Nina Reed Photography

I've had people tell me to not get political on my business accounts, but weddings are inherently political when one party wants to take the right to marriage away from so many couples. When people don't have the right to choose if and when to become parents in many states. When one party spends $215M in TV ads attacking trans rights, rather than do anything to actually help the people voting for them. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​If you're a wedding vendor and you're still afraid to speak up in favor of LGBTQ+ rights, it's never to late to join the right side of history. And if you voted for him, please speak up about that too so couples can know exactly who you are and book their vendors accordingly.

First hike as newlyweds, leaving the thirteener they eloped on at sunrise this morning. Congratulations Lauren & Blake!

As requested: mountain goats!

No one *wants* rain at their elopement, but even in a dry state like Colorado there is always a chance that we'll get a few drops (or a full storm).

The forecast for Elyse and Alex's elopement was ... not great. Rainy all day, heavy cloud coverage, and thunderstorms on and off throughout the day.

And it's hard not to worry when you see a bad forecast, and have 8 hours of outdoor adventure time planned. But we stayed optimistic, kept our original plan, and it paid off.

It drizzled a bit while E & A got ready, then cleared up in time for their first look. The rest of the day was GORGEOUS. At the very end, they sat down to enjoy a sweet treat with a view, and we saw the storm come rolling towards us. Five minutes later it was raining, and we pulled out my umbrellas for a few last photos before heading back into town to video chat with their parents.

And instead of being upset about the rain stealing our sunset, I think all three of us were excited that we got so much out of a day that had looked so miserable on the forecast.

The secret to the perfect elopement is not perfect weather. It's your ability to stay excited and connected, no matter what happens.

(It's a pretty important lesson for the marriage that follows your elopement, too.)

I'm so glad I get to work with couples like E&A who get it!