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Working out in the elements, I'm sure there have been moments that didn't go quite to plan. Do you have any stories that come to mind? We've definitely had our share of weird weather and even surprise closures (or, in this current time, postponements due to a world-wide pandemic!). But one thing I love about elopements is that, in the end, the goal is to have an amazing day and get married. So even when the wedding days don't go exactly as planned, our couples are always le feeling so stoked on their day full of amazing memories. How do you connect with couples prior to the wedding? What's involved in the planning process? We email with our couples constantly, as well as FaceTime, phone calls, and texting. I treat our couples like friends from the beginning, which is a huge reason we're able to connect so well with them on their wedding day. We only work with 20-30 couples a year, so we have close relationships with each of them. I'm constantly checking in and I'm usually one of the first people they text when picking out a dress, or booking a vendor, or finding lodging. It's extremely involved from the very beginning, but I wouldn't have it any other way. How would you describe your approach during the shoot and aer? We try to plan as much as possible before the wedding day so that the actual day can be super relaxing and enjoyable. We give a lot of extra time so we're not rushed. Honestly, on the wedding day, it mostly just feels like a really fun adventure with friends! We try to balance being involved and giving our couples space, so we usually don't spend the entire day with them, but we do almost always spend sunrise and sunset together for those epic portraits. e rest of the day will be fun adventures like hiking, canyoneering, going on a plane tour, and then we'll have a designated location and time block for their ceremony. Usually, by the end of the day we're all exhausted but so sad that it's over. ey've truly been some of the most fun days of my life. V U E N J . C O M 78

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