The Best Experiences of Your Life Often Involve Fulfilling Travels, New Experiences, and Most Importantly Doing it Hand in Hand with Your Favorite Person
No Doubt Your Wedding Should be the Same
You look so forward to marrying your favorite adventure buddy, until the wedding planning starts.
This most cherished occasion suddenly makes you start to feel dread, stress, and pressure.
What if it didn’t have to be that way?
You can have a wedding and have it be authentically and genuinely you.
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If You're Looking for a Wedding Experience That...
Reflects Your Love of the Outdoors and Travelling
Together
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Makes Wedding Planning Actually Exciting
Again
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Offers that Feeling of Wanderlust and Adventure
...Then Let Me Introduce You to Eloping in Idaho
“She captured the beauty of Idaho, the love between the two of us, and the FUN we had celebrating our marriage!”
From the moment we saw Karlie’s talented work, we thought she would be the perfect photographer for us. After meeting her via Zoom, there was no question she was! Karlie was responsive, accommodating, knowledgeable and so incredibly friendly and organized! She made the planning process so easy and we felt completely confident that our day would be exactly what we hoped for. Not only was our wedding day an absolute dream come true, Karlie had become a genuine friend along the way. The photos she took allowed us to relive each moment of that amazing day. She captured the beauty of Idaho, the love between the two of us, and the FUN we had celebrating our marriage! Don’t shop around…don’t wait. Book Karlie to capture your special day! She’s a gem! PS She is a true adventure photographer…we even took her ziplining with us!
- Ann and Chad
Say "I Do" in the Hidden Gems of the Gem State
Your Elopement Can Look Like the Popular "Pinterest Worthy" Places Without the Crowds
As a born and raised North Idaho local, I can proudly say that Idaho's scenery is unbeatable, with places resembling the most popular elopement locations throughout the Western US, but without the crowds!
Let me show you the hidden gems Idaho offers so your elopement can look like the popular, “Pinterest Worthy” places, but in reality you had the place to yourself.
This means more room for privacy to read your vows, and experiencing once in a lifetime adventures together without an audience.
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Meet Your Idaho Elopement Expert
Hey there, it’s Karlie - Offering You Idaho Elopement
Expertise for a Seamless Photo + Planning Experience
You deserve a new, fun, exciting, and memorable experience to start off your forever together.
As a born and raised Idaho local who has admired the beauty of where I’m from for decades, I’m here to be your guide.
To show you the beauty Idaho has to offer. To show you how to elope, and provide you with personalized planning assistance to help you make this experience come to life in every way you dreamed possible.
You Deserve to Have a Wedding Day That Celebrates the Roots of Your Relationship - Not One That Chops It All Down Just Because Tradition Told You To.
And I know it’s important to allow space for your day to feel real - because I had a traditional wedding myself.
Wanna know a part that I actually remember the most for my own wedding? It was after our ceremony and we hopped in our car for a few calm moments while everyone was heading to reception. And that’s when I felt the excitement of, “Wow, we are married!”
So I know that creating a day around giving yourselves moments to soak it all in is really important. Otherwise it really does become a blur.
Learning about elopements was a breath of fresh air for me (and it is for so many of my couples, too).
Here's How I Use My Expertise to Guide You in Creating Your One-of-a-Kind Elopement Experience:
Born and Raised North Idaho Local
As an Idaho local, I have an arsenal of scenic locations to share with you, along with the guidance and logistics to help guide you through the whole process, even if you’ve never been to Idaho before or if you’re coming from across the country to elope in this gorgeous gem state.
Helped Couples Plan Their Elopement in Idaho from 14+ Different States
So if the beauty of Idaho has called to you from afar, I’ve helped couples come from across 14 different states to elope in the Gem State. I have planning resources to help guide you (even before you reach out to me) to make this as seamless as possible.
Specialized in Adventure Elopements Since 2021
I originally started out photographing traditional weddings in 2017, and made the switch to elopements in 2021. Having 8 years in the wedding industry has given me a lot of hands-on experience for all kinds of wedding days.
Been Doing Photography for Over Half My Life
It all started when I was just 13 years old. From photographing birds in the dumping snow in freezing temperatures to taking northern lights photos late at night, I’ve photographed in all the elements which has prepared me for working in the outdoors for your elopement.
FEATURES AND AWARDS
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5 Star Rated Client Reviews
Karlie was hands down, fabulous! My now husband and I were initially looking to elope in WY or MT. Then we stumbled on Karlie’s page and saw the beauties of Idaho through her photos and were blown away. Once we inquired about eloping she made everything so easy. The list of vendors she shared made the planning process stress free. She took the time to get to know us and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed/answered all questions to put us at ease. We had an outline for the day and once we got to Idaho, she met with us and went over everything again. The day of was structured, yet very laid back and go with the flow. She was attentive to us and to all the details of our day. She made sure the day was about us and listened to all of our requests! She shared the beauty and all her knowledge of Idaho during the hike. It was an amazing and intimate day full of fun. She is such a sweet person. It feels like I’ve known her for years! 10/10 would recommend Karlie if you’re looking to elope!!!
- Aleah and Bryce
We are so grateful we found Karlie to help us plan and capture our wedding day!! She was truly the best to work with. We are from Texas and it was our first time traveling to Idaho! Karlie was such a big help in providing local recommendations for things like hikes, ceremony locations, places to stay and eat, things to do, how to get our marriage license, etc. This took so much stress off of us while planning! Karlie was extremely communicative throughout the entire booking and planning process, which we greatly appreciated. Our wedding day was so much fun!! We had a beautiful lakeside ceremony, trekked up a very steep hike on a very hot day (so worth it for the incredible views and photos on Chilco Mountain!), then had a few drinks and some cake at a local brewery. Karlie felt like a close friend the entire day and we loved having her tag along to capture every moment! We are absolutely obsessed with all of our images and feel like we are reliving that day everytime we look at them. Don’t hesitate!! Book Karlie ASAP! You won’t regret it.
- Keira and Mark
From the moment we saw Karlie’s talented work, we thought she would be the perfect photographer for us. After meeting her via Zoom, there was no question she was! Karlie was responsive, accommodating, knowledgeable and so incredibly friendly and organized! She made the planning process so easy and we felt completely confident that our day would be exactly what we hoped for. Not only was our wedding day an absolute dream come true, Karlie had become a genuine friend along the way. The photos she took allowed us to relive each moment of that amazing day. She captured the beauty of Idaho, the love between the two of us, and the FUN we had celebrating our marriage! Don’t shop around…don’t wait. Book Karlie to capture your special day! She’s a gem! PS She is a true adventure photographer…we even took her ziplining with us!
- Ann and Chad
What Every Elopement Experience With Me Includes
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UNLIMITED PLANNING ASSISTANCE + GUIDANCE
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Customized Location Suggestions
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Activity Ideas for a "Unique to You" Day
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Curated Timeline Creation + Logistics
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Full List of Vendor Recommendations
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Updated + Relevant Permit Information
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Local Lodging Recommendations
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In-Person Meetups
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2-Day Window + Backup Locations
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Quick Responses Throughout
YOUR EXCLUSIVE ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE
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Thoughtful Welcome and Day-of Gifts
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Exclusive Client Planning Folder
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Personal Planning Document
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Fully Stocked Elopement Kit
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Candid iPhone Footage
DOCUMENTARY + STORYTELLING STYLE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Comfortable + Confident Posing Guidance
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72 Hour Sneak Peek Gallery
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Full Access to High Resolution Images
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High Quality Print Products
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Colorful, True to Life Imagery Done by My Hands Only
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Your Memories Kept Forever
Ready to Get Started?
1. Inquire + Schedule a Video Call with Me
After filling out my contact form, I'll get back to you within 48 hours and we'll set up a time for a free and fun video chat. We can discuss ideas and my package options while answering all of your questions - even if you don't have it all figured out yet.
2. The Full Elopement Experience with Karlie Larson Photography
I'll be there every step of the way and provide you with unlimited planning assistance and guidance to help you plan and dream up your day so you can have a wedding day that’s personalized and fulfilling to you.
3. See Your Genuine Selves in Your Wedding Photos
Look back at your photo experience time and time again to relive the experience of exploring a new and fun place together, alongside the incredible scenery that inspired you and the memories you made with it. You’ll see the love between your authentic selves in your gallery, not what others wanted you to be.
Inquire Below to Start Planning Your Idaho
Elopement Adventure!
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FAQ's
MORE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT ELOPING IN IDAHO
What's the best time of year to elope in Idaho? June - Early October is typically the most popular time to elope in Idaho! Depending on the elevation of your elopement location, sometimes late June/early July is the earliest you can get up in the mountains without running into snow. But if you want fall colors at an alpine lake, then early October is great for that!
Do we have to hike for our elopement? Absolutely not! You don't have to hike miles and miles for your elopement. There are several spots where you can drive up to get epic mountain views or that require minimal hiking.
Do we need witnesses to elope in Idaho? Nope! Idaho is one of the easiest states to get married in, and one of the few that does not require witnesses. You only need an officiant to make it legal!
Should I elope in North Idaho or Stanley/Sawtooths? I love both places so much, and you can't go wrong with either location! Stanley sits at over 6000 feet in elevation, while North Idaho doesn't, unless you go into the mountains. Stanley is much more secluded with very limited amenities, but easy access to mountain views. North Idaho definitely has all the regular amenities, and some easy access mountain spots as well, but to get more of those jagged rocky peaks, you'll have to go into the mountains.
Does it have to just be the two of us to elope? Not at all! Almost all of my couples bring some form of guests along, usually under 25 total. But if you envision a day with just the two of you, that is absolutely fine too! Whatever will make your day the most special.
What if we've never been to Idaho before? Nearly all of my couples come from across the country to elope in Idaho - and some even haven't been to Idaho at all before! But I have your back, I'll use my local expertise to provide you with all the logistics of planning an elopement in a location you aren't familiar with!
