Elopements
It’s not about running away. It’s about running towards something real.
So, what is an elopement? Think of it as a wedding day distilled down to its rawest, most heartfelt form. At its So, what is an elopement? Think of it as a wedding day distilled down to its rawest, most heartfelt form. At its core, an elopement is an intentional decision to ditch the big crowd and the formalities, and instead focus on what truly matters: the two of you. It’s a day built around connection, meaning, and magic—not seating plans or speeches.
You might want to tell your people in advance, or after—it’s totally up to you. Some couples bring their closest few and make a weekend of it. Others keep it private. Either way, it’s your call.
Elopements can look like anything you want them to—standing barefoot on a clifftop, windswept and grinning… deep in a forest with birdsong for background music… or wrapped in blankets at dawn on a beach. They're often adventurous, always intimate, and full of freedom.
If the idea of a big traditional wedding makes you break out in a cold sweat, or you'd rather invest in an unforgettable experience than chair covers and a sit-down meal… if you’re the kind of couple who’d rather chase a sunset than pose under a disco ball… or if family dynamics are tricky and the thought of managing expectations gives you a headache—eloping keeps it simple. No drama. Just love.
It’s not about running away. It’s about running towards something real. And I’m here to help you tell that story your way.
Let’s Take This Outside
Elopements like this light me up. They let me combine two of my greatest passions: crafting personal, unforgettable ceremonies and uncovering wild, hidden corners of Wales for couples to say their “I do’s.”
Living in the Mumbles and on the edge of the Gower Peninsula—the first place in the UK to be named an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—means I’m constantly out exploring. Whether it’s morning sea swims, dodgy (but improving) surf sessions, trail runs through the woods, or chasing golden hour along limestone cliffs and sunflower fields, I live and breathe the beautiful Welsh outdoors. It’s not just where I live—it’s how I live.
That’s exactly what eloping is all about. Stripping it all back to something real, raw, and rooted in nature. So when you choose to elope, I’ll help you find your perfect ‘just us’ location—then craft and lead a ceremony that feels like pure magic.
* Elopement photos by
Ben Holbrook Photography