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I Help Couples Ditch The Big Wedding And Go Elope In The Places That Make Them Feel Alive (27 Pics)
Four years ago, my husband and I got married the way most people do. We had a big wedding, our guest list was way longer than we wanted it to be (why did I have to hug so many strangers?), and the experience was stressful. The entire day was a blur, and honestly, there was little time to actually connect with each other. As outdoorsy introverts, we found the traditional wedding experience draining.
My wedding made me realize there had to be a better way to get married. With that in mind, I began to incorporate my love of hiking, the mountains, and photography into the wedding space. Now, I help couples ditch the big wedding and go elope in the places that make them feel alive.
Here’s some inspiration that may make you think about ditching the big wedding for something adventurous.
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Swiss Alps
The couples I work with aren’t running away and getting married in secret (the old-fashioned definition of eloping). Instead, many of them spend anywhere from six to eighteen months carefully crafting an experience they know they’ll be able to cherish for years to come. An experience that puts their relationship first instead of worrying about people-pleasing. Some of them even bring a few close friends and family along for the ride.
I currently live in Southern Germany (originally from the USA) and I photograph couples all over the alps and beyond.
If you like these photographs, check out my other works I posted on Bored Panda by clicking here and here.
German Alps
Austrian Alps
You just can't not love the Austrian alps... such a glorious place.
Italian Dolomites
German Alps
German Alps
Swiss Alps
Why is it that only the women are sleeveless and the men are nice and toasty in there long sleeves and jackets?? I notice that this is the case for most things. Dancing, concert, etc. The less the woman has on, the better?? She looks frozen poor lady. Beautiful tho. Love this one.
German Alps
Austrian Alps
Swiss Alps
Wyoming, USA
Italian Dolomites
Not a comment on any particular picture but why is that glamour show off photo so important to you? What is it meant to prove? My wife and I married in the town registry office 29 yrs ago, we had photos of us in front of the gasometer (we live in an industrial town) had our evening do upstairs in a pub run by mates a did the catering ourselves. Had a fantastic skiffle band that I randomly hired for £300 whilst in a pub talking to the singer - they were outstanding. We danced, we sang we had a terrific time and all on a tiny budget. My now grown up neices and nephews still remember how much fun it was
I do get it, I really do, but if either of my children eloped and got married without my involvement I would be devastated. Surely weddings are about families, not just couples?
Looks like most of their work is in Europe along the Alps. I can't imagine many people in America can afford a wedding in a place like that, paying for best man and maid of honor's families plus your parents and paying for accommodations for all. I would prefer a small ceremony at home with honeymoon in those places.
I do get it, I really do, but if either of my children eloped and got married without my involvement I would be devastated. Surely weddings are about families, not just couples?
Looks like most of their work is in Europe along the Alps. I can't imagine many people in America can afford a wedding in a place like that, paying for best man and maid of honor's families plus your parents and paying for accommodations for all. I would prefer a small ceremony at home with honeymoon in those places.
