Kelly and Brian wanted their wedding day to be just about them. So, on a beautiful day in September, they headed up the coast of California to say “I Do” at Glen Oaks Big Sur. After an intimate ceremony in the middle of the redwood forest, the couple made their way to the beach for some stunning sunset photos captured by photographer Jes Workman. The bride looked lovely in a lace BHLDN dress and even made her own gorgeous bouquet […]
Wedding Ideas: Elopement
Our Top 21 Favorite Elopements on Junebug Weddings
It’s no secret that we love elopements around here at Junebug Weddings, and when looking back on our favorite posts from 2016 and beyond, many of them happen to be couples who ditched the big wedding and had an intimate adventure instead. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 21 of our all-time favorite elopements from the Junebug Weddings blog. From Iceland to Sedona, from Banff to St. Lucia, there’s a little something here for everyone! Alicja […]
Heartfelt Oregon Wedding at Wallowa Lake
Maria and Tanner craved an intimate Oregon elopement but also wanted their family and friends in attendance, so their adventurous elopement-style wedding combined the best of both worlds. Every detail of the couple’s Wallowa Lake wedding was intentional, DIY, and heartfelt, including the fact that the wedding occurred on a Tuesday – the same day of the week that they first met each other! Maria and Tanner’s day included a totally epic sunrise first look, […]
Rugged Winter Cliffside Elopement in Greece
Greece has become one of our favorite romantic destinations for an adventurous elopement, and this styled shoot from photographer Days Made Of Love highlights every reason why! This cliffside elopement’s rugged textures, naturally cool color palettes, and authentic moments perfectly complement the surrounding epic slopes of Greece’s Meteora area. We are totally in love with the down-to-earth boho bridal attire in this shoot, featuring a lovely guipure lace top and tulle skirt from Megla-M and topped off […]
Alternative Antelope Canyon Elopement
Impeccable style? Check. Stunning location? Check. Gorgeous couple that is so deeply in love? Check! Brooke and Barry’s Antelope Canyon elopement is everything we love about intimate elopements and more. Amy Bluestar Photography took a wild adventure with the couple into two of Arizona’s most picturesque locations and captured some spectacular photos. The couple’s effortless boho style – particularly the bride’s All Things Dulcinea two piece ensemble – looked beautiful against the bold desert and canyon colors. Their connection and excitement […]
Backyard Elopement in the Virginia Countryside
Kara and Brett value the quietness and intimacy of their love, so when they decided to get married, they knew that a private backyard elopement was the perfect call. The couple asked Nature Composed to design Kara’s bouquet, their floral ceremony arch, and the sweetest flower collar for their dog in the most stunning shades of sage green and hot pink. We love how both Kara and Brett kept their styles effortlessly chic and wore wedding […]
Scottish Highlands Destination Elopement Adventure
When Chelsea and Jac chose a destination elopement in the gorgeous countryside of Scotland, they knew unpredictable weather would be a factor. But, that didn’t stop them from having one of the most romantic and intimate wedding adventures we’ve ever seen! With only photographer Melissa Marshall, April from Ethnos Creative, and their husbands in tow, the couple had a laid-back day of getting ready followed by driving through the country to find the perfect spot in the woods to exchange vows. After an […]
Spontaneous Helicopter Elopement Inspiration in Bragg Creek
For some couples, the thought of jumping up one day and having a spontaneous elopement is delightfully exhilarating yet daunting. Brz Photography dreamed up this Canadian elopement inspiration as a way to show couples that not only is a spur-of-the-moment elopement beautiful, but it’s achievable! This inspiration shoot features a couple that have a secluded helicopter elopement in an area of Bragg Creek that’s totally untouched by civilization. We love how this couple’s style blends cowboy details with the adventurous elegance of […]
Emotional Black Balsam Knob Elopement at Sunset
Between the tears of joy and the uncontrollable bursts of laughter, Shana and Brian’s Black Balsam Knob elopement is a beautiful example of the pure happiness that is created when best friends marry each other. The couple said “I do” in the mountains of one of North Carolina’s most beautiful parks, and then snuggled up for some incredible post-ceremony photos at sunset. The bride looked radiant in a vintage lace gown and romantic curls for the ceremony, then […]
Folksy Elopement Inspiration in Munich
This folksy elopement inspiration by Chris and Ruth Photography and Glückskonzepte is the epitome of boho charm. The ceremony was set up in the middle of a field and featured an aisle lined with vintage rugs, simple wooden chairs, and one of the most stunning macrame arches we’ve ever seen! The bride’s vintage bell-sleeve Rue de Seine dress paired perfectly with the moody wildflower arrangements from Classy Flowers. But what really set this shoot’s folksy vibe over-the-top were the beautiful camels that made […]