THE BEST ELOPEMENT & INTIMATE WEDDING PLANNING TIPS

Every elopement day can look so different and that's what makes it so fun to build out a day that's unique to you. Some couples want it to just be the two of them. Some want their whole family standing beside them. Ariel and Colby wanted both — and their Campton, NH elopement is one of the best examples I can point to of what that actually looks like, and honestly a perfect way to do it! A Private Sunrise hike, Just the Two of Them Ariel and Colby's day started early, in the

If you're stuck deciding when to elope in Acadia National Park, let me make the case for a month that doesn't get nearly enough credit: September. Everyone talks about October's foliage. And it's beautiful — no argument there. But October also means leaf peepers, packed parking lots at Sand Beach and Cadillac Mountain, and booked-up everything from restaurants to trailheads. September gives you almost everything October promises, without the chaos. Why September Is the Sweet

The number one question I get from most couples planning their day in the White Mountains or Acadia is: "What actually happens on an elopement day?" and "What is an example timeline of a day like this?" The truth is, there's no single right answer — your elopement itinerary should be built entirely around you and how you want your day to look. I've photographed enough adventure elopements across New Hampshire and Maine to know that a little structure goes a long way toward ma

Some couples picture their wedding day surrounded by hundreds of guests. Others imagine something quieter — standing together in the mountains at sunrise, sharing a moment in a place they love. Rachel and Tim’s Mount Osceola elopement was exactly that kind of day. It was adventurous, a little unpredictable, and completely centered around the things they love most: being outside together and exploring the mountains. Even when the weather had other plans, they embraced every mo