Breathe Deep

All Adventure Elopement Packages start here, with you calm, happy, and empowered, as you realize:


Your wedding is for you. 

A little whispered hope:  Wouldn’t it be great to get married there, doing that - but how

 Follow your idea, and you’ll think back to your wedding and remember...
...the smell of the earth...
...the tug of the wind on your clothes and hair as you held your love’s hand...
...the sounds of birds waking in the rich darkness, right before sunrise bathed the world in golden hues...
...how it all unfolded exactly as it should.

Your idea is real, it is valid, and it’s not going to go away.

 Let’s turn it into reality.

You already have an idea. That’s why you’re here.

You just met your idea’s hype person.  

Your elopement day will feel slow, intentional, focused on being together. Absorbing every moment so deeply it will play in your head like a movie for the rest of your life.

Because there are no limits on how you can elope.  ❤️️

You love the idea of adventure...

...But,  elopement ideas need logistics:
  • How do you find THE lake and hire a heli pilot?
  • Can you get a wedding cake up a mountainside?
  • What if you actually want a few of the crew to be there?
  • What about parents, who can’t hike?

You’re going to need someone in your corner to make this happen.


Your Elopement dreams are absolutely possible. 
You just need someone who has been this way before. My superpower is turning the seed of an idea – or even just a feeling – into real elopement plans, complete with the treehouse, Jeep driver, kayaks and climbing ropes, then photographing it beautifully, right alongside you❤️️ 
I have a knack for hunting down helpers.
 As you imagine your ideal day, you may find you need a hand to make it a reality, say - a UTV guide or a caterer to pack you a picnic for the cliff top. 

Bringing your adventure elopement package to life, there's NOTHING cookie cutter here!

I love working to find amazing people who would consider it their best day of work ever to help you elope, including ones who don’t even advertise the assistance you need. I mean it when I say you get the secret menu to the world.


All so you can have a fully immersive elopement experience, not just a wedding

Whether YOu Build from...
...a "Vision Elopement" where anywhere in the world can be your adventure... 
OR
...from the Enchanted Canopy Collection, where your vision meets curated elopement spots you'll love... 

Not sure you want to elope Alone?

I also have real life examples of weaving the presence of your crew into your celebration... 

...should you choose that.

And while I firmly believe when it comes to your wedding, no one else gets a vote - you’d be surprised how often family ends up reflecting, “You know, it totally made sense for them, and I can’t see them doing it any other way.❤️️”

If that reaction seems impossible right now, I am here to help you both navigate those conversations and come up with ways to involve them in your adventure in whatever way feels right to you.

You don't have to figure it out alone!

EVERY Adventure Elopement Package Includes Concierge Services...

As Your Elopement Concierge, I:

Build adventure logistics.

Want to climb a cliff together and get married up top? I will find the cliff, climbing guide and Jeep driver to take you there. Catamaran, heli, hot air balloon, paddleboard, kayak, or boat captain - I will track down anything you need to complete the adventure. As a seasoned outdoor veteran, I know how to find the best.

Vet local vendors.

Does your dream include a picnic and a bouquet? You send a mood board, I’ll find and vet the vegan bakery + florist for you. All you have to do is make the final call. 

Guide licensing, legalities, and location. 

This is a real wedding! I will handle coordinating any permits needed for the location and wedding, and guide you on marriage license needs. (I am also certified to sign your wedding license , if you don’t want a traditional officiant! 🙌)

Help you build your day. 

You tell me what makes your heart sing, and I’ll help you translate that into a unique day with actual places and activities. I also have a full elopement planning guide to help you visualize what you want as we brainstorm!

Wondering what's included?

Whether you build a "Vision Elopement", or, choose from the Enchanted Canopy Collection...

In sum?  You could do it all alone, but with me, you don't have to. 

I’m in your corner, there to nudge you toward what you want when people or circumstances start to tug you away. I’ll be ready with wording for how to handle unexpected bumps from others. Any time you need a steadying helper, I’ll be there.

Calm and settle your feelings.

I’ve worked in corporate special projects - an on-time, on-budget, seamless experience is everything! I create a custom timeline that includes everything from when to book your pre-vetted caterer to the time to tell them to deliver the picnic. This isn’t on you to bring all the moving parts together - I put the answers at your fingertips. (This may not sound like a big deal right now - but you’ll thank me later😜)

Create a timeline.

Concierge is only part of what I do!

Every
 MicroWedding & Adventure Elopement package includes photography, too!

As Your Photographer, I:

Photograph the elopement adventure.

An experience this steeped in meaning deserves top-notch photo coverage that can keep up with you. I’ve been a professional photographer for 8+ years, and an outdoor enthusiast for a lifetime. You want to repel down a mountain in your wedding dress? I’ll be quietly zipping down next to you, photographing the whole time.

Stand side by side in the action

I’m an ordained wedding officiant, trained in wilderness first aid, and experienced in navigating the outdoors. If you want to keep your party small, you’re going to need someone who can play multiple roles. If you need an activity-specific guide, I’ll help you find one, but I’m always on there to step in, side by side with you when you need that spare pair of hands.

Pssst....
Legit, this is my "I'm so stoked!" mood face, and it's my favorite 😂 😂😂

Deliver an album.

When was the last time you pulled a picture off a USB thumb drive to look at? Yeah, I thought so. No client walks away without credits towards prints + a gorgeous lay flat album to hold and cherish that I help design for you.

Deliver parent albums.

I’ve had clients tell me their parents were unsure why they chose elopement, “but when they saw the photos, they said, “oh, we get it now.” Built into my packages are two smaller versions of your album for sharing with loved ones.


Deliver digital files.

Social media, here we come! Just because you chose to keep the wedding experience intimate doesn’t mean you don’t want to share parts of it and enjoy the well-wishes of others. You’ll have that option.  Download & print rights are yours!

ALYNA & ALEX

Kate asked excellent questions which showed her clear experience... and helped better prepare us all for the big day.

Many thanks to Kate for helping catalog our big day with beautiful photos that our community will cherish. (Also Kate's a great dancer and super fun to have around - you won't regret having her at your event!)

ALYNA & ALEX

Kate asked excellent questions which showed her clear experience... and helped better prepare us all for the big day.

Many thanks to Kate for helping catalog our big day with beautiful photos that our community will cherish. (Also Kate's a great dancer and super fun to have around - you won't regret having her at your event!)

Adventure Elopement PACKAGES & PRICING

White Glove Elopement Concierge Support!   

All the customized planning detailed above - locations, tailored activity and ceremony ideas, vendors, fully custom timeline for your adventure, travel guidance & ideas, and more!

Full Day (12+ Hours) of PHotography coverage

Ceremony, celebration, unique adventure. You get to have it ALL❤️️

No awkward posing, the beauty is in how you are together, naturally.  I will capture it all with fun, light, experience-orientated photography while we adventure to illustrate your memories.

Your unique Adventure starts with An Elopement Package at it's core:

✨Anywhere in the WORLD✨ Elopement Concierge & Photography Package

NO CHARGE Ordained officiant Signoff

I can legally sign for your marriage as needed (and where allowed by law)

NO PHOTOGRAPHER TRAVEL FEES ADDED!

Wherever in the world adventure calls you, I'll be there! 

Crafting & photographing your elopement in a place that brings bucket list dreams to life.  

Beachside eco-house in Thailand?
A sailboat in Greece?  A Safari in Africa from the Enchanted Canopy Collection


International adventure, unforgettable experiences, and a level of joy you never imagined possible, and inspired by your love story awaits!❤️️

Album, Digital Files, And Extra Print Credits

Everyone who elopes with me gets an album included. Your experience was fully tangible, and your photos need to be, too!

 You also get a print credit for wall art/gifting! And yes, you get digital images as well, share away 🤗

Whether you build a "Vision Elopement", or, choose from the Enchanted Canopy Collection...

✨Anywhere in U.S.✨ Elopement Concierge & Photography Packages

A beautiful option when you want experiences anywhere in the US, including Alaska! 

Whether you build a "Vision Elopement", or, choose from the Enchanted Canopy Collection...

We work together to create a custom elopement experience that honors your love of adventure  that has brought you two to this moment! 

Your decision to marry was a journey--your celebration should be as well!

All the customized planning detailed above - locations, tailored activity and ceremony ideas, vendors, fully custom timeline for your adventure, travel guidance & ideas, and more!

Full Day (8+ Hours) of PHotography coverage

Time for Ceremony, Adventure, & time to just breathe.  Elope without compromise, your story awaits🤗

No awkward posing, the beauty is in how you are together, naturally. I will capture it all with fun, light, experience-orientated photography while we adventure to illustrate your memories.

NO CHARGE Ordained officiant Signoff

I can legally sign for your marriage as needed (and where allowed by law)

NO PHOTOGRAPHER TRAVEL FEES ADDED!

Wherever in the US  adventure calls you (including ALaska!), I'll be there! 

Album, Digital Files, And Extra Print Credits

Everyone who elopes with me gets an album included. Your experience was fully tangible, and your photos need to be, too!

 You also get a print credit for wall art/Gifting! And yes, you get digital images as well, share away 🤗

White Glove Elopement Concierge Support!   

Here’s how we go from idea to real elopement:

 -1- Book a Free Brainstorming Call!

Dare to say what’s in your heart. Ask me ALLLLLL the questions.
 
We’ll kick around some ideas of how/where you could bring your elopements to life. (Want to get married “on a mountain, near a lake, with fall colors”? I can think of 15 ways to make that happen.)

-2- Decide

Everything feels aligned? After the call, review & sign a contract with a concierge + photography adventure elopement package, your target elopement date window, pay your retainer, and we are READY!

-3-  Together, we build out your vision

A 70+ page Elopement Visioning and Planning Guide kicks off the plan to build your dream elopement. I nudge you to give voice to every thought, every concern, every hope. 

We become a tight knit team. Planning. Dreaming. Doing. Being brave to your goals even when others push you to doubt. 

-4-  White glove support

I take your vision and deepdive into  research to bring it to life.

What's that look like?  I'll comb through maps of Japan, finding the best hot springs with cool lodging.  I'll pore through my own travel notes + hiking forums to find the best hikes, views, or cabins.  I tap my network, make calls, and vet activity guides & specialty lodging, all so you can have the best possible experience.

-5-  You ELOPE! ❤️️

Ideas come to life.  "Could we...?" wishes become boarding passes and suitcases packed.  YOU TWO ELOPE, and it is more amazing than you ever imagined it could be. No regrets.❤️️

Soak in each moment. I'll be in the background capturing beautiful images to help your memories live forever (plus keeping an eye on things so they run smoothly but you stay in the moment).

Wondering how these adventure elopement packages work?!

Anna & Ryan

“We knew we wanted the wedding to be fairly non-traditional - including an epic hike for a sunrise private vow exchange. Initially, we didn't really know where to start planning such an event...

            We had vague ideas of what we wanted, but Kate took these and developed them into a coherent plan.” 

Anna & Ryan

“We knew we wanted the wedding to be fairly non-traditional - including an epic hike for a sunrise private vow exchange. Initially, we didn't really know where to start planning such an event...

            We had vague ideas of what we wanted, but Kate took these and developed them into a coherent plan.” 

Have questions?  

It’s okay to have a lot swirling in your head!  

Book a free brainstorming call.  Some things are best hashed out in a no-pressure conversation.

Also, if you have a vision that doesn’t fit neatly into the outline above (eg--elope now, party with the crew later at a different place!) no problem!   All elopement packages are fully customizable--nothing cookie cutter here!

Book a call - let’s see where your idea takes us!

ready to get starteD? let's go >

S.A.Q.
(Secretly Asked Questions)

Need to work up the courage to book a call? I Feel you ❤️️

 Let’s preview some of the things people often quietly wonder: 

If you’re still reading, here’s a gentle nudge to go ahead and 


What if I’m not sure whether my family will be on board? What if people I love can’t hike or travel?

I have tons of real-life elopement advice here, it’s easiest to book a call and I can tailor it to you, but two quick answers for now:

One: How does it feel in your heart to think about getting married in the way you’re dreaming of?  I firmly feel everyone is best served when you follow that feeling. 

Two: There are no rules on what an elopement looks like.  You are getting married on your terms.  And there are many ways to include and honor family.  Some couples create one day for family, and one day of private adventure.  Say, private vows on a beautiful mountain, accessed via tram, Jeep, or other non-people-powered accessible options!  Others opt for adventure and create a celebratory dinner back home as a feature piece in their wedding experience.  

Combining your life with your new spouse doesn’t have to happen in one snap instant.  Many cultures feature multi-day weddings to honor different parts of people’s lives.  You are free to design your own experience that includes everything that matters to you.  If you encounter any confusion or pushback from others, or just want help communicating your choices with courage, I’m ready with support, wording, and ideas.In a small outdoor wedding near Brevard, Lake Toxaway and Grey Stone Inn, a couple about to be married walks a narrow hiking trail along a cascading creek on the way to Courthouse Falls, lined with vibrant green trees and shrubs. Their family members, joined as part of their microwedding and elopement package, walk closely behind them, over a small footbridge

What if I have an awkward family situation that I feel weird even telling you about?

No judgment. At all. I am ready with sensitive wording ideas for having careful, clear conversations with others about your wishes and plans. Sometimes all you need is a kernel of an idea for how to say something that helps you tell the truth.  

Complex family situations happen, and we can work out any tangles in a way that feels right for you.  I am here to honor you and what you want.

How do I talk to my partner about this idea? This idea will be new to them.

I would start by having a conversation about how you both want to feel on your wedding day. A gentle opener like, “I’ve been thinking about our wedding. Here’s what I want to feel on the day. Have you thought about that? What matters most to you on our wedding day?” If you like, you can add something like, “I am not sure I see myself in a traditional wedding because here’s what I worry it would feel like…”

Begin by being on the same page about how you want to feel, and go from there to talk about what kind of wedding experience supports those feelings.

If they’ve never heard of or really seen an adventure elopement, scroll through my website or Instagram over dinner or cocktails one night! Seeing creates curiosity 😊In this picture we see an engaged couple kissing while sitting on a blanket with a lantern. The sun has recently set and it's getting dark outside.

Love the idea of having an elopement adventure, but have no clue where in the country we’d want to go. What happens if we can’t tell you how we want to elope yet??

Elopement concierge service to the rescue! I can completely work with wispy ideas and suggestions.

You tell me what you want the day to feel like, or generally look like (“mountain lake” or “rock climbing, but make it foresty”) and I will scout out specific spots to suggest all across the US, or any global zone of your choice.

Many couples are surprised and say things like, “I can’t believe you found this place!” Location finding is one of my favorite parts, you can feel confident we’ll find the right spot for you. 😉

How long does it take to plan an elopement?  When should we “pick a date?”

6-8 months gives you the most options, but I’ve had a couple who wanted to get married in three weeks on a family elopement and we made it happen, beautifully 😊
BUT, two caveats…
    ONE: Fall season books out fast. So, if you want a fall date, it’s better to plan in the 8-10 months out timing. 
    TWO:  If you want to get married in a very popular spot (eg: Rocky Mountain National Park,  Great Smoky Mtn NP, Moab, etc) plan to book at 12-18 months out. Some of these have strict location limits for permits, so tend to book out fast, and, far ahead.

What’s the difference between an adventure elopement concierge and a wedding planner?

Wedding planners have my professional respect, but we differ in some key ways.

First, I do not come at you with binders, rigid timelines, and a script that makes life easier for me.  I do not default to practice and procedure.  There is only one default in our work together, and that is to ask the question – “How does it make you feel?”  

Second, as your elopement concierge I arrange everything to do with the elopement adventure, and all you do is give final approval and book.  You want to get married on a red desert cliff?  I’ll find the spot, arrange the permits, locate the climbing guide, vet any local vendors you need for the adventure (think: florals or picnic!), and photograph your ceremony.  I give you a completed timeline with all pieces intact, and you make the final call to the vendor at the number provided – they’ll be expecting you.  

I also handle all the elopement adventure logistics that there is zero “wedding checklist” for – like prepping your florist to design a backpack-sturdy bouquet for hiking, and coming ready with trekking poles, extra bright headlamps, gloves, sunscreen, and snacks.  (There are ALWAYS snacks!) 

If you crave expanded experiences that are unrelated to the adventure portion, like you want a boho-style lounge with twinkle lights atop that desert cliff and a full sit-down dinner, that portion is outside the scope of an adventure elopement and you’d engage a planner to build those elements in.  I can absolutely help you find the planner, then work with them to help them navigate the unfamiliar terrain, though.

Overall, as your elopement concierge I let your heart lead the way and clear the path to adventure.  We center the attitude that anything is possible.  I think about what is best for you, and I track down vendors who are not only willing but enthusiastic to do something outside their norm.  There are no rules, and there is not a single “What if…” that will be dismissed – we will relish pulling off the impossible with style.a Behind the Scenes view of an elopement photographer photographing a couple in beautiful orange and pink sunrise in Tennessee as they adventure using their adventure elopement photography package

Do we have to pay for your travel, too?

NOPE!  🎉
As my industry mentor once said, “I’m Amazon Prime, baby” – anywhere in the lower 48 states or Alaska, I ship for free!😄

I’ll get myself to the nearest spot that can be accessed by regular commercial travel and cover my own hotel, car, and food.  No complicated “per diems” like you see from other photographers!  If there’s a final leg only accessed by specialty travel, that’s the only leg you cover. 

Example?  I get myself to Fairbanks, you get me on your chartered float plane to the drop zone in the remote Gates of the Arctic National Park!  From there, we meet up with the guide service you’ve booked and we head into our stay in the park!

What if I still want some traditions, like a wedding cake and flowers?

Or, something non-traditional like including our dog?!? YES!  This is YOUR day, you can include all the elements you want in your adventure elopement! 

You’d be surprised how many ways there are to still include wedding cake in the middle of nowhere – you name it, we’ve done it. I’ve even helped arrange for makeup artists to arrive at cabins at 1:30am, and can work with your florist to help them design a bouquet that stays amazing in the rigors of adventure.

I can also help with ideas on ceremony options!

Whether you want your own private vows or a more traditional “ceremonial” gathering with family, I can give you ideas and examples to work from.   I am an ordained wedding officiant, but even if I sign the certificate, you can also have a friend or family member guide the ceremony.
We will talk about what you want it to feel like, and shape something that works for you.  ❤️a bride who booked an elopement concierge and photography packages in tennessee and geogria sits on a blanket in her wedding dress eating small wedding cakes with her two young children.

“Kate was the best decision we could have made for a photographer.

Can’t recommend her highly enough."

- Margaret & Dan

Hello again! It's me, Kate!

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Can't wait to get started on this awesome journey together!