Ditching the big wedding in a traditional venue and deciding to elope instead opens up so many possibilities for incredible locations! And if you love to soak up the sun, feel the sand between your toes, or even hop in the water for some surfing or a swim sesh, a beach elopement might be the […]

One of the most exciting things about eloping is that you can tie the knot just about anywhere! Here in the US, we’ve got a huge variety of landscapes, with deserts, mountains, rainforests, and so much more from coast to coast. But, with all that freedom comes a little bit of analysis paralysis – you […]

Arizona has an incredibly diverse landscape, with deep canyons, towering mountains, dense forests, cactus gardens, and more – no matter what kind of scenery you’re drawn to, it’s an amazing place to tie the knot. To help you narrow down the options, this guide is all about the best places to elope in Arizona! How […]

While I’m all about couples tying the knot out in nature, adventure doesn’t have to be about epic landscapes and getting out to the middle of nowhere! If a city elopement feels more like you, there’s plenty of gorgeous scenery to be found in town. This guide is all about urban elopements – how to […]

For a lot of couples, the realization that they want to elope instead of throwing a big wedding is quickly followed by the realization that they have no idea how to elope! It’s totally normal to feel a little overwhelmed – if you haven’t planned an elopement before, you’re likely not sure where to start, […]

While Arizona is best known for its vast deserts, cactus gardens, and hot climate, the northern part of the state is a whole different story! A few hours north of Phoenix, you’ll find the town of Flagstaff – surrounded by mountain peaks and pine forests, a Flagstaff elopement is perfect for couples who want to […]

In Montana’s Rocky Mountains, you’ll find a wild, remote place with glacier carved peaks and valleys, stunning blue lakes, and diverse wildlife – Glacier National Park! For couples whose love story is better reflected in the mountains than in a venue, who want a wedding day that’s a little outside the box, who want to […]

Sometimes, the perfect wedding venue is closer than you think! While I love climbing red rock trails and chasing waterfalls, tying the knot somewhere meaningful – like your own backyard or at your family’s home – can be really special.  A backyard wedding is intimate, convenient, and often easier on the wallet than a traditional […]

I love photographing adventure elopements – these exciting mini-weddings always seem to radiate a sense of joy and fun that’s hard to forget. Picture hiking boots under a wedding dress, the pop of champagne on the crest of a mountain, a newlywed couple heading off into the sunset in a kayak – adventure elopements truly […]

Over billions of years, the Colorado River cut through the rocky desert, forming deep chasms and revealing layered bands of red rock. Today, this natural wonder is known as the Grand Canyon, and its breathtaking vistas draw millions of visitors each year. Whether you watch the sunset from the top of the mile-deep canyon or […]