This was definitely the case in this gorgeous forest elopement by couple Travis and Jacquelyn, as captured by Kandice Breinholt. The couple decided to tie the knot after over a decade of life together. And so, when it came to planning their day they decided that it should be something personal; a day that only they (and their beautiful dog) should share.

The one criteria that Travis and Jacquelyn had was to get married somewhere beautiful. The place they settled on couldn’t have fit the bill more perfectly. Olympic National Park, with its 992,000 acres of dramatic coastlines, snow-capped mountains and lush rainforests, provided a breathtaking of backdrop for their special day.

“After a gorgeous drive along Lake Crescent, we hiked a short distance toward the spot they had found just a day earlier. We arrived at a clearing in the trees and a forest floor covered in ferns next to a gorgeous roaring stream cascading down a steep incline of rocks and boulders. It was there where they officially promised themselves to each other in words that were hushed by the sounds of the water while their pup, Gracie, lay at their feet.” – Kandice Breinholdt

We can’t thank you enough for sharing this forest elopement shoot with us, Kandice. It was so beautiful, that truth be told, it had us a little weepy at times. You can see more of Kandice’s work on her website and Instagram, links are in the credits below.