Luxury Bridal-Inspired Engagement at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel

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Been waiting to share this ICONIC Fairmont Olympic Hotel* engagement with Kelsey & Jason for a while now, but I feel like selecting just a few photos could never do these two justice. After this session, I realized I might have to put astrological placements somewhere on my inquiry form—because once I found out that I was working with two scorpios, something clicked. 

*Before you fall head-over-(red bottom)-heels in love with this location, note that the Fairmont Olympic does require that you are getting married at the hotel in order to photograph your engagement there. We love a hotel that doubles as both a wedding venue & a gorg place for engagements so that allllll your photos match 🙌

bride and groom posing with vintage car in front of the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom smiling with vintage car in front of fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA

Kelsey + Jason’s Iconic Engagement at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Bridal luxury in the hotel hallways

I’ll admit it: starting an engagement session in the Fairmont’s iconic Olympic Bar was a little intimidating. How are we supposed to get any better than this bold, stylish bar that feels like it was transported straight from the roaring 20’s? The marbled countertops, the gold-furnished bar chairs, the sexy lighting and cozy corners. . . allow me to just drool over my absolute dream place to photograph a couple—especially one like Kelsey and Jason, who brought the heat every damn step of the way for their bridal-esque engagement session. 

Donning sheer sleeves, a wing-style bridal cape, and a sleek form-fitting gown, Kelsey looked every part the effortlessly glam bride. Elegant studs and small pearls dotted her ears, showing off just a touch of sparkle beneath her elegant updo that gave Jason just enough room to whisper sweet nothings into her ear. Equally as classy in a clean black tuxedo and bowtie, he led his bride-to-be down the winding grand staircase like a true gentleman—and like he did it every day. Who knew that a hotel hallway could look so stunning?!

bride and groom in the lobby of the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom in front of the chandelier in the lobby at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom in front of the chandelier in the lobby at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom kissing in front of the chandelier in the lobby at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride atop marble staircase in the lobby at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom at the top of a marble staircase in the lobby at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom kissing in the lobby at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom kissing in the lobby at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom kissing in the lobby at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel & Olympic Bar truly has it all when it comes to luxe, timeless engagement photos: historic railings to casually hold onto as you walk, cascading banisters, detailed arches, and elegance as far as the eye can see. I’m in awe of the way this hotel has managed to preserve a sense of heritage and history through its renovation. An absolutely enchanting space to stroll through for engagement photos that feel reminiscent of eras past ✨

Not only does the Fairmont offer spectacular spaces to tie the knot and photograph your engagement—the rooms are also fabulous for getting ready on the morning of your wedding. See more of the best Seattle hotels for getting ready here.

views of the bar at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom sitting at the bar at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
view of entire bar and lounge at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom enjoying cocktails at the fairmont olympic hotel and bar in seattle WA
bride and groom sipping cocktails at the bar at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom laughing over cocktails at the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA

Vintage in the valet

Onto what was possibly the most fabulous portion of the entire session: a little bit of vintage glitz and glam with a classic white Mustang at the hotel entrance. The cat-eye sunglasses. The dappled sunlight. The gentle breeze & the subtle movement of Kelsey’s cape. The front-seat snuggles and power couple poses. These two OWNED every bit of their love, their class, and their killer outfits—they knew how good they looked. And the luscious, rich greenery sprawling from the stunning hotel exterior just above the car? Perfection.

Loving the vintage car vibes? You’re going to die when you see the retro convertible that Hannah & Gunnar used for their rooftop engagement session. 

bride and groom posing with vintage car in front of the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom posing with vintage car in front of the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom sitting in vintage car in front of the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom sitting in vintage car in front of the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA
bride and groom sitting in vintage car in front of the fairmont olympic hotel in seattle WA

A sun-soaked strut through Pioneer Square

Off to Pioneer Square we went for the final part of Kelsey & Jason’s session, riding around in what was undoubtedly the most stylish car on the streets of Seattle. Currently obsessed with the shots we got of Kelsey waving her cape around at a crosswalk like she was a queen traveling into the city. Sunlight poured through the trees as we made our way along the brick pathways, the two of them walking hand-in-hand through the shadows all the way to Dead Line Bar—a quintessential Pioneer Square hotspot where sexy flash photos in the back of the bar are an absolute must. My jaw was on the FLOOR when Kelsey swapped her white bridal gown for a sultry, black lace beauty. My couples are truly unreal. When I tell you I left this session dying to start editing. . . 

bride and groom driving vintage car through pioneer square in seattle wa
bride and groom driving vintage car through pioneer square in seattle wa
bride and groom driving vintage car through pioneer square in seattle wa
bride and groom holding hands in pioneer square in seattle wa
bride and groom holding hands in pioneer square in seattle wa
bride and groom in front of dead line bar in seattle wa
bride and groom standing in front of bar at dead line bar in seattle wa
bride and groom looking over menu at dead line bar in seattle wa
bride and groom sipping cocktails at dead line bar in seattle wa
bride and groom embracing with cocktails at dead line bar in seattle wa
bride and groom holding hands at dead line bar in seattle wa
bride and groom at dead line bar in seattle wa
bride and groom smiling over cocktails at dead line bar in seattle wa

Fairmont Olympic Hotel Engagement & Wedding Photographer

Be honest with me: how ready are you to dream up your own iconic engagement after seeing Kelsey & Jason’s?! Reach out now get your session on the books so we can celebrate you, my darlings 🥂

Still searching for the perfect locale for your own engagement? Fortunately for you, I’ve got a curated guide featuring the 14 Best Locations for Seattle Engagement Sessions that you can check out next.

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