There are lots of aspects about eloping to get excited about, but one of the most motivating reasons couples might choose to elope over hosting a traditional wedding is the cost. Overall, it is a lot less expensive to elope than to have a wedding. In this post I’m going to share some of the […]

Everything you need to know about eloping in Oregon (with pictures!)

The Oregon coast is truly #thecoastwiththemost – and you can find it all here! It’s a pretty BIG area, and I’ve broken it down into three parts to help you decide where to elope. The Southern Oregon Coast Best Features: Warmer Fewer people Redwoods! Nearest airport: Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) The Southern Oregon coast […]

The Complete Guide to Planning Your Post Elopement Reception

Whether your elopement is a surprise, or if everyone is in the know, elopement announcements are a fun way to share the good news with everyone you love. Here are the most popular and creative ways to announce your elopement. Video call your friends and family as soon as you say “I do!”  If you […]

There are few landscapes that are more peaceful and magical than a snowy winter’s sunrise high in the mountains. A pink and blue dawn gives way to an explosion of golden light, reflecting from the snow and turning the landscape into a storybook painting.  You can exchange vows in this beautiful winter wonderland and be […]

When wildfires and smoke affect your elopement plans, learn how to view near real-time data in Google Earth Pro. It’s fire season, but it’s still wedding season- and you’re planning an elopement during it. Here’s a quick way to find recent fire information and smoke imagery overlaid on Google Earth Pro. Use this tool as […]

Emily and Brad were already secretly married and planned to surprise their family and friends with epic elopement announcement photos. The view of Mt Rainier at sunrise from the Fremont Fire Lookout tour was the perfect backdrop for the surprise! We arrived at the Paradise campground at 3 am, and I was impressed to see […]

John Day National Monument is one of the “seven wonders” of Oregon- and once you arrive you will immediately agree that this special place has earned it’s title.

In the time of the novel coronavirus, couples all over the world are adapting their wedding plans to be socially responsible and safe for all of their guests. Thankfully, a strong internet connection is available to a great majority, and we can use this technology to celebrate together and livestream your wedding celebration! Here’s how: […]