D & B’s elopement at White Sands National Park began at the Alkali Flat Trailhead—one of the only established hiking trails amongst the dunes, and the best place to watch the sunset at White Sands. It’s truly one of the most unique landscapes you’ll ever see!

J & L planned the sweetest backyard ceremony for their elopement in Taos, New Mexico! They rented out an adorable classic adobe home within walking distance of downtown and invited no one but their dog, Amelia. From getting ready together, to watching the sun set behind the Sangre de Cristo mountains, I cant imagine a more perfect day!

This elopement in Lone Pine, California began began before sunrise with C & E getting dressed by the light of their Tacoma’s headlamps. Then, as alpenglow hit Mt. Whitney they said their vows. It was a perfect fall morning, complete with dirt bikes and a coffee break. I can’t imagine a better way to get married!

This windy elopement at White Sands National Park near Las Cruces New Mexico might have been the best sunset I’ve ever seen there! The winds were so strong the grains of sand flowed past our feet like water, and all the particles in the air caught the light to add drama to the golden colors.

This desert wedding explored one of my favorite, lesser-known corners of Sedona. The desert of the southwest was on full, colorful display this evening as D & A said their vows while the orange rocks of craggy spires turned red all around them.

The DIY details of this backyard wedding were stunning! From the handmade wooden arch decorated with gorgeous flowers, to the table decor and close-to-nature vibes weaved into each aspect of this wedding with intention—I was blown away!

M & M decided to get married in Santa Fe many months before their date, but never could have guessed Feb. 2nd would see one of the harshest snow storms this corner of New Mexico had experienced in years! All their plans went out the window and instead of a hiking ceremony, they shared their vows in the balcony of their hotel. They were determined to enjoy the ride, and these two had the happiest/most memorable wedding day!

This sunrise session at Artist Point—near the Mount Baker Ski Area outside Bellingham, Washington—was absolutely perfect! The skies were unusually clear, the alpenglow on-point, and the dogs were cute as can be. This stunning family in one of the most beautiful places on earth resulted in pictures truly spectacular!

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico isn’t just a town with a funny name—the lake pictured here is just one of the hidden gems in this corner of The Land of Enchantment!

This Hoh Rainforest Elopement took place on one of my favorite trails in Olympic National Park—the Hall of Mosses. It’s a short, accessible look trail that takes you through some of the most stunning moss-covered old growth forest.

Angel Fire Elopement | This wedding in Angel Fire, New Mexico took place in the spring. Snow was still covering the ground in patches and the bride wore a fake fur wrap to keep warm. The ceremony took place outdoors in a stand of pine trees, with dramatic dark clouds threatening rain that never came.

Pecos National Park Elopement | This sunrise ceremony at the Pecos National Historic Park just outside Santa Fe, New Mexico combined sacred traditions with stunning natural beauty.

Beach Wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | Get married at the Royalton resort & enjoy the luxury of a stunning ocean backdrop, endless beaches, & more adventure opportunities than you can possibly take advantage of in only a few days!

Hawaii elopement on the beautiful island of Oahu | R & M were already legally married, but they wanted to celebrate this moment in their story with an epic hiking elopement adventure in paradise!

Explore the historic mountain town of Ouray, Colorado | A&J eloped in an epic adventure that began with a cup of coffee and ended with a stunning sunset amongst the mountain peaks.

This backyard wedding at the family home in Santa Fe, New Mexico is something you won’t want to miss—a cute dog, a stunning sunset, and a couple of the best humans you could be lucky enough to meet!

Hotel Luna Mystica | Vintage Trailer & Starlight Campground in Taos, New Mexico. Get married in the stunning courtyard, watch the sunset on the Sangre de Cristo mountain range & visit the legendary Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.

In July 2019 we invited a dozen of our favorite people to a remote spot in the eastern California desert—our wedding invites had GPS coordinates, it was that “out there!” Amongst towering granite boulders at the foot of Mt. Whitney, we got married in a very laid-back elopement ceremony.

Location: Artist Point | Nearest City: Bellingham, Washington | This mountain wedding at Komo Kulshan (Mt. Baker) in the North Cascades was a stunning day! The weather was perfect, the views of the surrounding peaks were clear, and this couple were down for the adventure. They got married surrounded by only their closest family and then hiked Skyline Divide Trail before coming back to their Airbnb rental for a private dinner.

New Mexico elopement at Santa Fe’s famous Inn of the Five Graces | Check out this blog for more images from this intimate two-person elopement in New Mexico & learn more about eloping in the southwest—this city is perfect for small, intentional wedding ceremonies! Celebrate this historic architecture, unique vibe & welcoming city by saying “I do” in Santa Fe!