Lorena and Alejandro didn’t set out to plan a big wedding. Instead, they returned to a place that already meant something to them. Their ceremony at Nauyaca Waterfall brought them back to where they got engaged—this time, with their baby by their side, stepping into a new chapter as a family. As high school sweethearts, their story has unfolded over years of growing up together. Choosing to elope in Costa Rica felt like a natural […]
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Wedding Ideas: Elopement
This Remote Glacier Elopement in Palmer, Alaska Proves Nature is Sometimes the Only Backdrop You Need
Nova and Jay didn’t set out to design a wedding filled with details. They set out to find a place that felt bigger than both of them. That search led them to Palmer, Alaska, where glaciers, tundra, and mountain ranges meet in a way that feels almost unreal. After years of growing up side by side—from high school to building a life across countries—their decision to get married felt like a natural next step, not […]
This Kitschy Vegas-Inspired Elopement at Lovesick Chapel Was Planned in Just 30 Days
What does it look like to throw out every expectation and just follow your instincts? For Natalie and Christian, it meant planning a wedding in 30 days, keeping it a secret, and saying “I do” in a way that felt completely their own at San Diego’s own Lovesick Chapel. They met in 2021, during that strange, in-between phase of the pandemic when everything felt a little uncertain and a little more open. What started as […]
Celtic Handfasting and Clifftop Vows in this Elopement on Ireland’s Wild Edge
Allyson and Emily’s wedding took place along Ireland’s rugged coastline, where the Cliffs of Moher set the tone for a celebration that felt both intimate and deeply personal. Surrounded by a small group of loved ones, they exchanged vows in a setting that spoke for itself, with a meaningful celtic handfasting at the heart of it all. Their story didn’t start with perfect timing, but with shared change. “Both of us had been through a […]
A Cozy Norway Elopement Tucked Into the Wilderness
Some couples plan a wedding venue. Anaïs and Glenn chose a landscape. Their Norway elopement took place in the mountains surrounded by autumn colors, quiet trails, and small wooden cabins scattered across the landscape. It was the kind of setting that felt familiar to them both. Over time, the Norwegian outdoors had become an important part of their relationship, so exchanging vows there felt like the most natural choice. The two first met at a […]
Taft Point at Sunset: An Intimate and Stunning Yosemite National Park Elopement
High above Yosemite Valley, with cliffs stretching into the distance and the sky slowly turning shades of gold and pink, Pricilla and Giselle exchanged vows in one of the most breathtaking settings imaginable. Their Yosemite National Park elopement was designed to be simple and deeply personal, with the focus entirely on their relationship and the landscape around them. Instead of planning a traditional celebration, they spent the day exploring the park together before exchanging vows […]
This Couple Knew They Wanted to Elope Abroad—and Italy’s Aosta Valley Delivered
Some couples dream of a packed dance floor and a long guest list. MK and Shane always pictured something quieter: mountain air, sweeping views, and a day that felt completely their own. That vision led them straight to the Aosta Valley, where jagged peaks and alpine meadows created the most breathtaking backdrop for their vows. Their love story started thanks to a persistent mutual friend. “It’s a miracle,” MK said. “My friend Amanda had been […]
A Romantic Sunrise Elopement on the Shores of Lake Orta
At sunrise on a quiet dock in northern Italy, Alana and Travis found themselves in a moment that felt entirely their own. Their intimate Lake Orta elopement centered on stillness, romance, and intention, exactly the atmosphere they had hoped for from the very beginning. But their story began long before that peaceful morning. “We always say we are so glad our first date didn’t work out,” they shared. After Travis first reached out to Alana […]
A Glacier Elopement Made Possible by a Once-in-a-Lifetime Giveaway
With a helicopter landing on a glacier and their closest family along for the ride, Chelsey and Eli planned an adventure elopement that focused on experience over tradition. Their glacier elopement in Alaska blended dramatic scenery with thoughtful personal details, including a black, white, and pearl color palette inspired by Eli’s mom, seasonal fall florals in deep reds and purples, and a ceremony setting that felt as unforgettable as the moment itself. Behind the epic […]
La Fortuna Waterfall: An Intimate Elopement in the Heart of Costa Rica
Lauren and Alex didn’t set out to plan a wedding that checked boxes or followed tradition. They wanted a day that felt quiet, personal, and deeply connected to the place they chose. That clarity led them to Costa Rica and, ultimately, to La Fortuna waterfall, where they exchanged vows surrounded by jungle, rushing water, and the rare feeling of having the world momentarily to themselves. Their story began on the dance floor at Minneapolis Pride […]
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