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.

What could be more epic than getting married in a hot air balloon?! This elopement in Albuquerque, New Mexico gave “adventure” a new meaning—congratulations to this incredible couple!

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.

Ariana & Taylor are the cutest little family traveling the US with their dog Nelson in a custom camper trailer! I met up with them for the afternoon in Breckenridge, Colorado at the height of the season to witness Aspens changing color. Surrounded by golden trees and a stunning view at the Peak One Campground, I documented a moment in this family’s adventurous life.

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!

New Mexico elopement at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Overlook in Taos | Check out this blog for more images from this intimate two-person elopement in Taos, New Mexico & learn more about eloping in Taos—this city is perfect for small, intentional wedding ceremonies out in nature! Choose from the Taos Ski Valley if you love mountain views, or get out on the plateau for a vast desert landscape.

This elopement wedding in Santa Fe, New Mexico features a cute dog, a gorgeous sunset, a dried flower bouquet & one of the most incredible groves of aspen trees I’ve ever seen! Check out this blog for more images from this NM elopement & get inspired to plan your own adventure wedding in the southwest.

This Santa Fe, New Mexico elopement took place at V&A’s gorgeous adobe-style home in the hills. We explored their quiet neighborhood, their beautiful garden, & watched the sunset from a viewpoint of the mountains just across the street from their house. This adventurous couple didn’t let COVID cancel their wedding plans, but they did things a little differently to adjust to the situation.

This adventurous elopement on the Oregon coast explored some my favorite destinations in the Pacific Northwest– the forests & beach of Hug Point, & a secret cliffside elopement location. Check it out for inspiration to help you plan your own Oregon coast elopement!

This elopement at Cape Flattery in October occurred during the only sunny hours of an otherwise dramatically stormy weekend! K & T were ecstatic when the deluge of rain stopped minutes before the ceremony and we were able to proceed as planned–hike to the northernmost point in the contiguous United States so they could say, “I do.”

This adventurous couples session on the Washington coast was a bonus adventure to K & T’s wedding weekend. We explored the rocky beaches of the Olympic Peninsula the day before these two got married at Cape Flattery – they truly got to see the best of the PNW during their weekend elopement!

This couples session at Latourell Falls took place at one of my favorite Oregon waterfall hikes! Did you know there are more than 200 amazing waterfalls in Oregon that you can hike out to?! They make the perfect backdrop for your engagement, elopement or small outdoor wedding!

This Astoria, Oregon couples session began on the coast near the Peter Iredale shipwreck - we explored along the mossy coastal forests & then went downtown to Astoria historic waterfront shops & adventured amongst the beautiful old buildings!

This anniversary session on Guemes Island celebrated 30+ years of marriage for W & S as they weathered the effects of COVID-19 from their island home. Guemes is an island in the San Juans, north of Seattle in Washington state – it is the perfect place for a romantic wedding or elopement, anniversary session, or adventure session in the Pacific Northwest!

This Latourell Falls couple’s session in the Columbia River Gorge, just outside Portland, Oregon took place on a moody winter morning. But K & G made the most of it and embraced the PNW vibes to stand before this stunning waterfall! The Gorge is one of my favorite places to elope near Portland, as you’ll see from the stunning scenery in these images.

Hug Point is one of my favorite beach locations for an engagement shoot, couples session, or adventurous elopement near Portland, Oregon on the coast. There are forested trails, gorgeous cliffs, and even a waterfall that flows directly into the ocean. It is also one of the most accessible beach destinations in Oregon that isn’t super crowded all the time.

This rainy autumn elopement on the Oregon coast at Ecola State Park was truly a PNW mood – we never saw the sun once all day! Despite the rain, it was a beautiful day on the Oregon coast to elope & this couple embraced the rain like the true Oregonians they are.

This bridal-style portrait session took place at the Witches Castle in Forest Park. The old stone building, deep within the forest of Portland, Oregon is the perfect location for a Pacific Northwest portrait session! In fact, all of Forest Park is ideal for those who love the deep greens, lingering fog, & lush environment of the PNW.