A beautiful blend of traditions, two epic outfit changes, and spectacular views of the Olympic National Park—Helen and Tommy’s intimate multicultural elopement was a dreamy way to tie the knot. They decided to trade their large original planned celebration for an anything-but-traditional elopement with their closest friends and family.
The couple started their day getting ready at the charming Eagles Perch Treehouse. Surrounded by forest canopies overlooking the beach, their outdoor ceremony included a wedding tea ceremony to pay tribute to the bride’s Chinese culture. It was followed by an emotional vow exchange framed by lush ground floral arrangements by Viet Dinh. 
The couple then changed into Cambodian wedding attire in honor of the groom’s heritage for their magical sunset portraits. From the enchanting forest ceremony to the foggy and romantic moments at the iconic rugged coastline of Ruby Beach—soak in every little detail of their big day with these gorgeous photos captured by Henry Tieu. The Couple:
Helen and Tommy
The Wedding:
Olympic National Park, Washington, United States

Beautifully Blending Traditions At Their Intimate Multicultural Elopement
Growing up as an Asian American, I always felt torn between the two cultures. I had always envisioned my wedding to blend both cultures. I wanted to walk down the aisle in a white dress, hear the chaos from my future husband playing traditional door games, and serve tea to our el...