Husband and wife team passionate about helping you create an intentional and adventurous wedding that feels endlessly yours.
Adventure Elopement Photographers + Experience Planners
We're Julie and Colin Crawford, the artists behind Magnolia + Ember. Like you, we followed our hearts into nature, exchanging vows just as the sun began shining on the Red Rock Amphitheater in Colorado and then roaming through the rust-colored canyons of Moab in a van, chasing the light and quiet moments that felt like ours alone. That journey wasn’t just a trip. Our elopement was a testament to what love looks like when it’s free, grounded, and completely your own.
We understand your why and the value of eloping amidst the wild.
We filmed and photographed our entire elopement ourselves, and it was the most fun and "us" thing we could have imagined.
We had custom wedding rings made from an octagon-shaped Montana sapphire and Mother of Pearl, each element chosen for its deep symbolism.
We took a van down to Moab, Utah, and spent a week exploring the national parks and hiking through the desert in our wedding clothes.
Every detail of our elopement held deep meaning for us—from a sunrise ceremony at our favorite music venue to sharing our first dance on the very stage where we saw Dermot Kennedy perform in 2023.
“Helped us find local restaurants + vendors.”
“Communicated even through travel dead zones.”
“Flexible, responsive, supportive.”
"Definitely down for adventure and met us at a remote location."
5. Extra Mile Mentality
"Made us feel like we were the only people on the mountain."
“We didn’t even feel one bit awkward."
“I’m awkward in photos and they made it fun.”
“Helped us feel at ease in front of the camera.”
4. Expertise in Helping Nervous Couples Feel Comfortable
“Sent an incredible number of details ahead of time.”
“Brought a changing tent up a mountain.”
"Prepared with walkie talkies in case cell service was bad."
"Knew where the last chance bathroom breaks were."
3. Unmatched Planning & Preparation
“They were warm, flexible, supportive.”
“Shared snacks when we forgot ours.”
“Helped us feel totally comfortable.”
“Felt like an adventure with friends.”
2. Couples Felt Deeply Cared For + Seen
"Shifted our entire wedding in 5 days..."
"Found us a ceremony site the morning of..."
"Dealt with flight changes, Covid, and more."
1. You're Problem-Solvers + Emergency Planners
