Experience & Info | Sam Starns | Adventure Elopement Photographer

Your Elopement Day Experience

Dream to have a more connected wedding day experience. It IS possible; I've helped so many couples bring that dream to life.

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Everyone's got an Aunt Carol*.

You know, the one friend or relative who insists on being invited, or makes a fuss about whatever you decided on for your wedding day.

This is just to remind you: Aunt Carol isn’t the one getting married.

*Names changed to protect the bitchy 😉

What I wish I would have done for my wedding

REAL TALK-

I get it. It’s hard to make that choice to decide what’s best for you and your commitment to each other, especially if it doesn’t align with a lot of peoples’ expectations. And that’s NOT your fault. It’s hard to be unapologetically you when society may tell you to do something different.

It isn’t selfish to want a day that reflects you and your partner to the core. It may be one of the most healthy ways to start your new life together.

Spending your days planning for a wedding that pleases everyone won’t magically mend fences or destroy friendships (ask me how I know). You have every right to have whatever kind of wedding day (and life) you want.

And that’s where I come in. I want to help you elope your life.

Location and Permit Assistance

Together, we'll select some of my favorite unique, little-known locations specifically for your elopement so you can enjoy your day to the fullest. I'll craft ideas and activities based on your personalities and send you a rough itinerary that will make you say, "I can't WAIT".

What's Planning Assistance?

Elopement Guide

The guide includes: ways to connect with each other, how to plan your day, what to wear, guest questions, vendor recommendations, and more. It's all there.

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Officiant Services

Wait what? Yeah. This gal is an officiant too if you'd rather have something super simple. Want someone to guide you through the ceremony? I can refer you to several amazing adventure officiants.

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Mix and match a piece or two from my ever-growing wardrobe so you don't have to worry about purchasing a whole new epic outfit.

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Client Wardrobe

And for my Adventure Sessions

Access to my

Client Wardrobe

Mix and match a piece or two from my ever-growing wardrobe so you don't have to worry about purchasing a whole new epic outfit.

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A portion of each package is donated to one of these 4 public lands nonprofits. Let's give back to the land we experience on our wedding day.

Why should I consider full day coverage of my intimate wedding?

Your marriage isn't just one day. It's meant to be a permanent commitment to someone who sparks joy in your life (sorry Marie Kondo).

Just a few hours of coverage doesn't do your love and marriage justice. I tell people that your ceremony isn't just the part where you say vows. With an elopement or intimate wedding, the entire day ends up being this ceremony of connection, fun, and adventure. The paperwork is all just secondary.

Take a hot air balloon ride. Get matching tattoos. Go on a cruise. Swim with dolphins. Do whatever speaks to your heart the most.

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Destination Intimate Weddings & Elopements (outside of the US)

Starting at 6300

Domestic Intimate Weddings & Elopements

Starting at 3500
Average investment is 6500

Adventure Sessions

For couples, singles, and surprise proposals (I'll bring the champagne!)
Starting at 850
All-Day Adventure Sessions start at 2100

Albums, You Say?

I provide handcrafted albums as a permanent reminder of the day a whole other adventure started for you two. These bad boys are crafted in Europe by the finest elves around (seriously, they work magic) and are a timeless, high end heirloom that chronicles your best day ever.

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