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Montana Elopements

 

YOUR GUIDE FOR PLANNING

 

THOUGHTFUL TIMELINES

 

VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS

 

 

STARTS AT 3500

 

couple in front of waterfall
Destination wedding photographer on the beach Big Island

Destination

Elopements

 

LET'S PLAN your DESTINATION ELOPEMENT

 

YOUR GUIDE FOR PLANNING

 

THOUGHTFUL TIMELINES

 

VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS

 

 

STARTS AT 5500

 

FAQ Elopement

Custom coverage

Part of what sets us apart is our years of experience and how we advise couples. I love to chat with you about your plans and help offer advice on what coverage you may need. I offer half day, full day and 2 day elopements! Half day is usually planned around sunrise to sunset. This is a frequently asked question about how we plan your day.

Full day is often planned around getting ready, having your ceremony in a gorgeous location, a break and then we meet up later for sunset photos in a beautiful spot. . Two day events are usually sunset, sunrise, sunset or sunrise, sunset and sunrise on the second day. 

How to pick your location

Your location is often driven but the type of scenery or area you want to visit. Mountains, waterfalls, the beach or even just a place you have always dreamed of visiting. How do you envision your wedding day? After we narrow it down to a season, general location or type of adventure you want to go on then I research your options. I send a custom recommendation for several options for your elopement. 

Expert on your location

Even if I have never been to your location I spend hours researching the best locations, time of day, required permits and marriage requirements. This is all presented to you to help your plans go smoothly and have the best time ever! A few weeks before your elopement we come up with a plan b or c just in case of crazy weather etc. or we can dance in the rain, love the snow and just roll with your adventure! 

Leave no trace

Traveling to beautiful destinations is a privilege and we aim to respect the land and leave it unchanged. We plan and shoot our sessions with these practices in mind.  

Destination photographer

I LOVE to travel and I am happy to go anywhere in Montana and beyond to photograph your elopement. I have photographed weddings + elopements all over Montana, the west coast, pacific northwest, the southwest and always planning my next trip.

LOVE list destinations

Some places we are hopping ready to go:

Iceland

San Fransisco

Utah – red rocks love!

Sedona

Joshua Tree

Palm Springs

Just give me all tropical islands…

Greece

Albums

Handcrafted, custom designed album that are made in the USA  Premium Wedding Albums

Engagement session

Just because you are choosing your own traditions doesn’t mean you have to skip engagement photos!

Your engagement session can be anytime of year you would like even the day before your elopement if we are traveling to a destination. 

Engagement session advice

People often bring several changes of outfits or jackets etc to change up their look. Make sure you are comfortable especially for the season. Bring along anything you like; favorite hats and anything that is part of who you are as a couple. Here are some fun examples: Engagement Photography

Much love

"Forever grateful

 

I can't say enough great things about Merissa. We planned our wedding from out of state, and she was helpful in providing us support in finding vendors, including our venue!

She goes above and beyond. She is incredibly talented and when we saw the final product of all of our photos we were really blown away. She is a great mix of professional, friendly, kind, fun, and above all else a rockstar photographer. I am forever grateful we had Merissa as our photographer and for all of her help during our wedding."

 

- Kelsey