Nestled Amongst Alpine Giants — A Hidden Alpine Tarn Elopement in the North Cascades $16,800

Nestled Amongst Alpine Giants — A Hidden Alpine Tarn Elopement in the North Cascades

  • Mountains
  • Alpine Lakes

This is where profound connection meets pristine alpine serenity. Nestled Amongst Alpine giants is for couples drawn to the enchantment of high-elevation intimacy, when you share the same quiet magnitude of place, side by side, beneath peaks that watch over your love.

This one-of-a-kind elopement begins with a scenic trail that winds through wildflower meadows, soft volcanic ridgelines, and panoramic views that seem to stretch into forever. With every step, you’re surrounded by alpine beauty: crisp air, sweeping valleys, and the dramatic silhouettes of Mt. Baker and Mt. Shuksan standing sentinel on either side. The path is adventurous but approachable, a journey made richer by each other’s company.

At the end of your hike, you’ll arrive at a crystal-clear tarn, tucked like a secret between the mountains. Here, you’ll set up camp and slow down to take it all in. The stillness of the water, the glow of late-day light across the peaks, and the quiet awe of being in a place that feels truly sacred.

As twilight settles over the landscape, you’ll share an “almost married” toast beside the lake. Your laughter will echo off the rock walls while stars begin to freckle the sky. Lanterns flicker, boots come off, and we’ll capture it all — the playful glances, the wide landscapes, the way your voices soften in the quiet. Through both stills and film, your story will unfold in a way that feels honest and cinematic. The night ends with the milky way over Mt Baker and photos to capture it!

In the morning, the first rays of light spill over the horizon just in time for your sunrise ceremony at the water’s edge. It’s peaceful, wild, and real. Your vows whispered into a calm mountain breeze will feel like they belong to this place. Afterward, we’ll document portraits against the mirror-like lake, snowy ridges, and soft golden light, followed by a warm drink and a quiet alpine breakfast.

The hike back is unrushed and full of spontaneous stops for portraits and videos along rocky overlooks and a flower-lined trail. Each step becomes part of the story you’re creating, a story of stillness, sweetness, and the steady presence of mountains that have stood for millennia, witnessing your first steps into marriage.

Guest Capacity
Guest Capacity
Up to 6
Package Location
Package Location
Washington, North Cascades
Hike Distance
Photography Coverage
16 Hours
Elopement Setting & Scenery
  • • 🏔 Mountain
  • • 🏔️ Snowy Peaks
  • • 💧 Hidden Alpine Tarn
  • • 🌄 Sunrise or Sunset Ceremony
  • • 🎒 Backcountry Overnight
Package Style / Vibe
  • • Remote Romance
  • • Cinematic Peaks and Scale
  • • Slow, Intentional Adventure
  • • Stillness
  • • Cinematic Wilderness
What's Included
  • Photography Included
  • • 16 hours of photo and video coverage across two days
  • • Sunset and sunrise storytelling captured in both stills and film
  • • Sneak peek photo gallery delivered within 72 hours
  • • Final photo and video gallery delivered in 8–10 weeks

  • Planning Support Included
  • • Full planning support with a custom timeline tailored to your adventure
  • • Permit guidance for backcountry camping and wilderness use
  • • Curated snack pack for the trail and camp

  • Vendors Included
  • • Officiant Services

  • Permits & Legal
  • • Camping or backcountry permit — guidance and links provided upon booking
NOT Included
  • Transportation not included
  • Overnight gear (sleeping bags, pads, etc.) — gear rental recommendations provided
  • Camping or backcountry permit — guidance and links provided upon booking
  • Hair, makeup, attire, or florals — vendor recommendations provided upon booking
  • Transportation
  • Lodging before or after the elopement — optional add-on
Additional Add-Ons
  • 🎥 VR Film Experience: Relive your day in 360° with an immersive VR video of your ceremony and hike.

  • 💐 Elopement Florals: Custom bouquet and boutonniere or floral hairpiece — trail-friendly and designed to reflect the alpine environment.

  • 🛏️ Lodging Coordination: Pre- and post-elopement full booking assistance for a cozy cabin, lodge, or glamping stay.

  • 🧖‍♀️ Hair and Makeup: On-location artist coordination with stylists experienced in mountain elopements.

  • 📦 Keepsake Album or Elopement Film Motion Book: Heirloom-quality photo album or motion book.

  • 🔥 Camp Setup Service: Backcountry setup by a local team — includes tent pitching, gear haul assist, and cozy touches like lanterns or string lights.
Availability

Late June – November

Optional Notes & Customization

Best for couples who crave solitude, cinematic landscapes, and the kind of love story that unfolds slowly under alpine skies. This is for those who don’t mind getting a little dusty, who find joy in quiet places, and who want to experience their wedding day as both an adventure and a grounding, shared breath and share vows in the cradle of giants.

Package offered by:
The Crawfords
The Crawfords
  • Based In
    Washington
  • Languages
    English
  • Time Zone
    Pacific Time (PT)
The Crawfords
The Crawfords

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