ELOPEMENT PLANNINGWHAT TO DO ON YOUR ELOPEMENT DAY
January 2026So…you’ve decided to elope, and you can feel the stress leaving your body. But now what? What does an elopement include? Anything you want! Elopements are intentional, crafted experiences for you and your partner to celebrate your love and say “I do.” You can do whatever you want!
That might be overwhelming to hear, but choosing to elope—weather it’s just the two of you or with your nearest and dearest—is one of the most meaningful choices you can make. You might want a location thats meaningful to you, or you might want to travel to an entirely new place, elope, and have a honeymoon all in one trip.
Your elopement day is about starting the next chapter together, it will be one of the most important and memorable days of your life, and the photographs of your elopement will be the story that lives on. An elopement timeline helps you (and guests if applicable) feel prepared and be on the same page. It will ease any stress and help you stay in the moment. That’s where I come in! I help couples plan and craft one of a kind elopement experiences.
4 HOURS OF ELOPEMENT PHOTOS
A SUNRISE ELOPEMENT WITH JUST
you two IN NORTHERN
MICHIGAN
It’s 6am. I meet you at your airbnb and start photographing you two getting ready together. Shortly after, we head to the beach, coffee in hand, and watch the sunrise. You two exchange private vows and we have some time for portraits. We head to the sand dunes and meet your officiant to take care of the legal stuff. We hike up the dunes, and you two read letter from your family, congratulating you on your big day! We head to The Mill in Glen Arbor for a much deserved post hike brunch and cheers to your elopement morning.
8 HOURS OF ELOPEMENT PHOTOS
A PRIVATE adventure CEREMONY
with DINNER RECEPTION
Midafternoon, we meet at a trail for portraits, and go on a hike with your dog. Your friend, who is an officiant, tags along to help with the legal stuff. When we get to the overlook, surrounded by sand dunes and Lake Michigan, you exchange vows. We explore, and take some portraits. On the way to your airbnb, we stop for a quick swim in the lake. Once we get to the cabin, you two get ready, while I head to a restaurant, where a small group of your family and friends is waiting to celebrate. You enter the party by driving up in a vintage rental car, everyone is cheering! We take some family photos outside, and you two have your first dance, toasts, and dinner together. We sneak out for some photos as the sun is setting.
A MULTI DAY ELOPEMENT
A PRIVATE SUNSET SAILBOAT CRUISE
AND BEACH DAY
ELOPEMENT
The night before your wedding, you go on a private sunset sailboat cruise on West Bay with a picnic. At the end, you two jump hand in hand in the water. The next day, we meet at your airbnb and get ready. We go to a nearby trail, and you two have a first look and private vows together before meeting your family. We head to the beach, where you have a small ceremony on the water, followed by photos with your family and friends, and a champagne toast on Lake Michigan. Your family and friends head back to the airbnb, and we take explore the beach more before joining them. We get back to the airbnb for cocktail hour, toasts, dinner, and you have an epic dance party under the stars and twinkle lights.
I’M SARAH
I HAVE A CALLING To
CAPTURE YOUR
LOVE STORY
Hi friends, I’m Sarah, a down to earth photographer for adventurous elopements and intimate weddings. I am based in Traverse City, Michigan, but often found in Costa Rica, and happy to travel worldwide.
