Bringing your kids along for your elopement doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice intimacy or a dream-worthy experience—it just means you’ll need to do some extra planning! Having them there for your elopement is an incredibly beautiful thing. By making them an integral part of your elopement you’re fostering an even deeper connection as a family unit and modeling a healthy romantic relationship for them. 

Let me tell you a tale of love, laughter, and a pirate’s promise at C and A’s Emerald Grande wedding. Picture this: a couple so in love, they decided to embark on an adventure that would make even Jack Sparrow raise a glass in approval!
Now, before their grand “I do,” C + A decided to spice things up with a swashbuckling soirée aboard a pirate ship! Ah, yes! The evening before their big day, guests donned their best pirate hats and eye patches, setting sail into the sunset. What a spectacular prelude, right? Trust me; the excitement was as palpable as the salty sea breeze.

In the bustling fashion capital of the world, Milan, where dreams are woven into the finest fabrics and aspirations soar higher than the iconic Duomo, a love story unfolded that transcended borders and cultures. This is the tale of G and Y, a couple whose meeting a few years ago changed their lives forever!

Southern California has all the warm sandy beaches for your ceremony and trendy postnuptial drinks spots you could want…BUT that’s just the tippity top of the (desert) iceberg! You’ll also find: sand dunes, slot canyons, islands, and stargazing! SoCal has so much to offer the couples that want to venture off the beaten path and the couples simply want to venture to a quiet spot to catch the sunset.

You already have some of the pieces for your elopement: the love of your partner, the bravery to do something different for your wedding day, and the desire to create memories, not just photographs. The next step is picking a location. A great place to start is by simply imagining your wedding day. Is there an ocean breeze, the sounds of waterfalls, or the smell of juniper? Are you dusty from dancing in desert sands or are you wet from skipping rocks into the ocean waves? If any of these ring true for you then Southern California could be the perfect place for your elopement.

Here, let me show you a few spots!

For K + A’s engagement photos we kicked things off at this modern bar that oozed charm and served some of the prettiest cocktails. In between sips I learned of how they met (an office love story!!), memorable dates (click to open below), the proposal and their sweet pup Lola (click to open below)!

T + S’s elopement was an L.A. dream come true! Bright and early in the magic of a spring sunrise, this couple said “I do” on a sandy canvas with the Pacific as their backdrop. It was like the beach itself gave a standing ovation. But here’s the twist – it wasn’t just a ceremony; it was a full-on beach picnic extravaganza! Think fluffy blankets, mimosas, and avocado toast, all while seagulls provided the soundtrack. They didn’t just exchange rings; they exchanged bites of sweets too. The sun painted the sky in all shades of “happy” as they danced on the shore and laughed like they owned the beach. From vows to views to bites, this LA elopement was a love-fueled adventure that beach dreams are made of.

I’m sitting here, trying to put into words the incredible honor it is to be invited into people’s most intimate moments, and let me tell you, it’s no easy task. But hey, I’m going to give it my best shot!

I had an absolute blast celebrating the union of M + B. These two are something else – the kind of couple that makes you believe in love a little bit more.

What you choose to wear on your wedding day is an expression of who you are and you should feel like the best version of yourself in it. No matter how particular your personal style is there is a dress, suit, or jumpsuit for you! If anything, the real trouble lies in narrowing down all the options out there. Lemme help you out before you even need to cross that bridge! 

The three things you should prioritize when looking for your wedding attire are: style, comfortability, and functionally (and budget as an honorary 4th thing). Let’s chat about all of the different places you can purchase wedding dresses, suits, and jumpsuits. Then we can get into the nitty gritty of fabrics, silhouettes, accessorizing, and everything between!

In the heart of winter, amid the charming allure of New Orleans, Louisiana, a couple decided to embark on a daring and romantic adventure—their own elopement. This is the captivating tale of Z and M, two kindred souls who chose to exchange vows and celebrate their love at the enchanting wedding venue of Race and Religious.

The surprise proposal for S at Eden Gardens State Park was an absolute dream! Ever since I met S during spring kickball, we became fast friends, and when G asked me to photograph their proposal, it was a no-brainer!