Why Choose a Destination Elopement | Isle of Skye Elopement

It’s time for everyone’s favorite “Why choose!” Wait, wait—not that kind of why choose. I mean a deep dive into why you should choose a destination elopement!

One question many couples find themselves asking when choosing between a familiar elopement venue or a getaway destination is “Won’t going somewhere new feel impersonal?” While that’s a completely valid concern, the location you choose is like life: it’s what you make it! What makes an elopement location feel personal is the way your story comes to life once you’re there. The location you choose doesn’t have to be somewhere you’ve been a ton of times (or even at all), it just has to speak to you with its beauty, significance, or story.

Take Beatriz and Erik’s Isle of Skye getaway elopement for example. One scroll through the pictures and anyone can see that the wide-open sky, rolling hills, dramatic cliffs, and jewel-toned water serves as a beautiful complement to the passion, freedom, and peace they find in each other. Spinning in a dandelion field, making wishes and laughing freely, skipping through the grass, hopping over stones—every moment we spent traipsing around this landscape felt like peeking into a different facet of their relationship.

Choosing a destination elopement is all about the adventure. Whether you’re exploring somewhere new or visiting somewhere you’ve been many times, your goal is still the same: start the new adventure of life as a married couple. The location you choose should fill you with inspiration and wonder and excitement. All those feelings, plus the love and passion in our relationship, mixed with the stunning surroundings of your chosen location, equals a recipe for one heck of an heirloom photo album.

As a travel elopement and wedding photographer, I’ve been to all corners of the world and seen truly breathtaking places. The most beautiful part without fail is how the sense of adventure and excitement for the venue and for life together infuses every image with light. I can’t wait to hear all about the beautiful destination elopement location you’re dreaming of!

Amber is a Wedding and Elopement Photographer who is available for travel to the United Kingdom and beyond for elopements and weddings. Send in a contact form through the link above to schedule your free consultation.

Photographer: Amber Garrett Photography
Hotel/Cabin: Monkstadt 1745
Ceremony Area: Quiraing
Portrait Areas: Brother's Point, Old Man of Storr, Bride's Veil Falls, Portree Square;
Drinks After: The Granary Portree