California
Adventure Engagment Ceremonies
for your best adventure yet
2026-2027 Packages
California
Adventure Engagment Ceremonies
for your best adventure yet
2026-2027 Packages
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. The start of your forever. Your best adventure yet.
Let's not allow these moments to fly by in a blur. Let’s create an experience you can savor.
If you’re dreaming of a destination elopement but don’t quite know where to start…
You're getting married.
GOOD NEWS–YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT. And it’s actually a lot easier than it may seem.
This is your first time doing this, but it’s not ours. We’re more than your elopement photographers.
We’re your elopement experts.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
We’re ready to help you make your dream destination wedding a reality! With experience traveling in 25+ countries (and eloping ourselves!), you’ll receive our support and guidance through every step of the process. Whether that’s choosing your locations, planning activities, crafting a custom timeline, figuring out all the right permits, or anything else under the sun.
Leaving you with nothing left to do on your wedding day other than to truly love every moment. And to start off your marriage with your greatest adventure yet!
Sammie and Micah
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
Brooke and Aaron
“The Chaffins are extremely skilled in the way that they can gently encourage spouses to play and be joyful and forget everything else in the world, like it is just the two of you.”
“Our experience with Sammie and Micah was truly a once in a lifetime experience. They captured our first moments as husband and wife, and choosing the elopement style wedding allowed us to play and laugh and enjoy an entire day of being spouses. Sammie and Micah's skill with capturing beautiful and sweet moments that'll last forever is truly unparalleled.”
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As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
For many couples, the first moment they get to slow down and be present together on their wedding day is when they get in the car and drive away.
The Unhurried Adventure Experience
We’re here to give you everything (and more) that you deserve out of your elopement planning, experience, and photos.
You deserve MORE.
You deserve to have a wedding that’s authentic to who you are as a couple, not traditions and venues that aren’t meaningful to you.
You deserve to not have just a few rushed opportunities to soak it all in, but to have your entire wedding experience be intentional and unrushed from start to finish.
You deserve photos that are more than awkward poses, but instead, authentic and candid images that showcase your personalities and paint a picture of the incredible adventure you shared.
EVERY ELOPEMENT PACKAGE COMES WITH:
✓ Zero Extra Travel Fees
Even if we galavant all over the state with you, our travel is already 100% included!!
✓ Full Coverage
Our photography packages range from half-day to 3+ days coverage to guarantee the entirety of your wedding experience is documented.
✓ Elopement Guide
Upon booking with us you’ll receive a 70+ page pdf Elopement Guide that we poured our hearts and elopement expertise into.
✓ Personalized Locations
Finding unique locations around the globe is our speciality! Together we’ll find what destination (or two) will fulfill your elopement dreams.
✓ Custom Timeline
You should be able to slow down and revel in every special moment of your wedding day(s). We specialize in building full to multi-day timelines that will prioritize your experience above all else.
✓ Permit Assistance
We’ll help you navigate the process of finding and applying for any necessary permits for your desired elopement location.
✓ Vendor and Activity Research
Whether you’re looking for a makeup artist or florist, a high-key activity like sailing or a low-key activity like going to a museum, we’ll help you find and fit it into your timeline.
✓ Traveling Tips and Help
We’ve gained a wealth of knowledge during our years traveling in 25+ countries, and we want to share it with you. From flight timing and choosing transportation, to packing and travel guidance – ask us anything, we're here to help.
✓ High-Resolution Online Gallery
Your sneak peaks will be ready within a few days following your elopement and your full gallery within two months, all accessible through an online gallery. From there you can download, print, and share your high-resolution photos.
✓ Complimentary Album Design
We create a complimentary album design of your wedding, intentionally hand-designed for optimal storytelling. When you purchase your fine-art album, you can add or change anything you wish to make it 100% you.
"Planning our day felt effortless with Sammie & Micah's guidance and expertise. Their shooting style is pure magic: nothing felt forced; every laugh, tear, and smile was authentic."
Eva + Arturo
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
from past clients like you
HEAR it directly
California
Adventure Engagment Ceremony Packages
To start off your marriage with your best adventure yet
2026-2027
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
ANY destination in California PLUS a 2nd destination anywhere in the USA!
Two non-consecutive 8-hour days (or custom split hours)
included extras:
Ultimate Multi-Destination Adventure
✓ Custom Storytelling Album design
✓ $500 credit toward engagement adventure session
✓ Complimentary Premium Content Creation ($1800 value)
✓ Complimentary “Day-Before” Adventure Session ($2800 value)
*Reach out for custom tailored packages with additional days and/or locations for your one-of-a-kind experience
You’ll get our planning assistance for your adventure, including a 70+ page Elopement Guide with planning tips for your elopement, personalized location and activity recommendations, assistance with permits, vendor research, and a customized day-of timeline for your elopement adventure!
Day 1 - With Guests in Big Sur, California
Timeline Example
Timeline Example
– 6 day break to enjoy Big Sur and fly to Alaska for honeymoon –
10:00am - 11:00am: Sip coffee and write out vows together
11:00am - 1:00pm: Getting Ready & Details Photos
1:00pm - 2:00pm: First Look together, drive to ceremony location
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Ceremony on beach
2:45pm - 3:30pm: Group Photos with guests
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Champagne toast + Picnic with guests
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Exploring + Sunset Portraits on ocean cliffs
Day 2 - Just You Two in Alaska
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Explore + Share Private Vows in mountain meadow
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Drive to trailhead (stop in mountain town to eat pizza)
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Hike through the mountains
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Sunset Portraits at mountain viewpoint
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Lantern Light Picnic
8:00pm - 9:00pm: Stargazing
Day-After Session - Alaska
8:30am - 10:00am: Helicopter ride to mountain glaciers
10:00am - 10:30am: Relax on shore with beautiful lake view
10:30am - 11:30am: Enjoy breakfast and reminisce about wedding experience
Note: Above timeline is simply an example – your time is 100% customizable!
$12,000 (CA + USA) | $10,800 (CA + CA)
Day 1 - With Guests in Big Sur, California
Timeline Example
10:00am - 11:00am: Sip coffee and write out vows together
11:00am - 1:00pm: Getting Ready & Details Photos
1:00pm - 2:00pm: First Look together, drive to ceremony location
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Ceremony on beach
2:45pm - 3:30pm: Group Photos with guests
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Champagne toast + Picnic with guests
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Exploring + Sunset Portraits on ocean cliffs
– 6 day break to enjoy Big Sur and fly to Alaska for honeymoon –
Day 2 - Just You Two in Alaska
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Explore + Share Private Vows in mountain meadow
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Drive to trailhead (stop in mountain town to eat pizza)
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Hike through the mountains
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Sunset Portraits at mountain viewpoint
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Lantern Light Picnic
8:00pm - 9:00pm: Stargazing
Day-After Session - Alaska
8:30am - 10:00am: Helicopter ride to mountain glaciers
10:00am - 10:30am: Relax on shore with beautiful lake view
10:30am - 11:30am: Enjoy breakfast and reminisce about wedding experience
Note: Above timeline is simply an example – your time is 100% customizable!
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Two consecutive 8-hour days (or custom split hours)
ANY destination in California
included extras:
Two-Day Experience
✓ Custom Storytelling Album design
✓ $500 credit toward engagement adventure session
✓ Complimentary Premium Content Creation ($1800 value)
$8800
(most popular)
*If you would like 3 or more days of coverage for your one-of-a-kind experience, reach out for a custom tailored quote.
You’ll get our planning assistance for your adventure, including a 70+ page Elopement Guide with planning tips for your elopement, personalized location and activity recommendations, assistance with permits, vendor research, and a customized day-of timeline for your elopement adventure!
Day 1 - With Guests
Timeline Example
Timeline Example
9:00am - 10:00am: Slow morning moments together (sipping coffee together, writing out vows, playing with pets, etc.)
10:00am - 12:00pm: Getting Ready & Details Photos
12:00pm - 2:00pm: First Look together, drive to ceremony location
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Ceremony
2:45pm - 3:30pm: Group Photos with guests
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Champagne toast + Picnic with guests
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Exploring + Sunset Portraits
Day 2 - Just You Two
3:00pm - 5:00pm: Activity (hike and explore a beautiful location, drive to viewpoints, take a boat ride, paint together, etc)
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Share Private Vows
5:30pm - 7:00pm: Sunset Portraits
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Lantern Light Picnic
8:00pm - 9:00pm: Stargazing
Note: Above timeline is simply an example – your time is 100% customizable!
Timeline Example
Day 1 - With Guests
9:00am - 10:00am: Slow morning moments (sipping coffee together, writing out vows, playing with pets, etc.)
10:00am - 12:00pm: Getting Ready & Details Photos
12:00pm - 2:00pm: First Look together, drive to ceremony location
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Ceremony
2:45pm - 3:30pm: Group Photos with guests
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Champagne toast + Picnic with guests
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Exploring + Sunset Portraits
Day 2 - Just You Two
3:00pm - 5:00pm: Activity (hike a beautiful location, drive to viewpoints, take a boat ride, paint together, etc)
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Share Private Vows
5:30pm - 7:00pm: Sunset Portraits
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Lantern Light Picnic
8:00pm - 9:00pm: Stargazing
Note: Above timeline is simply an example – your time is 100% customizable!
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Up to 12 hours of coverage
ANY destination in California
included extras:
Full-Day Experience
✓ Custom Storytelling Album design
✓ $500 credit toward engagement adventure session
✓ Complimentary Content Creation ($900 value)
$7200
Up to 8 hours of coverage
ANY destination worldwide
included extras:
Half-Day Experience
✓ Custom Storytelling Album design
✓ $500 credit toward engagement adventure session
$8200
You’ll get our planning assistance for your adventure, including a 70+ page Elopement Guide with planning tips for your elopement, personalized location and activity recommendations, assistance with permits, vendor research, and a customized day-of timeline for your elopement adventure!
Timeline Example
Timeline Example
9:00am - 10:00am: Slow morning moments (sipping coffee together, writing out vows, playing with pets, etc.)
10:00am - 12:00pm: Getting Ready & Details Photos
12:00pm - 2:00pm: First Look together, drive to ceremony location
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Ceremony
2:45pm - 3:30pm: Group Photos with guests
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Champagne toast + Picnic with guests
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Activity (hike a beautiful location, drive to viewpoints, take a boat ride, etc)
6:30pm - 8:30pm: Exploring + Sunset Portraits
8:30pm - 9:00pm: Blue Hour Portraits
Note: Above timeline is simply an example – your time is 100% customizable!
Timeline Example
9:00am - 10:00am: Slow morning moments (sipping coffee together, writing out vows, playing with pets, etc.)
10:00am - 12:00pm: Getting Ready & Details Photos
12:00pm - 2:00pm: First Look together, drive to ceremony location
2:00pm - 2:45pm: Ceremony
2:45pm - 3:30pm: Group Photos with guests
3:30pm - 5:00pm: Champagne toast + Picnic with guests
5:00pm - 6:30pm: Activity (hike a beautiful location, drive to viewpoints, take a boat ride, etc)
6:30pm - 8:30pm: Exploring + Sunset Portraits
8:30pm - 9:00pm: Blue Hour Portraits
Note: Above timeline is simply an example – your time is 100% customizable!
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Up to 8 hours of coverage
ANY destination in California
included extras:
Half-Day Experience
✓ Custom Storytelling Album design
✓ $500 credit toward engagement adventure session
$5800
You’ll get our planning assistance for your adventure, including a 70+ page Elopement Guide with planning tips for your elopement, personalized location and activity recommendations, assistance with permits, vendor research, and a customized day-of timeline for your elopement adventure!
Timeline Example
Timeline Example
11:00am - 1:00pm: Getting Ready & Details Photos
1:00pm - 3:00pm: First Look together, drive to ceremony location
3:00pm - 3:45pm: Ceremony
3:45pm - 4:30pm: Group Photos with guests
4:30pm - 5:00pm: Champagne toast with guests
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Exploring + Sunset Portraits
Note: Above timeline is simply an example – your time is 100% customizable!
Timeline Example
11:00am - 1:00pm: Getting Ready & Details Photos
1:00pm - 3:00pm: First Look together, drive to ceremony location
3:00pm - 3:45pm: Ceremony
3:45pm - 4:30pm: Group Photos with guests
4:30pm - 5:00pm: Champagne toast with guests
5:00pm - 7:00pm: Exploring + Sunset Portraits
Note: Above timeline is simply an example – your time is 100% customizable!
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Claire + Daniel
"Choosing Sammie and Micah as our photographers was hands down the best decision we made for our wedding."
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
additions
Full Elopement Videography |
You'll receive a full-length "Highlight Film" (3-6 minutes) set to music, with the sound of your vows included so you always remember those beautiful words and promises you made to each other.
$2800
Your Fine-Art Wedding Album |
The Fine-Art Album comes with a hardback linen cover featuring lay flat pages with archival inks, and it includes 15 spreads (holds 40-90 images) with additional spreads and customization available for purchase.
Available as an add-on for $950
$950
Fine-Art Wedding Album |
Premium Content Creation |
With Premium Content Creation, you ALSO receive:
- ALL the iPhone video clips!
- 3-4 edited short-form videos (ready-to-go Reels/TikToks!)
- A "Full-Day Edit" (1-2 minutes) telling the story of your wedding day(s) set to music
Content Creation |
With Content Creation, you ALSO receive:
- ALL the iPhone video clips!
- 1-2 edited short-form videos (ready-to-go Reels/TikToks!)
Engagement Adventure Session
Not only is an engagement session a wonderful way to share an adventure with your partner even sooner (and have some beautiful photos in non-wedding attire), but it’s a helpful opportunity for you to get familiar and comfortable with our process and with being in front of the camera. We always recommend this as it’s proven time and time again to be an invaluable experience for connection all around.
We’ll meet you wherever you are in the world! Before your session we love grabbing lunch/coffee with our couples to catch up and connect. Then we’ll embark on a fun adventure and document this beautiful season of your life.
Your wedding package comes with a $500 credit that you can use toward booking an engagement session.
USA SessionS Starting at $2900
CA Sessions Starting at $1800
“Day-Before” Adventure Session |
We fly out to your first elopement location a couple of days early and document your last moments as an engaged couple before you enter the adventure of marriage.
Included coverage is up to 3 hours, but you can upgrade session coverage up to 2 days. The “Day-Before” Adventure Session can take place 1-2 days before your elopement day. (For 2-day "Day Before" coverage, the session can take place 2-4 days before your elopement day).
Included complimentary in the “Multi-Location” package
Additional Hourly Coverage | Additional Days of Coverage
You may add as many additional hours or days as you like for your bespoke wedding experience, and we’ll create a custom package just for you. Once we start mapping out your timeline, you’ll have a better idea if you’d like to add additional hours to accommodate the different experiences you want documented during your wedding day(s).
$1800
$900
$2800
Day 01. Yosemite
Getting ready in mountain Airbnb
2pm
First Look in the forest
4pm
Day 01. Yosemite
Ceremony with guests
6pm
Day 01. Yosemite
First dance on a cliff at sunset
8pm
Day 01. Yosemite
Stargazing
10pm
Day 01. Yosemite
Day 02. Dolomites, Italy
Sip coffee + write out vows in luxury chalet
1pm
Eat pasta in a mountain village
3pm
Day 02. Dolomites, Italy
Day 02. Dolomites, Italy
Hike through the Italian Alps
5pm
Day 02. Dolomites, Italy
Exchange private vows
7pm
Day 02. Dolomites, Italy
Watch the sunset over the mountains
9pm
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
FINE-ART WEDDING ALBUMS
Your favorite heart-stopping photographs will be on your walls, fixed on your laptop background, and gifted to loved ones. Beautiful pieces of your day.
But the entire story? That’s told through your wedding album.
Our narrative style of shooting captures the little details and nuances between the big emotions of your wedding day. The tone of the room you got ready in, the heirloom jewelry you wore, and your handwritten vows. The paths you walked down to your first look and the play by play of your expression seeing one another. The landscape you wove your story into. And the calmness at the end of the night.
Your kids, your grandparents, or anyone that happens to open the wedding album sitting on your coffee table, will be welcomed into your story. The museum-quality pages won’t yellow or fade for hundreds of years as they are passed down from one generation to the next.
Our albums are made to last forever, just like the two of you.
Our complimentary design and image curation will tell the entire story of your wedding experience. When you purchase your album(s), we'll collaborate to ensure it's absolutely perfect.
We offer a variety of album customizations, as well as DUPLICATE Albums for gifting to loved ones.
Our couples typically invest $1,500 - $4,500 in their albums.
Jennifer H.
The custom album design they created captured the beauty and emotions of the day so beautifully. It took all the stress off of us. We loved the albums so much that we bought a parent album, and then two additional albums for the grandparents.
“The quality of our physical heirloom albums for our daughter and her husband’s wedding was exceptional.
Sammie and Micah were very easy to work with, and they are such kind people, in addition to being talented photographers!!"
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
Consultation and Booking
Schedule a free consultation call so we can connect personally with you to answer questions, get to know you, and help you decide which package is best for you. Then once you sign the contract and pay the 30% retainer, you’ll be officially booked! It’s as easy as that.
Finding Your Location
Whether you know exactly what country on the map you want to elope or you just know that mountains are more your vibe than the beach, we’ll work with you to identify the best location match. Taking into account your personalities, desired activities, weather preferences, and questionnaire answers, we’ll present you with various options. Once you choose your destination(s) we’ll dive into finer details!
Planning the Details
By details we mean two things. First, vendors and recommendations galore. We will help you find a florist and makeup artist. A dog sled musher and a tattoo artist. A day-of coordinator and the coolest bed and breakfast in town. Finding your wedding day team and the building block experiences of your day. The other details? Things like the direction of the sun on any given cliff. What trails match your skill level. The permits you need to apply for and the corresponding time frame. The transportation you’ll need and how we can make them a part of the adventure. And more.
Creating your Custom Timeline
How much time should you allot for each portion of the day? What order should locations and activities occur? How do you create a comprehensive timeline that doesn’t make you feel rushed? We thrive on building you a custom timeline with the margin and freedom needed so you can have an unhurried wedding adventure. We know just how to find that perfect balance for you. You’ll see that your wedding day won’t rush on by–that instead you’ll have time to pause and soak up every bit of it.
Your Elopement Adventure
On your wedding day we invite you to love like it’s the greatest day of your lives. Hold onto each other tightly. Be silly. Throw caution to the wind. Explore the world around you. We’ll be right there with you documenting the paths you take and kisses you steal. We want to create experiences that evoke real movement, intimacy, and joy. Through our prompts we’ll invite you to make even more memories together. And rather than stiff poses, we’ll co-create artistic portraits that are beautiful and authentic to you.
Your Final Wedding Present, Your Photos
Soon after your wedding of a lifetime, you’ll receive your last (and maybe most important) wedding present: your photo gallery! We’ll send you some preview photos within the days following your elopement. Then two months later, the entire gallery will be ready for you. Grab your favorite drink and some tissues, snuggle up on the couch, and be transported back to those most incredible of days: your elopement. Along with your gallery, you’ll receive a curated design for your fine-art album. You can add/change what you like, and then soon after you purchase your album, you’ll be holding your very first family heirloom.
Jess +Max
"The Chaffins went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our photography experience exceeded our expectations."
"We had a two day adventure with Sammie and Micah, and our whole wedding experience was exceptional! Seeing pictures from our ceremony day brings tears to our eyes; their attention to detail, creativity and passion for their craft really showed; we will cherish these pictures forever.
We had this second day to ourselves, where we were fully immersed in nature and each other. Not only are they incredibly talented photographers, but they are also wonderful people to work with. Their calm and reassuring presence helped us feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera, allowing them to capture our genuine love and happiness.
The Chaffins went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our photography experience exceeded our expectations. We are beyond grateful for the memories that Sammie and Micah have preserved for us. Each photograph tells a story, allowing us to relive the magic of our wedding day over and over again.
To anyone searching for the perfect photographers, look no further than The Chaffins! They are true artists with a gift for capturing love. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a photography experience that is nothing short of extraordinary."
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in
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So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in Morocco.
As fellow free spirits, dreamers, world travelers, and roadtrippers – we know that even on a normal day, it’s hard to choose what adventure to take. It’s no surprise that when it comes to the once in a lifetime adventure of getting married, choosing just one path feels nearly impossible.
So… choose two or three. Share your vows privately in Italy and come back to the West Coast to celebrate with your loved ones. Or have your wedding ceremony in Switzerland and then share a honeymoon adventure in
Schedule a consult call here! We’ll discuss your questions, hopes, and the possibilities for your adventure wedding.
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We’ll create a custom proposal for you based on the vision and priorities for your wedding experience.
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Once you’re ready to start your adventure, a signed contract and 30% retainer will secure your date(s)! We offer a variety of payment plans (including monthly) for your convenience.
A: No, and we wouldn’t recommend it! Both days can be anytime within a week of each other. We recommend taking 5-6 days between each location so you can enjoy your time without feeling rushed.
Q: Does our multi-destination elopement have to be two consecutive days?
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A: No, and most of our couples don't! We'll help you decide on your ideal dates during our consultation call or once we start digging into planning.
Q: Do we need to have a specific date before inquiring/booking?
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A: Most couples book 6-18 months in advance. Due to how much attention we give each couple, we take a limited number of elopements each year—with that, our schedule quickly fills up. However, we've planned elopements in as little as 3 weeks, so it's never too late to reach out!
Q: How far in advance should we reach out to you?
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A: Of course! You can bring along up to 25 guests. Many of our couples choose to do Day 1 with family/friends and Day 2 as a personal adventure just the two of them.
Q: Can we bring friends/family to our elopement day?
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A: Most couples choose to roll their honeymoon into their elopement adventure! In between destinations (and after parting ways with us after the final destination), they go on to enjoy a one on one vacation as spouses.
Q: What about our honeymoon? Can we combine trips?
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Let’s unpack our couples most commonly asked questions.
Alexis + Sean
these are the pictures we will show our grandkids one day.
“I remember vividly how open and willing Sammnie and Micah were as we shared our hearts of what we envisioned for our intimate ceremony and what it would mean to us. I have never experienced such an intentional photo shoot. After reflecting on our photo gallery but more importantly the moments it held, I remember saying out loud …”
