Cascading Rivers and Sunset Vistas Elopement in White Mountains National Forest, NH $5,500

Cascading Rivers and Sunset Vistas Elopement in White Mountains National Forest, NH

  • Mountains
  • Forest
  • Rivers

If you dream of an elopement where you get to experience a variety of natural settings, then this White Mountains National Forest elopement is for you! With this comprehensive adventure elopement experience, you’ll have everything covered, from personalized planning to visual storytelling that captures the exhilaration and intimacy of your day. 

The day starts at your accommodations with getting ready and a first look. Once everybody’s ready, we’ll head out to the Kanc to explore multiple areas of the Swift River, marveling at the power of the water as it carves its way through ancient gorges and shapes massive boulders. 

After we’ve had our fun splashing around, we’ll make our way out to Eaton for a short hike at one of my favorite New Hampshire peaks. Once we’re at the summit, we’ll be met with truly stunning views of the White Mountains and the western peaks of Maine. We’ll explore the scrub bushes on this rolling summit and picnic atop the granite slabs. Then, as the sun begins to set, you’ll exchange your vows amidst the golden glow of the sun setting behind White Mountain National Forest

For more adventurous couples who want a truly unique portrait experience, we’ll stay atop the mountain until the dazzling night sky arrives – October is peak Milky Way viewing in the White Mountains – and your portraits under the stars will be absolutely breathtaking. 

My role as your planner and photographer is to make your New Hampshire elopement feel like an intimate escape created just for you. I firmly believe that the most authentic imagery comes when the couple feels completely at ease, so I’m here to provide you with a judgement-free zone to be who you want to be, say what you want to say, and feel how you need to feel in the moment. This is your wedding day, do whatever the fork you want.

Guest Capacity
Guest Capacity
Up to 12
Package Location
Package Location
New England, New Hampshire
Hike Distance
Photography Coverage
10 Hours
Elopement Setting & Scenery
  • • 🏔 Mountain
  • • 🌲 Forest
  • • 🌊 Rivers & Waterfalls
Package Style / Vibe
  • • Adventure-Focused
  • • Romantic / Intimate
  • • Minimalist / Low-Key
  • • All-Inclusive
  • • Dog-Friendly
  • • Hike Distance: 2-3 miles
  • • Difficulty: Easy
What's Included
  • Photography Included
  • • Up to 10 hours of documentary coverage
  • • Sneak peeks posted throughout the week after your elopement; final gallery delivery within 12 weeks
  • • Online gallery of images (approx 30-50 per hour of coverage)

  • Planning Support Included
  • • Bespoke and seasonally-relevant planning of your elopement day’s specific locations and timeline
  • • Date selection and guidance: crowd-avoidance, ideal timing, seasonal guidance
  • • Vow exchange on the trail with awe-inspiring mountain views
  • • Accommodations and vendor research and recommendations
  • • Marriage license acquisition guidance

  • Vendors Included
  • • Officiant: Option for Emma to perform the ceremony and/or legalize the marriage
NOT Included
  • • Transportation & Lodging
  • • Location permits (if applicable for certain locations within WMNF)
  • • Parking permits for WMNF trailheads and overlooks
  • • Additional vendors such as florist, catering, pet-sitting, etc.
Additional Add-Ons
  • Video package: additional photo-only artist, social media reel, full length ceremony film, cinematic highlight film (+3000)
  • Second photographer (+$1000) 

Engagement session (starting at +$500)

Availability
  • Seasons Available: Spring, Summer, Fall

  • Minimum Notice Required: 2 months

  • Blackout Dates: October 25 – April 15
Optional Notes & Customization
  • Couples who live out of state and not within driving distance of a New Hampshire town need to plan for a minimum of 1, non-holiday weekday that is NOT the day of their elopement to manage their marriage license process.
  • Couples should plan to spend a minimum of $300/night on basic accommodations, more for VRBO/AirBnB.
Package offered by:
Emma Thurgood - New England Elopements
Emma Thurgood - New England Elopements
  • Based In
    CT, serving MA, NH, RI and VT.
Travel Policy

A variable travel fee is applied to non-Connecticut elopements for all Journey package bookings. Full day bookings with the Wanderlust or Venture package do not have travel fees for New England.

Booking Terms

- 20% non-refundable booking fee of the after-tax package price due at contract signing

- Full balance due 30 days prior to elopement date; bookings with 3+ month planning timeline will split into two installments with a payment midway through planning phase

- Contract signed and payment made electronically

- Credit/Debit card accepted

- Sales tax applied as required by law

- Full gallery delivered within 12 weeks

Emma Thurgood - New England Elopements
Emma Thurgood - New England Elopements

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