Bre Ann Photography

Overview

This incredible small wedding took place at Crystal Mountain Resort on a cloudy summer day in July. The couple was surrounded by their closest friends and family, creating a very intentional and intimate setting. Guests got to experience the gondola ride up to the Mt. Rainier platform at 6,872 feet to witness a beautiful ceremony. The mountain didn’t quite make an appearance, but the views were stunning regardless. Keep scrolling for more of this stunning PNW small wedding.

I had the honor of second shooting this wedding for Bethany Kidd Photography.

An intimate wedding atop Crystal Mountain near Mt. Rainier national park.

Getting Ready

Monicah & Jamie got ready at the Silver Skis Chalet condominiums, right at the base of Crystal Mountain. The condos made for the perfect getting ready location. They each had their own condo to get ready in, making it easy for the bride to stay hidden from the groom until it was time for their first look. They were also able to have some of their closest friends and family members with them while preparing for the day, which made for many special moments.

The sign for the Silver Skis Chalet Condominiums at Crystal Mountain resort with the mountain in the background.
A view from the balcony of the SIlver Skis Chalet condos at Crystal Mountain.
A wedding dress hanging from a cabin painted black. The cabin is located at Crystal Mountain Resort where this small wedding took place.
A wedding dress hanging from a blue hanger at the base of Crystal Mountain Resort.
Wedding day details on top of a map of Mt. Rainier National Park. There is a bottle of perfume, 3 rings, a necklace, and some flowers.
A close up photo of the brides bouquet full of white, purple, and blue flowers.
A bride smiling while getting into her wedding dress in front of a map of Crystal Mountain.
A bride getting into her wedding dress near Mt. Rainier National Park. Two of her bridesmaids are fluffing her dress.
A bride gets ready near Mt. Rainier National Park. Her mom helps zip up her wedding dress on the balcony of the condo room.
A bride's mom helps her get ready for her wedding day on the balcony of their condo room at Crystal Mountain Resort.

First Look

As we led Jamie out to the location of the first look, the anticipation of seeing Monicah for the first time that day was building. The first look location was a grassy spot just around the corner from the Silver Skis Chalet, with a sweeping view of the gondola and mountainside. We all knew Monicah looked absolutely stunning and couldn’t wait for Jamie to see her! After a sweet first look, we moved on to taking some couples portraits around the base of the mountain.

A bride gets ready to walk to her groom for their first look near Mt. Rainier National Park.
A bride walks toward the groom for their first look while his back is facing her at the base of Crystal Mountain Resort.
A bride taps the groom on the shoulder for their first look while his back is facing her at the base of Crystal Mountain Resort.
A bride and groom smile at each other during their first look on their wedding day near Mt. Rainier National Park.
A bride and groom get emotional while seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day at Crystal Mountain in Washington State.
A groom checks out the bride's wedding dress right after their first look on their wedding day at Crystal Mountain Resort, near Mt. Rainier National Park.
A groom checks out the bride's wedding dress right after their first look on their wedding day at Crystal Mountain Resort, near Mt. Rainier National Park.
A close up photo of the bride's bouquet on her wedding day near Mt. Rainier.
A bride and groom embrace each other at the base of Crystal Mountain on their wedding day.
A bride and groom hold hands while smiling at each other on their wedding day at Crystal Mountain Resort.
The bride's bouquet sits in the grass while the groom stands next to it with just his legs and shoes in the frame of the photo.
A bride hugs the groom while his back is facing her on their wedding day near Mt. Rainier. The bride is smiling while looking down.
A bride embraces the groom on their wedding day while standing at the base of Crystal Mountain.
A bride smiles while holding her wedding day bouquet on her wedding day at Crystal Mountain.
A bride and groom hold hands while smiling and embracing each other on their wedding day near Mt. Rainier National Park.
A bride and groom go in for a kiss on their wedding day at the base of Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington State.
A bride rests her head on the shoulder of the groom on their wedding day near Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington State.
A close up photo of the bride and groom while they are sitting down. The groom is wearing spider man socks and a blue suit.
A bride and groom hold hands while walking up the hillside at Crystal Mountain on their wedding day. Their backs are facing the camera.
A bride and groom hold hands while walking up the hillside at Crystal Mountain on their wedding day. Their backs are facing the camera.
A bride and groom smile while walking along the hillside at Crystal Mountain on their wedding day.

Ceremony

The absolute best part of any wedding day – the ceremony! The 12 minute gondola ride to the top was nothing short of magical. After stepping off of the gondola, we were immediately met with some of the most epic views Washington has to offer. The ceremony platform was just a short walk down a staircase where the guests were starting to gather. Live music and spirited conversation filled the air. As the ceremony time approached, guests took their seats and settled down. Monicah and Jamie were surrounded by so much love and support while they shared their vows. There were tears, jokes, laughter, and many meaningful sentiments. After being pronounced husband and wife, bubbles were blown by the guests for their walk back down the isle. They then took the time to greet and chat with every one of their guests. Champagne was being served, and the celebration was just beginning!

A view of the base of Crystal Mountain while riding the gondola up to the Mt. Rainier Platform on a summer wedding day.
A view from the gondola at Crystal Mountain while riding up to the Mt. Rainier Platform on a summer wedding day.
A view of Mt. Rainier National Park after stepping off the gondola at Crystal Mountain.
A view of the Mt. Rainier Platform wedding ceremony space at Crystal Mountain in Washington State.
A music duo playing the violin and guitar before a wedding day ceremony at Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington State.
A view from the top of Crystal Mountain resort.
A view from the wedding ceremony space at the Mt. Rainier Platform within Crystal Mountain resort. There are guests and a floral arrangement in the photo.
A wine bottle waiting to be served with a view of Mt. Rainier. National park in the background.
Champagne glasses sitting on the table with a view of Mt. Rainier National Park in the background.
A view of the wedding guest at the Mt. Rainier Platform waiting for the ceremony to start.
A view from the wedding ceremony space at the Mt. Rainier Platform within Crystal Mountain resort.
A ring bearer walking down the aisle at Crystal Mountain.
A photo of a ring bearer holding a briefcase with the words "Ring Security" on the front.
The ring bearer presenting the rings to the groom on his wedding day near Mt. Rainier National Park.
A groom sees his bride walking down the aisle at the Mt. Rainier Platform within Crystal Mountain Resort.
The bride walks down the aisle with her father on her wedding day at Crystal Mountain.
A bride and groom stand at the alter of the Mt. Rainier Platform on Crystal Mountain while their officiant reads from his script.
A bride and groom smiling at each other on their wedding day while they stand at the altar and their officiant reads from their script. The ceremony is taking place at the Mt. Rainier Platform in Washington State.
A bride smiles at her groom while standing at the alter of their wedding ceremony with a view of Mt. Rainier national park in the background.
A groom looks fondly at his bride on their wedding day during their ceremony with a view of Mt. Rainier National Park in the background.
A groom reads his wedding vows to his bride while she smiles up at him and holds his hand. There is a view of Mt. Rainier National Park in the background.
A bride wipes away a tear as the groom reads his wedding vows to her during their ceremony at Crystal Mountain.
A bride reads her vows to the groom while standing atop Crystal Mountain in Washington State.
A groom gets emotional as the bride reads her vows to him during their wedding day ceremony with a view of Mt. Rainier National park in the background.
A groom gets emotional as the bride reads her vows to him during their wedding day ceremony at Crystal Mountain. Their family looks on from the first row of chairs.
The wedding guests look out at the bride and groom while exchanging wedding vows at Crystal Mountains Mt. Rainier Platform.
The wedding guests look out at the bride and groom while exchanging wedding vows at Crystal Mountains Mt. Rainier Platform.
The wedding officiant reads from his script while the bride and groom stand at the altar on the wedding day at Crystal Mountain Resort.
The bride smiles while the groom holds her hand just after being pronounced husband and wife on their wedding day near Mt. Rainier National Park.
A small wedding atop Crystal Mountain, near Mt. Rainier national park. The bride and groom share a kiss just after being pronounced husband and wife.
Wedding guests blow bubbles right after the wedding ceremony atop Crystal Mountain.
A wedding guest blows bubbles right after the wedding ceremony atop Crystal Mountain.
A wedding guest blows bubbles and smiles for the camera right after the wedding ceremony atop Crystal Mountain.
The bride gets a drink and cheers with her guests right after the wedding ceremony near Mt. Rainier National Park.
The bride and groom greet guests while smiling and laughing atop Crystal Mountain.
The groom shakes hands with a wedding guest after the ceremony.
A group of wedding guests takes a selfie atop Crystal Mountain.
A live music duo plays the violin and guitar after the wedding ceremony atop Crystal Mountain.
A live music duo plays the violin and guitar after the wedding ceremony atop Crystal Mountain.

Mountain Top Portraits

Talk about epic views for your wedding day portraits?!

The view of the gondola from the top of Crystal Mountain Resort.
A bride holds her bouquet and smiles while standing atop Mt. Rainer Platform with the trees and mountains of Washington state in the background.
A bride and groom hold hands while walking atop Crystal mountain with a view of the gondola in the background.
A groom dips his bride for a kiss while atop Crystal Mountain with a view of the gondola in the background.
An intimate wedding atop Crystal Mountain near Mt. Rainier national park.
A bride and groom share a kiss on top of Crystal Mountain in Washington State. The mountains and clouds are in the background.
A groom smiles at his bride while practicing their first dance atop Crystal Mountain with a view of Mt Rainier in the background.
A bride and groom practice their first dance with a view of Mt. Rainier National Park in the background.
A bride smiles at her groom while they are dancing atop Crystal Mountain.
A groom twirls his bride while they dance atop the Mt. Rainier Platform at Crystal Mountain in Washington State.

Reception Details

There were so many thoughtful details that Monicah and Jamie put into their reception details. It was obvious how much each and every guest meant to them.

A wedding cake with white and blue frosting. There are white and blue flowers between the first and second tier.
A wedding day table decorated with flowers and blue accents.
A wedding day table decorated with flowers and blue accents.
A wedding day table decorated with flowers and blue accents.
A wedding day table decorated with blue accents and candles.
A guestbook table with stickers of Mt. Rainier national park.
A sign of his and her signature drinks at the reception of a Crystal Mountain wedding.
A tan globe with the words "Adventure Awaits" for wedding guests to place cards in.

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