Considering a Mt. Rainier National Park elopement? Let me tell ya, you won’t regret it. Mt. Rainier is an amazing National Park. In just a few minutes drive, you’ll go from mossy, enchanted forest to feeling overshadowed by the behemoth snow covered volcano that is Mount Rainier (yep, it’s a volcano!). The diverse landscape makes it a perfect place to explore during an elopement.

How to elope in Mt. Rainier National Park

You’ll need to secure a $60 permit from the park at least a month before your elopement. To learn more about the process of getting married in Washington State, check out this post.

When to elope in Mt. Rainier National Park

Mt. Rainier is…a mountain. Not to state the obvious, but I think a lot of people are surprised (me, I was surprised) but how long into the summer the snow is on the ground. If you want a summer elopement in Mt. Rainier with wildflowers, green grass, and full-reign of the entire park, July is your best bet. If you want a snowy-elopement but don’t want to deal with freezing temps, April or May is a great choice because snow is still covering much of the park at that time.

Where to stay for your Mt. Rainier Elopement

There are a lot of cute towns surrounding the park. There are multiple roads that lead to the park, but some are closed in the winter (typically until mid-May), so keep that in mind. In the winter and spring, before the roads open, Ashford is a great option. When the roads are open (or if you’re down to drive 1.5 hours) Packwood has a lot of great Airbnbs + hotels. Check out this list of Airbnbs near the park.

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Mt. Rainier Elopement Packages

$3,000

Includes:
– 4 hours of photography
– Help finding the perfect spot within the park for your elopement
– My travel (yay to no surprise fees!)
– Optional officiant services (yep, I’m ordained!)
– Online gallery + highlight slideshow so you can relive the day over and over
– Help and planning guidance every step of the way (vendor list, accommodation suggestions, ideas for fun activities to include on your day…the whole shebang!)