When you picture your elopement, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
The view? The photos? The dress?

In this episode of Just Us: Rewriting the Rules for an Intentional Elopement, I’m sharing the most overlooked (and powerful) detail couples forget to plan for—where they’ll put their focus.

I’ve seen couples elope in the most stunning places imaginable—and still feel disconnected. Why? Because they were caught up in the production, not each other.

This is your reminder to look at each other more than anything else. To start your day with intention. To remember your why.

Because your elopement isn’t about the timeline, the photos, or the view.
It’s about the promise.

The Most Overlooked Elopement Detail (That Has Nothing to Do with the Photos)

In this episode of Just Us: Rewriting the Rules for an Intentional Elopement, I’m sharing something couples often forget when planning their elopement—and it has nothing to do with timelines, locations, or outfits. It’s focus.

I’ll walk you through the quiet difference between performing for the camera vs. staying fully connected to your partner—and how choosing presence on your day can transform it from beautiful… to meaningful.

If you’re planning your elopement and want it to feel grounded, real, and full of intentional connection, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Just Us: Rewriting the Rules for an Intentional Elopement:
This one’s personal. I’m sharing my own story—why I didn’t elope, what I missed because of it, and why I care so deeply about helping couples choose a day that feels safe, sacred, and true.–If you're feeling even a little pull toward something different or wedding planning feels wrong, take a step back and slow down and ask why are we doing this and what do we want our day to feel like.

If you're planning an elopement that’s intentional, meaningful, and aligned with what you value most—not what others expect—this episode will help you stay grounded, inspired, and encouraged.

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Your elopement isn’t just a day—it’s a beginning. In this slower, more reflective episode, I’m offering some simple questions to help you look back with intention and carry what matters most into your marriage.