WHAT IS AN ELOPEMENT & WHERE TO START ON MAKING YOURS MEANINGFUL

Elopements can be calm & intimate in the middle of the woods, elopements can be a rockin city ceremony with pub crawling afterwards, elopements can be your most special humans by your side, and elopements can also be just the two of you.

Modern day Elopements:

It doesn’t just mean a rushed courthouse wedding anymore. They are intentional, intimate and all about making the most amazing memories to look back on at every anniversary to come.

Traditional big wedding days are extremely special, and elopements are nothing less. Sometimes they even give you the space and clarity for it to be even more special and MEANINGFUL. Modern day elopements were made for people who can’t relate to all the “normal” wedding day stuff.

An elopement day is many things, and I believe in making them tailored to you. The options are endless to make it the most intentional and romantic day of your life.

How to celebrate your love story.

On my end as a photographer, I find the honor of being a part of your small friend group or even being the sole witness on your marriage license an HONOR. The pressure I feel to document your day to the fullest is no less than when I’m photographing a large wedding, because it’s YOUR WEDDING.

People say your wedding day should be the happiest day of your life SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT! Go wine tasting, ride up a ski lift, hire a private chef for two…the possibilities are ENDLESS!

Need inspiration?

Here’s an 8 hour elopement day timeline so get you can get an idea…

Thomas & Nicole’s Timeline

East Of Portland, OR | October 1st

Getting Ready Location: Airbnb Near Hood River

Ceremony Location: Little Crater Lake, OR

Additional Portrait Location: The Dallas, OR

Meal/Celebration Location: At Airbnb in Hood River

11:00 am - Make Coffee & Brunch at Airbnb

12:00 pm - Getting Ready

1:30 pm - First Look at Rowena Crest

2:00 pm - Drive to Little Crater Lake

3:30 pm - Hike Around & Take Photos

4:00 pm - Find a Spot to Say Vows

4:30 pm - Drive back to Airbnb

6:00 pm - Private Chef makes gourmet dinner

7:00 pm - Bonfire & Dessert

Personalized Ceremony Ideas for your Elopement:

Hand fasting
Ring warming with friends
Include your pets
Say your vows as the sun rises
Ask a friend to officiate
Light a candle
Plant a Tree

If you don’t know where to start planning an elopement, contact me. I’m full of ideas and locations.

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“We were so honored to have Sarah capture our special day. We were initially attracted to her style of photography and how beautifully she captures every moment and every detail, but Sarah has tremendously exceeded our expectations.

From even before we booked her as our elopement photographer and up until we received the final gallery, she has made every step of the process as smooth as possible.

We especially loved the quick production of the sneak peak photos shortly after we eloped. Since our elopement only consisted of my husband, Sarah, our officiant, and me, the rest of our loved ones were eager to see photos of our special day. We are grateful to have been able to immediately share it with them.

We are so obsessed with our final gallery. We would love to work with Sarah again in the near future. We can't recommend her enough!”