Elopements
Your wedding day done your way
Eloping means celebrating your marriage in a way that fulfills and inspires you. It’s about starting your lives with a big adventure and having a true, authentic wedding day that you’ll never regret!
I can help you find a secluded, romantic, and beautiful location to exchange your vows in an intimate, adventurous way that is meaningful to you both. Whether you love to hike, explore, play cornhole in your backyard, or hang out at brewery, I know a spot that you'll love.
Elopements eliminate all the stress that comes with giant, traditional weddings and puts the focus back where it belongs—on you, your partner, and your lives together.
My elopement packages include:
Help Finding the perfect location
Questionnaire & calls to learn more about you
Custom timeline creation for your day
Advice on preparing for your big day
Guidance on getting your wedding license
Assistance with locating vendors for flowers & more
Wedding officiant & Photography services
Complementary sparkling wine or cider
Commemorative Wedding certificate
Online gallery of digital photos
A signed contract and deposit saves your time & date.
You'll receive a questionnaire that helps us get to know you two and craft a custom script that fits your view on love.
You will receive articles & advice on getting the marriage license, writing vows, supplies to bring, and more.
I coach you through the whole process and help you build confidence for your big day
On your wedding day, we meet up, and make the magic happen!
A few days after your elopement, you will receive some teasers for you to share with your family. And you'll receive the remainder of your photos in an online gallery (downloads are available from there) within 4 weeks.
My favorite Elopement Locations:
Glade Creek Grist Mill, WV
Coopers Rock Overlook, WV
Great Falls, Maryland
Elakala Falls, WV
Black Water Falls, WV
Historic Harper's Ferry, WV
Weaverton Cliffs, MD
The comfort of your home
& many more- reach out!
Considerations for your elopement:
1. Pick a location
Pick a location that feels right and if you have 10 people or less, most public spaces should work fine. If you need help picking a spot, let me know and I'll be happy to help.
2. Monday-Thursday are ideal elopement days
Weekdays work best to ensure a private celebration. On the weekends, many popular spots in the area can get fairly busy, so picking a weekday is a solid plan for an intimate wedding.
3. Time your ceremony 2-3 Hours Before Sunset or Near Sunrise
Follow the sun. Usually around 2-3 hours before sunset is the best time to schedule the specific ceremony start time for your elopement. This provides the best lighting for photos and the weather will be cooler in the Summer evenings. Ask us about sunrise elopements!
4. Don't forget your marriage license!
If we will be near the courthouse, we can totally help you get this straightened out, but otherwise, you'll need to swing by before heading out to the celebration. Visit the County Clerk's office with your partner to get one.
Summit Weddings
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