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Rebecca and Baelyn’s White Mountains elopement was a day filled with beauty, spontaneity, and fun! When these two first reached out to me, they knew that they wanted to elope in the White Mountains, but they weren’t sure exactly where, or what to do for the day. After finding out that they enjoy spending time […]

White Mountains Elopement | Eaton NH

June 13, 2026

White Mountains elopement couple kissing with mountain range in background
couple walking through a historic cemetery for their Salem elopement

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Eloping in Salem is an experience like none other. Salem is a vibrant and welcoming little city full of personality, interesting sites and history, and fantastic food and shopping. I used to live in Salem and I’m a 10x great-granddaughter of a Salem Witch, and it always makes my heart sing to be back in […]

Salem Elopements: Ultimate Guide

June 6, 2026

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A state-by-state breakdown of the marriage requirements in each of the six New England states.

Marriage License Requirements in New England – Breakdown by State

November 27, 2023

wedding ceremony script, vow books and handfasting cord
rhode island elopement 0023 scaled Sam & Matt's Rhode Island elopement walking through the streets of Providence was so much fun! Meandering through the historical streets, finding some good eats and getting caught in the rain were just a few of the highlights of the evening.

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Sam & Matt’s Rhode Island elopement walking through the streets of Providence was so much fun! Meandering through the historical streets, finding some good eats and getting caught in the rain were just a few of the highlights of the evening. Sam & Matt’s Rhode Island elopements started off with getting ready with their friends […]

Rhode Island Elopement | Providence

October 23, 2023

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Stacey and Dean’s early fall Salem Massachusetts elopement was a dream! With perfect weather, smaller crowds, and the start of spooky season, the stars aligned for an amazing day! I LOVE Salem. I lived there for a year and my partner and I talk all the time about how much we miss living there. I’m […]

Witch City Elopement in Fall

October 22, 2023

wedding couple posing with pumpkins for their salem massachusetts elopement
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.

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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

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Deciding to have a small wedding is, in my opinion, one of the best choices a couple can make for themselves. Small weddings have a sense of meaning and connection that is lacking in large 100+ person weddings. However, choosing the small wedding guest list can be a very stressful task for couples. What is […]

Tips to Create Your Small Wedding Guest List

February 6, 2022

Small wedding guest list 8x10 1 Deciding to have a small wedding is, in my opinion, one of the best choices a couple can make for themselves. Small weddings have a sense of meaning and connection that is lacking in large 100+ person weddings. However, choosing the small wedding guest list can be a very stressful task for couples.
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.

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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

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This intimate Connecticut beach wedding was such a dream to be a part of. Part beach wedding, part backyard wedding and 100% chill and fun! Their wedding was just one example of why I love intimate weddings. When Frances & Garrett reached out to me and told me that they were planning a small backyard […]

Intimate Connecticut Beach Wedding

January 30, 2022

Connecticut beach wedding couple kissing

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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.

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.