Are you dreaming of a luxurious, intimate wedding celebration that allows you to focus on each other and your commitment to one another? If so, a luxury elopement wedding may be the perfect choice for you. Luxury elopement weddings, which typically involve just the couple or a few close family members or friends, are a…
Elopements and intimate weddings are on the rise especially after the Pandemic, and with current challenging worldwide issues like inflation. Small weddings have changed the landscape of the wedding market. In this post, I’ll give some ideas on how to upscale your elopement wedding even on a budget. They are in demand and will continue…
One of the questions I get asked most is “Where is the best place to elope?” In this post, I’m sharing my 10 best places to elope in Europe. Even though Europe may be a small continent compared to other continents, it holds some of the most exquisite locations for an elopement wedding. Romanticism was…
You are set to elope because you want your wedding to be an intimate, stress-free affair but you still want something chic and exquisite? Even if your elopement wedding will be a small one, undoubtedly you want to feel and look your best on the big day. Am I right? With your intimate wedding just…
Writing your own wedding vows for your elopement can be an intimidating task, especially if you’re not a professional writer. I completely understand! I’m not a writer myself – yet, I’ve published 2 books. In this post, I’m going to share with you 5 tips on how to write your elopement wedding vows. The first…
Balboa Park Elopement in San Diego, California Balboa Park is a great place to consider if you want to elope in California and love majestic architecture and history. So let me share with you some inspiration with this Balboa Park Elopement in San Diego. Balboa Park has a lot to offer, from its beautiful Spanish Architecture to many…
Are you wondering what to do on your elopement day? In this post, I’ll show you how to build the best elopement timeline.I’ll also share with you two sample itineraries to give you some additional ideas. And you’ll be happy to know it isn’t complicated. After helping 100s of couples elope in some of the…
As a professional photographer who travels worldwide, I’ve gathered many solo travel tips and recommendations throughout years of experience. Traveling solo as a woman to another country is not as scary as it may seem. Sure, there are some countries that a woman will draw attention to traveling solo. Still, many other friendly places are safe,…
In this post, we’re going to consider slow travel for your elopement. I have been an advocate of and involved in the Slow Movement for a while. I guess being half Italian, I was raised with the concept of “La Dolce Vita” embedded in my DNA. Italians take time to enjoy their life in more…
If you’re just beginning to plan your own wedding, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed and in this post I’ll show you how to elope and have an epic elopement. Eloping has become extremely popular, especially this year, when Covid has made big weddings nearly impossible. Although the word elopement once brought up images…
When you hear the words “Las Vegas elopement,” you think of a tacky drive-through chapel, a runaway bride with an Elvis impersonator officiating. But in this post, I’ll show you how to elope in Vegas with style – it’s easy and fun too! Las Vegas doesn’t need an introduction. It’s unique, exciting, and fun, offering…
In this post, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips on how to prepare for a successful Brand Photoshoot. For your next brand photoshoot, you want to give your audience a peek behind the scenes of what you’re doing on the job. Your audience wants to know you and what you do to see what…
ELOPE IN LAGUNA BEACH: In this post, I’ll give you some ideas on how to Elope in Laguna Beach, California. If you’re looking for the perfect beach elopement experience with a European feel, you can’t do much better than eloping Laguna Beach, California. The weather is perfect all year round, beaches are manicured and beautiful, and…
Your relationship with your elopement photographer and designer is deeply personal. You are trusting this person to not only design your dream elopement wedding but also capture precious hours of your life. There can be no do-overs. She has to get it right. Who am I and why should you trust me? For those of…
Eloping? How To Elope (THE RIGHT WAY). So, you want to elope… Good for you! You’re about to embark in one of the most romantic getaways of a lifetime. But before you start planning,… How do you know where to begin? Where will you elope? How do you elope? What theme do you choose or…
ELOPE IN LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA Today I’m going to give you some ideas on how to elope in La Jolla. I’ll also share a real-life elopement held in the beautiful La Valencia Hotel. La Jolla is a picturesque town in Southern California and is considered The Jewel of America’s Finest City San Diego. This small…
Where to Find the Best Vintage Elopement Dresses? It’s a common trope that women have grown up dreaming of the perfect wedding dress. While this is an idea that’s largely been pushed by Hollywood films, bridal magazines, and the like, there is something to it. The desire to look your best in a traditional garment…
Kickstart Your Elopement 5-day online workshop. Are you on a post-engagement high but feeling a bit overwhelmed about planning your elopement wedding? Maybe you’ve already started a Pinterest board filled with ideas that don’t really fit together and aren’t specific to you. Maybe you’re not sure how you want your wedding to look or even…
Why are intimate weddings going to be the future? Well, over the years, elopements have come to be a popular choice among couples over the world. As you’ll come to find when reading The Elopement Experience, it can be an amazing, fulfilling experience that brings you and your partner together in unique ways. Still, many consider…
Today we’ll be covering “THE BOHO-CHIC ELOPEMENT THEME” which is feminine, elegant, and romantic with an artistic twist and a strong play of color. In this second installment of Finding Your Elopement Theme, we’ll talk about Boho-Chic. These guides are meant to help you find a unique style for your wedding, one that expresses your…
Introducing a new series: FINDING YOUR ELOPEMENT THEME and today we’ll start with the romantic elopement theme. A very important initial step in planning an elopement is to choose an overall theme for your day so that you’ll have a consistent look that ties together everything from your dress to the flowers, to the mood…
Sure, it’s easy to just turn your wedding over to the venue, and sign up for all the elopement packages that flood the market. Everything is included, from flowers to menú to decor. All you have to do is find a dress. What’s wrong with that? Well, it’s easy, but there won’t be anything personal…
The term “elopement” still carries a negative connotation to some people. Until today, it’s associated with lovers going off the grid and finding the first chapel they find to exchange I Do’s. And while this might have been the case back then, elopements have changed, especially when considering a luxury elopement. Today, elopements entail having…
Lake Tahoe checks all the boxes for an elopement wedding or any romantic getaway: Fresh air, down-to-earth vibe, gorgeous mountains, crystal clear water, enchanting vistas wherever you look and with all its wide-open space it’s easy for social distancing. Why not elope in Lake Tahoe? It’s perfect for any romantic getaway especially elopement weddings. According…
Today I’ll be sharing with how to get started to plan your luxury elopement wedding and help you started putting it all together. If you’ve already started planning your luxury elopement wedding, you know that you’ll have to solve a variety of problems. You may not know where to elope or how to do it….
Here are 9 honeymoon photo ideas that can also be used on your anniversary or even your next vacation. You want to preserve precious images of your honeymoon or a romantic getaway and it’s always a good idea to hire a professional photographer. On the other hand, you may also want to capture those unexpected everyday…
Elope in Lake Como, Italy? Yes, please! Lake Como is one of my top 10 favorite places to elope in the world. In this blog post, I tell you a bit about Lake Como and also show case a real-life elopement held at beautiful Villa Balbianello. (If you prefer video of this post then click…
In this post, I’ll introduce different types of ceremonies and rituals to choose for your elopement wedding along with some eloping tips! There are basically three types of ceremonies: Symbolic, Civil, and Religious. Even though the wedding industry has given us so many images of what a traditional ceremony should be like, an elopement wedding…
An elopement vs wedding, what’s the difference? The world is changing and it is clear, that traditional weddings are going to have to be different at least for awhile. Elopements or micro-weddings are going to be the new normal. Planning a traditional wedding is in itself can be a stressful experience and now with the…
You can’t quarantine love! Couples are in love, probably now more than ever and some want to get married as soon as possible. In this post, I’d going share some ideas and solutions on how to elope during shutdown. Yes, we’re living in unprecedented times. The whole world has stopped and adapting to this Crisis. But as they…
As I’m filming this, most of the world is in lockdown due to Coronavirus. So this Video will be a bit different than my usual ones featuring elopements. Today I’d like to share with you constructive ways to respond to this crisis and hopefully turn this situation into a positive one. It’s mostly for photographers,…
In this post, I’ll be sharing Arabel’s lifestyle portraits captured in beautiful Torrey Pines, in North County. As a photographer in Southern California, I have the great pleasure of capturing San Diego family portraits and high school seniors. Gone are “classical portraits” where everyone is perfectly posed and looking straight into the camera. They’re stiff portraits, or…
Are you thinking of eloping and don’t know where to elope? Well if you love Italian culture, then you might want to consider to Elope in Tuscany, Italy. In this post, I’ll be sharing Tania & Chris’ Tuscany elopement to give you some inspiration. This sweet couple is from Texas, and they are high school…
ELOPE IN LAKE COMO ELOPE in Lake Como? Si, grazie! The mystical light, the Alps, the neoclassical architecture and quaint villages make Lake Como one my the most romantic destinations in the world. And if you’re looking for a place to have an intimate wedding, then you can elope in Lake Como. It is also…
Umbria is a region in Italy known for it’s Medieval hilltop towns , rich culture and scenery making it an amazing place to have a destination wedding or elopement. Just like Kady and Niall’s La Badia Orvieto Wedding which was held the stunning 12th Century Monastery.WHAT INSPIRED THIS COUPLE TO HAVE A DESTINATION WEDDING?Kady and…
You’re engaged! Let’s celebrate. To celebrate, I’m launching the popular and fun 5-day Engagement Photo Challenge for couples who recently got engaged! The purpose of the Engagement Challenge is to begin documenting this important stage of your relationship. By taking this challenge it will help you prepare for your engagement session – one that is true…
In this post, I’m going to share my favorite do’s and don’ts for the best elopements. Gone are the days that eloping meant running away last minute to get married. Times have changed and nowadays couples are turning to eloping as a choice for a lot of reasons. Some of the reasons couples elope today are:they’re…
Ahhh! Venezia! Venice doesn’t really need an introduction as it is world-renowned for it beauty and art. But in this post, I’d love to show to share a few ideas on how to elope in Venice. It can be a bit tricky. If you want to elope in style, and you love art and…
Are you engaged and dreaming of eloping? In this post, I’m sharing with you some of my favorite eloping tips for the best elopements. Stay tuned to the end as I have a free gift for you:) So the idea of having an elopement somewhere romantic and fun sounds more appealing to you rather than having…
Where to elope in Los Angeles, California? Southern California has so many places for a perfect elopement or intimate wedding. In this post, I’m going to share with you some ideas for a Los Angeles elopement. As a photographer and designer specialized in Elopements, I’ve photographed in so many different environments across the globe, and I…
9 IDEAS FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTO-SHOOT – You’re engaged! Congratulations! In this video, I’m sharing 9 ideas for your engagement photo shoot and photography tips that are useful for every bride to be. Like, what to wear to an engagement photo-shoot, ideal location engagement session, couple poses and how to prepare for your engagement photos….
Elope to San Diego, California? Yes, please! Being near the ocean embodies a certain romance. Some places, like San Diego, make us fall even more in love. Southern California has it all, the white sandy beaches, the Pacific Ocean, spring-like weather ALL YEAR LONG. It’s never too cold and never too hot. In this post, I’d like…
ELOPEMENTS THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO ELOPE ELOPEMENTS BEST OF 2019 – After photographing elopements across the globe for fifteen years, I’ve accumulated a treasure trove of ideas for planning the perfect destination intimate wedding. I know what works and what to avoid, and it was time to share my experiences. So, I began the…
Congratulations! You’re engaged! It’s time to capture in photos the happiness, the, joy, the romance of your extraordinary love at this moment in your life together as a couple. And in this blog post, I’ll share with you some of my favorite engagement photo ideas: location, what to wear so that you’ll have an engagement…
Aloha!!! Are you thinking of eloping but don’t know where to elope yet? Are you still undecided whether to to have an elopement vs wedding? Then this video “Eloping in Kauai,” will give you some ideas for having an intimate wedding on this magical Island. I will show you how to have a Kauai Elopement…
TRAVEL TIPS FOR YOUR DESTINATION ELOPEMENT – Traveling internationally can be a bit intimidating, especially if you’re eloping and extending the trip to your honeymoon. What should you bring? What should you pack? If this will be your first visit to your wedding destination, be sure you research the place before you leave and make a…
For Black Friday, I’m offering a 50% discount on The Elopement planner and organizer. The sale is only for this week, which begins today and ends on Cyber Monday 2019. So if you don’t already have it, it’s an excellent opportunity to grab it now at this special price. This elopement planner diary and organizer is designed…
Elopements: here’s how to find the ideal location factors to consider for your romantic elopement. When it comes to elopement destinations, the choices are endless. That’s the beauty of eloping. It’s just about the two of you. The dream of getting married in a magnificent location is what attracts so many couples to the idea. It’s…
