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What to Pack for an Adventure Elopement + Free Downloadable Checklist [Updated for 2026]

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Packing for an adventure elopement is an exciting part of the planning process and one you should start preparing for early on. While it’s likely you won’t pack for your adventure elopement until about a week out (or less), this doesn’t mean you won’t want to put it ‘’out of sight, out of mind’’ until [&helli […]

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40+ of Europe’s Most Magical Spots to Elope [Updated for 2026]

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Choosing the best place to elope in Europe is an exciting, key part of planning your wedding. You may already have an idea of what that looks like – standing atop a mountain, watching the sun go down as you share your first toast as a newly married couple. Others aren’t sure where to start, […]

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Alps Winter Elopement Guide: Locations, Ideas, and Practical Tips [Updated for 2026]

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Winter weddings and elopements in the Alps. We get it – they’re pretty magical. It’s hard to beat the feeling of soaking up glittering landscapes blanketed in snow, peaceful forests, and dramatic mountain views. If that’s the landscape you’re envisioning, this guide is for you.  Whether you’re thin […]

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Helicopter Weddings 101: A Beginner’s Guide and Checklist

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Booking a helicopter tour for your wedding or elopement in the alps is a thrilling way to see and explore in a way that few people do. In this post, I’m outlining some of the most important information you need to know to plan your helicopter wedding. To give you the best information out there, [&hellip […]

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Hiring a Destination Wedding Planner for Your Elopement – Everything You Need to Know

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Whether you’re planning an elopement or wedding abroad (hello, alps!), you may be wondering if you should hire a destination wedding planner. To help answer this question, I reached out to, not one, but SIX(!) destination wedding planners (five based in Europe and one in the United States), to get their best […]

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6 Couples Share The Best Outdoor Adventure Gear They Can’t Live Without

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When it comes to outdoor adventure gear, it’s no secret that having the right equipment can make all the difference. There’s a popular quote by Alfred Wainright in the hiking world, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.”  We’d argue this can apply to just about any piece […]

Adventure Wedding Planning Guide

Not sure where to start? We’ve got a guide for that. We’ll walk you through the best way to select your elopement location, the logistics you need to know about your wedding day wardrobe, and how to create the perfect timeline (for you!).

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Hi, We’re Christine + Scott—Midwest Transplants, Married Couple, and Mountain Enthusiasts

We live and work in the Alps, but our roots are firmly in the Midwest, which means we show up prepared, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping people feel comfortable in unfamiliar places. 

The mountains may be our everyday, but we remember what it feels like to experience them for the first time. 

This blog is where we share what we’ve learned from years of planning, hiking, scouting, and helping couples elope here.

Whether you’re deep in the planning process or just starting to explore the idea of an Alps elopement, you’ve officially arrived in the right place. 

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“I’ve been trying to find the right words to encapsulate just how lucky we were to cross paths with Christine and Scott. Our vision was centered around the total lunar eclipse, and we were thoroughly impressed at how much thought and effort they put into the logistics. 

They made our wildest dream a reality, and we cannot thank them enough. Our favorite thing about the whole experience was the ability to be unapologetically ourselves, with no judgment. Grateful is an understatement and certainly doesn’t do it justice.”

Melissa + Regina

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