One of the most significant hurdles for eloping couples is how to tell their friends and family that they’ve decided to elope. Concern over hurt feelings or offending a loved one are legitimate worries, but you shouldn’t let these stop you from choosing a wedding day that is true to who you are. I know […]

One of my favorite things about photographing elopements is the intimate, personalized vows that couples read to each other. As someone who wrote their own vows, I know how intimidating it can be to sit down and write words that communicate how much you love your partner. This guide will help give you some inspiration […]

With nearly 100,000 square miles and over 100 state and national parks, there is no shortage of beautiful locations to elope in Michigan. Imagine getting married… …on a beach with your toes in the sand and waves crashing on the shore. …on an epic cliff overlooking Lake Superior. …under a waterfall. …in the middle of […]

The perfect dress is whatever dress fits you! I don’t mean physically (although that’s important too), but the dress that fits who you are. Your dress doesn’t have to be white or floor length or elaborate. When you choose to elope, you are making the decision to have an experience that is genuine to who […]

The way that you get married matters. If you’re wondering if eloping is right for you, the list below includes some of the top reasons that couples choose to elope (spoiler alert: saving money isn’t one of them!) 1. You want your wedding day to be focused on what truly matters. Weddings have become more […]

What would your wedding day look like if it had no boundaries? No rules or traditions to follow? That’s what eloping can mean! An intimate and authentic day, focused on the two of you as a couple. This list will give you some ideas of unique activities for your ideal wedding day! If there are […]

If you’re considering an outdoor wedding in Michigan, congratulations! Michigan is such a unique state with tons of beautiful locations for an elopement or intimate wedding. This blog post will help guide you through the process of getting married in Michigan! Learn more about why you should consider eloping in Michigan here and check out […]

Whether you’re wanting to get married on a beach, in a forest, in front of a waterfall, or on an epic cliff – look no further than Michigan. With nearly 100,000 square miles and over 100 state and national parks, there is no shortage of beautiful locations in the state. This list includes some of […]

I am proud to be a Leave No Trace aware photographer. Leave No Trace is a set of ethics and best practices to follow in order to enjoy and protect the great outdoors. By reducing our impact on the environment, we can come back to these spots year after year, and people can enjoy these […]