My favorite thing about elopements is how genuine they feel, and Rebecca and Anida’s elopement day was the perfect example. Their guest list was short, so you knew how important those people were to them, and every detail was intentionally chosen. If you’re thinking about planning a simple but meaningful elopement or micro-wedding, you may find inspiration in Rebecca and Anida’s story.
All Hands on Deck
The sun was high in the sky as they prepared for their afternoon ceremony. Since they were holding their celebration at the same AirBnb that they’re staying at, everyone pitched in. As the brides were getting ready, their friends rearranged furniture, set up the arch, placed table settings and made bouquets – a true team effort. The buzz of excitement was infectious, and they couldn’t help but start the celebration early with a toast.
Truly Personal Rings
As the brides helped each other with their final touches, I made sure to capture the beauty of their rings in detail shots. Rebecca is a jewelry designer and designed their rings specially for them with a matching geometric shape and contrasting colors.
Intimate Ceremony at the Waterfront
Once everything was set up, their friend played a special song on guitar while they walked down the aisle. Another friend officiated while the rest of their loved ones stood by their sides, mirroring the support they’ve given for years.
Rebecca and Anida exchanged their set of rings, excited to finally have that representation of their love and commitment on their fingers forever.
Signing the Paperwork – Let the Celebrations Begin
Immediately after the ceremony, they signed the paperwork with their friends as witnesses and even the sun showed its support with a rainbow sunflare. They kicked off the celebration with a toast of their favorite hibiscus and rhubarb sparkling rosé.
They took this opportunity, where all of their dearest friends were in one place, to take portraits. Sometimes these can be overlooked in an elopement, but I’ve found that portraits with guests can be some of the most treasured photos years down the line.
A Private Moment
After a quick first dance, the brides snuck away for some alone time in a nearby field. Mt. Baker was showing off in the distance, starting to turn pink from the alpenglow sunset. What better way to bask in the glow of such a special day than frolicking through a field and giggling with the love of your life?
Sunset Dinner with Chosen Family
Back at the AirBnb, it was time for dinner. Keeping it simple, they chose pizza for their main dish and focused on sharing old stories of good times. As the sun set, they cut the cake and ended the night surrounded by laughter and friends.
Simple and Personal
Simple doesn’t have to mean boring or impersonal. Choosing to keep things simple can allow you to focus on what’s really important to you, like the love you share with your partner and the people who supported you along the way.
One way to keep it simple is to host your elopement or micro-wedding at an AirBnb. But if the backcountry is more your style, and you still want to protect the vibes of your day, check out these queer-friendly places to elope.
My favorite thing about elopements is how genuine they feel, and Rebecca and Anida’s elopement day was the perfect example. Their guest list was short, so you knew how important those people were to them, and every detail was intentionally chosen. If you’re thinking about planning a simple but meaningful elopement or micro-wedding, you may find inspiration in Rebecca and Anida’s story.
All Hands on Deck
The sun was high in the sky as they prepared for their afternoon ceremony. Since they were holding their celebration at the same AirBnb that they’re staying at, everyone pitched in. As the brides were getting ready, their friends rearranged furniture, set up the arch, placed table settings and made bouquets – a true team effort. The buzz of excitement was infectious, and they couldn’t help but start the celebration early with a toast.
Truly Personal Rings
As the brides helped each other with their final touches, I made sure to capture the beauty of their rings in detail shots. Rebecca is a jewelry designer and designed their rings specially for them with a matching geometric shape and contrasting colors.
Intimate Ceremony at the Waterfront
Once everything was set up, their friend played a special song on guitar while they walked down the aisle. Another friend officiated while the rest of their loved ones stood by their sides, mirroring the support they’ve given for years.
Rebecca and Anida exchanged their set of rings, excited to finally have that representation of their love and commitment on their fingers forever.
Signing the Paperwork – Let the Celebrations Begin
Immediately after the ceremony, they signed the paperwork with their friends as witnesses and even the sun showed its support with a rainbow sunflare. They kicked off the celebration with a toast of their favorite hibiscus and rhubarb sparkling rosé.
They took this opportunity, where all of their dearest friends were in one place, to take portraits. Sometimes these can be overlooked in an elopement, but I’ve found that portraits with guests can be some of the most treasured photos years down the line.
A Private Moment
After a quick first dance, the brides snuck away for some alone time in a nearby field. Mt. Baker was showing off in the distance, starting to turn pink from the alpenglow sunset. What better way to bask in the glow of such a special day than frolicking through a field and giggling with the love of your life?
Sunset Dinner with Chosen Family
Back at the AirBnb, it was time for dinner. Keeping it simple, they chose pizza for their main dish and focused on sharing old stories of good times. As the sun set, they cut the cake and ended the night surrounded by laughter and friends.
Simple and Personal
Simple doesn’t have to mean boring or impersonal. Choosing to keep things simple can allow you to focus on what’s really important to you, like the love you share with your partner and the people who supported you along the way.
One way to keep it simple is to host your elopement or micro-wedding at an AirBnb. But if the backcountry is more your style, and you still want to protect the vibes of your day, check out these queer-friendly places to elope.
