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  • Elopements

    Jessica and Winthrop’s Overnight Backpacking Elopement in the White Mountains

    Jessica and Winthrop’s backpacking elopement in New Hampshire’s Pemigewasset Wilderness brought them back to one of their favorite places, where they exchanged vows on Mt. Bond and danced on Bondcliff.

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    A Wild Florida Backcountry Elopement for Cory and Ryleigh

    Cory and Ryleigh planned a Florida backcountry elopement that reflected the way they spend most of their lives together outdoors. Their day included sunrise vows overlooking the preserve, hiking through cypress swamps, wildlife sightings along the trail, and a quiet evening back at their Airbnb with steak dinner and homemade cake.

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    No Timeline, Just Terrain: A Kamouraska Elopement Story

    Aurélie and Patrick’s Kamouraska elopement was a two-day experience rooted in intention, adventure, and familiarity. From exchanging vows on a mountaintop above the Saint Lawrence River to climbing together the next day, every part of their celebration reflected who they are.

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    Letters, Trails, and a Sunset “I Do” Elopement at Mt. Baker

    Sydney and Steven’s Mt. Baker elopement was centered on intention, simplicity, and connection. With a slow morning, meaningful moments in an old growth forest, and sunset vows at Artist Point, their day unfolded naturally without pressure or structure. Every detail reflected their desire to be fully present together.

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    A Fog-Wrapped Ceremony at Crater Lake and a Two-Day Oregon Elopement Adventure

    Matt and Julia’s Crater Lake elopement unfolded over two intentional days, blending meaningful ceremony traditions, quiet lakeside moments, and exploration through Oregon’s Umpqua National Forest.

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    Hiking Into the Sunrise for Carly and Bret’s Intimate Crested Butte Elopement

    Carly and Bret hiked into the mountains of Crested Butte at sunrise with their two dogs for a quiet and meaningful elopement, exchanging vows as the sky turned pink and purple above the horizon.

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    Cold Rain and Open Hearts at Breiborg: Karole & Yann’s Wild Norway Elopement

    Karole and Yann chose a remote mountain cabin in Breiborg, Norway for their elopement, embracing cold rain, heartfelt vows, and a handfasting ceremony surrounded by wild Nordic terrain.

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    Sunrise to Lantern Light: Amanda and Grant’s Full Day Yosemite Elopement

    Amanda and Grant designed a Yosemite elopement that unfolded from a quiet sunrise at Glacier Point to a lantern lit sunset at Taft Point. With private vows above the valley, a Cathedral Beach ceremony with family, and time built in to rest and reset, their day balanced sweeping landscapes with deeply personal moments.

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    Lantern Light and Lake Water: A Sunrise Elopement in Acadia National Park

    Lanterns lit the path as Sidney and Andrew walked toward the cliffs of Acadia National Park before dawn. Their sunrise elopement unfolded slowly through ocean views, handwritten vows, family blessings, and a quiet canoe ride on Eagle Lake, grounded in intimacy and intention.

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    From Stars to Tide Pools: A Two Day Oregon Coast Elopement with Caelum and Becks

    Caelum and Becks planned a two day Oregon elopement that carried them from sunrise star photos on the coast to tide pools, redwoods, and a private waterfall, allowing space for rest, exploration, and flexibility throughout their wedding experience.

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    Drawn to Water and Peaks: Molly and Noah’s Alaska Elopement Day

    Molly and Noah’s Seward elopement unfolded across land, air, and water, beginning with a sunrise ceremony at Salted Roots and ending with a sunset sail through Resurrection Bay, shaped by intention, flexibility, and a deep love for adventure.

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    Where Water and Wilderness Met: Christina and Albert’s Iceland Elopement

    Christina and Albert returned to Iceland to elope in Þórsmörk Valley, exchanging vows at a private waterfall before spending the day navigating wind, rain, and remote landscapes. Their September elopement was shaped by trust, flexibility, and deeply personal choices, resulting in a wedding experience rooted in meaning rather than tradition.

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    Wildflowers, Mountains & Heart-Shaped Pizza: Kelsey + Mike’s Flagstaff Elopement

    Kelsey and Mike’s spring elopement in Flagstaff unfolded through forest trails, wild lupines, and a cozy A frame cabin, centered on privacy, intention, and their deep friendship.

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    At First Light: Nathan and Ross’s Independence Pass Elopement

    Nathan and Ross exchanged vows at sunrise beside an alpine stream at Independence Pass, with their dog Otis sitting between them. After celebrating with champagne in the high country, they ended the day with a quiet lakeside picnic at Twin Lakes. Their Colorado elopement was shaped by flexibility, trust, and a deep commitment to making the day their own.

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    A Snowy Spring Elopement in the Colorado Mountains

    Larz and Louie chose to elope near Leadville, Colorado in May, when winter still lingered in the mountains and the snow had not yet melted. Surrounded by quiet, snow-covered landscapes and frozen water, they created an intentional elopement day rooted in intimacy, authenticity, and choice. From getting ready together in a cozy A-frame cabin to exchanging heartfelt vows in a private mountain setting and ending the day with a simple picnic, their celebration focused on presence, meaning, and honoring their journey as a couple.

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    A Romantic Sunrise-to-Sunset Elopement in the Heart of Mont Blanc

    At first light in Italy’s Aosta Valley, Mayara and Vitor exchanged vows beside a misty alpine lake beneath Mont Blanc. Their elopement unfolded slowly through high mountain landscapes, from a dawn ceremony at Lake Verney to a Skyway Monte Bianco experience and a peaceful sunset ring exchange by Lake Arpy.