WHY COUPLES CHOOSE TO ELOPE

-Once in a lifetime experience

-Less stress and anxiety

-Way less planning

-Better photos + Experience

-Valuing experiences over stuff

ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE

Imagine waking up in a luxury tree house in the mountains of Tennessee or a vintage Airstream camper in Joshua Tree. You and your love have breakfast and coffee together and then begin getting ready for your wedding day. You can say " I Do" on the rocky coastline of California during sunset or at a secluded hot spring waterfall nestled in the mountains of Idaho. After your intimate ceremony you can cruise the Pacific Coastal Highway in a classic convertible or enjoy a luxury picnic overlooking Zion National Park to celebrate the day! End your night by roasting smores or relaxing the hot tub at your lodging with gorgeous views. Watch the stars rise above the horizon and reflect on the amazing day with your best friend! At the end of it all you will have stunning images that artistically documents one of the most beautiful days of your lives!

LESS STRESS AND ANXIETY

Planning a big traditional wedding is a significantly more stressful endeavor compared to elopements. The logistics involved in organizing a large-scale event with numerous guests, vendors, and intricate details quickly becomes overwhelming. By eliminating the guest list, most of the logistics fall away. More importantly, the expectations surrounding a traditional wedding can contribute to heightened stress. Societal norms, family traditions, and external expectations often come into play, influencing decisions and adding layers of complexity to the planning process.

WAY LESS PLANNING

People elope because it requires so much less planning than a big, traditional wedding. Expanding on "less stress and anxiety", elopements are also less stressful because planning them is easier. It allows couples to invest their time and energy into meaningful aspects of their day.  When you elope, you only have to plan what you want. Don’t want to think about decor? Great. Don’t. Only want to plan a breathtakingly romantic horseback ride through the Redwoods? Great. Do that.

The great thing about booking an elopement with me is that I personally take care of many aspects of your day. I acquire the permits and do all the location scouting and research so you can show up to your day with nothing to worry about. Some collections come with much more complimentary planning and booking.

BETTER PHOTOS + EXPERIENCE

Contrary to a common misconception that couples who elope are indifferent to their wedding experience, our data-driven insights reveal a profound level of care and intentionality among eloping couples. Far from hastily bypassing the wedding festivities, couples who elope showcase a remarkable commitment to crafting a wedding day experience that is intentional and reflects their values. And this very often involves investing in amazing photos so that they can preserve their own memories and share their wedding with friends and family.

VALUING EXPERIENCES OVER STUFF

People who value experiences over things tend to be drawn to elopements. Not because they don’t want to invest in their wedding day, but because they have a different set of priorities.

The average wedding in the United States in 2023 costs between $29,000-36,000.

That’s for what ends up being about a six-to-seven hour event (which, hello, breaks down to about $5500 an hour) And during that time, an average of 600 pounds of garbage is created.

Instead of paying $10K for your $65 a head meal for over 150 guests, couples who elope get to spend that money on an epic honeymoon or plan an adventure that they’ll talk about for years.

Eloping allows you to spend money on things you will enjoy. If it feels like a waste of money to spend $30,000 on one day, then you can definitely relate. A wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. You don’t have to feel like the money you’re spending on your wedding is ending up in the trash–literally. Spend it on experiences you’ll relive and retell for the rest of your life.