• An older couples celebrates their Colorado elopement by popping a bottle of champagne in front of a lake.
    11 Images
  • A bride and groom run on the grass in front of an icy lake in Colorado
  • A tan dog runs towards the camera as his parents, a newly married couple, runs behind.
  • A groom holds his bride in his arms and twirls around. A bright Colorado rainbow sits behind them.
  • A bride and groom sit on a hill with the sun setting behind them. They are joined by their dogs as they celebrate their elopement.
  • A bride and grooms stand cliffside in Moab, Utah
  • A man and woman embrace on the beach on the Oregon coast.
  • Two brides, dressed in lacey gowns, hold each other. They are flanked by bright orange and red fall colors.
  • A bride, wearing a crown, holds her husbands face near an Oregon waterfall.
  • An older couples celebrates their Colorado elopement by popping a bottle of champagne in front of a lake.
    11 Images
  • A bride and groom run on the grass in front of an icy lake in Colorado
  • A tan dog runs towards the camera as his parents, a newly married couple, runs behind.
  • A groom holds his bride in his arms and twirls around. A bright Colorado rainbow sits behind them.
  • A bride and groom sit on a hill with the sun setting behind them. They are joined by their dogs as they celebrate their elopement.
  • A bride and grooms stand cliffside in Moab, Utah
  • A man and woman embrace on the beach on the Oregon coast.
  • Two brides, dressed in lacey gowns, hold each other. They are flanked by bright orange and red fall colors.
  • A bride, wearing a crown, holds her husbands face near an Oregon waterfall.

Adventure Instead

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Hey I'm Maddie Mae and I'm a Colorado and destination elopement photographer, experience designer, and planning consultant for couples who want an unforgettable, deeply meaningful, and extraordinarily personal wedding experience. When you hire me—you get so much more than just a photographer. With experience traveling in 41 countries (all 7 continents) and 8 years of co-creating over 400 incredible elopements with couples all over the world... I partner with you to help you dream up & bring to life the most incredible adventure you two have ever had. I advise you on locations, activities, logistics, and help bring your vision to life in a seamless plan that helps you relax and enjoy every minute of your day.

Contact me if you'd like to chat about your dream elopement http://adventureinstead.com/

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