We are a husband and wife elopement photo and video team with a creative, classy, dynamic style that captures true colors and true emotions. As world travelers and fantasy-loving animal enthusiasts, we connect deeply with couples who want a personal touch to their elopement day. We don't just document your wedding day - we help you plan it by providing location research, vendor recommendations, and timeline design, ensuring your elopement is uniquely yours! We love to capture couples in the heart of Michigan!
For the Dreamers, the Lovers, and the Nerdy at Heart
Eloping in Michigan
Why Elopements are Perfect!
Here's the thing about elopements...they're not about what you're NOT doing (big wedding, tons of guests, months of stress-planning). They're about what you ARE doing: creating a day that's completely, authentically yours.
Think about it. When was the last time you did something just because it felt right to YOU, not because it's what everyone else expected? That's exactly what an elopement is. It's choosing your favorite person, your favorite place, and your favorite way to celebrate without having to explain it to anyone or worry about Aunt Susan's dietary restrictions or what your mother-in-law thinks are the most important traditions and that it'll be weird if you don't do them.
No crowds, no drama, no trying to make everyone ELSE happy on YOUR day. Just you two, doing exactly what feels right, whether that's saying vows at sunrise on a mountain or having a quiet ceremony followed by the best pizza of your lives (let's be fair, wedding day pizza will always probably taste better). It's wedding planning without the planning-induced panic attacks.
And can we talk about Michigan for a second? This state is basically designed for people who want their wedding photos to look like they stepped out of a fairytale, but, you know, a really cool, non-cheesy fairytale.
We've got Lake Michigan's beaches that look like they belong in a travel magazine, Traverse City's vineyards for couples who want that romantic wine country vibe, and the Upper Peninsula's waterfalls and forests for the adventure-loving duos. Want to get married on a secluded beach where the only withnesses are some very judgmental seagulls? We can do that. Dreaming of vows surrounded by fall colors that make every photo look like magic? Also totally doable.
Michigan gives you that perfect combo of natural beauty and intimate charm. Whether you're the "let's hike to a waterfall" couple or the "charming vineyard with good wine" couple.
Ready to skip the stress and start the adventure? Michigan's waiting, and honestly, your love story deserves a backdrop this good!
Ideas!
Need some inspo on where to elope in Michigan? We've got you covered! Check out our blog post on some hidden gems.
Hello!
We're Erika and Stephen
We're that photo and video duo who get genuinely excited about couples who choose love over logistics. You know those people who'd rather have an adventure than check boxes? Yeah, those are our people.
Over 8+ years, Stephen and I have been the calm in the storm for everything from "let's just do this in the backyard with tacos" weddings to those gorgeous, high-end affairs where someone definitely stressed about the napkin colors for three months (no judgement). But here's what we've learned: the magic isn't in the perfect timeline or the fancy venue. The magic is in those raw, unguarded moments when you forget we're even there.
We're the team that brings the chill energy, keeps everything organized behind the scenes, and somehow stays zen even when it starts raining during your outdoor ceremony (spoiler alert: those photos and films are always incredible and sometimes our favorite). We'll help you figure out your day, check in without being clingy, and catch all those real, honest, you moments. Those moments that happen when nobody's performing.
While I focus on capturing your story through photos, Stephen brings it to life on film. We work seamlessly together to create a cohesive experience that feels natural and unforced. And honestly? Michigan gives us the perfect backdrop for this. Whether you're dreaming of lakeside vows, forest fairytale ceremonies, or urban adventures in Detroit, we know how to help couples create elopements that actually feel like them - not like everyone else's idea of what a wedding should be.
Our whole thing? Photos and films that make you think
"holy crap, that's actually us!"
From the mountains
to the beaches, we love it all.
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