A couple in wedding attire kissing by a lake with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.

Max & Audrey

Two years ago, on November 4, 2023, we eloped at our favorite place up north. Just us, the cold air, and the quiet promise of forever. No audience, no performance—just the feeling of finally choosing each other.

Wedding invitation with flowers and rings
A bride and groom standing outdoors among trees, celebrating their wedding. The bride wears a white off-shoulder gown with a veil, holding a bouquet of red and pink flowers. The groom wears a brown suit with a tie and glasses, smiling at the bride.
A couple, with the woman in a wedding dress and veil, and the man in a brown suit, embracing and kissing outdoors, with trees in the background.
A bride in a white wedding gown and a groom in a brown suit celebrate outdoors on a rocky landscape, with the groom popping champagne showering liquid into the air, as the bride laughs happily.
A couple in wedding attire standing on a rocky shoreline, with a man drinking from a bottle and a woman wearing a white wedding dress and veil, during daytime with overcast sky.
A bride and groom embracing on a rocky beach, with the ocean in the background, during their wedding.
A bride and groom share a moment by the ocean, facing each other with smiles on a cloudy day.
Black and white photo of a woman wearing a wedding veil and dress, looking to the side with a slight smile.
Young man with glasses, mustache, and wavy hair, smiling while dressed in a brown blazer, white shirt, and black tie, with a boutonniere on his lapel, standing indoors near a window.

Before the ceremony, we wanted a moment that was just ours. So we hiked a mile into the woods with our pups, surrounded by the hush of trees and soft morning air. There, tucked away from everything else, we shared our private vows—a quiet moment we’ll never forget.

A tan dog wearing an orange vest sitting on a forest trail with two other dogs and a person in the background.
A woman in white skirt and plaid jacket walking with a dog on a leash, while another person bends down on a forest trail surrounded by trees and bushes.
People walking dogs on a trail in a forest near a lake, with one dog sitting on the ground and the other standing, both wearing harnesses.
A bride and groom standing on a trail in a forest with two dogs, all looking at each other.
A bride and groom smiling with two dogs in a wooded outdoor setting.
Bride and groom exchanging vows outdoors in a forest, with two dogs sitting between them.
A woman dressed as a bride with a veil and a man dressed in a brown suit with a boutonniere are outdoors with a brown and white dog wearing a green jacket. They appear to be digging or working on the ground near a body of water, possibly during a wedding or event in nature.
A group of five people, including a bride holding a bouquet, gathered for a wedding ceremony by the water's edge on a rocky shoreline.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire standing on a rocky shoreline near the ocean, smiling at the camera.
A woman in a white wedding dress drinking from a bottle while holding hands with a man in a brown suit outdoors by the water.
A newlywed couple sharing a kiss on a rocky shoreline, the groom in a brown suit holding a champagne bottle, the bride in a white wedding dress with a veil, against an overcast sky.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss on a rock jetty by a body of water, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
A smiling couple in wedding attire stands on a rocky beach with the ocean in the background, celebrating their wedding.
A couple hugging by the ocean, with the woman wearing a wedding dress and veil, and the man dressed in a brown suit.
A woman in a white dress and a man in a brown suit standing on separate rocky cliffs near the ocean, looking away.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a kiss by a lake, holding hands, with trees and open landscape in the background.

After our ceremony at Artist’s Point, we drove through winding roads into the forest—toward a quiet Airbnb tucked between the pines. The night slowed down there. We cooked dinner together, poured wine, and let conversation drift into laughter. The air felt heavy with calm, like time had paused just for us. It all ended the only way it could’ve: our first dance in the living room, barefoot and unplanned, surrounded by nothing but music and the sound of the forest outside.

Wooden table with two menus, four glass candle holders with candles, and green glasses.
A man and woman are cooking together in a kitchen at night. The man is stirring a pan on the stove, and the woman is standing beside him, observing.
Two people cooking in a kitchen, with one woman cutting a piece of meat and a man preparing food, surrounded by various kitchen items.
A group of six friends, dressed in semi-formal attire, gathered around a table laughing and enjoying drinks at a social gathering in a cozy room.
Person petting a brown dog inside a house during a social gathering, with another person sitting on a chair using a phone in the background.
A woman and a man sharing a happy moment, sitting closely with the woman hugging the man in a cozy indoor setting, likely during a celebration or gathering.
Group of friends celebrating at a dinner table, raising glasses in a toast around candlelit room at night.
Two people clinking glasses at a candlelit dinner with flowers and wine on the table, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
A couple dancing closely in a dimly lit room with candles on a table and a staircase in the background.
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