A couple in wedding formal wear during their glacier wedding as they elope in Alaska--one in a fitted white dress with a corset and long train and the other in a dark navy wool suit with light plaid design--are standing on smooth rounded rocks and pebbles with a huge glacier wall behind them of bright blue and white ice. They are leaning into each other affectionately.

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Why elope in Alaska? When you elope in Alaska, there’s something about this place that just feels different—in the best way. The landscapes stretch wide and wild, and the scale of it all so grand that you feel tiny.  I’ve found being here challenges you to slow down. To look around… To breathe deeper… To […]

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A couple in wedding formal wear during their glacier wedding as they elope in Alaska--one in a fitted white dress with a corset and long train and the other in a dark navy wool suit with light plaid design--are standing on smooth rounded rocks and pebbles with a huge glacier wall behind them of bright blue and white ice. They are leaning into each other affectionately.

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Alaska Elopements: ALL You Need to Plan, from Snow to Sea to Sky

Why elope in Alaska? When you elope in Alaska, there’s something about this place that just feels different—in the best way. The landscapes stretch wide and wild, and the scale of it all so grand that you feel tiny.  I’ve found being here challenges you to slow down. To look around… To breathe deeper… To […]

A bride stands, leaning against an interesting stone building, that is round in shape with round windows in the Rift Valley in Keyna during her international luxury elopement. She gazes thoughtfully into the lens of the camera.

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Where to Elope in 2026: Luxury Destination Elopement Guide

Explore a month-by-month guide to the best places to elope around the world in 2026. A curated resource for couples planning a luxury destination elopement for ideas on amazing places to blend luxury and adventure.

This is a picture of a bride and groom saying their vows on the salt flats. They are all alone and enjoying their solitude time together.

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Expert Picks: Hidden Gem International Elopement Destinations

There’s a certain kind of couple who knows the best places aren’t always the most popular. They travel for the feeling of a place, not the photo op—for immersion, not itinerary checklists. If that’s you, and you’re dreaming of an elopement that feels off-the-map and deeply you, this list of hidden gem international destinations is […]

This is a picture of a luxury elopement activity in an African safari.

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Luxury Elopement: Activity Ideas for Couples Who Value Connection

If you’re the kind of couple who travels to connect—not just to see the sights—your elopement should feel the same way. It’s not about squeezing in every landmark or checking off a highlight reel. It’s about the pace, the energy, and what the day holds for the two of you. Whether that’s a slow morning […]

This is a picture of a bride and groom walking together and holding hands.

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Expert Recap: Luxury Adventure Elopement Itineraries with Family

Planning an elopement doesn’t mean leaving your family behind—especially if you value immersive experiences and intentional celebration. In this expert recap, I’m sharing real-world luxury adventure elopement itineraries that include your “treasured few” while preserving the intimacy and flexibility that elopements offer. From multi-day journeys to lodging that welcomes both connection and downtime, here’s how […]

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The Modern Luxury Elopement Journey: A Multi-Part Celebration

As you create the wedding experience that aligns with your love story you want something that feels like you. A traditional wedding fanfare, or, an opulent elopement, understandably, feels inauthentic. What if there was an alternative idea: a modern luxury elopement. Read on to see how you can create a modern luxury elopement. Read Time: […]

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5 Tips for an Unforgettable Post-Elopement Party

Post-elopement Party Ideas: Celebrate with Your Treasured Few You created an elopement that was beautifully aligned to what you had envisioned— it was intimate, meaningful, and, uniquely yours. Maybe you made the decision to celebrate as just the two of you, or, you chose to share the adventure with a few close friends, your elopement […]

Elopement ceremonies can include lots of ideas. This one had a hand-fasting knotting ceremony with a teal ribbon as seen in this image.

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2025 Elopement Ceremony Ideas from Real Couples

Are you looking for elopement ceremony ideas? The beauty of eloping is that there are no rules. When you decide to not let tradition dictate how your wedding goes, you’ve got a completely blank canvas. You can design and plan an experience that is the best thing for you & your partner.  So, before I […]

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MEET KATE

Principal Designer & Photographer

I design -then photograph- 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 as your luxury elopement photographer I’ll create options as original as your love story—capturing images of every unforgettable moment.

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.

Kate removes 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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 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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