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Elopement Planning Guide

Colorado Elopement Photographer

Hey, I'm Sydney and through the course of this podcast I'm going to teach you more about elopement planning. If you are planning an adventure elopement and aren't sure where to start - this is for you! Let me guide you through the elopement planning process so you can have an epic, stress-free day with your partner!

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Switzerland Elopement Photographer

- Similar to planning an elopement in the United States, planning a destination elopement in Europe begins with finding a photographer that’s familiar with the country you’re planning to elope in! I recommend hiring a photographer that travels to Europe to avoid language barriers, will be able to communicate during US work hours, and can recommend other English-speaking vendors to you!

Iceland Elopement Photographer

Legal Marriage

In order to legally get married in advance of your Iceland elopement, you will need to submit documentation (passport info, birth certificates, etc.) to the government so that your marriage may be made legal in Iceland. Read more about the details here!

Symbolic Marriage

I’m a huge fan of the symbolic marriage… I am also here to remind you that your wedding day is yours whether or not you sign a piece of paper, and don’t let that be what holds you back from eloping internationally. There is a lot less stress in planning, a lot less forms, and the legality of it is such a small part of your day you’re bound to not even miss signing a piece of paper.

Oregon Elopement Photographer The best seasons to elope at Mt. Hood are fall and summer! During fall, crowds will decrease, you will get to see the changing leaves, and temperatures begin to drop. The summers are more crowded, but you will see a lot more sunshine and warmer temperatures than in the winter and spring. If you are considering eloping in the summer, I recommend choosing a weekday to avoid crowds!

Breckenridge Elopement Photographer

Our day began walking up a hidden trail among tall pines and forest overgrowth. After an hour of dense fog with E & C's pup in tow, we emerged at a secluded alpine lake. By a stroke of luck - the sun peeked out from behind the clouds as E & C began reading their vows. They went from deep belly laughs to tears. Their intimate ceremony ended with their dog signing their marriage license with his paw print, as they excitedly announced that they just got married in coordinates no one else had before. In that moment I knew exactly why I am so passionate about being an elopement photographer in Colorado. I'm here to plan a day that represents your relationship to its fullest. Whether that's hiking up a mountain or something as simple as watching the sunrise over the mountains with a thermos of coffee... I'm here to capture adventurous photos for couples seeking an intimate experience in wild places.

Telluride Elopement Photographer

sydney's telluride elopement photography was simply amazing. she did all of the heavy lifting and planning before our day so we could just show up, relax, and focus on each other! from her hands on planning approach to off the beaten path locations the day was absolutely perfect thanks to her - claire & alex

Joshua Tree Elopement Photographer

Our day began walking up a hidden trail hidden down a dirt road surrounded by rocks. After an hour of hiking, we emerged at a secluded field filled with Joshua Trees. The sun warmed us as E & C began reading their vows. They went from deep belly laughs to tears. Their intimate ceremony ended with champagne pop and charcuterie set up while watching the sun set, as they excitedly announced that they just got married in coordinates no one else had before. In that moment I knew exactly why I am so passionate about being an elopement photographer in Joshua Tree. I'm here to plan a day that represents your relationship to its fullest. Whether that's scaling up rocks or something as simple as watching the sunrise over the mountains and Joshua Trees with a thermos of coffee... I'm here to capture adventurous photos for couples seeking an intimate experience in wild places.