For this inspiration elopement style anniversary shoot, Layce and Cameron were celebrating their real life first wedding anniversary! I wanted to showcase more of what’s possible for eloping couples on Galveston Island, so we planned a day that would make their first anniversary fun, relaxing, and special. It also gave them a chance to put […]

You’re in the middle of wedding planning and you finally decided on invitations. If you’re about 8-10 weeks out from your wedding date, you’re getting ready to slap a stamp on those babies and drop them in the mailbox. This is one of the most exciting moments in wedding planning, because you’re finally sharing this […]

ELOPEMENT DEFINITION – AN EVOLUTION Elopement. This word can shut a room up real quick. LOL! Even in 2025 it is a turd in the proverbial wedding punchbowl. At least, it’s that way for people stuck in 1950 with old assumptions and misconceptions. Through much of history elopements have been defined by a couple running […]

Jamie and Chris are explorers and adventurers, and like me, love the water. They wanted to spend their wedding day doing something that reflected those values.

Early this past summer I joined Brooke from Aesthetically Galveston on a fun and relaxing Galveston yacht birthday party cruise along Galveston Island. She wanted an unforgettable experience to share with friends, and she absolutely achieved it! We sailed with Great Escapes Yacht Charter which offers cruises for all kinds of get togethers and celebrations […]

Madison and her family have been coming to Galveston for years and they always loved staying at Hotel Galvez, now named the Grand Galvez. The hotel has been going through a massive refurbishment, including painting the outside to a pretty shade of pink. Some people didn’t love the color change, but Madison and I were […]

What better way to celebrate a 50th anniversary than to corral the entire family for a summer beach vacation?! Marsha and Bill gathered with their children and grandchildren at a beautiful beachfront rental home in Crystal Beach, on Bolivar Peninsula, for a long relaxing weekend. Since they were all going to be together and celebrating […]

A Unique Elopement Experience This idea had been stewing for two years, and I finally got it together and made it happen. We did an all day Mardi Gras Galveston elopement shoot! I know my couples have a thirst for fun and adventure, and enjoy sharing experiences with their closest people. With that in mind, […]