Wedding Couple on rolling hills at Sunset Hill Wedding Barn in Center Lake, Michigan

How to Elope in Michigan

March 5, 2025

The Ultimate Guide for Adventurous Couples If you’re dreaming of an intimate, scenic wedding day, eloping in Michigan might be the perfect choice. With its diverse landscapes – from rugged shorelines and lush forests to charming small towns – Michigan offers countless breathtaking elopement locations. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cabin ceremony, a beachside […]

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Overlooking the Lake of the Clouds at The Porcupine Mountains in Ontonagon, Michigan

If you’re dreaming of an adventurous, intimate wedding surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, an elopement in the Porcupine Mountains might be the perfect choice. Known as Michigan’s last great wilderness, the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park – often called “the Prokies” – offers stunning views, secluded waterfalls, and rugged landscapes that create an unforgettable backdrop […]

Elopement in the Porkies: How and Why to Elope in Michigan’s Wildest Wilderness

March 3, 2025

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The Drakensberg Mountains. Cathedral Peak from Cathedral Peak Hotel in South Africa.

Eloping in the Drakensberg Mountains

February 21, 2025

The Drakensberg Mountains are located in eastern South Africa right on the border of the country, Lesotho. With their breathtaking and unique cliffs, lush valleys, and vast skies, are the perfect backdrop for an adventurous elopement. Driving through the mountains is like driving through scenes from The Lord of the Rings. Whether you’re dreaming of […]

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Engagement Session of the soon to be bride and groom at the Nichols Arboretum on University of Michigan's campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Planning a wedding is an exciting yet overwhelming journey, and one of the best ways to ensure smooth sailing on your big day is be scheduling an engagement session with your professional photographer. Beyond capturing beautiful photos, this session helps you to build a relationship with your photographer, get comfortable in front of the camera, […]

Why an Engagement Session with a Professional Photographer is Essential

February 20, 2025

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The Best Engagement Session Locations in Southeastern Michigan

February 20, 2025

If you’re planning your engagement session in Southeastern Michigan (primarily Detroit and north), you’re in luck! This region is full of diverse and stunning locations that offer a perfect backdrop for your love story. Whether you’re drawn to an urban setting scenic nature, or something in between, there’s a spot for you. Here are some […]

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If you’re looking for a stunning and intimate place to elope in Michigan, Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township is a perfect choice. With its lush forests, open grassy fields, and scenic lake, this 4,461-acre park offers a breathtaking backdrop in the middle of suburbia for your elopement day. One of the most beautiful places […]

Elopement at Stony Creek Metropark

February 12, 2025

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Engagement Session of the soon to be bride and groom at the Nichols Arboretum on University of Michigan's campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Michigan’s Hidden Gems to Elope In

January 31, 2025

Non-National Park Elopement Locations You’ll Love National Parks have become a popular place for couples to elope in. They’re gorgeous locals with jaw dropping protected landscapes. If you’re dreaming of an intimate elopement in Michigan but want to avoid the crowds of National Parks, you’re in luck! Michigan is full of stunning, lesser-known locations that […]

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Couple walking on beach holding hands at Sleeper State Park in Caseville, Michigan

Elopements, what is an elopement? As the Merriam-Webster dictionary states that the way people are using the term of “elope” is changing and the way people define the word elopement is different than “to run away and secretly get married”. It’s important to know that there is no shame in an elopement. An elopement is […]

The Myths of Elopements

January 29, 2025

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Overlooking the Lake of the Clouds at The Porcupine Mountains in Ontonagon, Michigan

Top USA Destinations for an Epic Adventure Elopement

January 28, 2025

The United States is home to diverse landscapes, making it a prime destination for an adventure elopement. Whether you’re dreaming of saying your vows in a desert, by a roaring waterfall, or atop a mountain, there’s a perfect spot waiting for you. Here are some top USA destinations for an epic adventure elopement. Yosemite National […]

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The Drakensberg Mountains. Cathedral Peak from Cathedral Peak Hotel in South Africa.

Embracing Adventure Elopements With Leave No Trace Principles Adventure elopements offer a unique and intimate way to celebrate love amidst nature’s most breathtaking landscapes. However, with this magical experience comes the responsibility of preserving the pristine beauty of these wild places. The Leave No Trace (LNT) principles are essential guidelines for minimizing our impact on […]

Leave No Trace: Principles and Guidelines

January 23, 2025

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