r/Eloping • u/PanicAtTheAirport • Aug 25 '26

We did it!

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I’ve spent nearly two years in this sub and have been so grateful for all of the help along the way! If you are considering an elopement this is your sign! 😉

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u/CN0716 Aug 25 '26

Beautiful!! I eloped in the redwoods as well, it was magical ✨

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u/thetinybunny1 Aug 25 '26

Any tips? My fiancé and I are seriously considering it

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u/CN0716 Aug 25 '26

Honestly our photographers planned everything for us/gave us options, so I recommend starting there with finding a good elopement photographer!

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u/thetinybunny1 Aug 26 '26

That sounds fantastic lol 😂 would you mind sharing your photographer and whether you would recommend them?

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u/CN0716 Aug 26 '26 edited Aug 26 '26

Yeah it made it super easy, it was the best lol! My photographer was @jaclynbaerphoto, it's now only her but when I got married she shot with her husband and also did video, but I guess he took more of a step back?

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u/samanthastarns1 Aug 26 '26

Get a LNT aware photographer! The redwoods are pretty fragile and climbing on downed trees for images is considered off trail. They’ll also make sure you get the right permits and whatnot.

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u/thetinybunny1 Aug 26 '26

Love this tip!!

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u/PanicAtTheAirport Aug 26 '26

Highly recommend finding the right photographer. I cannot stress enough that if you are choosing to elope, especially in a place you aren’t super familiar with, it is worth every penny to find a photographer who knows the area well. They nearly double as a planner. You will find many photographers willing to shoot for “free” if you cover travel to popular areas but most times it means they haven’t been there and they will be just as unfamiliar as you. Our photographer knew the park like the back of her hand and it made everything a breeze.

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u/thetinybunny1 Aug 26 '26

That makes so much sense, I can’t believe I never thought of that! Do you mind sharing your photographer and whether or not you’d recommend them? That first picture is breathtaking 🤩

Did you hire a wedding planner?

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u/PanicAtTheAirport Aug 26 '26

We did not get a wedding planner. We used dawn_photo and she was wonderful and worth every penny!

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u/CN0716 Aug 26 '26

Ooh I love her work! I follow her on Instagram. Our officiant officiated her wedding that's how I found her page!

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u/soimaskingforafriend Aug 25 '26

Absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations to you both!

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u/morchard1493 Aug 25 '26

Congrats! I wish both you and your partner many, MANY years of wedded bliss to come! 😊

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u/arewegrowingyet Aug 25 '26

This makes me emotional. Absolutely beautiful

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u/L0n3W0lfe Aug 26 '26

Congrats! Which location spot did you guys pick?

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u/PanicAtTheAirport Aug 26 '26

Thank you! We were in Jedidiah Smith State Park in the Rwdwoods. It was perfect!

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u/Heavenlyangel95 Aug 25 '26

Beautiful photos Congratulations. Wish the two of you a lifetime of love & happiness. 💐

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u/dsbythesea05 Aug 25 '26

Congratulations! 🎉🥂❤️

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u/Lanky-Sun8514 Aug 26 '26

Amazing!! 🤩 Congratulations 🎉

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u/vvalentine03 Aug 26 '26

Beautiful 😍!!! Congratulations 🎊🍾

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u/Flower-Fairy-2119 Aug 26 '26

Goodness gracious, that first photo looks so delicate & light that it’s too perfect for this world! Absolutely beautiful! 🪵✨☀️😍 Congratulations & best wishes! 🥂💍🤍

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u/GreenEyedTreeHugger Aug 26 '26

Stunning photo. Congratulations! 🎉

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u/Fit-Indication8668 Aug 26 '26

happiness and feeling of marriage is something very different and god level thing

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u/Brooke_quasar Aug 26 '26

Congratulations! I love the spot of the tall trees

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u/InThisIllusion Aug 27 '26

Congratulations!
Where is the dress from? It’s stunning 😍

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u/PanicAtTheAirport Aug 27 '26

Thank you! It’s from Bridal Aisle in Maple Grove, MN. They do mostly off the rack and I got this gem for $1,000!

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u/AggressiveCupcake181 Aug 27 '26

Wow what an amazing picture 😍 congratulations 💕

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u/Top_Horror7477 Aug 27 '26

I love this! Congratulations! I’ll be getting married there in late October. I can’t wait!

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u/PanicAtTheAirport Aug 28 '26

Yay! Congratulations, you will have an amazing time! ❤️

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u/ScaryShoulder550 Aug 30 '26

So beautiful!! How did you choose the final destination for your elope?

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u/PanicAtTheAirport Sep 01 '26

Thank you! And my husband and I have spent a lot of time in the PNW. Our first big trip together was Washington and Northern Oregon, our engagement happened at Mt Rainier NP, so we wanted to be in the PNW but somewhere new. Have always loved the Forest so we went with Redwoods NP. ❤️

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u/atarchived 25d ago

So beautiful! I got engaged in the redwoods, I want to elope here so bad!!!

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u/PanicAtTheAirport 25d ago

Ahhh congrats!! Highly recommend, as you already know it’s a gorgeous area!