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I think that Oregon is probably the most beautiful state that I’ve ever been to. (Yes, I’ve been to Alaska, but no, I haven’t been to Hawaii yet.) The coastline is stunning from the top of the state to the bottom. Today’s elopement took place towards the southern end of the Oregon coast. The Rocky […]

Destination elopements, Oregon elopements

Oregon Coast Elopement

Maddie Mae, over at Adventure Instead, did research with more than 200 couples about why they eloped. Her blog post is the most exhaustive post I’ve found about why people have chosen to elope and why eloping might be right for you. Maddie says: “What’s different about this post is it’s based on real data from […]

Destination elopements, Elopement planning, New Mexico elopements, Oregon elopements, Small weddings, Washington elopements, Wisconsin Elopements

The Top 10 Reasons to Elope

Backlit by the setting sun, an engaged couple walks along Cannon Beach during their Oregon Coast engagement session

So you’re ready to elope?! Happy day!!! While planning an elopement is nothing compared to planning a huge traditional wedding, there are still some logistics you’ll want to figure out before the big day arrives. Luckily, I’m not just a photographer, I’m an elopement guide and officiant, as well, so you’ll have all the help […]

Destination elopements, Elopement planning, New Mexico elopements, Oregon elopements, Small weddings, Washington elopements

Your Elopement Checklist

A couple poses a top a cliff with fall colors surrounding them, her in a gold wedding gown, overlooking a flowing river in Wisconsin

Emily DimondI’m a hopeless romantic – I believe in soulmates, and I’m here to help you marry yours in the great outdoors. Combining my passion for epic landscapes, love stories, and equality for every human being, I’m on a mission to guide couples of all colors and backgrounds to the best wedding day of their […]

Destination elopements, Elopement planning, New Mexico elopements, Oregon elopements, Small weddings, Washington elopements

What Is an Elopement?

An eloping couple stands a top a huge rock as they pose for their wedding portraits in southern Utah

This Oregon engagement session on Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast was absolutely gorgeous. This couple’s engagement pictures turned out beautifully thanks to the epic landscape that is Haystack Rock, the Pacific Ocean, and an amazing sunset. It didn’t hurt that they were completely in love with each other either! (They even brought their dogs […]

Engagements/proposals, Oregon elopements

Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast Engagement

Kissing in front of Haystack Rock on Cannon Beach during the engagement session on the Oregon Coast

So you’re ready to start planning your elopement. Now what? Elopements aren’t just running to the courthouse or Vegas anymore. Check out my blog post on why you should elope if you need convincing! When planning your elopement, you have so many options! Luckily you’ve got some help because I’m not only an elopement photographer, […]

Destination elopements, Elopement planning, New Mexico elopements, Oregon elopements, Small weddings, Washington elopements

Planning Your Adventure Elopement

A couple at a picnic after planning their elopement

Have you thought of eloping? Does the idea of planning a huge wedding sound absolutely daunting to you? Are you worried about people getting along or drama ensuing? Does the idea of throwing a huge party for hundreds of guests sound like the worst day, not the best day, of your life? If so, consider […]

Destination elopements, Elopement planning, New Mexico elopements, Oregon elopements, Small weddings, Washington elopements

Why You Should Elope

Flowers from a wedding bouquet for a Wisconsin adventure elopement

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