There are few places more magical for a surprise proposal than Mount Rainier National Park. With its towering mountain peaks, alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and breathtaking scenery, it's hard to imagine a more beautiful place to ask someone to spend the rest of their life with you. Jason and Annie traveled all the way from California for a vacation in Washington, but Jason had an extra special surprise planned for their visit!
A few months before their trip, Jason reached out to me with a secret plan: he wanted to propose to Annie during their visit to Mount Rainier National Park. We started coordinating the details, and eventually settled on Reflection Lake at sunrise as the perfect location. With Mount Rainier towering in the background and the early morning light illuminating the surrounding landscape, it was going to be an unforgettable setting.
A Sunrise Surprise at Reflection Lake
On the morning of the proposal, we met at Reflection Lake just as the sun was coming up. Sunrise at Mount Rainier is always worth the early wake-up call, but this particular morning had something extra special waiting for us.
Jason and Annie arrived, and everything went exactly as planned. Jason got down on one knee and asked Annie to marry him. She said YES!
After the excitement, happy tears, and plenty of hugs, we spent some time capturing engagement photos around Reflection Lake. It was such a beautiful way to celebrate the beginning of their next chapter together.
Exploring Paradise and Myrtle Falls
We weren't quite finished exploring Mount Rainier yet! After photos at Reflection Lake, we drove up to Paradise and headed out for a walk to Myrtle Falls, one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the national park.
Along the way, we got an unexpected wildlife bonus. We spotted a black bear while making our way toward the falls, followed by a few deer just beyond Myrtle Falls. It's not every day your engagement photo session comes with sightings like those!
Between the incredible mountain scenery, the surprise proposal, and the wildlife encounters, Jason and Annie's morning at Mount Rainier was one to remember.
Planning a Mount Rainier Proposal?
If you're dreaming of a surprise proposal or engagement photos surrounded by Washington's incredible mountain scenery, Mount Rainier National Park is an amazing choice. At Salt & Thistle Studio, I love helping couples plan and document meaningful moments in beautiful outdoor locations.
Whether you're visiting from California or live right here in Washington, I'd love to help capture your Mount Rainier proposal!
