WHAT DOES AN ELOPEMENT DAY REALLY LOOK LIKE? ✨ For the couples out there ready to elope or who are considering eloping, this may have crossed your mind. There is so much more to modern adventure elopements than a quick ceremony and pictures, as it should be! It’s the chance for you to dream and have your intimate wedding be exactly what you want it to be. Kayl and Scotty knew they wanted to incorporate their tiny home into the morning and getting ready portion of their elopement. They renovated their RV and have been living on the road for two years! It was so cool to finally check out their tiny home in person and learn more about their adventurous lifestyle. They started the day like any other with coffee, yoga (guided by Kayl!), and hanging out with their dogs, Rogue and Renegade. We then drove down to the redwood forest and hiked together to their dream ceremony location. It was so special to officiate their ceremony for them and listen to their heartfelt vows. Then we wandered through the redwoods for their portraits! We split up for lunch and met back up for sunset portraits by the coast. They were very brave souls and went into the cold water for some epic photos 😅 We can’t wait to share these later on!! It truly was a perfect elopement day. What would you imagine doing for your day if you could do anything?? 
Loving this all-black look Kendra & Noe rocked for their engagement session 🤩 Some things to keep in mind on what to wear for your engagement session: ✨ You can bring two outfits; one casual, one dressed up if you can’t decide between the two! ✨ For dresses, full length and flowy looks the best in photos. We recommend checking out Lulu’s ✨ Don’t be too matchy and instead, go for colors that compliment each other or choose from a similar color scheme (unless you’re wearing all black!) ✨ Consider the landscape and scenery you’ll be taking photos in. For example, Joshua Tree has light and neutral desert colors, so a pop of rich and warm or darker colors contrast nicely ✨ Include fun accessories or elements that show off your personality and love story! Whether that’s wearing hats, hiking boots, bringing your motorcycle or furry friends along, there are so many ways to bring your personal story into your engagement pictures At the end of the day, what makes you feel confident and comfortable, because it’ll make you feel most at ease in front of the camera! 🤗 
Tips & pros of eloping in Hawaii during the winter months: ✨ escape the cold weather and enjoy Hawaii’s year-round warm climate ✨ our BIGGEST motivator: the humpback whales! Their peak season is from late January to early March. Maui and Oahu are especially great islands to book a whale watching tour ✨ you can hang on the beach and watch surfers take on the hugest waves of the year (waves can be up to 40-50 feet high at pipeline during the winter!) ✨ it’s a slower season of tourism so you can likely have a more private elopement experience ✨ the winter months bring more clouds and rain, but clouds can help filter the harsh sun for your photos! Plus Hawaii’s weather changes quickly and varies throughout each island ✨ If you plan to hike, have a backup location in mind if the rain affects the trails and you’re good to go! If you enjoyed this list, check out our full guide on how to elope in Hawaii and the best places to elope in the islands on our blog! 🌺 
Smiling back on this epic sunrise proposal last fall ☺️ Guys and gals wanting to propose, sneak it into an already planned photo session to truly surprise them!! ✨ 
Daydreaming of that desert light 🤩 and @ashley_lynneee ‘s gorgeous hair! Ryan and I explored the park this past weekend to stargaze and caught some amazing views of the Milky Way (and Mars!). If you plan on visiting or eloping in Joshua Tree, we highly recommend visiting around a new moon so you get to see all the stars! ✨ 
Best friends since middle school, eloped in Vegas, now living life in the desert 🖤 we had so much fun exploring with Raven and Miguel and admiring all the cacti with them (plant parents and proud 😂). Anyone have a favorite desert plant/cactus? We love Joshua Trees but the Saguaro cactus may still be our favorite! 
After exploring Waimea Canyon and driving around the breathtaking lookouts, we finished the day with admiring one of the most colorful sunsets I’ve seen on Kauai. Hawaii elopements are nothing short of magical ✨ 
Wishing we were exploring a park or botanical garden right about now!! Our quarantine is almost over and we’re in our new house with camper chairs and an air mattress, waiting for our household goods 🤣 these are the joys of moving during a pandemic! Anyone have any recommendations for state parks to visit or things to do in Southern California? We’ve got a list going! 🌵