Adrianne and Ken had an absolutely incredible elopement day exploring a waterfall and secret beach in the Upper Peninsula! These two brought along one of their dogs, Loretta, who was so adventurous! She is adorable and also a much more graceful hiker than I am.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ We started the day by hiking to some waterfalls. […]

Elopements, Michigan

Adrianne & Ken’s Upper Peninsula Beach Elopement

Your dog is a huge part of your life, and including them on such an important day is a great way to add even more joy to your day! As a dog (and cat) mom myself, I absolutely love when couples bring along a pet (or two!) on their wedding day. This blog post will […]

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How To Include Your Dog In Your Elopement Day

Rachel and Jordan’s Upper Peninsula elopement was the most incredible day! These two have been together for almost nine years, they’re moving out of state and wanted to get married in Michigan before they go. They knew a traditional wedding wasn’t for them, and eloping in the Upper Peninsula was the perfect choice!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Rachel […]

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Rachel & Jordan’s Upper Peninsula Elopement

Rachel and Nick had a true elopement and planned it all in less than two weeks! Rachel really wanted tall pine trees for a moody look, so I found this beautiful spot at a Kalamazoo nature preserve. It was secluded, quiet, and such a perfect spot. Rachel and Nick both wore all black, which was […]

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Rachel & Nick’s Forest Elopement

For Lauren and Miguel’s engagement session, we met at Hoffmaster State Park, which is a gorgeous beach park located on the west side of Michigan. Lauren and Miguel moved from California to Michigan a few years ago, so they are used to very busy beaches, and they definitely prefer Michigan beaches over California ones! ⁠⁠ […]

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Lauren & Miguel’s Engagement Session

Russ knew for two months that he was going to propose to Josh on their trip to Maui, Hawaii, and I’m so glad that I was able to capture it! Despite Josh swearing that Russ cannot keep a secret, the proposal was a total surprise. Russ made the ring box, including some of Josh’s favorite […]

Elopements, Hawaii

Josh & Russ’ Surprise Proposal in Maui

Jake and I visited Maui for a week in April 2021, and it was the absolute best trip! I put this post together to share some Maui travel tips, a few of our favorite things on the island, and some of our iPhone pics from the trip. We can’t wait to go back! Our first […]

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Maui Travel Tips

It’s hard to find the words to describe how amazing this day was. Shannon & Chris are two of the loveliest people I have ever met, and their love for each other is the first thing I noticed. We met for sunrise (the absolute most gorgeous light in Hawaii!) on this gorgeous beach on Maui, […]

Elopements, Hawaii

Shannon & Chris’ Maui Elopement

If you’re looking for the perfect spot for your elopement or intimate wedding, I cannot recommend Hawaii enough! This gorgeous and unique state is unlike anywhere else. While the state of Hawaii has eight main islands, the four most visited islands are Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. The first time that I visited […]

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Why You Should Elope in Hawaii

If you’re considering eloping in the islands of Hawaii, this blog post will help walk you through the process of how to elope in Hawaii! Hawaii is a gorgeous and unique state, unlike anywhere else! While the state of Hawaii has eight main islands, the four most visited islands are Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the […]

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How to Elope in Hawaii