Ever been to Big Sur? Thinking about eloping there? Awesome! Big Sur is amazing! There are miles and miles of it and its not just rocky epic Cali cliffs and sunsets. There is also hundreds of square miles of redwoods forest. But here’s the thing, eloping in Big Sur isn’t easy. In fact, they’ve made it pretty damn difficult. 😤 So instead of sitting around and wondering how to do it or having to sit around and Google all the information, just check out my latest blog! I will share this: We cover the following things. Permits Costs Travel Stays Private vs Public Land Best Locations to Elope How to get a California marriage license Plus a ton of other great things! The link is in the bio. So go check it out and see all of the beauty that Big Sur, California has to offer! Oh and if you want to elope out there, I’m going to be in Big Sur this July! Send me a DM and we can SET IT UP! 😎 
Who says you can’t have your family at your elopement? I see a lot of posts that talk about wanting to include family or friends in an elopement. Or how to tell them you’re eloping? Well, let me start by telling you this. Your wedding day is all about you and your partner. That’s truly all the matters. You don’t even need a photographer if you want to get down to it. Or a dress. Or a venue. Or a fancy officiant. You literally just need your partner, a marriage license, and someone at City Hall (or in Colorado not even that!) But that’s not the point. What I’m getting at is that we do many of the things at our weddings for other people. And that’s okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with what you really want. So if you want to include your family and friends at your elopement try these things. 1. Give as much advance notice as possible. Travel can be costly for some and saving up to buy plane tickets and a stay will be appreciated. 2. Help them find travel arrangements or create an email list and email them when good deals pop up. 3. Choose a location that is accessible to all members attending. If your father doesn’t get around well or someone is in a chair, choose a spot that everyone can access. 4. If people cannot attend because of finances, health, or other reasons invest in the following things: good photography, videography, streaming services. If you want more help on how to include your friends and family at your elopement, just ask me! I help all my elopement clients find travel, stays, even airfare and car rentals. Plus, I spend a lot of time scouting out locations online and in person when possible so we can have the best elopement day ever for you. Isn’t this Las Vegas elopement so sweet? It was literally in the middle of the desert. Isn’t that cool? 
It’s the weekend! That means it’s time for our summertime party! Today’s agenda: Sunless tanner🍊 Shorts and flippy-flops in 30 degree weather ❄️ 🌞 Coney dogs and burgers🍔🌭 Deviled eggs and fries 🍟 Fruit daiquiris and fuzzy navels 🍹 Besties 👯♀️ And a whole lotta fun 😏 I just gotta peel @emeraldlotusevents away from her computer so we can start the summer party train. Someone send help. 🆘 What are you doing this weekend? Drop an emoji below and I’ll guess. 
Swipe for a surprise! Anyone else missing the warmth of a gorgeous summer day? What do you do to keep your spirits up when it’s cold and dreary? Let me know below and leave some comments to brighten up this brisk day! To warm things up for us tomorrow, we are having a summer party at our friend’s house with coney dogs, fuzzy navels, and other summertime foods and drinks! I’m going in my shorts and plan on slathering on a bunch of tacky self tanner so I fit in with the feel. 🍊 I can’t wait. 😎 🍹 🌞 
Dreaming of a destination elopement? Save this post! Destination elopements don’t have to be ultra scary. That’s why I made this easy to use guide for exactly what you can do to elope, the average cost, and how I serve you along the way! Ask any of my past and current clients about their destination elopement experience. From providing an initial estimated quote, travel recommendations, and even reaching out to speak with local vendors, I’ll help you do it all. But why? Why spend this time when my clients could easily do the work? Because I LOVE IT. My love language of acts of service combined with my personality enneagram 3 has made me value providing the best and most holistic approach to simple destination elopement guidance. Plus, I’m from a landlocked state. Why wouldn’t I go out of my way to help others go explore and adventure? Life is too damn short to be stuck in one place forever. Go see the world. Marry your best friend and start a new adventure! Check out these slides of how we help our clients plan their destination elopements! #destinationelopement#howtoelope#elopementideas#elopementinspiration#elopementdress#howtoelope#elopementplanning#elopementplanner#elopementphotographer#elopementphotographer#elopement#elope#fuckitletselope#lasvegaselopement#saltflatselopement#utahelopement#californiaelopement#destinationelopement#destinationelopementphotographer#epicwedding#lifestooshort#newadventurecouples#desertelopement#howtoelope#elopementideas#elopementlove#elopementphotographer 
Happiest first anniversary to these two. Hunter and Allison have been so amazing to work with and know. Their kindness, eagerness, and all around love for one another made every time we got together so much fun! Hunter and Allison got married outside, in January, by a gothi, wearing a gorgeous purple cloak and surrounded by their closest friends at their traditional Viking wedding ceremony. Before the pandemic had even been thought of, these two were already keeping things intimate. What I love about weddings is that no matter how you do them, you’re marrying your partner, your soulmate, your forever. So if you’re worried about a big budget, don’t be. All you need is love and an officiant. Everything else is bonus. If you need any help planning, reach out to me and we will connect you with our Simple Wedding Planning course! It has been such a pleasure to get to work on it and now we want to share it with the world. Happy Tuesday! Are you planning today or taking in all the chill Tuesday vibes? 
This isn’t my wife! This is actually my amazing partner photographer, Megan! Megan joined the New Adventure team in 2020, early on, but I’d had some connection with her beforehand. Megan originally met up with me in 2019 to talk about photography lighting and I shortly afterward asked her if she’d like to join the team. I am so glad I did! Megan has been such a blessing and wonderful addition to our team and truly made 2020 wonderful by helping me to further serve our clients. Megan loves traveling and is married to a burning hunk of love, Anthony. they shared a sweet mixed family love wine, being outdoors, and hiking. I am so grateful to have Megan and she has served so well with me. Tomorrow, we will be at my favorite place, @newjourneyfarms to take part in their 2021 Virtual Wedding Show. We will be filmed sharing our 2021+ offerings and will be sharing some lovely images from NJF and some of our travels for engagements in the video. Do you have someone in your life that makes it better that isn’t your partner? Tag them below and tell us about them! 
Read if you’re concerned about your 2021 wedding. We are in a new year and thankfully, seem to be much closer to getting to some resolutions for our future safety. However, there are no promises when the vaccine will be available and if future locks downs will be in place. Here are a few things you can do if you’re concerned about your date. 1. Talk with me about it. Let’s communicate and look at your date. I am someone who wants to always remain optimistic about a full scale gathering and big shebang of an event. But we can discuss options. 2. Be prepared to cut back on numbers. Preparing a secondary guest lists with fewer numbers is a good way to prepare for letting those people know that unfortunately, they won’t be able to attend. Draft up an email but there is no need to apologize. It is YOUR day and this is something no one has experienced. 3. If you’ve already rescheduled once or twice and JUST want to be married to your soulmate, consider a destination elopement. Having the opportunity to elope somewhere beautiful begins your new life together on a positive note and gives you the ability to take some control back from what has felt like a year where no one had the wheel. The best part about a destination elopement is that you can still have hold your original wedding date with everyone invited if there are no restrictions later on. But if there are and your reception requires another postponement, you’re already married and are living your best lives, the party was just put on hold for awhile. These are three easy ways to work around the insecurity we are all facing this year. Tonight, I’ll be speaking with @elliemckinneyphotography and @bigernproductionsdjs on @joinclubhouseapp to talk about some ways we as wedding vendors can serve our clients in the new 2021 “norm.” If you have something you’d like to hear about on here, drop a comment below and we will address it tonight so I can share more tomorrow. Much love! 
We have a special announcement! Simple Wedding Planning is LIVE! I feel like Oprah when I am sharing this because this isn’t just some half-assed course to barely help couples plan their wedding. No. This is THE REAL DEAL. This is everything YOU need to plan YOUR wedding. Budget, Vendors, How to Plan, What Questions to Ask, Tasks to do between Each Booking, How to Set up a Processional, How to Manage Expectations, Confer with your vendors, Set up a timeline, and how to have the best wedding day ever. Plus a ton more content. 38 videos to be exact. 38 jam packed videos filled with NO FILLERS, NO FUSS, and NO FLUFF (literal the exact opposite of the Kardashians). If you’re planning you’re wedding, have a bestie that just got engaged, or you’re somewhere in between, this course is for you. Stop by @emeraldlotusevents and check out her bio. There’s a direct link over to the course WITH a discount code if you share your email (which literally just emails you more details about the course). You need this course because it is going to make your wedding day perfect. No more wondering how to set up a timeline. No more wondering how the hell you’re going to get everyone set up, staged, and still have a good day. This takes away the concern and the stress because it answers ALL your questions. And you know what? Nothing else like this exists. It’s like the first of its kind and we are standing on the edge of something huge. So check it out. Seriously. Head over to @emeraldlotusevents and get the discount and get the course. ALSO, as a side-note, from here on out, all full day wedding collections booked with me will receive the course absolutely free. I believe in it so much that I’m literally giving it to my clients because it’s going to help them, their vendors, and literally the WORLD.