Windswept April Elopement on the Isle of Skye, Scotland sam@samstarns.com @samstarns After 2+ years, I finally got to adventure with Nina and Derek on the magical Isle of Skye in Scotland. After a couple of hiccups in scheduling (mainly because Nina had the absolutely kickass opportunity to study ecology IN Scotland), we met up during…
Boho Jedediah Redwoods & Oregon Coast Elopement A Boho Love Story in the Redwoods and Along the Oregon Coast When I received the email about capturing Nancy and Omar’s elopement in the Redwoods and along the Oregon Coast, I knew it was going to be something special. Little did I know just how enchanting it…
Magical Early Autumn Alaska Elopement The most varied backdrops in store with this helicopter, glacier, and ice wall elopement! Wow. That’s all I can say after this epic Alaska elopement that included the most locations I’ve ever visited in one day, one badass bride who cut up her dress for Day 2 (so metal), and…
Northern Lights Elopement: Two Day Adventure with Mel and Jen Mel and Jen embarked on a breathtaking journey to celebrate their love under the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights. Their two-day elopement was a testament to the magic of nature, creating unforgettable memories as they exchanged vows beneath the shimmering auroras. sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Northern…
Southern Utah Intimate Wedding Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns WHY NOT MOAB? The first thing you might ask is, “Why didn’t Ian and Carina get married in someplace like Moab?!” There are multiple answers…
Sentimental elopement in the Azores, Portugal Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns First off, What are the Azores? The Azores are an island chain in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, belonging to Portugal. There…
Wild Pack Raft Elopement in Alaska Among Icebergs Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Birthdays are important to Katie & Zach (hang with me here for a minute). They celebrate their and loved ones’ birthdays…
2 Day All-White Alaska Helicopter Elopement Are you ready to elope your life? Let’s create a day for you that’s wild, bold, and full of fun in a dramatic landscape! sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Carissa & Ben are proof that you can plan an Alaska elopement, including two helicopter rides and a dogsled experience during Alaska’s peak…
Romantic Redwoods Horseback and Oregon Coast Elopement sam@samstarns.com @samstarns Gabe and Lydia came to Oregon and California from DC, where they both are military and serve at the Pentagon and the White House. Together, these two had a 2-day experience that involved spending time with their family on the beach, followed by a more private…
Canopy Walk Redwoods Elopement Haley and Sal had a spectacular intimate wedding celebration at the majestic Prairie Creek area of the California Redwoods. They came from their home in Seattle for their elopement day, but are originally from New Jersey where they both have large Italian families. They dreamed of having a Redwoods elopement, so…
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