5 Reasons to Elope Instead
It’s so secret that I love elopements. Not only do I specialize in planning and capturing elopements as my job, but I chose to elope with my husband too! We didn’t feel like a traditional wedding was “us”, so instead we chose to elope just the two of us beneath a hidden waterfall with our two dogs. We were able to read our private vows to each other and truly make the day about our love story. Here are five great reasons for choosing to elope instead!
Your Day is About You
One of the first things I notice at weddings is how stressed the bride and groom often seem. Instead of taking their day to celebrate their love with a close-knit group of friends and family—or even alone—they’re spending most of the day greeting long-lost relatives and people they haven’t seen in years. While I’m not knocking big weddings, I think there is something so special and intimate about making the day about you and your special love.
You Have More Flexibility with Locations
When it comes to big weddings, you don’t have much flexibility with venues. You have to pay a premium to be able to celebrate in a traditional wedding venue that can accommodate a large group of people. However, with an elopement or micro-wedding, you have more latitude when choosing your location. You can get married on a short hike or on a scenic overlook for free!
You Can Choose Your Own Adventure
The sky is the limit with elopements! Most of us haven’t been to an elopement, so it can seem intimidating to plan one, but that’s where I come in! I can help you plan an exciting adventure like hot-air ballooning or 4x4 off-road driving, or I can help you plan a relaxed day of picnics, hammocks, and snuggling up with your love. Whatever you want for your big day, we can make it happen. It’s time to think outside the box and let me plan a day that’s uniquely YOU!
Less Stress when Planning Elopements
Traditional weddings have a pretty stringent schedule, venue rules, timing, and expectations. If that’s not a recipe for unnecessary stress, I don’t know what is! When it comes to your elopement or micro-wedding, you can rely more heavily on your photographer (me) to help you plan a simple, but exciting celebration for your day. I can help you scout locations, plan an itinerary and activities, work out a shot list, help you with permits and marriage licenses, connect you with vendors and leave you plenty of time for intimate moments.
You Can Save Money and Time
The average wedding costs upwards of $30,000 dollars and many popular venues have to be booked at least a year in advance, so there is little flexibility when planning. Elopements, on the other hand, provide more freedom to adjust plans and activities as you go. What if instead of spending that money on a big wedding, you spend less than half that amount on an incredible experience in the mountains, desert, beaches, or more!
I specialize in bringing my couples’ visions to life for their elopement day. Trust in me to create the elopement of your wildest dreams—without the expectations and stress! If you’re ready to talk about your dream elopement, contact me today!