Michigan Elopement Packages

Michigan has captured your heart.

Michigan is my home home and maybe it is yours too. Even if its not, we both know it holds more magic than most people expect.

From shifting dunes and rocky shorelines to forests, islands, and quiet cabins, it offers space to slow down and truly experience life.

Especially if you’re dreaming of:

Slow intentional activities togehter.
Romantic and whimsical themed activities.
Embracing something unique to you.

Whether you’re local or traveling in, I’ll help you live the day of your wildest dreams and have photographs that feel straight from a story book.

The best part, it's YOUR elopement day!

You have decided to follow your intuition —
to break from tradition and embrace eloping.

You are in the right place if...

You think of yourself as:

a dreamer
a poet
an optimist at heart, with a dash of rebellion
the main character of your own story
a couple fated to be together

Michigan has a special place in your heart.

Whether you grew up here, had yearly family vacations, discovered this place together and it has become your tradition, or something else.

Can't think of any other place to elope with your fiancé.

So far you got engaged and its so exciting, you can't wait to tell everyone you know!

Then you thought about a big wedding, and that feels too rushed, performative, or shaped by others expectations.

You know you want to elope in nature.

But you don't know where to begin.

I bet you feel overwhelmed

Pause

Take a deep breath in....

and breath out slowly.

I hear you, its a a lot

That is what I am here for.

Right now all you need to focus on is dreaming it all up!

We will get to the nitty gritty later.

All you know is you want to...

be surrounded by nature
embrace calm energy and savory every moment slowly
live out your fairytale romance with the love of your life!

Breathe easy, you are in the right place.

I’m Julie —

I am an artist.

I am a dreamer.

I love working with couples who are deeply in love.

I AM the whimsy hiker who:

Stops and watches the water glisten on the river, and listens to the sounds along with it.
Stops in awe at the sun beams radiating from the heavens, with the wrestle of the leaves dance in the air.
Embraces the soft, intentionality of a novel unfolding before us.

I am NOT the adventure hiker who:

Wears hiking boots with walking sticks
Enjoys hours long hikes
Loves adrenaline filled adventure

and I believe your elopement should feel like your own fairytale come to life!

Photo Credit: @jess.nicole.creative

I'm the director of your elopement day.

Together, we will:

Create a timeline that feels like the romance movie of the century.
Plan your elopement day to be your dream day, that just happens to include you marrying your person.

Can you envision...

Painting your muse in a field? I will help you feel like an old English painter spending an afternoon with their secret muse surrounded by tall soft grass. Painting this captivating creature as you get lost in their presence.

A candle lit dinner in the forest? I will make sure all the details are just right to feel like you stepped into a best selling novel. With a canopy of soft drapery and string lights create the most romantic atmosphere under the stars, for an outdoor candle lit dinner.

Haveing a picnic in a field of grass? We can showcase your love of music into your elopement. In a private field, you can serenade each other. The music envelops you into a world of your own, where nothing matters but the two of you.

If this is your vibe we will get along well.

I can feel this is a good match!

TESTIMONIALS

"I’ve had the privilege of working with Julie, and I can’t express enough what a joy it was! She is kind, thoughtful, creative, and inspiring! Her work will no doubt continue to leave a positively great impact on those that she encounters."

Jess Nicole

"Julie was amazing! She helped pin point an exact location for my proposal as she was in the area already! She was super helpful in the weeks leading to the proposal, and even in the moments it happened. She was super engaging, friendly and professional. The photos we received were truly phenomenal! My fiancé and I love the photos! Thank you so much!!"

Karson Gregory

"My husband and I had such a lovely experience shooting with Julie she got some of the most amazing and intimate moments her whole aura is comforting and helped me to pose and execute our vision go book now !!"

Angel & Trent

Beside capturing drool worthy images of you two all day I also…

Curate and direct the whole day, so you can live out your wildest dreams together.

Scout out your dream location plus some extra in case mother nature has other plans, and we have to pivot. As you will know, Michigan weather can be unpredictable.

Secure all of the required permits depending on your chosen location.

Take the lead in organizing timelines, planning resources, and all things logistics

Provide a customized list of local florists, hair and makeup, officiants and anybody else we may need to bring your vision to life.

There aren't many elopement photographers that offer wall art and albums made easy.

I create album designs that tell the story we dreamed up from the start, pulling you in and allowing you to relive your day any time you like. An album is a great way to share your elopement with those who were not there, or even a gift to beloved family.

You will have wall art worthy images so you can reminisce every day. Allowing you to feel the dreamy memories in your daily life. From the early stages of planning to the day your gallery is delivered, we will be imagining where you can hang your photographs. I will guide you through options I think will complement your space beautifully.

The artist in me values the physical. The moment comes alive in us differently when we can see it on the wall, or hold it in our hands.

Ready to contact me? Tell me about your dream elopement!

What’s included in every experience

No matter which experience you choose, you will receive:

Location guidance + permit support
Timeline planning
Personalized vendor recommendations
A guided elopement planning resource
Film + digital photography
15 - 20 sneak peeks within 24 hours
Full gallery delivery within 3–4 weeks
10 in X 10in album (20 spreads)
USB / USB-C Thumb-drive of gallery
All photographer travel expenses.

Michigan may be my home.

Yet my wild spirit loves to explore new places. No matter the location you are dreaming of eloping, I can make those dreams come true!

Lower Peninsula - Michigan
Starting at $3,200

Michigan's Lower Peninsula offers a wide range of location options. It is also the most accessible option. Packages in this category include:

Any location in the Lower Peninsula
Coverage starting at 4 hours
Location guides
Timeline planning
All photographer travel expenses

Upper Peninsula - Michigan
Starting at $3,700

Michigan's Upper Peninsula offers more dramatic wild landscapes. Perfect for those who want a more remote adventure. Packages in this category include:

Any location in the Lower Peninsula
Coverage starting at 4 hours
Location guides
Timeline planning
All photographer travel expenses

USA Destination
Starting at $4,100

If you have decided you want to work with me, but Michigan is not your ideal location, you are in luck! Wanderlust runs in my blood, and I would be thrilled to follow you on your adventure! Packages in this category include:

Any location in the Continental United Stated
Coverage starting at 8 hours
Location guides
Timeline planning
All photographer travel expenses

Ready to work with me?

Tell me about your dream elopement!

Feeling a little spicy?

If you're a couple planning a multi-day elopement, consider a bridal boudoir session. It is a fun addition before your ceremony. Imagine your Airbnb—soft light pouring in, a calm thrill in the air, and a moment just for you.

This session focuses on being present rather than posing. It’s a celebration of confidence, intimacy, and romance. It adds anticipation and spice to the start of your elopement story.

Are you already able to see your elopement day in your head?

I hoped you would say that!
That is the first step, and you're doing marvelously.

Here’s what to anticipate next:

Click below to fill out my inquiry form.
I’ll personally review your inquiry and reply with a pricing guide and a link to schedule a Zoom consultation.
We’ll meet on Zoom so the three of us can get to know each other and talk through your vision. If it feels like the right fit, I’ll send over your contract and invoice to make things official.
Start planning the elopement of your dreams.

FAQ

Can we have any guests?
- I accommodate up to 8 guests. I will recommend activities they can enjoy when needed, and if you want them to be apart of any activates they are welcome.
When will we receive our images?
- I make sure you have 15-20 images within 24 hours from your elopement day. I know how important it is to share this experience with those that could not be there. The full gallery will be delivered withing 4-6 weeks.
What happens is the weather is bad?
- I always arrive to the area of your location the day before, double check locations and weather. I always include secondary locations in our planning process just incase this happens.
Why does your editing style have different looks?
- Great question! There are a few reasons. 1st, film is unpredictable with its colors, sometimes its bright and vibrant, other times the light can make it soft and dreamy. In my digital editing process, I edit each chapter of your elopement day to reflect the feeling of the moments we designed. We will discuss this during the planning process, so you know what to expect.
Is a Multi Day experience worth upgrading to?
- I think it totally is! You know yourself best! The beauty of an elopement is we can incorporate breaks anywhere you need. We design a day around you, not make you fit into the day.
What if we want to include one adrenaline activities?
- During out initial consultation video call, we can go over what you are thinking! I would love to find a way to document the adventures you want to include in your day.
Hard to imagine what your elopement photos would look like in your home?
- Whether it's a minimal decor style, or a cozy (some may say cluttered) I know exactly how to help style your images as the works of art they are.
I'm intimidated or scared of images of myself all over our walls?
- Don't be. I capture images that desire to be hung, almost begging for it. Your love deserves to be showcased like the Romanticy novel it is. You deserve to feel the other worldly energy of your elopement day, every. single. day. I can help you feel that.