Look no further, you have found the adventure elopement photography and planning team who share your same heartfelt passion for wanderlove. You deserve a wedding day filled with inspiring elements in spaces that make you feel alive and activities you enjoy doing together. Whether you want a "just us" experience or your family and friends present, Magnolia + Ember provides in-depth assistance throughout the planning process as your dream vision is brought to life— including, but not limited, to brainstorming ideas to make the experience truly feel like yours, recommendations for the destination of your choice, trail reports, help applying for any permits that may be needed, creating a timeline for the experience, educating about Leave No Trace ethics to ensure we are enjoying the outdoors responsibly.
Authentic. Exciting. Intentional. Fun. Unforgettable.
Magnolia + Ember
Sneak peeks in one week and full gallery delivered in six weeks
the big day!
plan the location, activities, timeline, and apply for permits
sign contract and Pay Retainer
Inquire about your adventure Elopement
$8600
- up to 16 hours spread over two consecutive days
- Great for a day with your loved ones and then another just us adventure or a camping or backpacking trip
- Planning assistance
- Full resolution digital photos with printing rights
- Online gallery with unlimited downloads and cloud storage for one year
- Guest password to share images with family & friends
- Trail stats and reports
- Leave No Trace education
- Help applying for permits
- Officiant (where applicable)
+ one witness - No extra photographer travel fees for worldwide locations
- No hidden fees or taxes
$6500
$5200
$3400
- 4 hours at one location
- Planning assistance
- Full resolution digital photos with printing rights
- Online gallery with unlimited downloads and cloud storage for one year
- Guest password to share images with family & friends
- Trail stats and reports
- Leave No Trace education
- Help applying for permits
- Officiant + one witness
- Available for locations in the Great Smoky Mountains or the Blue Ridge Mountains
- No hidden fees or taxes
- up to 12 hours (may split time) at multiple locations
- Ideal for those wanting to experience the serenity of the blue hour and the radiance of the golden hour
- Planning assistance
- Full resolution digital photos with printing rights
- Online gallery with unlimited downloads and cloud storage for one year
- Guest password to share images with family & friends
- Trail stats and reports
- Leave No Trace education
- Help applying for permits
- Officiant (where applicable)
+ one witness - No extra photographer travel fees for worldwide locations
- No hidden fees or taxes
- 8 hours at multiple locations
- Planning assistance
- Full resolution digital photos with printing rights
- Online gallery with unlimited downloads and cloud storage for one year
- Guest password to share images with family & friends
- Trail stats and reports
- Leave No Trace education
- Help applying for permits
- Officiant (where applicable)
+ one witness - No extra photographer travel fees for locations in the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii)
- No hidden fees or taxes
* Less than 30 guests are recommended for adventure elopements due to the nature of the experience taking place in National Parks and public lands
frequently asked questions
A retainer fee of $1500 ($2500 for multi day) secures the date, along with a signed contract, and is applied to the full package price. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the experience.
Most definitely, yes. We offer adventure elopement packages that include our travel fees for any place in the world accessible by standard commercial airlines and a 2WD car (you are responsible for an additional charges for private flights, activities, or special vehicles to navigate your experience). Between the two of us, we have traveled throughout all 50 states in the USA and abroad. Get in touch to see if I can make your dream location a reality!
We've been to a lot of places, in fact, all 50 states in the USA and 38 (and counting!) National Parks. And, we're really great at exploring new territories via Google Maps, extensive research, and online scouting to find all the best views, trails, and hidden gems. When we arrive at a new destination, we will scout the location and trails in person to ensure you have the best experience possible.
You will receive a handful of sneak peeks within one week of your experience to enjoy while we work through the editing process. You will receive your full gallery 6 weeks after your adventure wedding. Engagement sessions and couples portraits take 3 weeks.
You will receive printing rights for your personal use that extends to your family and friends so they can print their favorites too. You are allowed to print at any location of your choice. We retain legal copyrights to the images as the authors and creators per USC Title 17.
Almost every single person we photograph thinks the exact same thing. You are not expected to be models, so worry not. we have some fun ways to ease tension and get you relaxed during portraits so you actually enjoy the experience. Most of the time, you are interacting with each other and forget that we are even there. Our photography is emotionally driven, and all that takes is just being YOU!
We provide help throughout the entire planning process so that you are well prepared for the adventure of a lifetime. We have traveled all 50 states in the USA and explored every type of terrain. We will chat in depth about all the elements of your chosen destination, providing tips and things we recommend buying for the experience (my Amazon Storefront for gear) and implementing Leave No Trace ethics to ensure we are enjoying the outdoors sustainably and responsibly.
No, we only offer half-day to multi-day elopements. Our in-depth storytelling approach to photography requires more than one or two hours of coverage to really capture the essence of the epic wedding experience and your connection.
Absolutely, the service is a complimentary option with any elopement package. Colin and Julie are both legal wedding officiants ordained through Spirit of Love Ministry (501c3 Non-Profit Church based in Charlotte, North Carolina). He provides the option to create a custom-tailored ceremony while standing with you and leading the rituals. On the other hand, she offers guidance from behind the lens as you and your partner stand together reading your personal vows and exchanging rings. Regardless of how or who you choose, the other is happy to sign as a witness if needed.
