How to Get Married in 2020
What is an Elopement?
An elopement is the surefire way to a fun & intimate wedding.
From being meticulously planned out, to leisurely, an elopement is for couples who want to make the most of their ENTIRE wedding day without the pressure and stress of a typical wedding.
Why Elope in 2020?
Gathering sizes are limited,
you JUST WANT TO GET MARRIED
but can't it still be beautiful and special??
Ooooh yeah, and even more so than you've imagined.
What does an Elopement Look Like?
Imagine staring in to your partners eyes and committing your love to them; the foundation of any wedding.
Now, imagine you two are standing in a place uniquely special to you, such as:
- your favorite beach
- your favorite local trail
- a place you've always wanted to go (is it Joshua Tree National Park? Avenue of the Giants?)
- under a beautiful Live Oak in your aunt's backyard...
What if you could take that moment and expand the joy to a full entire day, where you don't need to worry about anything or anyone else other than the two of you just having the best time together, celebrating your wedding?
An Example:
The Ultimate Laidback Elopement in Joshua Tree
NIGHT BEFORE - Campfire at our airbnb
9:00 am - Wake up and get in an outdoor tub or jacuzzi with coffee & fruit
9:45 am - Massages in our room // Private chef gets to work
11:15 am - Eat the gourmet breakfast in our robes
12:00pm - Smoke a bowl, Shower together
12:45pm - Have someone do my hair? and light make up? // He could get a shave in the room?
2:15 pm - Chillin, Get dressed together
3pm - Drive (get driven) to Joshua Tree National Park
4:30-4:45 pm - Vows in JTNP
4:45-5:30 pm - Read letters/toasts from family on blanket… with champagne
5:34 pm - SUNSET // photos
6:30/7 pm - Dinner + Dancing somewhere with live music? // or a private musician/DJ at air bnb?
NEXT DAY
- See some local art spots, walk labyrinth, local shops, cowboy saloon in town, ...
- Dinner, drinks, snacks + DJ all night long with friends on private property/air bnb?…
(friends will have spent the day in JTNP or just chillin’ at their airbnb or meeting us around town)
NEXT NEXT DAY - Pancake breakfast + coffee at dawn and a slow roll out for everyone… maybe go to the drive-in theatre
How to Get Started Planning Your Elopement During a Pandemic
Talk to your partner and start imagining the possibilities (and if you need to stay local or not)...
- What are your favorite things to do together or
- What have you always wanted to do as a couple?
- What do you truly enjoy the most when it comes to fun, food, drinks, and relaxation?
The possibilities are endless. And it doesn't have to be THE ULTIMATE BUCKET-LIST of adventures; make it what you want and enjoy the most right now and it's going to be epic.
Need more guidance?
I'd be excited to talk ideas with you.
I'm newly local to 29 Palms (Joshua Tree) and know most all of California, especially
Mendocino, Oakland/SF Bay Area, highway 395, Nevada City, Big Sur, highway 1, Orange County...
and if I don't know, I'll do the research for you.
With the current state of the pandemic as of May, I will only be shooting California and Arizona elopements at this time, but normally will travel most anywhere in the world.
Let me know what you're dreaming about and I'll help guide you to planning everything (always with room for chillin' and/or spontaneity)!
Orange County, CA // San Juan Capistrano Wedding
You guys were amazing and I felt so comfortable and taken care of by you.
- Katy & Nate
Sierra County, CA // Sierra City Wedding
They understood our vision and made it come to life beyond our expectations. That day was perfect, and these photos capture every part of it and more.
- Alison & Martin
Orange County // Laguna Beach Engagement
You did an awesome job capturing our love for one another and our playful relationship.
- Lizzy & Chris
