Coastal Washington State Elopement

Coastal Washington State Elopement

Angelica and Jeremiah are perfect examples of how you don’t need a flashy event for your marriage to be passionate and real.  These two have been together since they were teenagers. While that might sound like a fairytale, they’ve already lived a lot of life together. Instead of letting that get in the way of their connection, they’ve learned how to live in the moment and enjoy every second together. A coastal Washington state elopement was the perfect way to get swept up in celebrating their love.

groom dipping bride on Ruby beach in Washington state

An Emotional Washington State Elopement

When Angelica and Jeremiah reached out to me, it was clear that their priority for their elopement was to be present with each other. Jeremiah is silly and loves to be adventurous. (Check out the photo of him trying to scale the sea stacks at Ruby Beach below.) Angelica is a soft-spoken creative who loves nature and animals. Their beach elopement was as sweet, funny, and sensual as they are.

Groom carries bride piggy back style along the sand at Kalaloch Beach
groom juggling rocks on the coast of Washington before his elopement
Groom spins his bride on the beach in at Ruby beach while her dress blows in the wind

To keep things simple, Angelica and Jeremiah got ready in their tent. Angelica wore a windswept gown from Brides for a Cause. The couple exchanged vows on Kaloloch Beach near the Tree of Life. This is an iconic spot for Washington state elopements. The tree balances precariously on the cliffside. It looks surreal with its roots in the air above the beach. Eventually, the weather will erode the dirt that keeps it suspended, and it will fall. There’s something magical about capturing portraits in this spot knowing that it’s always changing.

bride and groom getting ready in front of tent
Groom buttons up the back of bride's dress
bride and groom inside tent
bride reading vows to groom at Kaloloch Beach
Groom carries bride near big tree trunks at Kaloloch Beach
Groom bends his bride back for a kiss in front of Tree of Life at Kalaloch Beach
Bride smiles with flowers in her hair as groom gently kisses her nose
Eloping couple celebrate first kiss at Kalaloch Beach, Washington

Angelica and Jeremiah potted a plant during their unity ceremony in front of the Tree of Life. They had fun getting their hands a little dirty. I love the way the dirt on Angelica’s manicured hands and in the hem of her dress contrast so much with the experience of a traditional wedding. Angelica let the sand and beach debris collect in her dress while she focused on the tangible, sensory experience of marrying Jeremiah. The moment felt all the more real and reflective of them.

Kalaloch Beach is a pretty dreamy spot for an elopement. The Tree of Life and sun-bleached driftwood create so much dimension. I love that every beach in the Pacific Northwest has its own personality. Each offers a unique experience for elopements.

bride and groom holding a plant as part of their unity ceremony in front of the Tree of Life.
couple kissing on sand at Kaloloch Beach
bride and groom planting pot as part of their unity ceremony at Kalaloch Beach
bride and groom planting pot as part of their unity ceremony at Kalaloch Beach
bride and groom shot at the top of stairs at Kalaloch Beach
bride and groom holding their potted plant for their unity ceremony
couple staring at each other next to bushes at Kalaloch Beach

Adventurous Photos at Ruby Beach

For post-ceremony portraits, we headed to Ruby Beach. Ruby Beach is another gem for a Washington state elopement. The colors and textures are incredible. Sunsets along the coast in this part of the Pacific Northwest are so vibrant! Huge rocky formations called sea stacks sit along the shoreline. The warm light silhouettes them against the glowing water. 

groom climbing rock at Ruby Beach in Washington state while bride records on her phone
Bride and groom standing at the beach during sunset at Ruby Beach in Washington state
Ruby Beach in Washington state shot
Bride and groom smiling and staring at each other during sunset at Ruby Beach in Washington state
groom kissing bride on forehead at sunset ruby beach in Washington state
black and white photo of bride and groom blurry beach shot at ruby beach in Washington state
bride and groom standing on the sand walking and staring at each other at Ruby beach in Washington state
Black and white photo - Bride and groom standing on the sand staring at each other
blurry bride and groom shot at ruby beach in Washington state
black and white ruby beach couple shot in Washington state
groom carries bride at ruby beach in Washington state
bride and groom laying on the sand with their faces close to each other at ruby beach in Washington state
groom giving the bride a piggy back along Ruby beach in Washington state
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing laying on the sand

We arrived at Ruby Beach just in time for golden hour and then blue hour. The light changes fast at this time of day, and every moment was magic. Purple and rose-colored clouds rolled overhead while Angelica and Jeremiah ran along the water’s edge. As the moon rose, we took some portraits with lanterns by the sea stacks. They feel like such a great representation of everything this couple has gone through leading up to their elopement.

night time shot of bride and groom standing on top of the rock groom holding lantern above his head
night time shot of bride and groom walking along beach holding lanterns
night time shot of bride and groom standing on the beach looking out into the water with the groom holding the brides hand and holding a lantern in the other hand
night time shot of bride and groom staring at each other very close with a lantern between them
night time shot of bride and groom staring at each other very close with a lantern between them close up
night time shot of bride and groom staring at each other very close with a lantern between them close up

Are you looking for a photographer to document your Washington state elopement? I would love to photograph your intimate adventure. Let’s do this! 

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