Hannah Kate Photography and Bared Soul Photography collaborated with a handful of local vendors to style this indigo and gold elopement inspiration on Pico Creek Beach in San Simeon, California. They wanted to keep the inspiration centered around raw earth elements and the spirituality surrounding symmetry. They paired hand cracked geodes with gold geometric accents and gorgeous velvet textures with weathered wood, and they gravitated towards darker tones, richer colors, and romantic textures. The couple, Michelle and Anthony, are truly and madly in love, and that authenticity shines […]
Wedding Ideas: Elopement
This Jaw-Dropping Waimea Canyon Wedding is Hawaii Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
Jeneile and Bill’s Waimea Canyon wedding was the natural and spontaneous day that they always wanted. In choosing to elope, they both agreed that finding the perfect ceremony location was the most important part of planning their big day. Victoria Carlson Photography captured the couple exchanging their vows and saying “I do” on scenic canyon cliffs with views every bit as breathtaking and vast as they were hoping for. After the ceremony Jeneile and Bill drove around the canyon in […]
This Vintage-Inspired Bride and Her Marine Corps Groom Said I Do Along The Pacific Crest Trail
Getting married along the Pacific Crest Trail seemed like a no-brainer to Julia and Chase, who both love to hike and think that Julian, California is the most beautiful place in the world. On the day of their wedding, the duo got ready together, Chase wearing his Marine Corps uniform, and Julia wearing a short, open back dress from Bebe. Their photographer Jami Laree trekked up Mount Laguna with them and captured the exact moment they said “I do” next […]
Two Photographers Eloping in the Barkley Sound is the Sweetest Thing You’ll See Today
Brittany and Sam’s wedding day was truly their own — they ate breakfast and got ready together before taking a boat ride to an undecided island in the Barkley Sound to read their custom vows and say “I do” to each other. They are both photographers, so they knew that choosing a wedding photographer was going to be one of the most important decisions they made. Brittany and Sam loved the artistic vision that Tomasz Wagner Photo […]
Barefoot Texas Elopement on Caddo Lake
Enamored with the swampy landscape of Caddo Lake, Alyssa and Beau searched for the perfect bank for two days before finding the spot where they said “I do.” After the intimate ceremony, friends and family floated up on a pontoon boat to hug and congratulate the newlyweds. Barefoot, the pair danced to Otis Redding in the grass as Sam Hugh Photography captured the effortless beauty of their love. The Couple: Alyssa and Beau The Wedding: Caddo […]
Adorable Portuguese Picnic Wedding at Monserrate Palace
Diane and Jason wanted a simple and elegant wedding; they wanted to focus on the adventure they were starting together rather than getting caught up on the wedding planning process. Diane had a deep love for Portugal after having visited Lisbon while in college, and after coming across another Portugal elopement while searching on Pinterest, Diane and Jason knew that Monserrate Palace was the perfect place to say “I do”. Photographer Jesus Caballero was with the couple every step of […]
Why You Should Consider Anchorage, AK for Your Destination Elopement
With its crystal blue waters, vast mountain ranges, and crisp cool weather, Alaska is a perfect location for a destination elopement. Add on the changing colors of fall, and you’ve got yourself one heck of a view. Photographers Grace Adams and Lauren Parker teamed up to create an inspiration shoot for couples looking for a simple autumn elopement in the mountains. Anchorage already looked beautiful with the subdued colors of late autumn, but the wildflower bouquet and pie picnic, […]
Insanely Romantic Grace Kelly Inspired Venice Elopement
Lindsey and Stephen make quite the beautiful case for a Venice elopement in these images captured by Allison Harp Photography. The couple decided on a trip across the world to celebrate their love, and they giggled, held hands, and embraced through the entire experience. Wanting to have some piece of their family there on the day, Lindsey wore her late grandmother’s fur cape over her Allure Bridals ballgown and tucked a photo of her Papa into […]
Spontaneous Seaside Elopement in Kapalua, Maui
Deciding to get married is a monumental decision, but if you don’t want to stress over planning a big wedding you have the option to elope, which is exactly what Ivana and Jan decided to do. They said “I do” in traditional Hawaiian style on Oneloa Beach in Kapalua, Maui. Their ceremony included the Hawaiian rituals of chanting, blowing of the Pu, Hawaiian prayers, and a personalized speech about building a lasting commitment to each other. Angie Diaz Photography took some fantastic […]