This is a picture of a bride and groom standing on a boat with their loved ones during their Alaska destination elopement with family.

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This is a picture of a bride and groom standing on a boat with their loved ones during their Alaska destination elopement with family.

Location Inspiration

Ideal Small Wedding Venues for 20 Guests or Less

Your ceremony location and/or wedding venue are some of the most important parts of your wedding experience. This is why it’s a bummer the wedding industry hasn’t caught up with what couples want now — Ideal Small Wedding Venues for 20 Guests or less!! The options either feel overwhelmingly open (like, where do you even […]

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 a bride and groom sitting together in the sunshine on the edge of a cliff during their tennessee elopement.

How-To & Tips

The Greatest Guide to Eloping in Tennessee

Looking for an unforgettable elopement experience? Eloping in Tennessee is something to highly consider. If you want to elope amidst incredible views, like rolling hills and lush landscapes, adventure big without losing the sweetness found in a small town, and create the warmest of memories that only the South can do….Tennessee has it all! If […]

This is a winter Chattanooga elopement. This picture is the bride and groom bundled up in the snowy forest next to a ice covered wall where they had hoped to climbing

How-To & Tips

4 Mistakes to Avoid when you elope in Tennessee

If you want to elope in Tennessee, keep an eye out to not to make these 4 mistakes. I don’t like to highlight the negative, but these mistakes need to be highlighted. They can be made easily and lead your wedding to take a turn for the worse! So let this blog and my nerdy […]

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

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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