Woodland park rose garden elopement

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They were originally planning a full-sized wedding, but the pandemic had other plans. These two made lemonade by splitting their plans into a bite-sized friends & family ceremony (and then a big party later when it’s safer)

Woodland Park Rose Garden tiny wedding elopement

When a global pandemic crashes your big ol’ wedding plans, you roll with it and make the most of your rose garden wedding venue. That’s what Sarah + Danny did, despite the wrench 2020 threw their way.

They postponed their big celebration and instead had the cutest little socially-distanced morning ceremony at the perfect Seattle garden venue, with only their family members alongside them. Plus lots and lots of sunshine and flowers.

Just like anything else in life (and marriage), not everything goes according to plan. Sometimes we’ve just got to learn to pick up the pieces and make something new. Thanks to these two for doing their part to keep everyone safe!

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about the author

Hey, I’m Meg!

I’m a PNW-based elopement & lifestyle photographer with a special focus on helping people believe in their own magic and fall in love with their own story. Reach out to start planning your session or elopement!