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Elopements and non-traditional micro-weddings are on the rise! If you want to elope in Vermont, this post is full of planning tips, location suggestions and activity ideas.

Elope in Vermont: Ultimate Guide

December 11, 2022

elope in vermont 4x5 1 Elopements and non-traditional micro-weddings are on the rise! If you want to elope in Vermont, this post is full of planning tips, location suggestions and activity ideas.
what elopement means Since the events of 2020, many couples are turning to weddings with smaller guests lists. A lot of couples choose what's known as an intimate wedding or a micro-wedding where they have a wedding with just their family and closest friends. But with the advent of this new tiny wedding trend, couples are also exploring elopements for their nuptials. Even with all the new info out there about intimate weddings and elopements, many couples continue to wonder what elopement means and if their wedding plans constitute an elopement. So, let's explore this so that you can feel confident with the knowledge to make the best wedding decision for you.

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Since the events of 2020, many couples are turning to weddings with smaller guests lists. A lot of couples choose what’s known as an intimate wedding or a micro-wedding where they have a wedding with just their family and closest friends. But with the advent of this new tiny wedding trend, couples are also exploring […]

What Elopement Means

April 8, 2022

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If you’re reading this post, it’s probably because you’re engaged, planning your wedding and wondering what the cost of elopements are compared to the 100+ person wedding you might have started planning. Or maybe you always knew you wanted to elope or keep your wedding small but you’re wondering why it feels so expensive. This […]

The Cost of Elopements

March 23, 2022

cost of elopement If you're reading this post, it's probably because you're engaged, planning your wedding and wondering what the cost of elopements are compared to the 100+ person wedding you might have started planning. Or maybe you always knew you wanted to elope or keep your wedding small but you're wondering why it feels so expensive. This post is packed with helpful insight on determining a budget with some real case studies of elopement budgets from my actual couples.
White Mountains elopement couple kissing

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Kelsey & Andrew’s White Mountains elopement in New Hampshire was such a dream! From the perfect weather to the relaxed vibe of the day, everything about it was everything I could have hoped for when planning the day with them. Kelsey & Andrew had never been to the White Mountains before, and their decision to […]

White Mountain Elopement

February 21, 2022

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Planning your wedding is hard, amiright?! It can feel even harder when you’re planning an elopement or small wedding because there are so few resources out there for people planning those kinds of wedding days. Luckily, in the age of social media we have a custom tailored support group for you that’s only a click […]

3 Reasons to Join an Elopement & Small Wedding Planning Community

February 2, 2022

join small wedding 8x10 2 It can feel even harder when you're planning an elopement or small wedding because there are so few resources out there for people planning those kinds of wedding days.
micro wedding planner and photographer Emma Thurgood

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Small weddings are on the rise! More and more couples are turning to micro weddings for their nuptials, inviting only their life’s VIPs to the event. This decision leads to a lot of couples doing all the planning, organizing and decorating for their day. But many of them also wonder if they should hire an […]

Should You Hire a Micro Wedding Planner?

January 26, 2022

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Ethical non-monogamy and polyamory are gaining more and more visibility and acceptability. With this many people wonder about polyamorous weddings and how they can have one. There are some pretty important things to know about polyamorous weddings regarding legality, and there are shockingly few resources for those trying to pursue this to guide and inspire […]

Polyamorous Weddings: The Complete Guide

January 21, 2022

graphic of "the Complete Guide to Polyamorous Weddings" with two brides and two grooms illustrated
Elope NH 3 8x10 1 Elopements and non-traditional micro-weddings are on the rise! If you want to elope in New Hampshire, this post is full of elopement planning tips, as well as suggestions for some AH-mazing ideas on where to go and what to do for your elopement in NH.

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Elopements and non-traditional micro-weddings are on the rise! If you want to elope in New Hampshire, this post is full of elopement planning tips, as well as suggestions for some AH-mazing ideas on where to go and what to do for your elopement in NH. How to Elope in New Hampshire If you’ve never been […]

Elope in New Hampshire: Ultimate Guide

October 30, 2021

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Brianna & Tom’s waterfall wedding was an intimate ceremony surrounded by the natural beauty in Connecticut. Brianna & Tom knew they wanted to keep their wedding day limited to just family and that they wanted to be surrounded by nature. So of course, Devil’s Hopyard State Park provided the perfect setting with the Chapman Falls […]

Waterfall Wedding in Connecticut

October 29, 2021

wedding couple in front of waterfall
graphic for how to plan elopement timeline with couple hiking

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WOO! You’ve decided to elope! But now you’re looking at the possible vendors you might want to hire for your elopement and you have no idea what to tell them in terms of time. Have no fear! This blog post is going to help you figure out the best elopement timeline for your needs. But […]

How to Create Your Elopement Timeline

October 21, 2021

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You have this feeling that you absolutely MUST explore somewhere or something new before you burst at the seams!

You sing the words to soulful songs that tell stories about all the stages of love.

You love to indulge in a good fantasy book or show.

You know who Helen Frankenthaler is without Googling it.

You love being in nature because it restores & heals your soul.

You have this feeling that you absolutely MUST explore somewhere or something new before you burst at the seams!

You sing the words to soulful songs that tell stories about all the stages of love.

You love to indulge in a good fantasy book or show.

You know who Helen Frankenthaler is without Googling it.