Choosing to elope doesn’t mean you can’t include the people you love; it just means you prioritize an intimate, intentional experience. I guide many couples who want to involve their closest friends and family, and the best part is that there are no rules! You can tailor their involvement to fit your day perfectly to your liking.
Family focuses ceremony
Many couples opt for the “Split Day” approach. An intimate morning spent getting ready and having the official ceremony ( you could even have a family member officiate the ceremony) followed family photos with your loved ones, from there it could be a completely private adventure hike, vow reading, and sunset portraits just for the two of you. This ensures you get those treasured family memories while still experiencing the deep intimacy of a private elopement adventure
Just the two of you
If you crave a private, “just us” ceremony, we can creatively weave your family into your day from a distance! This includes having them write letters for you to read on the mountain, Face Timing them from a scenic overlook right after your vows, or celebrating with a huge party and slideshow when you return home.
Do the Legal side with family.
Another option to include family without have to compromise on location or semantics due to accessibility for family and friends; Is to handle your marriage license and legal paper work before or after your adventure elopement. This option gives you the freedom to not have to worry about getting important documents together or stress about misplacing it. Your elopement day could strictly be about your connection together and celebrating the lives your starting as a team and do the legal side back at home with family and friends
Ready to Design Your Perfect Day?
Choosing to elope means creating a wedding day that’s built entirely around you whether that includes ten loved ones or just your officiant. Don’t stress about finding the right balance between intimacy and inclusion; that’s exactly what I’m here for!
As your elopement photographer and guide, I specialize in crafting intentional timelines that make sure your family feels loved and included, while still giving you the private, epic adventure you deserve.
Let’s start designing your stress-free elopement adventure today
