Elopements for the Adventurous
Advise and planning for your wild adventure! From deciding the perfect location and date, to permits and clothing.
WHY CHOOSE A WHIMSICAL ELOPEMENT?
​Choosing Whimsical Elopements means entrusting your special day to born-and-raised Central Oregon locals who know the region inside and out. With a sense of adventure and years of experience, we take the time to carefully plan every detail while keeping the process fun, laid-back, and filled with laughter. Whether you're dreaming of a mountaintop ceremony or a quiet forest escape, we’re here to make your elopement truly unforgettable while ensuring the vibes stay light and authentic. No matter what kind of setting you are envisioning for your big day.
Destination Elopements
Tropical Beaches, breathtaking sunsets, cliff-tops, and medieval castles come to mind. Whichever fairytale location that you've chosen, we want to be there to capture the magic! Each destination is as unique as it's couple. Your package can cover airfare, lodging, meals and photography coverage or simply our photography coverage and your album. It can be tailored for multiple locations, days, and events as needed.
Central Oregon Elopements
Dreaming of Eloping on South Sisters or Smith Rock State Park? All you need now are two local, fun, photographers! We offer custom packages for eloping couples in Central Oregon. Including location advise and timeline planning. As Bend Oregon natives we know the area and can help you decide when and where to Elope in Central Oregon.
Why Elope?
Many couples are taking the plunge and eloping, but why has this trend taken off? Eloping takes away the stress of timeline planning, guest lists, seating, catering, venues, DJ's, food and alcohol and leaves time for those epic photos you have always dreamed of! Forget the tedious timeline and drama and let us create the adventure you truly want!
We've got you covered!
We cover timeline and details down to unpredictable weather. Providing umbrellas, ponchos, headlamps, water, bug spray, sunscreen, music speakers, and first aid, we come prepared! Need an officiant, Rachael is a registered officiant and vibrant speaker. No matter what, you can trust that we've got you covered.
Timeline and Planning
Leave the drama for the wedding, we're going to elope, but where to start? The first step is getting to know your personal couple style, what is sentimental and inspiring? We will track and purchase your permits, plan a specified timeline, and give you a list of supplies, appropriate attire (and how to trek it to your destination), and gear for the day. We can add-in your bouquet, a charcuterie picnic, and drinks into your package via local, trusted vendors.
Our Leave No Trace Promise
We love our planet and as wedding and elopement photojournalists we pride ourselves on following the leave no trace policy. This means conservation in the outdoors to ensure a sustainable future for wildlife and the planet. Staying on the trails, backing out what we pack in, and respecting wildlife.