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 […]

country couple dancing at elopement

Elopements

The Best Places to Elope in Arizona

m

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 […]

urban elopement with bride and groom kissing

Elopements

Urban Elopement Guide – How to Plan a City Elopement

m

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, […]

bride and groom in the desert

Elopements

Elopement Planning Checklist

m

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)

m

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 […]

bride and groom walking down the aisle in vermont

Weddings

The 6 Best Wedding Venues in Vermont

m

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

m

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 […]

two brides kissing

Elopements

Flagstaff Elopement Guide – How to Elope in Flagstaff, Arizona

m

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 […]

Couple sharing an embrace with a great look out onto Horseshoe Bend

Couples

How to Propose at Horseshoe Bend

m

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 […]

bride and groom walk down the aisle at the trapp family lodge

Weddings

Trapp Family Lodge Wedding – A Stowe, Vermont Wedding Venue

m

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

m

Specializing in Elopement & destination wedding photography

m