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 […]

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Elopements

Urban Elopement Guide – How to Plan a City Elopement

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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, […]

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Elopements

Elopement Planning Checklist

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There’s nothing bolder than asking your significant other to embark on the journey of a lifetime – marriage. But doing it during a daring off-roading adventure? That takes it to the next level. In a way, it’s the perfect metaphor for marriage: it declares your willingness to traverse life with your partner even when the […]

Newly engaged couple sharing a kiss in front of the Pink Jeep during their proposal, photographed by Makayla MacGarvey

Couples

Planning A Pink Jeep Tour Proposal (For Adventurous Couples)

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After the question is popped, one of the first things on most couple’s wedding planning to-do list is to find the perfect venue – but finding a place to host your wedding can be pretty overwhelming! You need a place that will accommodate your guests, but one that also feels right – this is the […]

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Weddings

The 6 Best Wedding Venues in Vermont

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Adventurous Sedona Engagement Photos Keith and Savannah are old high school sweethearts who have decided to tie the knot! I actually knew them back in high school, which made it extra-special to get to shoot their engagement photos. They knew that they wanted an engagement shoot that was on the more adventurous side. So, we […]

Engagements

Beautiful Sunset Sedona Engagement Photos

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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 […]

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Elopements

Flagstaff Elopement Guide – How to Elope in Flagstaff, Arizona

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Arizona is full of jaw-dropping wonders and incredible sights, but Horseshoe Bend is one of the most unique! This bend in the Colorado River is an unforgettable sight, and it would make a beautiful and dramatic backdrop for your proposal. If you’re wondering how to propose at Horseshoe Bend, read on for my guide! How […]

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Couples

How to Propose at Horseshoe Bend

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Sitting on 2,500 acres with views of the valley and the rolling mountain tops of Stowe, Vermont, is a European style resort, with a one of a kind charm that combines the feeling of a cozy home away from home with the luxury of an upscale resort. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate wedding, or […]

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Weddings

Trapp Family Lodge Wedding – A Stowe, Vermont Wedding Venue

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Celebrating A Life-Long Love Story at The Knotty Barn Rachel and Frank tied the knot at this epic ranch venue called The Knotty Barn in a beautiful, family-focused and faith filled ceremony. The day felt extra joyful because this couple has been in love for eleven years! They actually met all the way back in […]

Bride places her hands on the back of the groom’s face as they share a kiss in front of the ranch and horse pens at The Knotty Barn, shot by Makayla MacGarvey

Weddings

Laid Back, Country Western Wedding at The Knotty Barn | Queen Creek, AZ

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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 […]

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Elopements

Glacier National Park Elopement Guide – Getting Married at Glacier

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Specializing in Elopement & destination wedding photography

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