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When people think of vow renewals, they often picture a massive hall, a giant milestone anniversary party, and a rehashing of a traditional wedding template. But just like modern weddings, vow renewals have completely broken out of the old mold. There are no rules, no mandatory timelines, and absolutely no expectations. A vow renewal is […]

You’ve seen those epic elopement photos on social media. You look at the jagged peaks, the quiet lakes, and the raw emotion, and you think to yourself, “Omggg what a dream.” You are so excited to marry that drop-dead gorgeous partner of yours, but the actual reality of planning the wedding you are expected to […]

For many couples, deciding whether or not to elope comes down to one massive question: But what about our family and friends? It’s completely normal to feel a wave of guilt when you imagine trading a 150-guest ballroom for a quiet alpine ridge. The traditional wedding industry convinces us that celebrating your love requires hosting […]

Dying for a destination wedding but don’t want to break the bank? Jetting off to Europe to celebrate your love story sounds like an absolute dream, but the fear of a massive price tag often holds couples back. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get an epic backdrop. While hotspots like the […]

This is more than just knowing what is or isn’t vegan- it can (unfortunately) be controversial Planning a wedding is already a wild ride of logistics, timelines, and decision-making. But when you layer in a commitment to a vegan, low-impact lifestyle, it can easily feel like you’re swimming against the current. For a long time, […]

If you’ve never been to the Dolomites before, planning a proposal here can feel a little overwhelming. The mountains are huge, weather changes quickly, and there are hundreds of possible locations to choose from. That’s exactly how Sal felt when he first reached out to me through my website to start planning his proposal on […]

One of the best parts about planning an adventure elopement is that the day does not have to revolve around a schedule packed with obligations. Earlier this year, I wrote about how couples are spending their wedding budgets differently in 2026. Instead of building the day around a large guest list and a tightly packed […]

I spend so much of my time at this lake, it’s to the point where I’m considering moving closer. It’s gorgeous, you have an opportunity to rent a private location, and the bookings are always at sunrise. What’s not to love? As one of my previous couples who often watches my Instagram stories once said, […]

What Couples are Spending Money on Instead of a Big Wedding Since around 2020, the way we get married has been changing. Couples aren’t necessarily spending less on their weddings, they’re just spending differently. Instead of inviting 120 people and filling a packed, fixed schedule, more couples are choosing to scale back the guest list […]

Adventure elopements are about freedom, intention, and choosing what actually matters. But here’s the truth most couples don’t realize until later: the smallest details often hold the most emotional weight. In mountain elopements especially, where the landscape is vast and cinematic, your personal touches are what ground the day in you. As a wedding and […]