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If you’re considering a microwedding with 30 people or fewer, I’ve got three unexpected Tennessee microwedding venue options you should consider! Tennessee offers a charming blend of scenic beauty, southern hospitality, and unique venues perfect for an intimate celebration. If you’re looking for some exceptional (and unconventional) Tennessee microwedding venue ideas, keep reading! Here’s your […]

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This is a picture of a bride and groom walking up to their unique microwedding accommodations

Location Inspiration

Thinking About a Tennessee Microwedding? 3 Not Boring Tennessee Microwedding Venues

If you’re considering a microwedding with 30 people or fewer, I’ve got three unexpected Tennessee microwedding venue options you should consider! Tennessee offers a charming blend of scenic beauty, southern hospitality, and unique venues perfect for an intimate celebration. If you’re looking for some exceptional (and unconventional) Tennessee microwedding venue ideas, keep reading! Here’s your […]

This picture is of a Tennessee waterfall location for elopements. It is taken from down below near the river.

Location Inspiration

The BEST Tennessee Elopement Locations

Have you thought about a Tennessee elopement? Choosing to elope means getting married on your terms. If you want your wedding to be an epic adventure story (no sweat needed), Tennessee elopement locations may surprise you! …From water, to cityscapes, to woods and sweeping overlooks… …From city exploration to outdoor adventures to celebrate your wedding… […]

This is a picture of an engaged couple during their sunset engagement photos. They are cheering champagne as the sunsets

Portrait Photography

Capturing Love: A Story Told through Adventure Engagement Photos

BUILT THEIR ENGAGEMENT PHOTO ADVENTURE ON: Modified Adventure Session WHY THEY LOVED IT: Engagement photos that were fun and carefree, AND, created images both they and their families loved. One of my very favorite places to make connections is at climbing events and that’s how this engagement shoot came about. I met Levi (he, him) […]

This is a picture of a couple cheering their warm drinks. They decided to elope in South Carolina and it was surprisingly cold and frozen.

How-To & Tips

Your Location Guide to Elope in South Carolina

If you want a breezy, sunshiney wedding experience, hmmmmmm…. I’ve got you covered! I recommend you elope in South Carolina! Known for its warm weather, gracious southern charm, beautiful outdoors, and delicious food aplenty, South Carolina offers endless pleasant places to elope and tons of epic adventures during your wedding experience. As an elopement photographer, […]

This is a picture of two men laying in a tub together outside. They are fully dressed and laughing together.

Elopements - Us Two

The Secret to a Perfect Elopement Timeline

One of the biggest decisions to be made when planning a wedding celebration is the timeline. An elopement timeline is a crucial part of creating the wedding experience that is best for you. There is one major secret I have in creating the ultimate elopement (or even traditional wedding) timeline! If you’re needing experienced insight, […]

This is a picture of a Ferris wheel taken during an urban elopement. The bride and groom are standing in front of it.

Location Inspiration

BEST Places to Elope in Atlanta – Urban to Outdoors

Elopements have evolved into so much more than a secret courthouse run-away. Instead, they have become moments of celebration with intentionality. By releasing “must dos” and leaning into desire and fun, your elopement can become anything that you want it to be. ✨ Thinking of modern elopements, seeing couples dressed to the nines on the […]

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

Elopements - Us Two

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

How-To & Tips

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!

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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

Family-Inclusive Adventurous Wedding