Patrick + Oli’s sunrise hiking elopement out of Leavenworth is one day I know I’ll never forget! From the weeks leading up of scouting trails and swapping notes, to meeting for the first time in the *pitch black* trailhead well before sunrise, the whole experience was just so fun for me. Patrick and Oli were so excited to bring along a small handful of their closest friends (one was even their officiant!), and I loved hiking up and down from their elopement spot and getting to know the whole friend group.

Patrick + Oli’s Sunrise Hiking Elopement in Leavenworth

One thing is for sure, when Patrick and Oli told me they booked an Airbnb out in Leavenworth and wanted to say their vows atop a hike at sunrise, I knew we would have no shortage of trail opportunities. The Leavenworth area is one of my favorite place in Washington. Earlier this summer, I had actually through-hiked The Enchantments (a 20+ mile hike that you either need to have major luck to win a backpacking permit for, or you can high tail it in one day, which is what my friends and I did 🥵), which start at the same trailhead we took for Patrick and Oli’s elopement! I also had shot an adventure wedding two days prior to this elopement, so I ended up just making a fun little solo stay in Leavenworth out of it 🙂

If you’re interested in eloping out of this Bavarian mountain town in Washington, I created a whole blog dedicated to it! You’ll find all sorts of accommodation suggestions (ehem – I’m still waiting for someone to book me a stay at the Post Hotel 😉), my favorite restaurants in Leavenworth, and of course my favorite elopement trails near Leavenworth! You can check that out below!

Now, without further ado, Patrick and Oli’s magical morning in the mountains 😌✨

Curious about the logistics of a hiking elopement?!

That’s totally valid! And I created another blogpost that goes over everything you need to know in order to prepare, pack, and feel your absolute best on your elopement day. You can visit it here, or I’ll link it at the bottom of this blog if you want to check it out then, too!

This sweet first look between Patrick and Oli left all our sleepy eyes glistening, that’s for sure.

Trails For Your Leavenworth Hiking Elopement

Curious how to find the perfect trail to elope at during your stay in Leavenworth? Have no fear – not only have I hiked through, photographed, and scouted trails throughout the Okanagon-Wenatchee National Forest (most likely where we would be venturing into for your elopement), but I’m also an expert as spending *way* too much time on AllTrails finding hidden gems for my clients to explore. I’ve got a whole list of “Leavenworth elopement trails” bookmarked that I’m always itching to share! What can I say? I love a good hike followed by German food. 😉 This area is unbeatable.

Leavenworth Elopement Vendors for P+O:

Planning – Gather Leavenworth (they created an amazing reception for P+O and their friends back at their Airbnb that day!)

Florals – Elle Fleurit One of the most beautiful bouquets I’ve ever seen. I love how it tied in perfectly with the scenery.

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Pssst – pin these on your elopement Pinterest board for later!