As a lover of National Parks, eloping in one of them sounds like a dream come true. Every National Park I have visited has inspired me in so many ways. There’s truly something magical about them and I love helping couples plan epic experiences at them. All of these spots do require permits and planning ahead, as well as a promise to leave no trace!I’ve been fortunate enough to photograph at some amazing spots, so I thought I’d share some of my favorites!
Read MoreWe were largely inspired by Anita’s love for antiques and her stunning wedding gown’s lace skirt. She wanted every detail of their wedding to have a classy vintage vibe and we created a unique colorful vintage inspired and charming “Sofreh Aghd” and Cake table that would make you want to get lost in an intimate romantic vintage boho Persian Wedding.
Read MoreCassandra and Ryan escaped the cold months back home and adventured to San Diego to elope! With the amazing Always Flawless coordinating and Moonllit Floral on Flowers, they had the sweetest, dreamiest day. Sunset Cliffs is always a dream and after their ceremony they watched the sunset with gluten free cupcakes.
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I think just being flexible and being not afraid to get a little creative is the best advice I can offer! Taking the time to figure out what meant the most to us, and then planning our day around that, really helped to put all our elements into perspective. All the extra elements (fun charcuterie board, champagne toast, themed playlists) helped make the day so fun, but if we weren’t able to make those work for any reason, the day would have still been just as magical!
Read MoreWe'd suggest for couples to really think about what's important to them for their wedding day. We both agreed on the style of the wedding, what we'd wear, and what we'd eat and went from there. It was definitely nontraditional but will always be remembered as a perfect day. Biggest takeaway is that photos are most important for your day! They are how you'll remember the day for the rest of your life and we are beyond glad we booked with Maddie!
Read MoreMt Laguna is such a great elopement spot and it totally showed off this day. Officiated by Your Wedding Belles, Sarah and Onai shared their vows in front of an amazing view of the Cleveland National Forest with family. There was a perfect breeze and the sunset showed up in the most incredible way. It was SO cool to see a full moon and the sunset at the same time. It made the occasion extra magical.
Read MoreWe were supposed to get married in 2020, but again, pandemic. Who knows when we’ll be able to have our actual wedding, but doing a photo session with Maddie to celebrate when we were *supposed* to get married was absolutely perfect. I got to wear a dress I adored in this beautiful setting and take a much needed little Airbnb trip with Matt just for us.
Read MoreJ & M have spent a lot of time together in Coronado and thought it would be the perfect spot for their elopement. While the beaches themselves are gorgeous, it is also home to the iconic Hotel del Coronado. This iconic hotel opened back in 1888 and is even considered to be haunted. It also makes for the perfect backdrop for photos!While weddings in front of the Del require a permit and working with the hotel, beach weddings away from the hotel don’t need a permit if they are under 25 people!
Read MoreAlyssa and Andy had a huge party at one of San Diego’s most popular wedding venues planned. Friends and family were going to fly in from all over to celebrate. As it continues do do, Covid made them completely reconsider their plans. Out of concern of saftey, Alyssa and Andy ultimately made the tough decision to rethink all of their plans. After multiple change of plans, they finally decided to elope.
Read MoreSarah and Joe, along with a few close family members and friends, all gathered at the Airbnb on a totally perfect day in the mountains of Souther California. Amazing little details were worked into every corner of the day. The show stopping piece was a replica of the house from Pixar’s “Up” adorned with flowers and TONS of color. Just as important were all the small details, from the chairs adorning the top of the cake (again from “Up”, to the guitar from Pixar’s “Coco” that Sarah gave Joe on their originally planned wedding day
Read MoreLauren and Matt kicked off the reception the next day at Warehouse XI with a grand entrance and their first dance. While they skipped many of the “wedding traditions” this really helped connect the two events and kick started the party. The night was relaxed and pretty much a huge party! There were donuts from Union Square Donuts and North East of the Border pulled up right side the door to feed guests all night.
Read More! Alison was a PERFECT 1940’s pin up bride in her Fame and Partners Dress and proved a black wedding dress can be elegant and bridal! Also, WEDDING DRESS CAPES ARE ALWAYS A YES!
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