Carol and Dan always knew they wanted a wedding that felt intimate and connected to its surroundings. They found exactly that in Merida, where historic charm and quiet elegance naturally set the tone. Their story began in the most unassuming way. Although they worked in the same building, they were little more than familiar faces passing each other in the halls until one day, a chance encounter at the office snack machine changed everything. What […]
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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 […]
Step Into Downtown Chicago for This City Hall Wedding
For Julia and Alberto, a city hall wedding in downtown Chicago wasn’t about choosing the fastest option. It was about choosing the people who mattered most. Their story began back in 2016 when they met at work, both part of the same engineering department. Julia, an architect, and Alberto, an engineer, first crossed paths professionally before life eventually brought them back together in a much more personal way. After migrating from Venezuela to Argentina, they […]
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 […]
An Elegant Black-Tie Wedding in a Private Houston Garden
Derrick and Josh’s elegant Houston wedding began long before their walk down the aisle. The two matched on Tinder twice, but it was a rainy first date at Buffalo Bayou Park in 2020 that changed everything. What started as a simple walk turned into hours of conversation, takeout dinner at Derrick’s home, and Josh meeting Pebbles, Derrick’s beloved Cocker Spaniel. “We found each other two separate times on Tinder,” they shared. “We realized we came […]
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 […]
A Corfu Wedding at One of the Most Charming Seaside Churches in Greece
When Alexandra and Tom began talking about their wedding, they kept coming back to the same idea: something timeless and elegant.They loved the look of a classic summer garden celebration but wanted it set against sunshine, sea views, and a sense of escape. That vision came together during their Corfu Wedding, held almost exactly six years after they first met on a weekend away with friends in Salcombe—by pure coincidence, on the very same weekend. […]