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Wedding Stories Raelin Goodwin Wedding Stories Raelin Goodwin

Sunrise Elopement in Snoqualmie

Every reason I have for choosing an intimate wedding was embodied in Cassie & Brad. A couple that has stood together in the face of challenges, grown together, loved together. They are each others person. She is his, and he is hers.

And this morning, the Snoqualmie mountains woke up just for them. To honor both the fate and commitment that has brought them together, just as the sun is destined to rise each morning.

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Wedding Stories Raelin Goodwin Wedding Stories Raelin Goodwin

Intimate Rainy Wedding in the Mountains with a Backyard Ceremony

Like many couples who choose to have an intimate wedding, Tiffany & Joe have invested time in themselves. They’ve grown together, they’ve learned together, their relationship has had ebbs and flows guiding them to where they are today.

The beauty of the tides we experience together is they’re not always easy. We can’t fight the undercurrents, but must swim with them to get to the other side. The undercurrent becomes a part of us, a quiet reminder in the way we smile and the way we speak. And most importantly, the way we stand together.

Tiffany & Joe chose an intimate wedding over a traditional wedding, an experience that felt like ‘them’. It was a cozy day with sun and rain dancing through the clouds. The rain seemed to be just for them, a gift, as they explored the mountains they had all to themselves. After adventurous portraits, they held a backyard ceremony with their friends and family. The tears shared were a nod to the undercurrents shared and survived, they were felt in the wind, with a rainstorm picking up speed to close their vows.

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