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.
Your adventure elopement experts
You deserve a wedding day filled with inspiring elements in spaces that make you feel
"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
Eloping might be right for you, if...
You want the space to be truly present and connected with the freedom to be yourselves
You feel inspired standing on top of a mountain, deep in the forest, or barefoot in the desert
You think a fun and stress-free adventure sounds more exciting than rushed timelines or expecations
You crave a one-of-a-kind experience that awakens your senses and reflects your unique relationship
Hurricane Helene brought chaos and change into the lives of so many people, but Asheville and surrounding areas on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina became impassable. For us, and Jackie and Dave, this meant a last minute change of elopement plans. In only 4 days, we pivoted, crafting the adventure of a lifetime in Vermont.
Mount Mansfield Elopement
With more than 800 miles of scenic hiking trails and 2,800 miles of winding streams, this stunning park offers an amazing backdrop for an unforgettable experience. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about eloping in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: planning steps, best locations, permits, restrictions, and more.
How To Elope in the Smoky Mountains
Get an adventure photographer team who will camp all night in high winds, sleet, and below freezing just to be the first ones on the mountain for your surprise proposal as dawn paints the sky. We helped Jose plan the experience with one main goal… keeping the moment an actual surprise from Deanna!
Sunrise Proposal
