North Conway Elopement

Today on the blog: Breanne + Britt’s North Conway Elopement! On the perfect October afternoon, these two said I do alongside their immediate family, and their officiant who was also a good friend! Their adventurous New Hampshire wedding was so intentional, adventurous, and easygoing (just like them!) Breanne + Britt are such a powerhouse couple in the way they complement one another’s personalities. When it came to their wedding day, they were in full agreement on having a full day elopement in the outdoors.

The morning of their elopement, we set out on a pre-ceremony adventure session in the mountains. We went for a casual hike into the foggy, fall wonderland. There really is nothing like New England in the Autumn! It was the perfect start to their wedding day. They were so laid back and yet so excited for the rest of the day’s adventures yet to come! After that we got coffee and headed back to the Airbnb for a relaxing morning.

Foggy Mountain Adventure Session

Getting ready in North Conway

After their morning adventure, Breanne + Britt chose to get ready separately. It was a low-key atmosphere as they took their time preparing for their ceremony with family. Their cute pup even joined in the fun and particularly enjoyed Breanne’s wedding dress!

PS: Head to this post for tips on how to elope with your dog!

Britt wanted to do something really special for Breanne on the morning of their elopement. He surprised her with a blow-up paddle-board, amidst balloons and other sweet notes and gifts in her room. Such a sweet gesture made her feel so loved. I think that’s such a fun way to make your day intentional. You can give gifts or letters or anything little thing to surprise your person to make them feel even more loved that day.

First look in a field

After doing a sweet first look with her dad and brothers, Breanne made her way to meet Britt. We chose this lovely field in North Conway for their first look spot and it did not disappoint! They shared an emotional moment connecting with just them two, in preparation for pledging their lives to one another in front of family and friends.

Ceremony at Cathedral Ledge

Next stop; their intimate elopement ceremony at Cathedral Ledge. One of my favorite spots in New Hampshire in the fall. Their ceremony was so sweet, and having their family by them was so special. Everyone was feeling all the emotions as Breanna and Britt said I do in the New Hampshire landscape. Once it was official, we took family photos, formal portraits, then headed down the mountain to go enjoy some cake and celebrations back at the Airbnb!

How to prepare your guests

Having an elopement entails a lot of planning and communication, I’ve learned this so much as I had been preparing for my own! One detail that often gets overlooked in the elopement or intimate wedding planning process is the guests. I’ve found that the part of the day that gets the most chaotic, as with most weddings, is trying to keep everyone informed and on the same page. So I’ve become super passionate about creating a resource that helps prepare your elopement guests for your elopement! If you want to plan an elopement that runs smoothly, with everyone all in the right place, at the right time, and all thoroughly prepared; head to my post here. And check back for my Elopement Guest Guide!

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North Conway Wedding with Family