Start Your Marriage With An Adventure
Intimate weddings, elopements, and mountain ceremonies throughout Washington State.
A Different Way to Say "I Do"
Whether you're standing on a mountain summit, beside an alpine lake, beneath towering evergreens, or in your own backyard, your ceremony should feel true to your relationship. My role is to help tell your story and create a moment you'll still be talking about years from now.
Why Trailside Vows?
Some couples dream of a ballroom.
Others dream of standing hand in hand at sunrise after hiking a mountain together.
Neither is better. But if you're here, chances are you've always imagined something a little different.
Trailside Vows was created for couples who value meaningful experiences over large guest lists. Whether you're planning an intimate backyard wedding or hiking to your favorite overlook, your ceremony deserves to feel just as personal as the place you've chosen.
Its all about creating the first chapter of your marriage.
Your Story Deserves More Than a Template
Before I begin writing, we'll spend time getting to know each other. I'll learn how you met, what you admire most about one another, the moments that shaped your relationship, and what marriage means to both of you.
From those conversations, I'll write a ceremony that sounds like you. Whether you're looking for something lighthearted, deeply personal, traditional, or somewhere in between, your ceremony will reflect your relationship rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all script.
When your guests listen, I want them to recognize the two people standing in front of them, not wonder where the words came from.
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We'll kick things off with a video call where you can share your plans, ask questions, and decide if Trailside Vows is the right fit for your wedding.
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With your date reserved, we'll focus on what makes your relationship unique. I'll ask questions, hear your story, and gather everything I need to write a ceremony that feels like you.
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From our conversations, I'll create a ceremony that tells your story in a way that feels genuine and unmistakably yours.
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Some couples enjoy hearing their ceremony for the first time on their wedding day, while others prefer to review it in advance. I'm happy to accommodate either approach.
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Everything we've planned comes together here. I'll guide you through the ceremony, keep things moving smoothly, and help create a moment you'll remember for years to come.
Where Love Meets the Mountains
Where Love Meets the Mountains
Frequently Asked Questions
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For a ceremony using one of my polished templates, one week is usually enough.
For a fully customized ceremony, I recommend booking at least one month in advance.
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Absolutely.
Availability depends on my calendar and the level of customization you're looking for.
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Yes.
Whether you'd like guidance, prompts, editing, or someone to help organize your thoughts, I'm happy to help.
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They can be.
Most ceremonies I perform are secular, but I'm ordained and happy to include religious readings, prayers, or traditions if they're meaningful to you.
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Of course.
Some of the most memorable ceremonies include the people (and animals) you love most.
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Yes, that's one of my favorite parts!
Your ceremony should sound like your relationship, not someone else's.
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Absolutely.
Your ceremony should reflect your relationship. We'll work together to personalize everything from readings and vows to traditions and special moments.
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Mountain weather likes to keep us humble.
We'll always have a backup plan, but sometimes the most memorable stories come from embracing the unexpected.
Besides, we live in WA! When doesn’t it rain? ;) -
Yes.
If your ceremony requires hiking, I'd love to hear about it.
We'll discuss the trail, timing, weather, and logistics during planning.
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Yes.
You'll obtain your marriage license beforehand, I'll guide you through signing it after the ceremony, and I'll submit it on your behalf post-ceremony!
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Primarily throughout Whatcom and Skagit Counties, but I'm happy to travel anywhere in Washington for the right adventure.
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If an unexpected emergency prevents me from officiating your ceremony, I'll communicate with you immediately and make every reasonable effort to arrange a qualified backup officiant. If that's not possible, you'll receive a full refund.
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Your booking is secured with a non-refundable retainer.
If your wedding is rescheduled and I'm available on your new date, your retainer will transfer to the new ceremony at no additional cost. If I'm unavailable, the retainer remains non-refundable, but any remaining balance paid beyond the retainer will be refunded.
At Trailside Vows, we craft meticulously curated celebrations that embody understated elegance and refined romance. Each element is thoughtfully designed to resonate with your cultivated sensibilities, ensuring a wedding experience that is both artful and uniquely yours.