Tom and Teagan’s sleek Hotel Renegade Boise Wedding Venue was the perfect backdrop to host a destination wedding for all their family and friends. These two midwesterners met the old fashioned way: at a bar. Tom and his friends had a weekly tradition on Saturday nights called “shoot your shot Saturday”. Each Saturday, they would find the most beautiful person at a bar and attempt to ask them out. On one special Saturday night, Teagan was with her friends at the same bar Tom was at with his friends. He noticed Teagan right away because she had a Hawaiian shirt on and so did he. He successfully ..read more

This amazing queer couple’s LGBTQ New Orleans Elopement at The Louie blew me away. Their attention to detail, fashion, retro vintage design, and love story all felt so special. It felt like a dream come true to photograph their LGBTQ New Orleans Elopement. I can’t imagine a better city in the United States to celebrate queer love so loudly and boldly! Queer joy is the best joy to capture. Traveling to New Orleans for a destination elopement all the way from Idaho was an amazing experience. I’ve never photographed a wedding with so much vibrancy and rich tones and colors before. Planning A Dest ..read more

Planning a Spring Still Water Hollow Wedding in Boise Idaho is no small feat. Dreamer Events made KaLynda and Kyle’s Boise Idaho wedding day dreams come true. Even though the forecast called for rain, these two were willing to tough it out through the worst of rainstorms to get married. I fell in love with this amazing couple because of their happy go lucky attitudes. Nothing could bring their spirits or energy down! They were just excited to get married. Vintage Spring Wedding with Classic Details I fell in love with KaLynda and Kyle’s vision for their Still Water Hollow Wedding right away. K ..read more

It has been a few years since I worked with Sprout Design on Bailey and Mike’s McCall Wedding at Shore Lodge, but their wedding will always be a highlight for me. Featured on Rocky Mountain Bride‘s McCall Wedding Planning Guide, these two made a splash after their wedding was over. I will never forget their perfect summer wedding in the Idaho Rocky Mountains. Bailey and Mike dreamed about celebrating with their favorite people in the town where Bailey grew up for over a year as they planned their wedding. I love when the opportunity to work with Sam Grey from Sprout Design crosses my inbox. We ..read more

Introduction to Destination Elopement in Europe If you’ve always dreamed of running way to Italy or France for a European Destination Elopement, you aren’t alone. Over 90% of millennials in the United States say they have considered eloping instead of throwing a massive wedding. As wedding costs rise, destination elopements are become more popular. You can save money while still having an incredible experience. What’s better than a vacation and a wedding all in one? Weddings in the United States average $45,000. However, you can plan a destination elopement in Europe for $5-20,000. This guide ..read more

When finding an LGBTQ friendly Kansas City Elopement venue, No Vacancy Boutique Hotel was a no brainer for this amazing queer couple. This boutique hotel is the PERFECT wedding venue if you’re looking for a full weekend long experience with your favorite people. A full hotel buy out of their eight guest rooms allow you to sleep 16 people on site and have private access to the entire hotel. No Vacancy includes a communal kitchen, living room, dining room, and outdoor rooftop patio! It is truly the perfect Kansas City Wedding Venue for intimate weddings and elopements. Vintage & Retro Weddin ..read more

Did you know you could rent a yurt for your Whitetail Club McCall Wedding!? Kyla and Roby are two outdoor lovers. Kyla loves to hike and Roby loves to fish. This amazing adventurous couple started their search for unique wedding venues in McCall, Idaho where they met. Finding a venue where they could feel immersed in nature and have a low key relaxed wedding was their priority. Their priority was to have as much quality time with their guests. Although they love a great dance party, a dinner party in the woods felt more fitting. Kyla told me early on that she wanted to give her guests as much ..read more

It’s no secret that adventuring to the foothills for Boise Idaho Family Photos is worth it. Boise is a beautiful city with many amazing locations within city limits, but in my experience, driving 20 minutes out of town is so worth it. When this sweet family of three asked if I was available for summer family photos in the Boise Foothills, I said absolutely. Capturing the beautiful summer colors at sunset is so inspiring. I love Idaho summers. There’s nothing better than summer in the mountains! Best Locations for Boise Family Photos Boise Foothills: The Lower Gulch Foothills are a perfect spo ..read more

Shea and Justin’s downtown Boise Idaho elopement was a Parisian inspired spring dream come true. Inspired by lush gardens and tree lined streets on historic cobblestone, these two wanted to bring Paris to Boise. Their hometown of Boise Idaho is where they share a rich community of friends and family, but they wanted to bring their shared love for travel and romance to downtown Boise. Boise is actually nicknamed “the city of trees” or ‘Les Bois’ by the French who first arrived in Boise. There’s a little Boise history for you! Idaho wedding venues tend to lean rustic and country. Our goal in hel ..read more

Hannah and Audree’s stunning LGBTQ Idaho Engagement Photos took place in the Boise Foothills on a beautiful spring day. You never know what you are going to get when you take photos outdoors in the springtime in Idaho, but luckily for us, we were treated with a beautiful golden hour. It almost felt like summer! Hannah and Audree are getting married in the spring of 2024. We planned their engagement photos in their hometown of Boise. I loved these two the moment we met. They carry such an infectious energy about them! These two are always smiling and have such a sweet, fun demeanor. LGBTQ Boise ..read more