If you’re wondering where to elope in the Midwest, wonder no more! We may not have the tallest mountains or the much sought after Pacific or Atlantic Ocean, but we do have some pretty amazing places. Lake Superior, Apostle Islands, Badlands and The Black Hills are just a few epic destinations we will cover here in this Midwest Elopement guide. Since photos speak 1000 words this blog feature will be filled with real photos in each location! North Shore Minnesota Many engaged couples in Minnesota choose the beautiful North Shore if they want an intimate destination wedding or elopement here in t ..read more

The story of Eliza and Aaron begins with family, friends and feathers.  Meeting at a poultry conference, Aaron and Eliza were paired together by a professor and hit it off right away. The chemistry was undeniable and lead to their first date at a local drive in movie and quickly accelerated to date #2 at Aaron’s family wedding. From there began a four year streak of long distance love as both started their careers in the poultry industry.  They are eager to explore the next chapter of newlywed bliss together. Living states away from their family and close friends, they embark on a jo ..read more

This early winter elopement takes place in the serene Northwest corner of the United States, Olympic National Park of Washington. The park sprawls across several different ecosystems, from the dramatic peaks of the Olympic Mountains to old-growth forests. Since we aren’t professional rock climbers, we kept it simple and hiked to Marymere Falls before taking in the views of Lake Crescent. WINTER ELOPEMENT IN OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK Can you elope in Olympic National Park in the winter? Well it’s certainly colder than the other months, but the chill in the air is tolerable (at least for this Minnes ..read more

This intimate wedding takes place at the beautiful grounds of Linden Hill Historic Estate. The Estate is located in Central Minnesota in the charming town of Little Falls. It’s the perfect small destination wedding with the option of staying on-site the evening prior and of. There’s lush gardens during the summertime, colorful trees in the Fall time and snow capped trees and crisp, refreshing air in the Winter time. Kallie and Derek chose late Fall for their intimate wedding day. It was a brisk Minnesota day in the low 60’s, but we Minnesotans love that temp because we know the below freezing ..read more

Karina and Colt wanted their wedding to be focused on their relationship and Christ so a simple Duluth Elopement spoke to their hearts. They headed to a private spot on the North Shore where they did just that. It was them, their dog, the sound of the waves and the sweet words of affirmation. Nothing more. Nothing less. It was the perfect moment for the sweetest couple. What was your favorite part of eloping in Duluth? Our favorite part of our wedding day was spending the whole day with each other. We got to drive up to Duluth together, read our vows in privacy, go out to eat and end with some ..read more

Bethany and Christian knew that planning a wedding in northern Minnesota, in October, meant they could be blessed with a colorful Fall day or a snowy winter day. Well, they got a little bit of both!! The Fall colors certainly were shining bright, but the rain turned to sleet in an instant during the bridesmaids shots. Luckily this crew knew how to handle a brisk Minnesota moment and endured the chill with snuggles and laughter. While Bethany and Christian’s wedding day was filled with sweetness, being the most adorable high school sweethearts and all, the sweetest moment had to be when we saw ..read more

Words can’t describe how incredibly sweet this rainy wedding at Linden Hill Mansions is. So it’s a good thing we have photos and a heartfelt video to go along with the words!! Emma and Oliver were made for each other. Even though they were made in two different Countries, Olivia here in Minnesota along the northern border of the United States of America, and Oliver across the sea near London, England. The chemistry and adoration could not be sweeter!! Tell us how a Minnesota gal meets a boy from England!! Oliver and I met online on Xbox playing a game called Destiny. We became best friends alm ..read more

The Fall colors graced us at this beautiful Farm wedding in the countryside of Central Minnesota. And I’m not just talking about the trees… the bridesmaid’s dresses and florals were the perfect color combinations to compliment the Fall season here in Minnesota. Cassandra’s love for Chad and her love for life may have out-shone the colors though. Her smile is so radiant. You really must watch the video at the end to see what I mean:) Tell us about your wedding day at the Family Homestead Farm? Our wedding day was truly one of the best days of our lives. From the beginning of the day, to the end ..read more

This is hands down the most relaxing wedding I have ever photographed in my 20 year wedding photography career! Nic and Brenda kept the decor minimal knowing the scenery is beautiful all in itself. They wanted to keep it simple and truly enjoy the moments. The Elopement Timeline We started off with some lake-side exploring before taking a short hike to Gooseberry Falls. A family friend said a few words for their ceremony inside the Lakeside Picnic Shelter before they enjoyed champagne and homemade cake. By homemade…I mean Nic and Brenda made it themselves!! Even decorated it!! We ended the eve ..read more

If you think rain would ruin an outdoor wedding on a lake then you haven’t met Kelsey and Eric. They hosted their intimate wedding celebration at Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge in Bemidji, Minnesota on a brisk Fall day in September. And yes, you guessed it, it rained! However, we were blessed with a beautiful cloudy sky for an hour before the ceremony providing us with some great memories on the lake with the wedding party and family members. Why did you choose to host your wedding at Ruttger’s Birchmont Lodge in Bemidji, Minnesota? After asking me to marry him, Eric immediately requested that we g ..read more