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May 2024
- May 29, 2024 Embracing Cultural Diversity: Why Elopements Are Perfect for Multicultural Relationships
- May 21, 2024 How to Announce Your Elopement: Making It Personal and Memorable
- May 15, 2024 Celebrating 10 Years of Modern Elopement: A Decade of Love, Intention, and Revolution
- May 7, 2024 Eloping is the Perfect Choice for Second Weddings
- April 2024
- January 2024
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December 2023
- Dec 26, 2023 Redefining Love: Traditional Elopements vs. Modern Elopements
- Dec 18, 2023 Why Couples Choose to Elope with No Guests
- Dec 11, 2023 Finding Your Perfect Elopement Hair and Makeup Inspiration
- Dec 4, 2023 Ways to Involve Your Partner in Elopement Planning
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November 2023
- Nov 27, 2023 Honeymooning in Hawaii: why You Should Choose a Destination Elopement
- Nov 20, 2023 Eloping with Your Kids in Hawaii
- Nov 13, 2023 Eloping During the Holidays: the Pros and Cons
- Nov 6, 2023 We're Engaged! Now What?
- October 2023
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July 2023
- Jul 27, 2023 The Unconventional Reception: Crafting an Intimate Elopement Dinner Full of Special Moments
- Jul 19, 2023 Trust Your Elopement Concierge: Making Your Mini Wedding Dream a Reality
- Jul 9, 2023 The Perfect Amount of Photography for Your Wedding: Why 2 Hours is Just Right
- Jul 3, 2023 Capturing the Magic: Ceremony Video Options for a Modern Elopement
- June 2023
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May 2023
- May 25, 2023 A Breathtaking Elopement on Oahu's Jungle Oasis
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October 2021
- Oct 20, 2021 Tips on Writing Your Elopement Wedding Vows
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April 2021
- Apr 14, 2021 Four Seasons Resort Oahu X MODERN ELOPEMENT
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December 2020
- Dec 8, 2020 4 Reasons You Have to Have Your Micro-Wedding in Hawaii
- Dec 1, 2020 A Planner's Advice for COVID Couples
- October 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 24, 2020 Must-Read Guide to Getting Gorgeous Photos
- Sep 22, 2020 Micro-Wedding, Mini Wedding, Small Wedding, Elopement -- What's the Difference?
- Sep 16, 2020 The Complete DIY Guide to Your Wedding Timeline
- Sep 14, 2020 Find JOY in Wedding Planning
- Sep 11, 2020 The Ultimate Guide to Signing Wedding Contracts
- Sep 2, 2020 What to do if You Have to Postpone Your Wedding for Coronavirus
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August 2020
- Aug 27, 2020 Must Have Guide to Planning your Small Wedding
- Aug 10, 2020 Elopement Planning Ideas | Two Brides are Better than One!
- Aug 7, 2020 Why and When to Send your Elopement Announcement Cards
- Aug 4, 2020 Brand New Hawaii Elopement Wedding Collections!
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July 2020
- Jul 30, 2020 Elopement Wedding Accessories | The Must Have Small Wedding Items
- Jul 30, 2020 The Most Beautiful Luxury Resort Destinations on Lanai
- Jul 22, 2020 Remembering Those who have Passed on at Your Elopement Ceremony
- Jul 17, 2020 5 Ways to Personalize your Elopement
- Jul 9, 2020 How Not to Offend Family and Friends if you Don't Invite Them
- Jul 7, 2020 How to Elope | Things not to Forget After the Wedding
- Jul 3, 2020 Mistakes Elopement Couples Make
- Jul 2, 2020 Top Songs for your Small Wedding
- Jul 2, 2020 Should I have Music at my Mini Wedding?
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June 2020
- Jun 29, 2020 Important Conversations to have Before Getting Married
- Jun 29, 2020 You Should do a Destination Elopement in Hawaii Right Now
- Jun 26, 2020 Which Hawaiian Island Should I Choose for my Destination Wedding?
- Jun 24, 2020 Should I Do a Sunrise Wedding?
- Jun 24, 2020 Why You MUST Elope at Golden Hour
- Jun 22, 2020 How to Include your Kids in Your Small Wedding | The Ceremony
- Jun 22, 2020 How to Include your Kids in Your Small Wedding | Planning
- Jun 22, 2020 A Mini Wedding Dinner Reception That will Inspire You!
- Jun 19, 2020 Micro-Wedding Cake Inspiration | Hometown Bash
- Jun 19, 2020 Micro-Wedding Cake Inspiration | Small Weddings with Big Style
- Jun 17, 2020 Why Eloping on Oahu is Right for You
- Jun 16, 2020 Should I Have a First Look?
- Jun 12, 2020 Destination Weddings During COVID-19
- Jun 11, 2020 Best Styles for your Guests
- Jun 10, 2020 What Stationery Should I Send for my Micro-Wedding?
- Jun 10, 2020 Eloping on Big Island
- Jun 3, 2020 3 Pros of Eloping with Just the Two of You
- Jun 2, 2020 The Only Wedding Planning Tool You Will Need
- Jun 1, 2020 How to Change Your Last Name after Eloping
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May 2020
- May 29, 2020 What Constitutes a Small Wedding?
- May 29, 2020 7 Questions Elopement Brides Should Ask at Her Dress Fitting
- May 28, 2020 12 Items you May Forget During Elopement Wedding Planning
- May 26, 2020 The MUST HAVE Elopement Wedding Planning Membership
- May 11, 2020 Small Wedding Planning Guide & Workbook
- May 6, 2020 How to Change Your Wedding Plans
- May 4, 2020 What is an Elopement Wedding?
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April 2020
- Apr 30, 2020 How To Plan Your Elopement Wedding
- Apr 28, 2020 The Four Most Memorable Moments of your Elopement
- Apr 24, 2020 The Ultimate Guide to the Day of Your Elopement Wedding
- Apr 21, 2020 Expert Advice on How To Write Your Elopement Vows
- Apr 16, 2020 Oahu Elopement Wedding with a View
- Apr 14, 2020 Why Should I Choose to Elope?
- Apr 10, 2020 Delicate Sunset Elopement on Kauai, Hawaii
- Apr 9, 2020 Complete Guide to Choosing your Hair Style
- Apr 7, 2020 How to Get EPIC Wedding Photos
- Apr 3, 2020 How to Choose the Best Groom's Wear
- Apr 1, 2020 Oahu Sunset Grove Elopement in All White
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March 2020
- Mar 31, 2020 Historic Oahu Ranch Wedding to Inspire You
- Mar 26, 2020 Including Culture on Your Wedding Day
- Mar 25, 2020 Breath-taking Oahu Elopement Featured on Destination I Do
- Mar 24, 2020 Running Away to a Private Hawaiian Island | Eloping on Lanai
- Mar 18, 2020 Putting Family First at this Gorgeous Ocean Front Elopement
- Mar 18, 2020 An Elopement Fit For Royalty on Oahu, Hawaii
- Mar 17, 2020 Coronavirus vs. Your Wedding | The Elopement Alternative
- Mar 6, 2020 A Wedding Planner's Advice on the Corona Virus
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February 2020
- Feb 24, 2020 Are You Ready To Elope?
- Feb 10, 2020 After Eloping | What Happens Next?
- Feb 7, 2020 Why I Ditched My Big Hometown Wedding
- Feb 4, 2020 How To Pick The Perfect Elopement Wedding Dress
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January 2020
- Jan 30, 2020 Happy Island Showers | How to Handle Rain During Your Elopement
- Jan 28, 2020 A True Elopement for Our Military Couple
- Jan 14, 2020 Epic Love Story on Kauai
- Jan 14, 2020 Gorgeous Tropical Jungle Elopement on Kauai
- Jan 14, 2020 Stunning Ocean View Elopement
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October 2019
- Oct 22, 2019 Is An Elopement Right for Me?
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August 2019
- Aug 5, 2019 How to Choose Your Wedding Style
- Aug 1, 2019 Saying Your Vows by Oahu's North Shore Waves
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July 2019
- Jul 26, 2019 Epic Cliffside Tropical Elopement on Big Island
- Jul 22, 2019 Light and Airy Wedding at an Oahu Historic Ranch
- Jul 18, 2019 Romantic Intimate Wedding on Kauai
- Jul 9, 2019 Everything You Need to Know about Photo Tours
- Jul 2, 2019 Jurassic Valley Elopement Wedding
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June 2019
- Jun 26, 2019 Celebrating Your Love with a Vow Renewal
- Jun 17, 2019 Fairytale Forest Elopement on Kauai
- Jun 5, 2019 Intimate Wedding in All White
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May 2019
- May 31, 2019 Is Maui The Right Island For You?
- May 16, 2019 How To Get A Marriage License in Hawaii
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April 2019
- Apr 14, 2019 Romantic Forest Elopement on Kauai
- Apr 9, 2019 Contemporary Resort Elopement on Oahu
- Apr 2, 2019 7 Do's & Don'ts of Eloping
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March 2019
- Mar 26, 2019 Intimate Ceremony in a Lush Kauai Jungle
- Mar 22, 2019 Bright Hawaiian Ceremony by the Ocean
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February 2019
- Feb 28, 2019 How to Make Your Loved Ones Feel Included in Your Elopement
- Feb 26, 2019 Destination Elopement on Oahu Hawaii
- Feb 14, 2019 A Tender Elopement with Family and Friends
- Feb 11, 2019 The Pros and Cons of Eloping!
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January 2019
- Jan 17, 2019 Gorgeous Oahu, Hawaii Valley Elopement
- Jan 2, 2019 An Intimate Wedding for College Sweethearts on Kauai
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December 2018
- Dec 20, 2018 Secret Elopement for Two on Oahu
- Dec 5, 2018 Stunning Sunset Elopement Ceremony on Kauai
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November 2018
- Nov 27, 2018 Epic Views for your Destination Elopement
Why You MUST Elope at Golden Hour
One of the most common questions brides and grooms ask us is what time of day they should hold their ceremony. The couples always want to know what time will be best for lighting and comfort. Often, our couples think that doing a sunrise ceremony will be better for lighting, but our secret is — GOLDEN HOUR.
One of the most common questions brides and grooms ask us is what time of day they should hold their ceremony. The couples always want to know what time will be best for lighting and comfort. Often, our couples think that doing a sunrise ceremony will be better for lighting, but our secret is — GOLDEN HOUR.
If you want to learn more about doing a Sunrise Wedding, click here!
The last hour before sunset is famous for the most beautiful lighting that makes everyone look superb. This is the time of day that film producers wait for to make movies to get the best quality lighting. The angle of the sun is so much better for your photos so that you don’t get any harsh shadows across your face. The saddest feeling is getting your wedding photos back and having your beautiful smiles covered in shadows. Added bonus, some times you get the most epic sunsets you can imagine.
This couple did their ceremony right before a photo tour during golden hour and it paid off immensely. Just check out the lighting in these gorgeous photos!
