What Makes a Micro-Wedding Different Than An Elopement?
Micro-weddings are like a traditional wedding in many ways. But they’re much smaller. It’s an intimate celebration with a much smaller guest list. A micro-wedding can take place outside in the forest or on the edge of the Grand Canyon. It could take place in a backyard. It’s essentially a tiny wedding.
Elopements are even smaller! Often just the couple, an officiant and a photographer. Maybe a few guests.
Both options make your wedding day all about you. Yep, sounds a little ego-centric. But, come on, it’s your day! You aren’t obligated to plan a big party with a ton of moving parts. You don’t have to invite everyone you know. A wedding celebration can be as small as you want it to be!
I have some thoughts on why elopements are pretty great.
Have a look: Top Six Reasons to Elope in Northern Arizona
Step 1. Let’s Talk
It’s important to connect and talk about the wedding celebration you’re hoping for. I like to get to know the folks I work with, get an understanding of what they like photography-wise, and give them a run down of how I approach photographing an elopement or micro-wedding.
Step 2. Let’s get you on my calendar
All right! You’ve decided on having a small wedding. Time to get your date reserved on my calendar. I’ll send over my contract and take a retainer fee. And then we’re in business. Super easy!
Step 3. Wedding Day Timeline Consultation
All of my wedding photography packages include a timeline consultation. Even a micro-wedding or elopement needs to be well thought out. I’ve photographed a whole bunch of elopements and micro-weddings so I can help you with all your logistics.
Micro-Wedding and Elopement Photography Packages
It's important to tell the complete story of your wedding day. And your wedding will be unique. That's why I offer a number of photography packages including full day coverage as well as shorter time frames for more intimate affairs.
Elopements: $1,495
Looking for an intimate moment between the two of you without a guest list? Not worried about having a reception? This is the way to go. Includes 1.5 hours of photo coverage, a 10 guest limit, timeline consultation, download of all final images and online, password protected wedding gallery.
Micro-Weddings: $1,995
This package is for folks that want to invite a more limited number of guests for their ceremony and have a short and sweet reception. Includes two hours of photo coverage, a 30 guest limit, timeline consultation, download of all final images and online, password protected wedding gallery.
Additional fun stuff!
Engagement Shoot: $550
A session with 1 hour of coverage, online gallery hosting, and download of all final images. Note: Grand Canyon and Sedona shoots are $600. Horseshoe Bend shoots are $850.
Custom Designed, Lay Flat Wedding Album
Printing your photos is important! 10x10 leather bound, lay flat albums start at $400.
Printing. How much does it cost?
The short answer? Not much. I keep printing really affordable. I provide your photos in an online gallery. The gallery is connected to a quality print lab. I encourage you to order through the gallery. 4x6 prints cost less than printing at Walmart (.30 cents a print). But you’re getting quality printing. Why do I do it this way? Because they’re your photos.