ELOPEMENT PLANNING
You are a spontaneous couple, looking for a wedding to match
You are looking for an intimate celebration that truly reflects who you are.
You want to feel your truest and fun self without stress, for an epic elopement you will never forget.
You decided…
✘ A big celebration with lots of people isn’t for you
✘ You don’t want pressure and expectations
✘ Managing the entire extended family feels a bit too much
✘ Spending your savings on a traditional wedding feels wrong
Instead, you want…
✔ Freedom and authenticity
✔ A day that doesn’t follow standards
✔ A wedding free from the stress of planning
✔ A wedding that feels right for your personalities
You want a wedding where you can do whatever YOU want!
ELOPE
/ɪˈləʊp/ verb
Run away in order to get married. From Anglo-Norman French aloper, perhaps related to leap.
ELOPEMENT MEANING
Some do it secretly, some invite a restricted amount of guests. However your elopement or micro-wedding will look like, it’s a day all about you, that allows you to escape the pressure of a traditional wedding and prefer adventure, travel and no rules!
BUT… YOU ARE A LAST-MINUTE-DECISION KIND OF PEOPLE, AND EVEN PLANNING AN ELOPEMENT CAN BE A PAIN…
Let’s be honest: eloping to a different country, having to manage visa, legal requirements, trying to find a lesser-known or wilder location, and trusting local vendors you won’t meet until your wedding day can ben stressful.
Work with me, and get a clear, step-by-step guidance on how to elope and get legally married, here in Scotland or wherever your heart takes.
Bring your vision, desires and questions, and I will craft your elopement start to end, bringing in my local knowledge, network of suppliers, and unlimited support.
I have a relaxed and organised approach: I am a very creative person, and I work with you to craft all your crazy ideas into a day just as you wanted it.
I handle the boring parts, and photograph your love story, so you can just show up to your bespoke event!
I am your two-in-one planner and photographer, and craft relaxed, fuss-free weddings.
You bring the creativity and vision: I handle the head-scratching parts, and capture your special day.
"Isabella is incredible! She made our special day perfect from start to finish. With only 6 weeks notice Isabella was able to organise our beautiful 8 guest elopement to our budget, sourcing vendors, celebrant, accommodation and dining options! She even hiked around to find us the perfect place in the forest. She was so organised and brought us with her on the journey, bringing to life all our crazy ideas.On the day she took stunning photos, better than we could have possibly imagined. For two people who don't really know what to do in front of a camera she made us look great! She captured all the big and the little things, she calmed nerves, she participated like a close friend!At every turn she went above and beyond and I'll be forever thankful to her. She took any stress out of the day and left us with something that was magical and acutely "us". She is creative, proactive, fun and super super talented. You won't regret working with her!!! Thank you Isabella!Hannah and John
MY APPROACH
My portfolio aims at presenting affordable elopement solutions with photography included. As your planner, my goal is to manage your budget with intention, so that everything you spend pays off in an emotional way.
I will design your wedding precisely to your desires, thoughtfully handling my resources to stay within the budget you indicate. Mixing creativity and expert organisation, I will craft a day that reflects your vision and matches your desires.
Ultimately, I want to produce your vision, and prioritise what matters to you, so that every coin you spend is in line with your expectations.
When it comes to photography, I adopt an observational approach, stepping in when needed to give gentle direction, to help you get amazing photos without ever getting into awkward poses.
At the end of your wedding day, I want you to look at each other and say, “I couldn’t have wanted anything different”.
Book me and get a chilled, organised photographer that can take you to the off beaten roads, listen to your needs, and bring everything in one place, for a hassle-free elopement
PROCESS
INITIAL CALL- We schedule a video call to talk about your dream day and ideas, and you decide if we are a good match
CHECKLIST- Once the booking fee is paid, you will receive a detailed and fun checklist to shape your vision to the T
VENDORS- I will put you in touch with my trusted vendors, matching you with the most appropriate for your needs. I know all of them personally and trust them wholeheartedly. If you are eloping to Italy, I can translate :)
TIMELINE AND PLANNING- You relax, I handle this. From creating sample timelines for your day to make the logistics work, I will build a flexible plan that brings your vision to life. I find your venue, handle location permissions, and overall manage and coordinate vendors
CALLS- Regular chats and support throughout, so we can have a personal and useful back and forth on how the elopement is shaping up, and I can make adjustments based on your opinions.
ENGAGEMENT PHOTOSHOOT- If you decide to add it to your package, we will organise an engagement photoshoot the day before the wedding
WEDDING DAY- I will be there morning to evening to coordinate vendors, keep an eye on the watch, and photograph your elopement, so you can just be present and soak it all in!
ELOPEMENT PLANNING PACKAGE
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Full planning
From day one to elopement day, I will be there every step of the way researching your ideas, bringing my creativity and knowledge to the table, to bring your vision to life. Your vision is at the centre: we will craft your day around your desires, must-haves, and custom made it from A to Z.
Full photographic coverage INCLUDED
With a full day photography coverage, it won’t be just a photo shoot! You’ll have time to enjoy real moments - no rushing to get the photos done! Just genuine emotions, stunningly shot, with expert direction that will put you at ease and won’t make you feel awkward.
Fully insured, chilled photographer
That makes you feel at ease, with gentle direction and who feels like a friend
Personalised timelines
Custom-designed timeline + sample timelines that can be reviewed and tweaked to your liking, with your expert local who knows secluded locations, best food and accommodation stops, and ins & outs
Hand-picked list of local vendors and celebrants
I carefully match you with trusted, highly skilled partners who share my values and commitment to excellence.
Personalised activities
I help you making your day fun by suggesting activities based on your interests, and get in touch with your activities of choice’s coordinator.
Unlimited support
I’ve got your back with calls, video calls and consulting every step of the way. Need a little help at any point? Whenever you are feeling a little confused or want to go over things, you have access to me via phone or video call.
Thorough research on permits
Forget spending hours researching rules, permits and how to get legally married in your location. I leave nothing to the case and do the hard research for you.
Paperwork and rules guidance
Help filling out forms to avoid you extra headaches
Location scouting
I will personally recce your wedding location to confirm everything is as expected
On-day coordination
On the wedding day, forget your phone! I will coordinate vendors and keep and eye on the timeline, so you can stop worrying what’s next
High-resolution online gallery
High-res images and printing rights to access, download and relieve your wedding day forever, available from 14 days after the wedding date
Add-on engagement photoshoot
If you're looking to capture this milestone in your life, an engagement session is the way to do it! I photograph you and your love story, and we get to know each other in person before the wedding. Just let me know during the call
Locations
Travel costs included within 2 hours drive from FK16. I work primarily in Scotland and Italy but open to worldwide destinations!
COST
From £2000
FAQs
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I recommend 6 months to 1 year in advance but I can take last minute bookings if my calendar is free on your chosen date
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Of course, it’s your wedding! I would recommend up to 20 people, counting you two. Remember to consider their needs and mobility issues too before eloping on top of, say, the Dolomites!
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ABSOLUTELY YES! I love travelling and would love to expand my elopement destinations horizons with you.
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Of course! I am fully flexible to work around YOUR dream day and location. Send me the pin and I’ll be there!
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For sure, I love animals! They also make your photos really special.
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Of course, it you are fellow keen hikers it would definitely allow you to reach more secluded and less common spots for your ceremony. Let me know during the call and we can discuss safety, difficulty level, and what to bring in your rucksack to get ready for the ceremony.
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Yes, that would be a gorgeous way to coronate your love on the snow! I have been skiing my whole life and would feel comfortable capturing your winter sports wedding.
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Space and time allowing, I’d love to! I actually prefer face to face meetings to video calls, and I like to get to know couples on a personal level as it helps me capture their relationship and personality in the photos.
