Washington Forest Wedding | Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Talk about a MAGICAL Washington forest wedding! A+J started their day off getting ready in their cozy A-frame cabin in Packwood, making coffee together and spending a slow morning cuddling in front of the fire. I love when couples make sure to “schedule” in downtime during their elopement day. It makes everything so much more relaxed and intimate – the perfect way to spend an elopement day!

A+J got ready together at their cabin and then we hopped in the Jeep and drove out into Gifford Pinchot National Forest. I had the perfect spot picked out, it was an easy walk from where we parked the Jeep and there’s a gorgeous river running nearby. There was even a spot for camping or making a fire which would be a cute activity to add to an elopement day!

We set up their ceremony spot with candles (LED candles so we weren’t a fire hazard!) and then A+J pulled out their vow books with personal vows to read to each other. It was so cute watching J get emotional when A started reading her vows! Of course we stuck around for a while and took photos next to the river and on the nearby trail. The sun was coming through the trees in the most perfect way, it was absolutely *chefs kiss*!

After celebrating their elopement by the river we drove back into Packwood and stopped at Packwood Brewing Co. to finish off our night with some drinks and yummy food. This elopement was such an amazing day and I’m so glad that I got to help A+J create a day that felt true to them, without the stress of having a large wedding! <3

More Washington Elopement Resources

Cabin Elopement in Packwood

How to Elope in Mt. Rainier

How to Elope in Olympic National Park

Washington Forest Wedding Photographer + Packages

Hey! I’m Jessica and I help couples plan elopements + intimate weddings in Washington state that feel true to them. If a big ballroom wedding doesn’t resonate with you and you’d much rather be out in nature during your wedding day then I might be the perfect photographer for you. Check out my elopement + intimate wedding packages here and then reach out so we can start planning!