The Blog

Elopement Resources & Real Stories

If you’re feeling inspired and overwhelmed at the same time, you’re in the right place.

This space is here to help you:

  • Understand what eloping actually looks like
  • Discover different locations and seasons
  • Learn how to plan without stress
  • See real stories from real couples
  • Gather inspiration at your own pace

Start Here

How to Elope

Everything you need to know, step by step—from securing permits and marriage licenses to how the day actually unfolds.

Best Places to Elope

Explore different landscapes and seasons, and how they shape your elopement. Whether you prefer mountains, coastlines, forests, or deserts, there’s something for you.

What an Elopement
Day Feels Like

Real timelines, real pacing, and honest stories about how my couples made their elopements feel like it was truly theirs.

Choose Your Path

Elopement Planning Guides For couples who want clarity and calm.

Here you’ll find:

  • how to plan an elopement from scratch
  • what to pack
  • sunrise vs. sunset elopements
  • permit + marriage license guidance
  • split-day timelines
  • vow writing and ceremony ideas
  • how to choose a location

Each guide includes:

  • The best times of year to elope
  • What the location feels like
  • Logistics and tips
  • Real elopement examples


Elopement Locations For couples starting with a sense of place.

Guides for:

  • Acadia National Park
  • Utah & the Southwest
  • Grand Teton National Park
  • Catskills & Upstate New York
  • The Dolomites
  • New England & Block Island
  • Patagonia

Each guide includes:

  • The best times of year to elope
  • What the location feels like
  • Logistics and tips
  • Real elopement examples


Real Elopements For couples who want to see themselves in the stories.

These are full elopement days — not just a highlight reel. You’ll find:

  • Real weather
  • Real timelines
  • Real emotion
  • Film, digital, and Super 8 woven together

You’ll see how different couples structured their day to make it completely their own, and how they balanced adventure with downtime. You’ll find elopements that were built just for two, and others where the couple invited guests.



A gentle reminder

You don’t need to read everything. You don’t need to have it all figured out.

Most couples start here with curiosity—and end up feeling confident and excited about what’s possible.