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What to Say When Officiating an Elopement: Vows, Scripts & Personal Touches
Officiating an elopement and not sure what to say? This guide walks you through what an officiant says at a wedding, how to structure an elopement ceremony, sample scripts, vow ideas, and personal touches—so the ceremony feels heartfelt, not awkward.
How to Plan a Small Wedding Ceremony That Feels Big on Meaning
Want a small wedding ceremony that still feels meaningful and special? This guide walks you through how to plan an intimate ceremony: guest count, vows, rituals, location, and timeline, so your day feels personal, emotional, and totally you (without the big-wedding stress).
How to Elope in BC: A Stress-Free Planning Guide for Adventurous Couples
If you’re googling “how to elope in BC” while low-key panicking about guest lists and centerpieces, hi. You need me.
Planner-Led vs Vendor-Led Elopement Packages: Why It Matters for Your BC Elopement
Trying to choose between a planner-led elopement package and a photographer- or officiant-led one? Learn the real difference, why it matters for your BC elopement, and how planner-led packages create a calmer, better-organized, more meaningful day for you and your vendors.
What Is Eloping? The Modern Guide to Eloping in BC (Without Running Away From Your Life)
Eloping isn’t “running away to get married” anymore. It’s an intentional, stress-free way to get married that actually feels like you. Here’s what eloping really means today, how it works in BC, and how to know if it’s right for you.
K & C’s Intimate Forest Elopement in Golden Ears
If you’re dreaming of a quiet, nature-filled elopement in British Columbia with mountains, forest, and water all around you, K & C’s Golden Ears elopement is one you have to see.
K + B’s Autumn Kamloops Elopement — Fully Planned in Just 12 Days!
Planning a Kamloops elopement on a short timeline? Their intimate autumn elopement overlooking Kamloops Lake was fully planned in just 12 days, complete with sweeping views, heartfelt vows, and cozy mountain details.
A + J’s Autumn Elopement with Vancouver Skyline Views and So Much Heart
Planning an all-inclusive autumn elopement in Vancouver from abroad might sound daunting, but A + J proved it can be effortless, meaningful, and full of heart, especially when you’ve got a local elopement planner (hi, it's me) to make it all happen.
How to Host a Micro Reception Without Macro Drama
Elopements aren’t about following rules! They’re about creating your own. Whether you want a laid-back backyard gathering or a luxe dinner party, there’s no “right way” to do it. It’s your marriage, your celebration, your rules.
Real Wedding: T + J’s Intimate Bloedel Conservatory Elopement in Vancouver
T and J are exactly the kind of couple I adore working with: fun, easygoing, authentic, and deeply connected to what matters most. They didn’t want a show; they wanted meaning. Their Conservatory microwedding was a true reflection of their love, and it was an absolute joy to help bring it to life.
DIY vs. All-Inclusive: Should You Plan Your BC Elopement Yourself or Book a Done-For-You Package?
Dreaming of an adventurous BC elopement? Once you’ve ruled out the big wedding (good call), you’re likely stuck between two paths: plan everything yourself or go all-in with a done-for-you elopement package. Which direction is right for you?
T + J’s Sunrise Elopement at Golden Ears Provincial Park
Planning a nature-filled elopement in BC? You’re in the right forest. We help couples skip the banquet hall and say “hell yes” to mountains, mist, and meaning. T and J’s Golden Ears Provincial Park elopement is the perfect example of how we turn forest hideaways and mountain-backed beaches into unforgettable wedding experiences.
Headlamps ‘n’ Hennessy: J + M’s Elopement at Mystic Beach on Vancouver Island
J and M’s Mystic Beach elopement was a wonderful, one-of-a-kind experience. The kind of day that reminds me why I do what I do. It was meaningful. It was perfect.
Top 10 Family Concerns About Eloping + Thoughtful Responses From a BC Elopement Planner
Here’s the truth: eloping doesn’t mean shutting people out. It means creating a day that’s true to you. And with the right words, your family can still feel valued, loved, and included even if they’re not physically there.
Sunrise Waterfall Elopement in Powell River: C + J’s Paddleboard Wedding Day
I knew this day would be special—not just because of the stunning location or the sunrise timeline (although, yes, both of those were epic), but because they are just genuinely wonderful people who chose to get married in the most intentional, beautiful way.
E + D’s Squamish Elopement with Mountain Views, Personal Vows, & a Beach Picnic
Want to plan an intimate elopement in Squamish? You’re in the right place. As an experienced Sea to Sky planner, I help couples like E + D bring their dream day to life with epic views, thoughtful touches, and moments they’ll never forget.
Your Ultimate Elopement FAQ: Everything You Need to Know and Nothing You Don’t
Ever wondered if eloping could actually be easier — and more meaningful — than a traditional wedding? Welcome to your crash course!
A Love Story Years in the Making: D + N’s Rainy and Radiant Sunrise Helicopter Elopement
One of the most beautiful things I get to witness as a wedding planner is when a couple’s entire history shows up with them on their elopement day. And D + N brought it all.
How to Plan an Elopement the Sea to Sky Way
Eloping used to mean sneaking away for a secret ceremony. These days? It means running toward something: toward a day that's meaningful, intentional, and wildly YOU.
A + K’s Summer Solstice Elopement:A Wildflower-Filled Celebration of Love
This intimate, family-centred celebration included a willow tree ceremony, custom vows, and dinner under twinkle lights, planned entirely with our team at Sea to Sky Elopements.