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Built their Adventure on: Modified Mid-Mountain Why they loved it: It was a unique experience with excellent vendors. The day carried on with time to soak up the time together and flexibility. It began with an idea… a Blue Ridge Elopement Idea Shay (she, her, hers) and Isaac (he, him, his) are an adventure couple […]

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This is a picture of a bride and groom sharing their vows in the forest and being interrupted by a horse.

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Blue Ridge Mountain Weddings–Elopement by Horseback

Built their Adventure on: Modified Mid-Mountain Why they loved it: It was a unique experience with excellent vendors. The day carried on with time to soak up the time together and flexibility. It began with an idea… a Blue Ridge Elopement Idea Shay (she, her, hers) and Isaac (he, him, his) are an adventure couple […]

in getting ready for a Glamping Elopement, two pairs of hiking boots sit on the platform of a glamping tent in Georigia. A canvas tent is in the background

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Lighthearted Georgia Glamping Elopement!

Built their adventure on: a modified Base Camp Elopement Package! Why they loved it: A Georgia glamping elopement! A beautiful option for a wedding done their way: Getting outdoors without roughing it. Close to home, but felt millions of miles away from ordinary. If you keep scrolling, you can read the story of this incredible […]

black woman just jumped out of a plane attached to an instructor in a tandem skydive at Skydive Georgia. She is screaming happily in the blue skies with sun shining bright

Activity Inspiration

Skydive Georgia – Practicing my Bravery! ?

If you ask my husband and daughter, they’ll say that I lovingly push them to do things way outside of their comfort zone. True? False? Hahah–I’d say “Maybe”? In all seriousness though, new experiences (even when a little nerve-wracking!) are one of my absolute favorite things. I think most folks don’t have confidence in all […]

This picture is of a bride and groom petting a horse together. They are in the forest, surrounded by green.

Location Inspiration

Jaw-Dropping Places to Elope in North Carolina

If you’re looking for places to elope in North Carolina, the options are endless, especially if you’re looking for some waterfall action!  North Carolina offers amazing elopement potential from hiking adventure, waterfall exploration, and mystical forests to lively urban spots. Places in Asheville, North Carolina to elope– If you’ve never been to Asheville then you […]

photographer in the Southeast for hiking adventure elopements with family

How-To & Tips

4 Ways to Plan to Elope with Family!

When you think of an elopement, what do you think of? For some couples, a “Just Us Two” adventure sounds just right 😀 But, for lots of couples, there’s something critical missing from that story—the warmth of celebration with loved ones throughout the adventure… The laughs on the hike, hugs, loving words, and gentle support that come as they share this beautiful experience with those they treasure most. For this moment to make their soul tingle, there needs to be the option to elope with family… but how????

Looking for places to get married in Alabama? This picture is of an amazing waterfall in Alabama!

Location Inspiration

Surprising Places to get Married in Alabama

When you think “adventure elopement” you likely don’t think about the state of Alabama. But, I am telling you to consider Alabama an adventure elopement hotspot. There are endless beautiful places to get married in Alabama! Keep reading to hear about how incredible this state is (and a list of wonderful places to elope in […]

This is a picture of the beach in Florida. The sky is vast, blue, with some small clouds. The sand is reflecting the sky almost perfectly. There are waves in the ocean. This would be the best place to elope in florida on an adventure elopement package

Location Inspiration

The Best Places to Elope in Florida

When you think of the best places to elope in Florida, what comes to mind? I bet I can guess…. It’s either the classic destination white-sand beach wedding OR a “princess wedding” at Disney World.  One of those things, I love the idea of…the other… well, I am probably not your perfect match. Can you guess […]

This picture is of an elopement experience. The bride and groom are standing at their alter, a rock in front of a large waterfall. They are standing with their officiant and we can see their small wedding party.

How-To & Tips

The Surprisingly Simple Way To Build An Elopement Guest List

You’re on board with the idea of an intimate guest list.  You want to get married surrounded by the people who support you, love you, and make you feel seen.   But now – you still have to actually make the list.  ? Fortunately, there is an easy way how to make a guest list […]

how many people to invite to a wedding? Your wedding should be your special day. This couple adventured together in the mountains, which you can see in the background of them together.

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Weddings Should Start With Zero Guests (Hear Me Out)

What I’m saying here may feel slightly eyebrow-raising. Perhaps a bit impossible to imagine as you think about how many people to invite to a wedding.  I get it! But, suspend disbelief for just a moment and try this on for size: When you’re planning your wedding, the default number of guests should be zero. […]

This picture is of a couple standing on a beautiful Alaskan hill with the mountains behind them. They are kissing and is their wedding attire. This couple decided to elope and have an adventure for their wedding experience.

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Foolproof Elopement Guide: Where To Go and What To Do

If you’re still deciding where to elope OR if elopement is even for you…this post is for you! If you’re drawn to the idea of an elopement, but aren’t sure how to turn these swirling dreamy notions into an actual day of activities that ends with you tying the knot, keep reading.❤️️ “Getting married on […]

An eloping couple sits on the edge of a dliff in their formal wear, looking away from the camera down to the greenery surrounding a river

Location Inspiration

Top Outdoor Georgia Adventure Elopement Locations

Elopements have evolved over the years. No longer are they trapped in a drab courthouse! So, in this post, I share some spectacular locations for a Georgia adventure elopement. What you’ll find in the post below is that you now have endless options to make your day your day. Your elopement can certainly be filled […]

Elopement ceremony overlooking a lake in South CArolina at dawn captured by an adventure wedding and elopement photographer

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*7* TIPS to Break FREE from a Traditional Wedding

You know a traditional wedding ISN’T for you, but feel stuck in expectations from everyone else! Follow 7 Tips to break FREE from a Traditional Wedding!

A groom looks at his partner with a huge smile during their hiking elopement ceremony in the rain. They stand together smiling under a clear umbrella.

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How to Plan an Elopement: Bo+Robin’s Rad Journey!

Not sure how to plan an elopement? Or, what an Adventure Elopement really is?!? See how Robin & Bo’s glimmer of an “elopement” idea came to life!

Groom kisses bride on the temple.

How-To & Tips

How to Tell Your Family You’re Eloping: Common Responses + How to Hold Firm!

It’s time we talk about one of the biggest stress factors of elopements. That’s right, I’m talking about what to do when the naysayers try to talk you out of a more intimate wedding experience! You already know that I’m all about doing whatever you want on your wedding day. But the pressure from the […]

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Once-in-a-lifetime events nestled in once-in-a-lifetime places:

Still forests, sweeping savannas, craggy mountains: The world’s most awe-inspiring places are your stage.

We’ll remove every barrier so you can fully embrace a never-been-done elopement—a journey through extraordinary landscapes & adventures you’ll carry with you forever.

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MEET KATE

Principal Photographer & Planner

I plan luxury destination elopements that are neither preceded nor replicated.  

Search these remarkable landscapes, and you won’t see a parade of identical wedding photos.

I believe the world is too extraordinary for a borrowed plan.

My passion for unique global travel, belief that anything is possible, and mantra that meaningful experiences can’t be rushed are the foundation of how I support you.

Share how you want your wedding to feel, and I’ll create options as original as your love story—capturing images of every unforgettable moment.

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WHERE will your WEDDING take YOU?

 The day was amazing and it was everything we had dreamed it to be! We started the planning process knowing only how we wanted the day to make us feel, and with Kate's help, we achieved that. 

-Anna Love

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