Faerie Forest with Cliffside Views Adventure Elopement in Stowe, VT $5,500

Faerie Forest with Cliffside Views Adventure Elopement in Stowe, VT

  • Mountains
  • Forest

Forests and lakes and cliffsides, oh my! Get the best of all worlds with this comprehensive elopement experience in Stowe, VT. You’ll have every detail covered, from personalized planning to a complete visual love story that captures both the majesty of the Vermont mountains and the intimacy of your connection. 

The day starts with getting our hiking packs and picnic ready at your accommodations in Stowe. From there, we’ll be hiking to the top of Spruce Peak on a trail that meets your skill level for a challenging and fun hike to a mountaintop pond. At the top, we’ll find a secluded spot to change into your wedding attire and get ready for your pondside vow exchange and celebratory picnic. 

After some relaxation time by the pond, we’ll take a leisurely pace to explore the rest of Spruce Peak summit, including a rocky cliffside with jaw-dropping views of Mount Mansfield and the Notch below. After relaxing on the cliffside, we’ll make our way back down the trail to “the top of the Notch” for portraits among the boulders. In spring, this area is a shade of green that feels unreal, giving it a magical faerie vibe. In the fall, the vibrant fiery leaves provide an elven wood mystique.

For couples who want a little extra magic in their day, we can head to one of my favorite views of the Mount Mansfield profile for after dark portraits during twilight or under the stars. 

As your Vermont elopement specialist, I’ll help you navigate the best seasonal timing, avoid the biggest tourist crowds, and discover tucked-away locations for intimate moments. My role as your planner and photographer is to make your 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 2
Package Location
Package Location
New England, Vermont
Hike Distance
Photography Coverage
10 Hours
Elopement Setting & Scenery
  • • 🏔 Mountain
  • • 🌲 Forest
  • • 💧 Water features
Package Style / Vibe
  • • Adventure-Focused
  • • Romantic / Intimate
  • • Minimalist / Low-Key
  • • All-Inclusive
  • • Hike Distance: 3-4 miles
  • • Hike Difficulty: Challenging
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)
  • • Parking permits for trailheads (if applicable)
  • • Additional vendors such as florist, catering, pet-sitting, etc
Additional Add-Ons
  • Video package: dedicated 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 Vermont 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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