Wedding Ideas - Elopement #3

When we're all done starring at those gorgeous red locks, we'll go ahead + share today's pretty editorial - one that's sure to inspire couples who are considering an elopement in a far off place. Photog extraordinaire, Coco Tran, teamed up with Shannon of Thistle and Honey to stage a stunning elopement in the mountains.

After planning a wedding in their home town of Houston, Texas, Luke and Meagan reevaluated their priorities and made the bold decision to run off for a destination wedding in Paris, France, with only each other in their company. And truly, what could be more exciting than planning a wedding day in the ultimate city of love and light?

Max and Mel moved Maui to forge a new beginning for themselves and then met through a paddling club. Between karaoke after-parties and Maui adventures, loved blossomed. They decided to have a small elopement in Maui with the East Maui volcano, Haleakalā, as their backdrop. If you think this meant amazing photos, you'll totally right.

One of the biggest compliments we can get is when a talented crew of creatives let us know they've created a project specifically with GWS in mind :) The team behind today's pretty shoot - Lauren Fair Photography, Wildflowers by Design, Parris Chic + more - created this beauty GWS-style and we bet it'll inspire more than a few [...]

If your dream wedding involves a small guest list, or maybe just the two of you, somewhere out in the middle of nature, today's editorial by photographer, Jess Hunter + Foraged Floral is going to be right up your alley.

When photographer, Audra Wrisley, was planning a trip with her husband to Indonesia last July, they quickly decided that squeezing in a styled shoot somewhere along the way would be a definite must. After reaching out to Elvira of Hari Indah, plans got underway for a beautiful editorial at the amazing Pelangi Estate right outside of Ubud, Bali.

One of my dream destinations has always been Africa, so when I saw this elopement in South Africa's Kruger National Park, my heart skipped more than a couple of beats. Samantha and Adam married with only their photographers, Feather and Stone (who are now living in Africa themselves!), their officiant, and a dozen singing and dancing locals nearby.

We know we've mentioned it a time or two (or maybe/probably/definitely more) that we just love a good camp wedding. There's something about blending the great outdoors with a few personal details and romantic vignettes that seems to make everything feel right in the world.

Jenni and Ibrahim eloped in Vienna. They actually decided to get married very impulsively so they only had a few weeks to plan everything. After the quick ceremony, they had a simple meal at Restaurant El Hans, with the few family members that had flown out with them.

Natalie and Aaron wanted a small wedding, that was just for them. They were married at Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne with just nine guests. "The inspiration for our wedding was to have a low key, romantic elopement with beautiful spring flowers all around us", the bride said.

Max and Felina's friends and family always assumed that the couple would one day elope, so it came as no surprise when the couple ran off to Tofino, BC to say 'I do'. With their officiant, photographers Shari + Mike, and their adorable dog Hugo by their side, the couple chose Chesterman Beach along Tofino's spectacular and rugged coast to secretly exchange their vows.

Today's fun styled shoot, photographed + floral designed by Liz Morrow Studios, celebrates the couple who wants to do their own thing for their big day. Liz teamed up with stylist, Brooke, of UrbanXChange, a local Tacoma vintage shop, and together they created a scene that gives vintage-inspired wanderlust charm a whole new spin.

Wedding designer, Tracy Villeneuve of WORLD TRIP Wedding, who is based in the South of France in Luberon, wanted to design a stylish editorial, filled with sweet, rustic design elements, set in the cliffs overlooking her beautiful town. We love that this feature provides the perfect inspiration for couples dreaming of a destination wedding in France, but it also...

Is it ever not a good day for an elopement in Santorini? This beautiful wedding from Julia Kaptelova, Rosmarin Weddings and Events, and Fabio Zardi takes us to our favorite Greek island for the most intimate elopement of Inna and Ilya. The pastel color palette just happens to be the icing on the cake here!

Princess and Davis wanted to elope, but they also wanted to include their families - so they did both! The couple got ready together in their own home, the bride wore a dress from Modcloth (currently on sale for $32 by the way!!) and she even assembled her own bouquet.

Good Morning from Paris! Today is the day after the Coupes and Canapes event in Paris and whilst we continue with the clearing up before flying back to the UK, I have a truly romantic Paris Elopement Session by La Mariée by Line to keep us in the Parisian spirit.

If you're going to elope, why not do it in style, and jet off to one of the most romantic cities on the planet? Joel & Jae Dee eloped in Italy, with a day they describe as beautiful, perfect, and romantic.

I try not to be biased, but sometimes I just can't help but fall extra in love with a couple and their story. I've actually met Kirstin a few times (and she's a blogcadette - holla!) so when she told me she's met and married Ash within nine months (!)

On a grey Monday morning, we could all do with getting away from it all. And today's gorgeous elopement couldn't take us further from cold and windy London. When you think of an elopement in Hawaii, you think of a couple standing on a beach with lei around their necks.

Anja and Almir eloped in Lisbon, Portugal. They started the day with a legal ceremony, followed by some photographs around the city. However their second ceremony, on a beach in Bafureira was the one they felt most connected too. "Our wedding was about celebrating ourselves and starting our new life together the way that felt most natural", the bride said.