Helicopter Elopement in the Dolomites + Boat Ride on Lago di Braies When you get engaged on the top of a mountain in Ireland, you naturally want to make sure your wedding is just as epic. These two saw their friends Nami and Hari elope in Switzerland and knew that kind of adventure was for…
An October Scotland Elopement on the Isle of Skye Racing down single-track roads. Dodging the occasional highland cow or sheep, exploring castle ruins. Braving Scotland’s squalls of weather. Catching sight of the Hogwarts Express. Adrianna and Cam’s multi-day elopement adventure included that much and more with their first trip out of the United States! sam@samstarns.com…
Full-Circle Ireland Elopement with castles, cliffs and Guinness in Killarney and Dingle Growing up, Peter always knew his Irish heritage from his grandfather, having heard stories, tales, and being instilled with a sense of culture. For years, Peter has collected anything Guinness or Ireland related. They are all hung on the walls of his man…
Moody Viking Elopement In Scotland with Castle Lightsaber Battle Scotland was the first time Daniel or Marquessa had ever traveled out of the United States, and I’m not sure any future trip could beat the week of exploration, magic, and wonder they experienced in Scotland. With Daniel’s career as a chef and Marquessa’s as an…
Secret Ireland Elopement with Epic Main Character Moment Dennis got his Irish citizenship mere months before running away with Sarina to make things official in secret on the Emerald Isle. With the stress of planning a big traditional wedding, Dennis and Sarina knew they wouldn’t be able to be completely themselves. We chose to elope…
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…
Leap Day In Lofoten Magical Northern Lights Elopement in Wintry Norway I recently had the pleasure of capturing a truly enchanting Leap Day elopement in the breathtaking Lofoten Islands of Norway. You’re about to go on a journey through the snowy wonderland and celestial displays and what unfolded over two unforgettable days. This Norway Northern…
Indian-Infused Switzerland Elopement Imagine meeting up with friends halfway across the world in a restaurant at the base of the Alps. Feels like you can take on anything, right? That’s how Nami, Hari, my husband Brian, and hair and makeup artist Meaghan (of Black Fern Beauty) felt when we all met up after months of…
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…
Our Own Isle of Skye Scotland Elopement Vow Renewal If you’ve been here for a moment, you’ll know that my husband, Brian, and I wish we eloped. After being married five years, we decided to have a “re-do”. And we couldn’t think of a more epic place than Scotland for our adventure elopement vow renewal….
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