Some couples dream of a big, elaborate wedding with all the bells and whistles… but for Emily and Riley, that just didn’t feel like them! The idea of juggling timelines, seating charts, and endless decisions made the prospect of a traditional wedding less exciting. Instead, they chose something simple, intentional, and deeply personal - surrounded by their favorite people and the beauty of Squamish.

When Emily found my elopement packages on Instagram, she kindly told me it instantly felt like the perfect fit: a way to create a meaningful celebration without the chaos.

Some of us just feel more at home in nature - and what better way to say your vows than surrounded by towering peaks and wild alpine meadows in British Columbia?

Shannon and Harry felt the same. This adventurous couple flew all the way from the UK to combine their elopement and honeymoon into one unforgettable trip through Squamish, Whistler, and beyond.
Their elopement wasn’t without a few surprises though!

Getting married in British Columbia? Whether you’re eloping on a mountaintop, hosting a backyard micro-wedding, or planning a full-blown celebration, there’s one thing every kind of wedding has in common: the legal stuff.

This blog post is here to walk you through the official, must-do steps to get legally married in BC - I have plenty of advice for how to go about planning your wedding, but the purpose of this post is to outline the legal portion.

There’s something undeniably special about Squamish - Sḵwx̱wú7mesh in the First Nations language.
Take it from me - I spent several years traveling full-time, exploring hundreds of towns and cities across more than 60 countries. Yet, this little mountain town, just an hour north of Vancouver, completely stopped me in my tracks.
I could talk about its breathtaking beauty all day, but what truly sets Squamish apart is how it feels. There’s an energy here. It’s wild, peaceful, and deeply grounding, all at the same time. I think that makes it the perfect place to start your next chapter!So, why is a Squamish Elopement a beautiful way to get married?