Eloping might be right for you, if...

You want the space to be truly present and connected with the freedom to be yourselves

The idea of a perfect "wedding venue" is on top of a mountain, in a forest, or barefoot in the desert

You think a fun and stress-free adventure sounds way better than being a slave to rushed timelines

You crave a one-of-a-kind experience that awakens your senses and reflects your unique relationship

Rooted in                                                 and human connection
Mother Nature 

Magnolia + Ember is anything but ordinary, and the way you get married deserves to be the same. We are a husband and wife photography team passionate about helping you create the adventure of a lifetime. We travel around the world crafting intimate wedding experiences that are meaningful and fulfilling

Just like you, we made the best choice ever to elope in a destination that we felt deeply inspired by (Red Rocks, Colorado with an extended van trip to explore Moab, Utah!). We understand the immense value of a couple-focused experience where you can completely be open and expressive, enjoy activities you love doing together, and really embrace your connection.

we're Julie and Colin

Your adventure elopement experts

Hey!

You deserve a wedding day filled with inspiring elements in spaces that make you feel

alive

"A gorgeous, authentic, and delightful experience from start to finish - which is saying a lot since our elopement journey included a canceled first attempt due to a gnarly bout of Covid for this bride & groom.

From conceptualizing our vision for our elopement to helping us navigate the logistics of getting married in a national park (twice, due to the aforementioned Covid) to helping us feel totally at ease in front of the camera and sharing their post-hike snacks with us when they overheard that we forgot ours (even though snacks were definitely on the stellar elopement-day packing list they thoughtfully shared with us as well), Julie & Colin went above and beyond to help us craft and enjoy our perfect elopement weekend.

Oh, and our photos are STUNNING.

Julie & Colin’s creativity, intentionality, and adventurous spirits were instrumental in helping us experience a truly perfect wedding day - AND they captured it all beautifully to boot. We wholeheartedly recommend working with them if you have the opportunity!"

- Abigail and John

"Julie & Colin’s creativity, intentionality, and adventurous spirits were instrumental in helping us experience a truly perfect wedding day - AND they captured it all beautifully to boot. We wholeheartedly recommend working with them if you have the opportunity!"

Earth is waiting to be explored, your story is ready to be told.

Western North Carolina

Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Adventure Elopement Photography

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Gatlinburg, Tennessee

New York City

Blue Ridge Mountains

Joshua Tree National Park

basecamp in Smoky Mountains

Traveling the World

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Let's connect and start planning your dream elopement.