DEFINITION OF AN ELOPEMENT
In our own words, this is how we would personally define an elopement:
An elopement is an intimate and personally crafted wedding day that fully encapsulates everything about a couple becoming one by creating a unique wedding experience that is authentic to them.
The day is focused on the two people getting married to each other because, at the end of the day, your wedding day should celebrate you both and the love that you both share for each other.
OUR GENUINE STORY
To be completely honest, we felt like we wouldn’t be true to ourselves if we didn’t offer elopement packages.
Why? Do you ask?
Because we ourselves have planned to elope for over a year (yes elopements can be planned far in advance, and no they don’t have to always be planned last minute), and yes, this was planned before COVID and before elopements became way more popular!
We wanted an intimate ceremony between us both in a location that we both were drawn to… where we could literally do everything and anything we wanted to (and that’s still what we plan on doing) without having to deal with the stress of a big wedding day!
And so, here we are — big time elopement advocators for you guys because we want you to be just as excited and thrilled for your elopement journey, as much as we are for you!
WHY YOU DESERVE AN ALL DAY ELOPEMENT
(because this is still your WEDDING day!)
There is a a wide spread belief that lingers from times past that elopements are not real weddings. That elopements are not as important, or valuable.
We are here to tell you that that is most certainly not the case! You can still have a first look, have a first dance together, and even cut the cake together if you think you’ll be missing out on more traditional aspects. And if you don’t want to do any of those traditional things then that’s super cool too!
Elopements are special because you get to celebrate in any way you choose, for a whole day or more. Want to have a 12 course meal at the best restaurant in the city? GO FOR IT. Want to ride camels? DO IT. (and we actually do know where you can do this)
You can honestly do anything and everything you want, and we will be there to help you curate the perfect day and be there to not only celebrate with you, but to also document every little moment so that you can relieve it time and time again.
Remember that your day is so much more than a ceremony and some cute photos. Don’t sell your wedding day short!! You deserve to have your whole elopement experience captured.
Here are some examples of all day elopements to help let your imagination run wild with ideas!
Setting: Tamborine Mountain, QLD, Australia
10- Hair and Makeup
12:30- Your first look at your beautiful AirBNB
1:30- Ceremony at Palm Grove Rainforest Circuit
2:15- Portrait photos in the rainforest
3:15- Celebrate with drinks and a cheeseboard at Cedar Creek Estate
4:15- Scenic hike with views at Curtis falls
5:15- First dance at the scenic lookout with music in tow
6:15- Wine and dine each other at the Old Church
Setting: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
7- Hair and Makeup
9:30- Your first look on the rooftop of your hotel
10:45- Ceremony at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
11:30- Photos in the gardens | family photos after
12:30- Arrive at Mt Coot-tha lookout for photos
1:30- Arrive at City Winery for drinks and nibbles | meet close friends and family
2:30- Leave to take the ferry down the river to continue the celebration with close friends and family at Felons Brewery
3:30- Take photos by cliffs along the river
4:30- Leave for La Vue Waterfront Restaurant to have an amazing dinner
6- Catch the ferry to head back to your hotel and get some scenic photos while onboard
So how does this work?
1.
Let’s talk all about you and the elopement you’ve been dreaming of!
2.
Book your date with a simple 50% retainer and contract.
3.
Craft your unique wedding day. I’ll help you find the best location, plan the timeline, help give any tips for styling, pick a color scheme, tell you what to pack, what you can do after you elope, and more!
4.
The grand adventure takes place — your wedding day! I’ll get there early and help the day run smoothly. Besides acting as your guide and photographer, I’ll feed you both snacks, fix veils, adjust ties, and hold onto any bouquets. Honestly, ask for anything and I’m there to help!
5.
Look forward to images that bring you back to the exact feelings, words, smells, and sounds from the day. It’s an unforgettable experience, and I won’t let you forget about a single thing. Turn around time is about 4-6 weeks after your elopement day. There are full resolution photos that you can download, share on social media, set as a new phone background, and make Christmas cards out of!
$6000
Travel included
- 12 hours of coverage for one day, 6 hours of coverage on the other day
- Full Resolution Digital Gallery with full print rights delivered via digital album
- “Getting to know you” questionnaire and consult
- Custom Elopement planning kit
- Celebratory gift between booking and elopement day
- Personalised elopement location ideas
- Vendor recommendations
- Tips, insights, logistics, and planning tools
- A custom day-of timeline
You could use the 6 hours to cover a visit to the ocean, a scenic hike, or a special dinner! Then you can use the 12 hours to cover everything for your wedding day: Getting ready, first look, ceremony, rainforest photoshoot, a picnic, another location to explore, and then dinner and drinks!
$4000
Travel included
- 12 hours of coverage for one day
- Full Resolution Digital Gallery with full print rights delivered via digital album
- “Getting to know you” questionnaire and consult
- Custom Elopement planning kit
- Celebratory gift between booking and elopement day
- Personalised elopement location ideas
- Vendor recommendations
- Tips, insights, logistics, and planning tools
- A custom day-of timeline
$3500
Travel included
- 8 hours of coverage for one day
- Full Resolution Digital Gallery with full print rights delivered via digital album
- “Getting to know you” questionnaire and consult
- Custom Elopement planning kit
- Celebratory gift between booking and elopement day
- Personalised elopement location ideas
- Vendor recommendations
- Tips, insights, logistics, and planning tools
- A custom day-of timeline
$1700
Travel included
- 4 hours of coverage for one day
- Full Resolution Digital Gallery with full print rights delivered via digital album
- “Getting to know you” questionnaire and consult
- Custom Elopement planning kit
- Celebratory gift between booking and elopement day
- Personalised elopement location ideas
- Vendor recommendations
- Tips, insights, logistics, and planning tools
- A custom day-of timeline