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WEDDING MYTH #6: Eloping won't feel as special as

WEDDING MYTH #6: Eloping won't feel as special as a big wedding.
FACT: You know what’s the special part of your wedding day? Getting married and being present with your partner. You know what you’ll have plenty of time for on your elopement day…? Say it with me: getting married and being present with your partner!
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Instead of a receiving line, you could go on an epic hike together to the perfect spot to recite your vows. Instead of getting ready in separate, dimly-lit rooms, you could make breakfast together in a cabin in the woods, or drink mimosas in a swanky hotel while getting ready together.
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A wedding day that's designed JUST for you two where you get to hang out without any stress or drama is going to be pretty special if you ask me.

You know, I'm always talking about how your weddin

You know, I'm always talking about how your wedding planning should feel so very "you", but why not hear it from the mouth of one of my *actual* couples?

Here's what Daylan had to say during the days leading up to her own wedding:

"I think there are too many things regarding wedding planning that aren't spoken about honestly enough. I was so excited to get engaged and plan a wedding but there is so much pressure and competitiveness that it's easy to get sucked into it all. If something doesn't settle right with you, don't question yourself and do what feels right to you. My other tip for brides is just try to enjoy yourself, time moves so much faster than you think. But this season is about you and your fiancé, so slow down, breathe and enjoy it."

Couldn't have said it better myself. ✨

WEDDING MYTH #5: You have to be "adventurous" to h

WEDDING MYTH #5: You have to be "adventurous" to have an elopement.
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FACT: Your big day can happen anywhere you want.
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There's this trend that's becoming huge in the wedding industry, and you've probably seen it: adventurous elopements. You know, couples reading their vows on a mountaintop, waking up at 4 AM to begin their hike, getting muddy, and messy, or rock climbing to a ceremony spot... What if you want to elope so badly, but all of that just isn't what you had in mind at all?
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Elopements are *not* about climbing mountains. Eloping is about intentionally creating a day that feels perfect for you two. It celebrates you and the things that are most important to you. And it doesn't have to involve elevation gain.
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What this day looks like is totally up to you. Deciding on mountains, cities, beaches, cabins, deserts, or AirBnB's is just the starting point.
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Have fun and make this day something you'd want to do together over and over again!

One question I've gotten a lot since I decided to

One question I've gotten a lot since I decided to transition to small weddings + elopements ...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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"My wedding isn't an elopement ... Do you still want to shoot it/can I hire you?"⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Over the years of photographing weddings, I've found that the ones I enjoy most are the ones that are filled with intention and are really focused on the couple. This is why I still photograph weddings that aren't elopements.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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An intentional wedding is one where you're focused on *you*-- both of your wants and centered around celebrating the love you share -- not "would my guests like this?" or "I want my wedding to be better than so and so's".⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When you tune out what others want for your day and focus on what you want, that's when you can unlock a day that's really meaningful and truly is reflective of you and your partner.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is your day and the beginning of your marriage, and it really should reflect what's special to your relationship, and the beginning of the life you want to build together.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To answer those questions: if your wedding day will be all about you two and filled with love and intention, YES, I'm there. ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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PS These vintage details are all from @badgrannys in OKC!

WEDDING MYTH #4: Your family can't come. ⠀⠀⠀

WEDDING MYTH #4: Your family can't come.
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FACT: Listen, elopements are *usually* just the two of you. But you know me, I love a good rule-bending. This is YOUR day and if you want your closest family or friends to experience a special place and you two and witness your ceremony, it will not make your elopement any less of one!
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Kendal and Tyler chose a private ceremony with their immediate families, and the next day chose to have a reception to party with ALL their friends!
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Here are a few other ways you can involve your family in your elopement:
1. You can actually have them present for your ceremony, to witness your vows
2. Your family and friends can write you letters to read together on your elopement day
3. Your family and friends can watch from anywhere as you livestream your private ceremony to them
4. You can have a private ceremony with just the two of you, and meet your family later for dinner, drinks, and celebration
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There's no right or wrong way to do this. You can always choose whether or not to have family or friends participate in your most intimate day -- and there are many ways to make sure they can be involved while keeping things small!

Hell yes.