The Ultimate Guide to Self-Solemnizing Your Elopement: Adventure, Privacy, and Love So, you’re ready to ditch the traditional wedding circus and have an elopement that’s intimate, adventurous, and uniquely you? Hell yes. Enter self-solemnization—the ultimate way to legally marry your partner on your own terms without an officiant. But before you exchange rings on a…

The Best Places to Elope in the US So, you’ve decided to elope – to ditch the hoopla of a big wedding, to choose experiences over things, to get married the way you want to… but what now?  For a lot of couples, the location – getting married in a drop dead gorgeous natural setting…

Easiest States to Elope In: Where to Get Married Without Witnesses No Witnesses? No Problem! As an elopement photographer who’s been there, done that (and eloped myself!), I know how important it is to find the perfect spot for your intimate adventure. Getting married without witnesses is all about embracing the thrill of a private…

8 of the Best Places to Elope in Kentucky Listen up, rebels—if you’re here, you already know traditional weddings can be about as fun as a PowerPoint presentation on tax law. Lucky for you, Kentucky’s got secret waterfalls, bourbon-soaked hollows, and enough wild landscapes to make your elopement a real adventure. As a Kentucky elopement…

Eloping in Kentucky’s State Parks: What You Need to Know So… you’re thinking about ditching the big wedding for something a little more “you.” Something that doesn’t involve centerpieces, RSVP cards, or dealing with your mom’s third cousin asking why they didn’t get a plus one. I get it. Honestly? Eloping in one of Kentucky’s…

Red River Gorge Elopement Guide  How to Plan an Epic Red River Gorge Elopement Red River Gorge is one of the most underrated (and wildly beautiful) places to elope in the U.S. — and yeah, I’m a little biased because it’s basically in my backyard. If you’re dreaming of a low-key, nature-soaked wedding day that’s…

Rural Hill Farm: A Private Paradise For Elopements & Micro Weddings Rural Hill Farm is the perfect blend of peaceful countryside and city convenience—where you can enjoy the serenity of rolling hills and ancient oak groves, all just a stone’s throw from Nashville’s vibrant energy. It’s a place where you can have your cake (or…

12 of the Best Places to Elope in Tennessee So, you’ve decided to elope in Tennessee—excellent choice! Whether you’re drawn to the dramatic mountains, lush forests, or whimsical venues, this state has everything you need for a memorable elopement. No big wedding stress, no awkward seating charts—just you, your partner, and a breathtaking backdrop. Let’s…

Fall Creek Falls Elopement Guide  How to Elope in Fall Creek Falls Welcome, intrepid lovers and thrill-seekers! Planning to ditch the traditional wedding hoopla for an adventurous elopement? If so, you’re in the right place! You’ve got your hiking boots laced, your backpacks packed, and your hearts set on a Fall Creek Falls elopement that’s…

Small Wedding Venues in Tennessee for Micro Weddings and Intimate Elopements If you’re dreaming of a small Tennessee wedding that doesn’t involve a buffet line longer than the DMV, you’re in the right place. As someone who eloped herself and now spends her days scouting epic spots for couples like you, I’m here to spill…