Packages

Deciding to Elope

Congrats on choosing to elope! If you’re down for an adventure, I think we’ll be a great fit! Begin by contacting me to get the ball rolling, and I’ll be walking with you every step of the way from the first email or phone call to the adventure session. I’ll help you brainstorm locations and even the small details like planning the schedule. Plus if you want to go outside the country, I’ve got lots of experience in planning trips from backpacking to adventures abroad!

The Date

We’ll set the date, and a backup date if weather is absolutely a no-go, but generally we can still adventure rain or shine!

• For shorter sessions, experiencing a sunrise or sunset is truly magical, when the sky is lit with a million colors, that sense of awe and wonder really brings together the intimacy of your relationship
• For full day experiences, there’s no need to feel rushed, everything can take place when the moment feels right for you. We can plan from sunrise throughout the day and even into sunset for a small reception!
• For multi-day trips, backpacking is a great way to spend quality time outdoors with your beloved. We can catch both sunrise and sunset, camp at an amazing viewpoint or even sleep in a lookout

The Location

• Pick the location – maybe you have one in mind or maybe we can work together to figure out the best place for you
• This may be planned concurrently with the date. Do you want fall colors in the mountains? Or a snowy winter wonderland in December? Or maybe a summer backpacking trip to a remote location? There’s endless options to choose from!
• Local: Currently, I am based in Washington, but we can also talk about options outside PNW – I particularly love the red-hued canyons in the Southwest (Utah/Arizona) and have road tripped and traveled all over the country
• International: As an avid traveler, I’d love to go abroad with you as well! One of the most picturesque locations I believe is the Italian Dolomites
• Some ideas:
• Hiking to the most gorgeous alpine lake or incredible waterfall or jaw-dropping mountain backdrop
• Backpacking to a meadow looking up the basin of a mountain range
• Rock climbing to a spire to tie the knot (literally and figuratively!) with your best adventure friend
• Staying at a lookout so you have a base location to rest
• Getting ready at an A-Frame house before a hike or for a small reception
• Mountaineering to say your vows on top of a volcano
• Backcountry skiing to break the wintry blues with that perfect calm snowy backdrop
• Driving to the beach and watching the sun set over the water with that warm glow behind you

The Planning

Plan the adventure – with the location and date set, I can help you hash out all the little details and we’ll create a final itinerary for the day(s), what to expect, what to bring, etc…

• Permits/passes other paperwork
• Logistics for how to get there
• Finding the perfect dress or suit
• Adding the small things that make it special, like floral arrangements, catering, cake…
• Planning for guests

The Adventure

The big day: adventure and photoshoot! I’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, from making sure flowers are in order, clothes are well packed, etc… And by the end, you’ll come back smiling from that amazing adventure!

Afterwards

You’ll get the full edited online gallery…

• For shorter photoshoots (i.e. engagements), I’ll get the pictures back to you within 3-4 weeks
• For longer photoshoots (i.e. elopements), expect a lead time of 6-8 weeks