Luxury elopements are not about excess...
...They’re about intention, place, and meaning.
At Soul & Sky, I create experiences that bring together extraordinary destinations with the details that matter most to you.
It’s about celebrating your marriage in a way that feels deeply personal and beautifully connected to where you are.
Luxury Elopements Around the World
...Alaska’s remote glaciers...
...To catamarans in Australia’s islands...
...To tucked‑away lodges in Africa or historic villages in Europe...
I guide couples toward places that feel alive and true to them.
With a passport stamped across six continents, I’ve made it my mission to seek out wild corners of the world—some through guiding couples to elopements, others through my own passion for discovering places that live rent‑free in your memories.
This curiosity to see and explore uncommon places, and my knowledge of travel on‑and‑off the beaten path, shape the way I design and photograph your adventurously luxe elopement.
What ties them all together is not luxury in the sense of opulence, but in the Soul & Sky sense that I call Adventure Luxe.
What is Adventure Luxe? This is:
+ lodging - Beautiful, one‑of‑a‑kind
+ experiences - Immersive, meaningful
+ Time - to truly settle into and feel the place you’ve chosen
+ lodging - Beautiful, one‑of‑a‑kind
+ experiences - Immersive, meaningful
Adventure Luxe is about a "slow‑travel" foundation so your elopement mirrors the way you love to explore the world—immersive, elevated, and far from the expected.
Your wedding as an experience, crafted to feel like nothing else.
+ Time - to truly settle into and feel the place you’ve chosen
Being a luxury elopement photographer is about far more than capturing beautiful images—it’s about helping you define what kind of luxury speaks to you.
Some couples resonate with the classic luxury style, where imagery belongs in the pages of Martha Stewart Weddings—romantic, refined, intricate detail, and timeless.
Others are drawn to the Adventure Luxe vision, inspired by Condé Nast Traveler or National Geographic, where experiences, natural detail, landscapes, and immersion lead the way. Both are valid; it’s about what feels true to you.
- Grounded design – Each elopement is created with intention, not from replicas or templates. Your celebration should reflect you and the location you choose.
- Top quality imagery – Storytelling that blends artistry with authenticity, creating photographs worthy of the renowned publications while staying deeply personal.
- Experience‑focused – More than a wedding, it’s the full journey: where you stay, the meals you share, the adventures you take together. This is where my differentiators live—turning the feel of a National Geographic feature into the visual story of your elopement wedding.
- Adventure Luxe at the center – Lodging and experiences that bring you into the heart of the place, whether a boutique inn at the edge of the wild, a private meal under the stars, or a guide who knows the land like home.
- Global perspective, personal approach – Years of travel and exploration allow me to suggest places you may never have found alone, tailored to your vision.
- Exploration encouraged – True luxury for an elopement is having the space to explore. Reviewing full galleries and client reviews are important, but so are conversations early on—even before you’re officially engaged. A trusted luxury elopement photographer welcomes curiosity and helps you discover what’s possible.
For couples that thrive with inspiration, my Enchanted Canopy Collection can serve as a starting point for luxury elopement ideas.
But the real heart of my work is in fully custom adventure luxe elopement design. Fully bespoke, one-of-one. Your vision sets the path.
Luxury in my world is also about bespoke creation — the once‑in‑a‑lifetime vision for your destination elopement.
What Makes a
Luxury Elopement Photographer
A Global Perspective,
A Personal Approach
What is a Luxury Elopement?
Traditionally, luxury elopements are associated with classic destinations like Lake Como or Rome, where architecture, history, and refined services set the tone.
At Soul & Sky, I expand that idea into what I call Adventure Luxe—luxury defined by immersive lodging and extraordinary experiences in places like exclusive mountain chalets, luxury safaris, or remote glacier lodging.
Both approaches are valid; the difference is whether you want the elegance of the well‑known or the rare beauty of the off‑the‑beaten‑path.
What are ways to make my elopement more luxurious?
- Choose a destination that feels true to you – beyond the iconic, toward places that reflect your story.
- Elevate travel and lodging – boutique properties or exclusive stays that immerse you in the landscape.
- Invest in the right team — photographer and expert vendors – a photographer with an elopement‑design mindset who helps customize your day and create stunning images you’ll be proud to display, paired with vendors who deliver high‑end, intentional services that elevate the whole experience.
- Curate meaningful details and meals – from private dining with local chefs to personal touches that reflect your story.
- Value your time – the ultimate luxury is having the space to slow down, savor the journey, and truly experience the place you’ve chosen together.
Where are the best places to have a luxury elopement?
Lists often repeat Paris, Santorini, Lake Como or tropical resorts. Those are beautiful, but they aren’t the only answer.
Hidden gems—like historic estates in Mexico’s interior, exclusive safari lodges, Alaska’s glaciers, or a luxe train ride across Scotland’s wild isles—offer the same refinement with far more individuality.
The question isn’t only “where is luxury?” but “where will feel unforgettable to us?”
FAQs About a Luxury Elopement
What should I look for in a luxury elopement photographer?
That simple distinction often shows whether your vision leans toward traditional luxury or Adventure Luxe.
Beyond style, consider:
- Can the luxury elopement photographer help you define what luxury means for your elopement—exclusivity, uniqueness, or the feel of a place few others have chosen?
- Do they have experience shaping and documenting the full journey, not just the ceremony?
- Will they invite you to explore possibilities—through full galleries, conversations, and even early calls before you’re officially engaged?
A true luxury elopement photographer balances artistry and guidance, helping you decide whether you want the timeless elegance of a known icon or the rare, immersive feel of an Adventure Luxe setting.
Can you bring guests on a luxury destination elopement?
A good rule of thumb is to keep the guest list small—often under 10–20 people—so the celebration remains intimate. The key is choosing lodging and experiences that balance closeness with comfort.
Adventure Luxe stays often make this seamless, offering privacy for you, ease for those you invite, and memorable experiences you can share together.
MEET KATE
Principal Designer & Photographer
I design -then photograph- luxury destination elopements that are neither preceded nor replicated.
Search these remarkable landscapes, and you won’t see a parade of identical wedding photos.
I believe the world is too extraordinary for a borrowed plan.
My passion for unique global travel, belief that anything is possible, and mantra that meaningful experiences can’t be rushed are the foundation of how I support you.
Share how you want your wedding to feel, and as your luxury elopement photographer I’ll create options as original as your love story—capturing images of every unforgettable moment.
Once-in-a-lifetime events nestled in once-in-a-lifetime places:
Still forests, sweeping savannas, craggy mountains: The world’s most awe-inspiring places are your stage.
Kate removes every barrier so you can fully embrace a never-been-done elopement—a journey through extraordinary landscapes & adventures you’ll carry with you forever.
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