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There are seven guiding principles in Leave No Trace, and the keyword there is “guiding”. These are not intended to be hard and fast rules that you must abide by 100% of the time, nor are they meant to act as a gatekeeper between people and the outdoors — rather, think of these principles as a way for all of us to be more mindful of our impact on the land while we’re out recreating and enjoying it. In this piece, I’ll go more in depth about each principle, how it pertains to your elopement, and creative ideas that can take the place of more common, environmentally harmful activities. For all of my booking couples, rest assured that you’ll receive a personalized, full-fledged guide on how to Leave No Trace on your elopement, as well as how this can all be included in your decision-making and your day!

The Ten Essentials are an important part of recreating outdoors, but what about when you’re getting married? These items can (and do!) still apply to your elopement — oftentimes in a very straightforward way but sometimes in very fun and creative ways, too. The Ten Essentials are all about keeping you safe, comfortable, and happy while adventuring, and those three things are very high on my priority list for your day (and make for the best photos!). Here, I’ll go over each of the Essentials in detail, how they pertain to your safety and enjoyment in the outdoors, as well as what you can do to include them in planning your elopement!

If you’re on the proverbial fence about eloping and have hesitations because of this ill-conceived notion that your most important loved ones can’t be present, allow me to put your mind at ease. Here, I’ll talk about some different ways in which you can include them in your best adventure yet!

Unlike traditional weddings, there’s no manual for planning a hiking elopement — not to mention, the logistics are completely different. As someone who has helped numerous couples create a day that speaks to their soul, I’ve put together this complete guide to help walk you through each step of the process in creating your own. Broken up into ten digestible sections, I’ll cover the most important aspects of a hiking elopement, from how to choose a location and what to bring with you, all the way to important safety precautions and planning your timeline. Read from start to finish, jump around as you please, take notes, bookmark it for future reference, or share it with a friend — whatever your style, my hope is that this information will be helpful to you in both small and big ways!