significantly warmer in the late summer and very early fall. Humidity remains low during most hot days. Olympic National Park is incredibly ecologically varied. From the snowy alpine peaks of the Olympic Mountains to the rocky tidepools on the beaches at Rialto and Ruby to the temperate coastal forests in the Hoh Rainforest and elsewhere, you'll find a number of different ecosystems, micro-climates, and weather patterns within Olymic National Park. There are even small areas of the eastern Olympic Peninsula that can be categorized as desert due to the low annual rainfall and rainshadow effect of the Olympic Mountains! The advantage is that there is always somewhere beautiful to adventure, regardless of the season, making Olympic National Park an ideal location for an adventure elopement year-round. Here are my personal recommendations for when to plan your elopment and in what location of the park during different seasons:

When should you plan Your olympic national park elopement

THE BEST TIME OF YEAR FOR OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK ELOPEMENTS

Spring
he most unpredictable season, Spring vacillates wildly from gorgeous, blue-skied breezy days to chilly, wet, and dreary. I find it's better to stay at a lower altitude during this timeframe. The ocean beaches, lowland rainforest, and areas like Lake Crescent are usually pleasant, although you still need to pack a windbreaker and wear rain-proof footwear! If you want to elope in the Spring, plan to be flexible and choose your location based on the conditions that day. Spring can be chilly and unpredictable — there are beautiful, sunny, mild days and blustery, windy wet days… and the forecast will say 50% chance of rain (or more) regardless, so you can't always count on that information!

Summer
Summer is generally considered the best time of year in the Pacific Northwest. With warmer temperatures, it's easier to access the alpine areas of Olympic national Park. During 2023, Hurricane Ridge remains closed for the forseeable future due to a fire at the Day Lodge. However, there are other alpine alternatives worth exploring. The beaches, rainforest, and other areas of the park are all great options during Summer, but plan for hot days and make sure you bring plenty of water. Mid to late summer is the warmest time of year; although you can never be 100% sure there won’t be rain, it usually is drier and pleasant. Make sure you hydrate well, especially during the peak of summer heat! If you want cooler temps, pick a higher location like Hurricane ridge, Storm King, or Blue Mountain for your elopement. It can also be quite a bit cooler on the beach, so a Second Beach elopement during the summer might be the perfect choice!

Fall
Possibly my favorite time of year in Olympic National Park, fall is incredibly beautiful. Some of the heat of summer is abated, and most areas of the park remain accessible until the first snows in late October or early November. The fall foliage is breathtaking, especially around Lake Crescent. It can be cool and occasionally rainy, so plan for variable temperatures. Earlier in the season the days can be as warm as summer, with cooler mornings and evenings, and seeing the colors change in the foliage is always magical. If you're heading for the mountains, plan for cooler temperatures and more precipitation.

Winter
Obviosly the chilliest time of year in Olympic National Park, winter can nonetheless provide a setting for a spectacular and memorable elopement. While the alpine areas will be harder to access, the beaches, rainforest, and most of the front-country lakes are still open. As long as you prepare accordingly, you can have a spectacular elopement during the winter months, and you might get lucky enough to get a snowy day! Winter is obviously the coldest time of year, but it’s still gorgeous if you’re going for a moody vibe. The rainy winter days are really beautiful and atmospheric!
Summer and early fall are usually the best time of year to elope in Olympic National Park, although if you don’t mind getting wet, winter and spring elopements can be incredibly stunning!

As an Olympic Peninsula, Sequim, Port Angeles, and Olympic National Park elopement photographer, I'll be your tour guide and cheerleader to help your wedding or elopement be the most incredible, memorable experience! I love sharing this beautiful corner of the world with couples & their nearest and dearest... I have to pinch myself every day I get to do this crazy wonderful thing I call my job. But it's so much more than that... it's one of the most important days in your life! And I'm honored when you choose to work with me to document such an important day.

Reach out on my contact page and tell me what you're envisioning for your Olympic National Park elopement!

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You'll need TWO permits for a legal elopement in Olympic National Park, a special use permit to have your elopement in ONP, & a Washington State marriage license, unless you're doing the legal marriage license somewhere else.

how to get an olympic national park Special use permit & a Washington state marriage license

First, apply for a special use permit from Olympic National Park here. Do this as soon as possible! You can directly download the permit application from this link, but I recommend visiting the Olympic National Park website to read all the information regarding special use permits!

Here are the steps for getting your Olympic National Park Wedding or Elopement Special Use Permit:

1. Fill out an Olympic National Park Special Use Permit Application
2. Email your application to Olympic National Park: olym_permits@nps.gov
3. The park will send you back an application number and link to pay online.
4. Pay a $50 non-refundable Special Use Permit application fee.
5. The National Park Service will send back a permit draft for you to review and sign.
6. Send the draft permit back and you’ll get your officially signed Olympic National Park wedding permit.
7. Bring your signed special use permit with you on your big day!

You can get your special use wedding permit up to a year in advance. They require about four weeks to process, so don't delay in getting this checked off your list!

Next, apply for a marriage license in Clallam county. This will need to happen a day or two before your elopement. There is a 3 day waiting period beginning the first day after you apply for your license and ending the third day following the application. The license is valid for 60 days beginning on the 3rd day after application. There is a $62 fee for your Clallam County Marriage License. You’ll need an officiant and two witnesses for a legal wedding ceremony in Washington State — I can be one of your witnesses!

AirBNBs
A-Frame Away on the Olympic Peninsula
The Perch
The Cove on Lake Sutherland
Treehouse on the Water
Storm King Retreat on Lake Crescent
Cottage on Lake Crescent

Hotels & Lodges
Lake Crescent Lodge
Kalaloch Lodge
Lake Quinault Lodge
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort
Log Cabin Resort
Three Rivers Resort
Emerald Valley Inn
The Lost Resort at Lake Ozette

In addition to the four historic lodges in Olympic National Park— Lake Crescent Lodge, Sol Duc Hot Springs Lodge, Kalaloch Lodge, and Lake Quinault Lodge, there are a number of hotels and resorts, as well as dozens of great AirBnBs that can give you a glimpse of life on the Olympic Peninsula. The Olympic National Park lodges are an incredible escape from modern life and give you front-row access to the trails & beaches. All of them have delicious restaurants with incredible, mouth-watering seasonal food. And after a meal, you can head right out onto a trail without even getting in your car! If you have any friends or family joining you on your Olympic National Park elopement, the lodges can be great options for accommodations.

I also highly recommend checking out a local AirBnB for your Olympic National Park elopement. They can be located right at the park's boundaries, or in a more populated area like Port Angles or Forks, giving you more options for dining, shopping, and any last-minute errands.

Book accommodations!
Where to Stay in & around Olympic National Park for your Elopement

Book an officiant, florist, & other vendors - the local wedding industry is full of makeup artists, florists, and planners and I’ve worked with the best!

Officiant
Northwind Nuptials
Nancy Lee Mann

Florist
Tin Can Floral Co.
Riversedge Farmstead
Farm & Flower WA
La Vie En Fleurs
Fullness of Joy Floral

Planning & Event Design
Gray Skies Wedding & Event Planning
Snowberry Event Design

Hair & Makeup Artists
It’s Likely Makeup By Min
Tania Salazar
Ashleigh Victoria Artistry
Off White Makeup & Beauty
Liz Kellerman MUA

The Best Olympic National Park Wedding & Elopement Vendors

Finally, if you have an extra day or two on the Olympic Peninsula around your elopement, here are some of my favorite activities to do in and around Olympic National Park!

* Hike to Sol Duc Falls & take a dip in the hot springs
* Take a dip in the Devil’s Punchbowl at Lake Crescent
* Hike to Marymere Falls
* Have a picnic on the beach & look for shells
* Kayak, paddleboard, or swim in Lake Crescent
* Watch the sunset at the beach or from a mountain peak
* Look for eagles by the coast
* Grab dinner in a cool gastropub in Port Angeles
* Take a whale watching tour
* Go stargazing at Hurricane Ridge
* Go river rafting on the Elwha or Sol Duc Rivers
* Hike to Pyramid Peak for views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca
* Go backpacking in Olympic National Park
* Go on a beach hike to Point of the Arches
* Surf at Rialto Beach or Salt Creek State Park
* Go camping or glamping at an AirBnB

Plan some fun activities! - Things to do during your elopement in Olympic National park

Curious what to pack for your Olympic National Park elopement? Here are my top suggestions of what to pack before you head out on your adventure:

Snacks. Lots of snacks. Better yet, pick up a charcuterie box or adult lunchable from Sea to Summit Charcuterie before your trip! Tell her I sent you ;)
Good footwear -- hiking books or sandals, snow or rain boots are a must for muddy trails and rocky beaches. Pack those pretty heels in your backpack for photos once you get there!
National Park Pass - you can buy an annual America the Beautiful Interagency pass online or at any entrance station or visitor center. I prefer the interagency pass because it works at all federal fee areas (not state parks).
Headlamp or flashlight -- especially if you're aiming for a sunrise or sunset timeframe during your Olympic National Park elopement, you'll likely be doing some of your hiking in the dark!
Layers of clothes -- I like a light long-sleeve shell or windbreaker! A long-sleeve thermal under layer is great for chilly days and doesn't take up a lot of room. Bust out the big coats for anything in November-February. Thermal leggings under your dress can also be really nice on the colder days.
Rain jacket -- you're visiting a rainforest. It can rain at any time of the year. Thankfully it doesn't usually rain all day, and there are often breaks in the weather during rainy days.
Bear spray - while it's highly unlikely you'll encounter bears, espeically in the lower elevations and more highly-trafficked trails, it never hurts.
Sunglasses and sunscreen
Bug spray - while bugs aren't nearly as much of an issue in ONP as other parts of the country, if you'll be near water or under the trees it can be helpful to have but spray.
Marriage license - I feel like this one is self-explanatory. If you're making it official on your elopement, you'll need the official document to be signed by your witnesses & officiant.

what to pack for your olympic national park elopement

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Lake Crescent Wedding & Elopement Guide
Getting Married in the Hoh Rainforest

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Are you planning a wedding in the spectacular Olympic National Park? From the rocky ocean coastline to the emerald rainforests carpeting the breathtaking mountains, Olympic National Park, National Forest, and the rest of the Olympic Peninsula offer dozens, if not hundreds of spectacular spots to say your vows if you're willing to do a little hiking in your wedding day outfits! Larger wedding venues include Lake Crescent Lodge, NatureBridge at Olympic, Seabrook, Lake Quinault Lodge, and Kalaloch Lodge. Smaller weddings and elopements often need only a permit from Olympic National Park!

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2) You want to have fun and feel 100% confident and relaxed throughout the planning process and entire wedding day
3) You have good really good taste ;)

Seriously though, from the first day she joined the team, Adrien was professional, creative, and extremely reassuring. She was knowledgeable about our venue (in West Seattle) and photogenic spots in the area, helped us plan out a reasonable photo schedule to accommodate our ginormous wedding party, and worked seamlessly with us and our planner and venue. On the day of the wedding, she was unflappably calm, upbeat, and helped everyone feel totally comfortable. We had several hurdles including me supplying her with a super last-minute list of "oh by the way could we try to get these photos in???" (my bad sorry), bouquets being forgotten at one point, balloons tangling in the wind, etc, but Adrien kept everyone laughing and having fun and our photos absolutely reflect that.

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Stephanie & Theo (Cont.)

She was never intrusive and never tried to get anyone into awkward poses. Instead, she captured all the details of our day in breathtaking color and vivid detail, from big moments to our favorite silly/intimate candids. Her love for weddings and for her work absolutely shines through in her demeanor and in the quality of her work. Nearly everyone who attended the wedding commented to me during the day about how much they enjoyed her enthusiasm and tireless energy, and we've gotten so many requests for prints of her gorgeous photos. (I've even had random people message me on facebook/instagram just to compliment me on my wedding photos!! They really are THAT good!) We will treasure the photos forever, and choosing Adrien was one of the best decisions we made in the entire wedding process.

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Adrien captures magic!
From our engagement shoot, to our wedding and rehearsal dinner to family photos, Adrien has captured the most special moments in our life. She has far exceeded our expectations and edited the photos with an artful eye. Of all of the wedding decisions we made, the best one was to hire her as our photographer. The pictures are timeless and will be my most prized possession for years.

Angela & Troy

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We saw Adrien's work where we got married and knew we had to have her shoot our wedding. She was a dream to work with and captured our special day and us perfectly. The images of us on the Pier at Lake Crescent are unbelievable. A year later we also had her shoot our new baby and she captured him and us just as we are. She is beyond professional, a great talent and makes you so comfortable when shooting. We would recommend her to anyone and hope to use her again!