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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.

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October 4, 2024

Kemah Yacht Elopement – Jamie and Chris

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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, […]

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February 11, 2023

Mardi Gras Galveston Elopement Inspiration – Galveston, Texas

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A bride and groom catching beads at their Mardi Gras Galveston elopement.

An all day Preserve at Grand Beach elopement in Galveston, Texas with tropical boho flowers and a pink sky sunset!

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September 28, 2022

Preserve at Grand Beach Elopement Inspiration

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Crystal and Jay’s summer elopement plans shifted due to Covid but that didn’t stop them from forging ahead. And as if that wasn’t enough, there was a fire at the courthouse where they had planned to get married so the very kind Judge offered to host the couple’s ceremony at her home! It ended up […]

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November 11, 2021

Summer Elopement in Galveston, Texas | Crystal and Jay

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Elopement portrait on Market Street in Galveston Texas

ELOPEMENT DEFINITION – AN EVOLUTION Elopement. This word can shut a room up real quick. LOL! Even in 2020 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. Since the Industrial Revolution elopements have been defined by a couple running […]

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September 30, 2020

Elopement in Alvin Texas

Elopement Definition: A Modern Meaning and Old Myths

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One of my absolute favorite traits of my clients, is that they’re craving a more “off the beaten path” type of wedding day with many choosing elopement style or intimate celebrations. With that in mind, I’ve opted to make any inspiration shoot I do, a viable option for the type of day they’re already planning. […]

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May 9, 2018

Neverland Elopement Inspiration Shoot at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida

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Imagine jetting off to the City of Light to elope in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. During The Signature Atelier, Abby and Katherine arranged for us to have a sunrise shoot at the Trocadéro across the Seine from la Tour Eiffel. We arrived before the sun. In fact, the first image I have from […]

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March 13, 2018

Eiffel Tower Elopement Inspiration – Paris, France

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Tamara and Josh were ready to be married after some really long stretches apart…4 years to be exact! They had met when Josh was in Canada for a work project and were able to spend a few weeks together before he was sent somewhere new. Despite the challenge of trying to foster a relationship over […]

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October 29, 2017

Historic and Beachy Summer Elopement – Galveston, Texas

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