Priscilla + Avery | Whidbey Island Elopement

Drenched in golden winter light, and perched above the Salish Sea in a 120 year old military fort, Priscilla and Avery became husband and wife. Although Covid required pivoting from their original wedding plans, these two gathered with 3 of their closest friends (2 as witnesses and 1 as an officiant) and were married on a jaw-droppingly beautiful Whidbey Island Day. We spent the evening exploring the fort, and taking narrow dirt paths down to the ocean where they watched seagulls dive and ferries pass by. The entire experience was just magic; so unique, relaxed, joyful, and stunning. This is certainly a wedding day I’ll remember forever, and I am so grateful to have had the experience to work with these two wonderful humans.

Favorite Whidbey Island Elopement Locations

Jennifer HodgesDecember 21, 2020

Stephen + Aubrey | Rosario Beach

After living so many places with the military, it makes me realize what a hidden gem we have here on Whidbey Island. This darling couple was stationed at NAS Whidbey and took advantage of it’s stunning vistas for an evening of wedding photos…and what a sunset we were given! It’s such a delight getting to meet local navy folk and talk about where their adventures have taken them….and spending the evening with Stephen and Aubrey was an absolute blast.

Charles + Hallie | Misty PNW Sunrise Engagement

Everyone knows that the views here in the PNW are stunning when the vibrant sun sets over the horizon amongst the jagged rocks and cliffs….but there’s such a solemn beauty when the fog comes in a covers the cliffs in an eerie and magical shroud. Charles and Hallie opted for a sunrise session just over Deception Pass Bridge, and the cool mist made for such a haunting and dreamlike location. Loved the different vibe this session took on, and spending the morning with these two!

Vincent + Diana | Whidbey Island

There’s so many things I could say about this deeply personal Whidbey sunset session, but sometimes the words never come out right and it’s better to let the photos speak for themselves. What I can say is that through all the ups and downs, ecstatic highs and devastating lows, Vincent and Diana made it abundantly clear will be there for each other to uplift, support and love unconditionally.

Cathy + Andrew | Sunrise Elopement in the PNW

There’s something magical about the morning. The salt air tastes sweeter, the bird song is more melodic, and the sun casts its light over a day fresh with beauty. Cathy and Andrew made the trip north to Deception Pass to become husband and wife at first morning light, saying private vows on the beach and then exploring the natural rugged landscape.

Top 5 Whidbey Wedding Venues | Best Places to Get Married on Whidbey Island

Whether you’re a couple hopping the ferry over from Seattle, or a Vancouver duo looking to cross the border for a wedding celebration, Whidbey Island is the perfect escape for folks who are looking for a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Just a short 45 minute jaunt from Seattle, Whidbey Island is a land rich with history, surrounded by beauty, romance and mystery. Waves crash upon the shore where eagles soar overhead, historic landmarks of lighthouses, barns and inns stand proud echoing the ghosts of past.

Updated Information on COVID-19 for J Hodges Photography Couples

Hi Friends - I know this has been an incredibly stressful and uncertain time for due to how COVID-19 has changed not only our State of Washington, but the United States, and world. As a business owner who is centered on weddings, (and wife of an airline pilot), I understand how this health crisis has also been not only affecting our day to day lives, well-being and but also our careers and economy.

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Aelita + Jesse | Whidbey Island Beach Elopement | Private PNW Wedding

Leap Day may only come around every four years, but days more perfect than this past February 29th are far rarer (if not impossible) to come by. With Whidbey Island as their wedding destination, Jesse and Aelita traveled down from Canada to become husband and wife. Private, deeply meaningful and completely joy-filled, the two got ready at a darling water front home on West Beach,

Sarah + Trenton | Rosario Beach Engagement Session | PNW Destinations

With a Whidbey Island Wedding at the Wayfarer approaching later this summer, Trenton and Sarah made Rosario Beach the destination for their engagement session this fall. With the autumn light spilling over the coastal rocks, and the cool evening air, it was a gorgeous excursion for the three of us to explore the state park.