Four years ago, my husband and I got married the way most people do. We had a big wedding, our guest list was way longer than we wanted it to be (why did I have to hug so many strangers?), and the experience was stressful. The entire day was a blur, and honestly, there was little time to actually connect with each other. As outdoorsy introverts, we found the traditional wedding experience draining.
My wedding made me realize there had to be a better way to get married. With that in mind, I began to incorporate my love of hiking, the mountains, and photography into the wedding space. Now, I help couples ditch the big wedding and go elope in the places that make them feel alive.
Here’s some inspiration that may make you think about ditching the big wedding for something adventurous.
#1 Swiss Alps
21points
The couples I work with aren’t running away and getting married in secret (the old-fashioned definition of eloping). Instead, many of them spend anywhere from six to eighteen months carefully crafting an experience they know they’ll be able to cherish for years to come. An experience that puts their relationship first instead of worrying about people-pleasing. Some of them even bring a few close friends and family along for the ride.
I currently live in Southern Germany (originally from the USA) and I photograph couples all over the alps and beyond.
If you like these photographs, check out my other works I posted on Bored Panda by clicking here and here.
#2 German Alps
19points
#3 German Alps
16points
#4 German Alps
16points
#5 German Alps
16points
#6 Austrian Alps
16points
#7 Italian Dolomites
16points
#8 Utah, USA
15points
#9 German Alps
14points
#10 Italian Dolomites
13points
#11 German Alps
13points
#12 German Alps
13points
#13 German Alps
13points
#14 Bavarian Alps
13points
#15 Austrian Alps
12points
#16 Swiss Alps
12points
#17 German Alps
12points
#18 Austrian Alps
12points
#19 Tetons, Wyoming, USA
11points
#20 Italian Dolomites
10points