Seattle wedding photographers love the natural beauty and peaceful setting of Paradise Village. Located in Ashford, Washington, near Mount Rainier National Park, Paradise Village offers a relaxed mountain atmosphere surrounded by the forests and scenery of the Pacific Northwest. The property provides a welcoming setting for couples who want their wedding day to feel connected to nature while still having a comfortable place for their celebration. We love locations like this because the surrounding landscape creates a beautiful backdrop for natural wedding photography.

Paradise Village also offers a cozy setting for weddings and gatherings near Mount Rainier. Its location in Ashford places couples close to the mountain scenery and outdoor beauty that make this area so special. Rather than the historic National Park lodge setting associated with Paradise Inn, Paradise Village provides its own character and atmosphere for celebrations. For our photography team, the combination of the property and surrounding Pacific Northwest landscape creates plenty of opportunities for meaningful portraits and candid wedding photographs.

Another reason we enjoy photographing weddings at Paradise Village is the way the surrounding area naturally supports a variety of photographs. The forests, mountain scenery, and peaceful outdoor setting provide a beautiful backdrop throughout the wedding day. Couples can enjoy portraits surrounded by the natural beauty of the area while still having a comfortable setting for their celebration. This balance allows us to focus on the people, emotions, and story while using the landscape to add depth and character to the final wedding gallery.

A Seattle Story of Love and Adventure

Ben and Erin have a sweet Seattle story of their own. Erin moved from Oahu, Hawaii, to Seattle for college and was working at a gelato shop in Fremont. Ben moved from Long Island, New York, to Seattle to explore something new and started living and working at the hostel down the street from the gelato shop. Their paths crossed when Erin’s former roommate and friend, who had also moved into the hostel, brought Ben into the shop one day. From there, their story grew. Today, they enjoy hiking, taking day trips, eating out, watching movies, and simply lounging on the couch together. They are both camera shy, which makes having a comfortable photography experience even more important.

The celebration at Paradise Village brought Ben and Erin’s loved ones together in a beautiful Pacific Northwest setting. Music and entertainment helped create a fun and energetic atmosphere throughout the day, giving everyone a chance to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the evening together. DJ iSizzle Weddings helped elevate the celebration with professional Wedding DJ & MC services, personalized music planning, and an energetic, fun experience from start to finish. They specialize in creating unforgettable wedding experiences from the first song to the final dance, tailoring the music and energy to each couple while creating an atmosphere that reflects their unique style.

As the Wedding MC, DJ iSizzle Weddings also helped keep the celebration flowing smoothly, from the grand entrance and special dances to dinner, open dancing, and the final song. From an elegant cocktail hour to a packed dance floor, their professional entertainment helped set the tone for every part of the celebration. With professional-grade sound, lighting, and experienced MC services, they helped Ben and Erin relax, celebrate, and enjoy every moment of their wedding day while creating memories they and their guests will never forget.

As a wedding photographer, we know every couple has a story worth preserving. Our goal is to make wedding photography feel relaxed and genuine. We look for real expressions, natural connections, and the little moments that help tell the full story. We also provide wedding videography for couples who want to remember more than still images. Motion, voices, laughter, and the feeling of the day can add another layer to a wedding collection. Our Seattle team loves creating photographs and films that couples can enjoy for years.

Choosing a photography team is a personal decision. Couples often want to look through prices, compare packages, and read reviews before making that choice. We understand that. Our wedding photography packages are designed to give couples options that fit different wedding plans and photography needs. We also invite couples to explore our blog for more real wedding stories, photography ideas, and inspiration from celebrations we have documented.

We are proud to be Seattle wedding photographers serving couples throughout the entire state of Washington. Whether a couple is planning a mountain celebration, a city wedding, or something completely different, we love being there to document it. Ben and Erin’s story is a wonderful reminder that love can begin with a simple introduction and grow into a life filled with shared adventures. We would be excited to tell your story through thoughtful wedding photography and videography, too.

Original Weddings is a team of Seattle wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Seattle photography and videography services. This wedding was edited in our Rustic editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos.

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Seattle Wedding Photographers at Paradise Village

Original Weddings brings a creative and friendly approach to wedding photography throughout Seattle and the surrounding area. Our local team enjoys working with couples who want photographs that feel natural, personal, and full of emotion. Seattle offers so many different backdrops for wedding celebrations, from lively city spaces to peaceful outdoor settings. We enjoy discovering what makes each couple unique and using our photography to preserve those meaningful connections. Our team regularly travels throughout the region, including Bellevue, Tacoma, Renton, Kirkland, and Redmond, so couples have the freedom to choose a location that feels right for them.

Photographing weddings at Paradise Village gives our Seattle wedding photographers an opportunity to work in a peaceful mountain setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ashford area. We approach every celebration with patience and care, allowing genuine moments to happen naturally instead of forcing every image. The surrounding forests and Pacific Northwest scenery give us beautiful opportunities for portraits, candid photographs, and creative storytelling. Even when a wedding takes us outside Seattle, we bring the same attention to detail and relaxed approach to every celebration.

Seattle Wedding Videographers at Paradise Village

Original Weddings creates wedding films for couples throughout Seattle and nearby communities. Our videography team focuses on capturing genuine interactions, meaningful moments, and the overall feeling of a wedding day. We understand that every couple has a different story, so we take time to create films that feel personal rather than overly staged. Our Seattle wedding videographers also travel throughout Washington for celebrations in mountain communities, outdoor venues, and destinations beyond the city.

At Paradise Village, our team brings that same relaxed approach to wedding videography. The peaceful setting near Mount Rainier provides a natural environment for capturing movement, emotion, and meaningful moments throughout the celebration. We focus on the details that help couples remember not only what their wedding looked like, but also how it felt. Original Weddings works with couples across Washington and is always happy to travel when a wedding takes us outside Seattle.