Your guide to making your elopement day government official in another state and without guests. So you found an amazing place out here in Oregon. It’s got epic views and everything you’ve wanted for the day you get married. Now how do you accomplish the actual getting married part when you live in a totally […]

Asking your photographer the right questions so you find the perfect fit for your wedding day Since you probably don’t plan an annual elopement for fun, it’s hard to know what you need to know and what’s most important. It can be overwhelming to pick which photographer is the best fit among so many options. […]

The reasons why hiring a professional officiant for your elopement can make all the difference. Should you hire an officiant for your elopement? Our on staff officiant, Bob, is here to answer just that: I know, you’re eloping because you don’t want to be stuck with any of the trappings of a traditional wedding. Why […]

All the information you need about eloping from what is an elopement to where can you elope to can you invite guests and so much more. Eloping has become a cool trendy word floating around the wedding industry. We’re also seeing new definitions coming up like minomies, micro-weddings, intimate weddings, and endless others. What even […]

Everything you need to know about planning your elopement in Olympic National Park from an elopement photographer Olympic National Park in Washington State is unreal. There’s so many options for different scenery within such a small area. Most places only have one or two, while the Olympic Peninsula offers any kind of landmark you could […]

Everything you need to know about eloping on the Oregon Coast from where to elope, how to get legally married, the climate, and more from an Oregon Coast elopement photographer. You want to elope on the Oregon Coast? DANG, you have good taste. I’m a “coastie,” a title I wear with pride. We’re the locals […]

Reasons why you should chose eloping and create a wedding that’s 100% true to you.  This pandemic has couples considering eloping who likely never would’ve considered it. As an elopement photographer and an individual that eloped myself, I want to reassure you that eloping isn’t just a plan B. So this is for those of […]

Advice and templates for telling your family you’re skipping the traditional wedding. It’s all fun and games to decide to elope…but now you have to tell everyone. Oof. It won’t be the easiest thing but it will be worth it once you get to get married how you actually want to. We’re going to dive […]

Ideas for how to include your loved ones in your elopement without giving up personal time for you two. Eloping is your chance to take back your wedding day and do what you actually want…that doesn’t necessarily mean leaving out your loved ones. There’s ways to include your loved ones on all levels whether they’re […]

Elopement locations in Samuel H. Boardman to consider for your elopement in the Brookings, OR area that aren’t Natural Bridge and Secret Beach. Because I lived in Brookings, OR, I always keep an eye out for elopement Instagram posts in the area. You can drop any nearby, random coastal rock in front of me and […]