Pierna & Jacob

newlyweds posing with headlamps in front of a mountain during their northern lights elopement.

I’d be lying if I said that we planned for this Northern Lights elopement. Pierna and Jacob chose to elope on 10/10/2024 because it was the only date I had left for the season. None of us knew about the G4 geomagnetic storm* and how it’d give us such a magical light show. But that’s the thing about elopements and about life in general. Some moments aren’t meant to be planned; they’re just meant to be felt.

*A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of the Earth’s magnetosphere caused by a solar wind shock wave.

The Couple and Their Decision to Plan a Northern Lights Elopement in the Washington Mountains

Pierna and Jacob’s original elopement vision didn’t include the Northern Lights. In fact, all they wanted were some magical vibes with a Twilight-inspired feel. 

While researching some location options, they came across this multi-day wedding at Lake Louise on our website and fell in love with the magic and fantasy of it all!

I (Henry) hopped on the phone with them and we started dreaming up their day, not fully knowing just how magical it would be.  

Pierna & Jacob’s Unforgettable Northern Lights Elopement

In the days leading up to their Northern Lights elopement, the forecast predicted that it would be a cloudy and rainy day. The day before, I learned that there would be a geomagnetic storm and that there was a high chance that we might be able to see the Northern Lights as low as Washington State!

I didn’t want to bring up the possibility of the Northern Lights to Pierna and Jacob because I didn’t want to get their hopes up. So, we went into the day focused on their plans and our original timeline. 

From Dreamy Blue Hour to an Unforgettable Northern Lights Elopement

During blue hour, I noticed the sky had some color. I had seen the Northern Lights for the first time earlier in the year, and also saw an increased number of hikers on the trail, which made me feel even more excited that we might get the chance to see them.

And so, I shared with the couple that I thought we were going to get to witness the dancing lights in the sky. 

Right then and there, they decided to change their reception a bit. They had been really excited about eating tacos and playing board games with their friends back at their Airbnb, Mt Hygge Hus. But when they saw the sky and how I described to them that we might be able to see the Northern Lights, they decided to change plans and stay up on the mountain a little bit longer.

With the limited cell service we had, we texted their loved ones back at the cabin and told them we were going to be back late and for them not to wait for us. 

The longer we stayed up on the mountain, the more vivid and colorful the sky became. Soft greens turned to vibrant purples, dancing across the sky like something out of a movie. Because it was getting dark, that meant it was also getting colder, but Pierna and Jacob just embraced the whole experience and never complained.

Eventually, we made our way back to the Airbnb, where they shared their first dance in the living room, played board games with their friends, and ended the night exactly how they had originally planned.

  • the newlyweds holding hands and admiring a view in the distance while in the mountains.
  • the couple holding hands with the mountains in the background.
  • the newlyweds holding hands back to back while the night sky fills with color during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds looking lovingly at each other as the lights fill with color during their northern lights elopement.

Henry’s Elopement Tip

I wholeheartedly believe that life is full of magical moments and sometimes you simply can’t and shouldn’t plan for every single path in life.

In fact, the magic of elopements and photography lies in the unknowns, the unexpected. The weather, the light, the unplanned moments – it’s all part of your story. 

If you’re planning an adventure elopement, leave room for spontaneity. You just never know what might happen.

“He is not only one of the kindest people you’ll meet but he will prioritize you and your elopement to the fullest.”

I consider myself VERY LUCKY to have found Henry on Instagram. He is not only one of the kindest people you’ll meet but he will prioritize you and your elopement to the fullest. Henry is the greatest photographer in the worldddd. I tell anyone getting married that if there is one thing to splurge on, let it be photography and let it be Henry. I wanted photos to feel like a work of art and they absolutely do. Henry made it such a fun time and the locations were straight out of a movie.

My husband and I decided to elope and make it twilight-inspired so we looked at many places in Canada and the US that captured that feeling. Henry’s website has incredible resources and the locations in Washington were absolutely a dream and him being based in Washington is what lead us deciding on the North Cascades National Park.

Traveling from Florida, I worried about what to bring, how to plan, and traveling with wedding dress on an airplane. Henry is prepared to answer any question and provide any details you would forget. By the time our elopement was nearby, I was not stressed at all but just excited because no matter what I knew we could pivot if needed and Henry would be able to have a back up solutions ready and help in any way he could. I love that he reassures that any kind of weather would photograph beautifully. Rain, fog, wind, or sun.

We invited 7 of our bestest friends to celebrate with us and they still tell us how funny and kind Henry was. We have the best memories of our elopement. Henry made sure we were prepared and because of that it was the most beautiful day ever.
Pierna & Jacob
Eloped in the Washington mountains

Meet the couple & the best Northern Lights Elopement Photographer everrrr!!! 🙂😘

the newlyweds kissing the photographer's cheek in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • a cabin in the pacific northwest woods.
  • wedding day details including the invitation, vows, and perfume.
  • The bride looking out the window of her cabin with her wedding dress on.
  • the bride putting on boots.
  • the groom holding up a peace sign.
  • the groom staring off into the distance with ferns and trees in the background.
  • the bride standing behind the groom right before the first look.
  • the bride and groom kissing right after their first look.
  • the bride and groom slow dancing through a window.
  • the newlyweds exchanging their vows during their northern lights elopement.
  • the groom reading his vows to his bride.
  • the bride and groom hugging on the balcony of their cabin.
  • the newlyweds in the mountains during their ceremony.
  • the newlyweds holding hands while the officiant officiates their northern lights elopement.
  • the groom putting a wedding ring on his bride.
  • the bride and groom kissing in front of their friends in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • the bride posing with her loved ones in the mountains during her northern lights elopement.
  • the groom with his friends in the mountains during his northern lights elopement.
  • the bride and groom hiking through the mountains.
  • the newlyweds admiring a view of the mountains and lake during their northern lights elopement.
  • the bride and groom holding each other in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds embracing each other on top of a bridge in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • the groom leading his bride in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds admiring each other during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds posing in front of a lake with a mountain in the background during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds kissing on a mountain face during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds embracing each other.
  • the newlywed's hands, with wedding rings on them.
  • the newlyweds on a hiking trail in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds about to kiss under the bride's veil.
  • the bride showing off her dress on a mountain during their northern lights elopement.
  • the groom leading his bride up an incline in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • bride and groom during the most amazing sunset at artist point, washsington
  • bride and groom during the most amazing sunset at artist point, washsington
  • editorial wedding photos in nature at artist point in the north cascades national park
  • the newlyweds holding hands hiking in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds holding hands back to back at dusk in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds kissing their photographer on the cheek in the mountains during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds holding up lanterns in the mountains during blue hour during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds holding each other while using lanterns to light up the blue light sky.
  • the newlyweds kissing while holding lanterns to illuminate the blue light sky.
  • the newlyweds admiring the colors in the sky during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds embracing each other while the sky fills with color during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds staring lovingly at each other wearing headlamps as colors illuminate the sky during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds staring lovingly at each other wearing headlamps as colors illuminate the sky during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds searching each other food back in their cabin.
  • the newlyweds kissing on a swing.
  • the newlyweds kissing on a swing during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds kissing on a swing during their northern lights elopement.
  • the newlyweds dancing in the living room of their cabin.
  • the newlyweds dancing in the living room of their cabin.
  • the newlyweds signing their marriage license during their northern lights elopement.

Meet The Best Northern Lights Elopement Vendors:

Photographer: Henry Tieu Photography

Airbnb: Mt Hygge Hus

Florist: Goldenrod Floral Design

Hair Stylist: Kenadi Bratt

Makeup Artist: Ashley Holland

Wedding Content Creator: Bailey Elizabeth Films

Cake: Costco

Catering: Gunner’s Tex Mex BBQ

Wedding Dress: Chic Nostalgia from Lily’s Bridal

Wedding Suit: Sartoro

Ready to plan your own magical adventure elopement?

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We’re Henry, Sergio, and Nick, the faces behind these honest, meaningful, and artful photographs of couples eloping in the most beautiful places. Since 2018, we’ve photographed more than 200+ intimate weddings and elopements all over the world and on 6 different continents. Our work has been published on Junebug Weddings, Green Wedding Shoes, Brides, Dancing With Her, etc…We’ve won international awards for best wedding photos but what’s most important to us is actually winning our clients’ hearts with our art.

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