Why Eloping Might Be the Best Decision You’ll Ever Make

Eloping used to mean sneaking off in secret, maybe to a registry office with a borrowed suit and no one else knowing. These days? Eloping is about stripping things back and choosing a wedding day that’s calm, intentional, and completely centred around the two of you.

If the idea of being the centre of attention makes your skin crawl—or you’re just not up for the stress of planning a huge event—then maybe, just maybe, an elopement is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Eloping Isn’t ‘Less Than’—It’s Just Different

There’s this myth that smaller weddings are somehow not as important or meaningful. That couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, some of the most emotional and memorable weddings I’ve photographed have been tiny elopements with just the couple, a celebrant, and the wild Scottish landscape as witness.

Eloping lets you focus entirely on each other, without the expectations or distractions that often come with a big guest list. It’s not about cutting corners—it’s about making space for what matters most.

It’s Your Day, Your Way

Want to hike up a mountain at sunrise? Wear a black dress? Read your vows by a loch with your dog as the only guest? Go for it.

Elopements give you permission to throw out the rulebook and plan a day that genuinely reflects who you are. There’s no timeline to stick to, no family politics to navigate, and no need to perform for anyone else. It’s peaceful. It’s freeing. And it’s all about you.

The Calm, the Connection, the Quiet Moments

One of the best things about elopements is the headspace they give you. You’re not rushing between venues, stressing about speeches, or trying to keep 100 people entertained. You get to actually be in the moment.

So many couples I work with are introverted or neurodivergent, and they find that an elopement lets them breathe. There’s space to talk, to laugh, to cry, and to just be yourselves without the noise.

Scotland is MADE for Elopements

We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Glencoe, the Isle of Skye, Loch Lomond, the Cairngorms—Scotland is packed with places that look like they’ve fallen out of a film. Even tucked-away spots just outside Glasgow can feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere (in the best way).

Whether you’re after rugged mountains, windswept beaches, or peaceful forests, there’s a location out there that will feel like you.

Eloping Doesn’t Mean Skipping the Photos

Just because you’re not having a traditional wedding doesn’t mean you won’t want to remember it all. If anything, your elopement deserves to be documented even more—because it’s so personal, so raw, and so full of meaning.

My approach is super relaxed, natural, and couple-led. No awkward posing, no cheesy moments—just honest storytelling that captures what your day felt like. The quiet glances. The vows that made you laugh. The wild wind through your hair. All of it.

Thinking About Eloping?

If you’re dreaming of a wedding day that feels like you—one that’s calm, meaningful, and totally untraditional—then eloping might just be the perfect fit. And if you’re looking for someone to quietly tag along, document the story, and help you feel totally at ease along the way, I’d love to chat.

Let’s grab a coffee (virtually or in person) and start dreaming up your adventure.