Outdoor wedding ceremony with couple exchanging vows before Mt. St. Helens peak under a clear blue sky.
Gold diamond engagement ring and wedding bands resting on lace fabric with eucalyptus branches.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand through a wildflower meadow with evergreen trees in the background.

A SummerTime Mt. St. Helens Wedding


When P + T first reach out to me, the knew they wanted to have their small 20 person micro wedding near Mt. St Helens. We first had a couple ideas of some popular trails or even the nearby Coldwater Lake or Johnston Ridge Observatory. The hardest part was trying to find a spot in the area that could accommodate their group size. Ultimately P + T came to me and realized they already knew of a perfect spot that they have been to several times before, that could accommodate their group and wouldn't require a permit. T is a hunter and does a lot of hunting in the area with his family. They decided on a dispersed camping site that hunters usually use that required about 20 miles of unpaved roads and a 5 minute off-roading excursion to get to. Because the area is first come first serve, P + T had family go up there a day before and setup a tent with all of their decor, chairs, and tables and left a note that saying they were using the area the next day for their wedding in case anyone came to the site. Their day came and it started out sunny with Mt. St Helens out in it's full glory.

Handwritten cardboard note reading congrats on your marriage placed among yellow wildflowers and green foliage outdoors.
Wedding flat lay with vow books, rings, Mount St. Helens postcard, and white peonies on lace fabric.
Diamond engagement ring nestled inside a dark wedding band against a colorful backdrop of Mt. St. Helens.
Bride in white wedding dress and veil walking on a sunlit dirt path surrounded by lush green pine trees.
Groom in tan vest and stands outdoors at mountain wedding with bride and evergreen trees in background.
Groom standing on a mountain trail overlooking Mt. St. Helens with wildflowers and blue sky.
Couple having a first look at Mt. St. Helens, groom in gray vest smiling, bride in white gown with veil.
Bride and groom during first look at Mount St. Helens elopement wedding on a sunny day with volcanic peak backdrop.
Bride in white gown holding bouquet walks arm-in-arm with father in white shirt and green tie on mountain trail.
Outdoor mountain wedding ceremony with bride, groom, and officiant exchanging vows with Mt. St. Helens in the background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in white chairs facing couple at altar with Mount St. Helens backdrop. Photo by Pine + Vow
Smiling bride in white gown and veil holds bouquet during outdoor mountain wedding ceremony.
Smiling groom in beige suit with white boutonniere reading vows outdoors at wedding ceremony.
A woman in a green bridesmaid dress wearing pearl necklace has her hand gently held during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Emotional wedding guests wiping tears during outdoor mountain ceremony, man in tie embracing woman in floral dress.
Women in sage green dresses seated at an outdoor wedding ceremony with mountain views in the background.
Emotional wedding guest in green lace dress wiping tears during outdoor ceremony on a sunny day.
Couple exchanges vows at outdoor wedding ceremony with Mount St. Helens backdrop under clear blue sky.
Couple exchanges vows outdoors with Mount St. Helens volcanic crater as a stunning backdrop on their wedding day.
Couple exchanging vows at an outdoor mountain top wedding ceremony with white floral decor and scenic valley views.
Bride and groom share a romantic dip kiss at outdoor wedding ceremony with Mt. St. Helens as a backdrop and floral arrangement.
Bride and groom raise hands in celebration at outdoor mountain wedding ceremony with white floral arrangements.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle during Mt. St. Helens wedding ceremony with guests and scenic peak backdrop.
Bridesmaids in sage green dresses gather near a white canopy tent at an outdoor mountain wedding celebration.
Four people picking wild berries on a mountain hillside with scenic views in the background.
Person holding a handful of fresh red wild berries in an outstretched palm outdoors.
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Mt. St. Helens Wedding Reception

After their ceremony, guests were able to pick wild berries right there and eat them on the spot. Of course that was not quite a fulfilling dinner, so they did provide a charcuterie spread and sandwiches under a pop up tent they had setup. Followed by toasts by family and friends. It was also the bride's sister's Birthday so P + T wanted to have her blow out candles on the cake that they would cut.

A catering spread featuring mini croissant sandwiches with greens and caprese skewers arranged on a wooden board.
Rows of elegant champagne flutes filled with golden sparkling wine arranged on a lace-covered table.
Elegant charcuterie board with cured meats, cheeses, fresh strawberries, grapes, and crackers displayed outdoors.
Bride and groom holding champagne glasses during outdoor wedding toast with guest in green dress.
Groom in beige suit shares heartfelt hug with guest at outdoor wedding ceremony.
A woman in a floral dress and a man in a green tie laugh during an outdoor wedding reception toast.
Wedding guests in formal attire celebrate outdoors with mountain views and pine trees in the background on a sunny day.
Woman blowing out candles on elegant white cake outdoors with mountain views and champagne glass nearby.
Bride and groom cutting wedding cake at elegant mountain reception with white florals and sage green lace table runner.
Bride and groom exchanging cake bites during an outdoor wedding ceremony with scenic sky views.

Bride and groom Hiking Mt. St. Helens

After the couple ate, shared toasts, and ate cake, their family took care of the tear down of their tables, chairs, canopy, and coolers of food and drinks while we went and did a little hiking together for some couples photos. By this time, Mt. St Helens was covered in clouds and was no longer viewable, but the scenery still did not disappoint. We hiked through wildflowers, picked some more berries, and ended the evening with some fog rolling in and doing some champagne spraying photos after sunset.

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Mt. St. Helens Wedding Photographer

Tori, the owner of Pine + Vow, with brown doodle dog.

Hi! I am Tori

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I'm Tori, the photographer behind Pine + Vow, specializing in intimate weddings and elopements for couples who feel most at home in nature. Based in Washington, I document meaningful celebrations in beautiful places...from mountain views and forest trails to cozy cabins. Whether you're planning an experience for just the two of you or celebrating with your closest loved ones, I'm here to help create a day that feels true to your story. Be sure to check out my pricing and info page to learn more!

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