You said yes. Or maybe you’re the one who asked. Either way, there’s a ring, there’s a plan forming, and somewhere in the excitement a thought creeps in and sits down uninvited: how am I supposed to tell my parents about this? If you’re here, you already know eloping isn’t the hard part. Booking flights, […]

Elopement Tips

July 14, 2026

How to Tell Your Family You’re Eloping (Without the Guilt Spiral)

How to tell your family you're eloping

Trying to decide between eloping and a traditional wedding? Here’s an honest look at both, from a photographer who’s shot both — including what it’s really like to elope in Italy. It’s one of the first questions I get asked once a couple gets engaged: should we elope, or have the big wedding? I’ve photographed […]

Elopement Tips

July 14, 2026

Should I Elope or Have A Big Wedding?