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Lizzy + Josh Elopement in the Cascades | Rendezvous Hut Trail

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Elopement


Lizzy and Josh’s elopement at Rendezvous Hut Trail near Winthrop, Washington was an intimate celebration set in the Cascade Mountains. Surrounded by open views and quiet alpine terrain, their Washington elopement felt intentional and grounded in the landscape around them.

They began the day with a first look along the river near the cabin where they got ready. With the sound of the water and the stillness of the forest, it was a calm, meaningful moment before heading into the mountains for their ceremony.

Their ceremony took place at the top of Rendezvous Hut Trail, one of the most scenic locations near Winthrop in the North Cascades. Lizzy and Josh exchanged vows with a small group of their closest family and friends present, keeping the focus on connection and the significance of the moment rather than a large production.

Larch season added so much character to the day. The golden larches throughout the Cascades brought warmth and color to the fall landscape, making this Winthrop elopement especially memorable. Fall offers a beautiful backdrop for a Cascade Mountains elopement, and the seasonal change elevated the setting in a simple, natural way.

Lizzy and Josh’s Rendezvous Hut Trail elopement is a great example of how a Washington mountain elopement can feel both expansive and personal. For couples planning an elopement near Winthrop or dreaming of a North Cascades elopement during larch season, their day shows how meaningful it can be to choose a place that truly reflects who you are.

As a Washington elopement photographer, it’s always a privilege to document celebrations like this in the Cascades.


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Hi, I'm Amanda Ford, Seattle-based wedding and elopement photographer serving couples locally and worldwide.

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I’m glad you’re here! I’m a Seattle-based wedding and elopement photographer serving couples throughout Washington state and available worldwide. Since 2015, I’ve specialized in capturing authentic connections and real, heartfelt moments that tell each couple’s unique love story. Whether you're planning a wedding or an intimate elopement, my goal is to let you be present in the moment while I preserve it.

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