Elopements

Learning how to still have a wedding in the never ending pandemic


My loves, my heart is here for you. You have dreamed of the best day of your life from a little girl... (guys i know you have too!) You've dreamed of waking up with the giddy laughs, prancing around the room feelings throughout your bones, and deep in your soul. You've dreamed of slipping into the one and only dress to make you feel like a queen and forever tie your soul to your king. You've dreamed a million times of what this special day would look like, so much that you could just slightly touch it with the tip of your fingers.

I'm here to encourage you that this can STILL happen, with slightly less headaches. JUST ELOPE!

Now, you're probably questioning what exactly eloping is..

“an elopement is an act of choosing an intimate moment to share with your soul mate, to exchange the start of your unconditional love, with abundant seclusions of time. just you and who you chose to stand by your side as you say your "forever, i do."”

Okay guys firsssst, let's just break some myths real quick and put them behind us before we dive in here. Eloping isn't just for people who are sneaking off to get married because your parents don't approve. It's not running away to never come back. I mean, it can be... (but please find it in your heart to someday come back) You.Are.Not.Being.Selfish. Don't for a moment believe this. You are being authentically you in how you choose to spend this day. Eloping is just as special, if not, more special than a big wedding celebration that can become stressful, overwhelming, and the whirlwind of emotions to follow.

There is SO many possibilities to creating your perfect dream day and the dog can come too!

Elopement Tips

DONT LOSE HOPE

I'm sure your mind is frustrated with the restrictions, and orders that have been placed, but don't lose hope. Your dream day is at the tip of your finger tips.

HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF THE RESTRICTIONS

Do your research on where you want your wedding to be. Search for any and all restrictions inside the area, state and even country if you're traveling far. The more you know, the easier it is to take your steps forward. Look for blocked off roads, paths, and even restricted grounds.

HAVE A BACKUP PLAN

It's so important to have a back up plan especially if there's calls for bad weather. Most wedding days don't go EXACTLY as planned, but we want to assure that we get dang close! Search for other locations encase it's raining or a random storm pops up.

LET VENDORS HELP YOU

Vendors are so beneficial to having the perfect day. They are there to provide some GOOD food, makeup, hair, music, florals and even transportation (have a professional drive you through the mountains or rent a 1960 Volkswagen Beetle to drive away in.) The possibilities are endless when you ask for their help! They can also help you in having a backup plan too, and the option for a second date.

We've got this ALL under control!

Are you thinking of lacing up your boots to climb to a mountain top by 6am, to see the sun light rise through the sky? Are you wanting to trek down the mountain and roll in the fields of grass land, hearing birds sing songs of joy with the nearby waterfall flowing so graciously? Or are you dreaming of frolicking in the Western desert, soaking in the surrealness of how vast and breathtaking it is to step foot in such beauty? Your elopement can be anywhere in this world, the beach, a desert, the highest mountain top, or in the deepest valley. It's your day and you deserve to be where you've always dreamed of being. As you commit a lifetime with the lover of your soul, you deserve to have your hearts dancing and twirling in undeniable love. You deserve to be so absorbed in crafting your wedding day that you forget the world exists. You deserve to feel blessed in all that you are.

I am here for you and with you.

Love is immeasurable. It has no end. That's what I have learned what love is. I want you to know as much as possible about eloping because it's truly one of the most special moments you'll have in your lifetime. As I've grown to be inspired by the intimate beauty of eloping I am sharing it with the world. If you've reached this far, I am so thankful I'm getting to share this with you. If you've had thoughts or need to rethink your wedding day, I am here for you to help you learn more and to build your every dream of your SPECIAL day.

Let's do this thing!



Example of an all day Elopement


Gavin + Everlee

Yosemite National Park | Oct 1

8 hour Elopement Photography Timeline


Getting Ready location: Airbnb 

Ceremony location: Tuolumne Meadows 

Additional Portrait locations: Bridal Veil Falls, Glacier Point or Taft Point 

Meal/Celebration location: Airbnb Private Chef


12:30 pm

  • picnic lunch outside 

1:30 pm

  • getting ready - separate rooms

2:30 pm 

  • emotional first-look/private moment reading letters

3:30 pm 

  • leave - travel in jeep to meadows

4:30 pm 

  • arrive at Tuolumne meadows for ceremony

5:00 pm 

  • vows, first kiss, portraits 

5:30 pm 

  • Head to Bridal Veil Falls, portraits, private moments

6:00 pm

  • Head to Taft Point 
  • capture running down street views

6:15 pm

  • Taft Point music, first dance, champagne pop at sunset peak time

8:00 pm

  • Arrive back at airbnb for prepared dinner

8:30 pm

  • Toast to forever 


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