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How to Elope With Family
A full guide to help you decide whether to elope with family, including key things to consider and 3 ways to include loved ones in your day.
Sunrise vs. Sunset?
What is the best time of day to elope in: sunrise or sunset? Here’s what you need to consider, and why I believe you should do both!
How to elope in McCall
An in-depth guide to planning a McCall, Idaho elopement, including the best places to elope in McCall, lodging, travel tips, and more.
How to elope in Stanley
A full guide to help you decide whether to elope with family, including key things to consider and 3 ways to include loved ones in your day.
How to Elope on the Salmon
An in-depth guide to planning a Salmon River elopement, including the best places to elope on the river, lodging, travel tips, and more.
Engagement Guide
A guide to help you plan your engagement session including outfit ideas, session activities, and location suggestions.
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Boise Capitol Elopement With Vows In Stanley
Love rarely follows a straight line, and for Cole and Lucy, it meandered across entire oceans. What began as a friendship in Poland transformed into a lifelong commitment in Idaho….
Jet Boat Elopement on the Salmon River | Mackay Bar Ranch
Tara and Cam planned a jet boat elopement on the Salmon River, exploring the historic Mackay Bar Ranch and all the river has to offer.
5 Essential Tips for a Dog-Friendly Wedding Day (2026)
When couples tell me they’re thinking about bringing their dogs to their wedding, my heart does a little happy dance. Pets are part of the family, and there’s something incredibly…
Vibrant Mountain Wedding at Brundage Mountain Resort
Joe and Sarah’s Brundage Mountain Resort wedding was an event to remember, blending all the best parts of a traditional wedding with the laid-back, curious spirit of an adventure wedding….
Wedding Heirloom Albums: Why you should invest in preserving your wedding story
There are certain moments in our lives that stand out. The ones we’re promised ourselves we’ll never forget… weddings, new careers, kids, graduations. Yet, all of our big memories are stored away on our phones—mostly forgotten about and only alive when we scroll through thousands of photos to find them. Don’t these precious memories deserve to have homes outside of our devices?
Scenic Elopement at Stanley Lake, Idaho
Saying your vows on the banks of a spectacular alpine lake is always a good idea, and one that Cheyenne and Tyler felt was just right for their special day….
Mountain-View Micro Wedding at Stanley City Park
Lexi and Logan gathered with their closest loved ones for a scenic micro wedding at Stanley City Park, where the Sawtooth Mountains stole the show.
Riggins Adventure Session in the Seven Devil Mountains
Nothing beats disappearing into the Seven Devils Mountains near Riggins to take engagement photos with a sweet couple and their family.
A Payette Lake Elopement With Dogs | McCall, Idaho
“Intimate, stress-free, and focused on what really matters;” this is how Manny and Christy described their wedding vision to me while we were planning their elopement. These two kept strong…
Intimate Adventure Wedding in McCall, Idaho
With a sunrise session, a mountain view ceremony, and a scenic sunset hike, this McCall wedding was an adventure from start to finish.
Intimate Garden Party-Inspired Sun Valley Wedding
Sun Valley was the perfect setting for Kara & Jack’s intimate wedding, providing stunning mountain scenery and effortless beauty galore.
Country Wedding at Mackay Bar Ranch | Salmon River, Idaho
Penni and Mike brought Texas to Idaho with their country-style wedding at Mackay Bar Ranch, a gorgeous Salmon River wedding venue.
How to Elope on the Salmon River in Idaho
Eloping on the River of No Return: sounds kind of ominous, doesn’t it? Far from it, actually; the River of No Return, also known as the Salmon River, just so…
Intentional Mountain Elopement in Stanley, Idaho
A stunning Stanley elopement spent exploring the Sawtooth Mountains – what a gift. Their sunrise Stanley Lake portraits were a dream.
Vibrant Spring Wedding at Redfish Lake Lodge | Stanley, ID
This Redfish Lake Lodge wedding was the epitome of an elevated, vibrant celebration in the mountains – what a stunning venue in Stanley.
A Winter Sun Valley Resort Elopement
There’s no more magical way to elope in winter than to take a sleigh ride to your ceremony. Hunter & Whitney’s winter Sun Valley Resort elopement felt like something taken straight out of a storybook.
How to Write Elopement Vows in 4 Easy Steps
These 4 easy steps for writing (and storing!) your vows will help you create authentic written promises that you and your partner will treasure for a lifetime.
Troy & Rachel’s Sunrise River Elopement
This couple traveled to Idaho for their river elopement on the Salmon River near Riggins. Their elopement included a private jet boat tour.
Picking the Perfect Engagement Session Outfits
In this guide you will find 6 tips for picking out the perfect engagement session outfits for your engagement photos.
An Authentic Sun Valley Elopement
I had the opportunity to capture Andrew and Vivien’s gorgeous Sun Valley elopement. I left this elopement inspired by the beautiful Sun Valley sunsets and a warm heart from this couple’s family-focused elopement ceremony.
6 Reasons Why Elopement Weddings are the Most Authentic Celebration
Elopement weddings provide a unique solution for those whose relationship isn’t represented in the four walls of a church or a banquet hall.
A Redfish Lake Wedding with a Dog of Honor | Stanley, Idaho
Sandy and Justin created an unforgettable Redfish Lake Wedding that included a beautiful reception space, unexpected showers, and a furry four legged friend.
An Idaho Wedding Adventure With An Epic Alpine Lake
This Idaho wedding was a day full of adventure, laughter, happy tears, and epic views of the Sawtooth mountains!
The 5 Easiest States to Get Married In (2026)
Painless logistics with stunning backdrops…what more could you ask for? Here are the five easiest states to get married in!
McCall Elopement With Epic Mountain Vibes
N & N’s McCall Elopement Details We met the afternoon of their elopement in the parking lot for my Father’s Place in McCall. Nicole jumped out of her truck and…
6 of the Best Places to Elope in Idaho (2026)
For the wild, the romantic, and the adventurous: if you are looking for the best places to elope in Idaho, this guide is for you.
McCall Idaho Wedding at Historic Roseberry
Micah and Ben designed their wedding day around spending a few hours together at sunrise. We hiked to a lookout point on Payette Lake in McCall for their first look and couple photos.
How to Pick the Best Airbnb Wedding Venues in Idaho (2026)
This is your guide to brainstorming your wedding adventure, researching Airbnb elopement wedding venues and finding the perfect spot to house your wedding celebration.
McCall engagement session | Olive and Dan’s snowshoeing adventure
Adventuring with Olive and Dan for their McCall engagement session was a highlight of my winter! We met in McCall and drove out to the end of Payette Lake and just played in the snow for a few hours.
How to elope in McCall, Idaho (2026)
An in-depth guide to planning a McCall, Idaho elopement, including the best places to elope in McCall, lodging, travel tips, and more.
Izzy & Cody | Sawtooth Mountain Elopement | Stanley, Idaho
Izzy and Cody had to cancel their elopement in Alaska due to COVID. They sat down and picked 3 states they wanted to see and Idaho was at the top of the list. They reached out to me 2 weeks before they wanted to elope and we started planning their day.
How to Get an Idaho Marriage License
A marriage license is basically a legal confirmation that you are eligible to marry each other.Idaho is one of the easier states to obtain a marriage license in. The info below will get you started on your way to getting your Idaho marriage license.
10 of the Best Engagement Photo Locations in Boise (2026)
Here is a quick read on 10+ of the best engagement photo locations in Boise (and beyond) to help you choose the perfect location for your engagement session.
David & Michaela | Moonridge Cabin Wedding | McCall, Idaho
Every detail of Michaela and Davids wedding at Moonridge Cabin in McCall, Idaho was intentional and a representation of their love and what they valued.
How to Elope in Stanley, Idaho | Complete 2026 Guide
I am so glad you have landed on my guide covering how to elope in Stanley, Idaho! In this guide you will find all the information you need to plan an elopement in the Sawtooth Mountains, including the best locations for an outdoor ceremony, venues for larger celebrations, activity ideas, and more.
9 of the Best McCall Idaho Wedding Venues (2026)
This article highlights nine of the top wedding venues in McCall, Idaho, along with a few honorable mentions in the greater McCall area. In this article you’ll find a list that includes venues ranging from elegant lakeside resorts to rustic lodges and charming outdoor spaces.
Hi, I’m Autumn! I’m your Idaho elopement photographer & planning bestie.
I help couples create elopements and micro-weddings in scenic Idaho that feel honest and elegant. I call the Salmon River home, where I live with my husband, our two kids, and a very scruffy pup. I photograph intimate weddings across Idaho and specialize in jet boat elopements on the Salmon.
