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Elopement... photos

Megan, on April 3, 2021 at 1:21 AM Posted in Wedding Attire 0 15

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Hey y’all!
So we’ve decided to go the elopement route on our upcoming vacation. Just us. None of our children or parents. There’s 2 packages that fit for this: one is a very bare bones basic $250 wam bam thank you ma’am thing, the other is a bit pricier at $650 but includes some photos. Adding a photographer on the cheapest packaged would be $500 extra.

My fiancé doesn’t care either way, I’m torn if I’d regret not having professional photographs of the day or if the photos we’d take ourselves + memories would suffice. Advice is appreciated - has anyone regretted not doing photos for an elopement? Or didn’t regret them.

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Latest activity by Kia, on September 20, 2024 at 7:24 AM

Expert July 2021
Day · on April 3, 2021 at 4:34 AM
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We’re eloping in July and decided on a photographer early on in the planning process. We paid $500 for 4 hours of coverage for our beachside picnic elopement. It also includes a few engagement session. I definitely want pictures (maybe videography if we can find a budget friendly one). We both cherish photos and our family is begging for photos already. If you have the funds for it and you love the photographer’s work, go for it!
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Master July 2021
Rebelle Fleur · on April 3, 2021 at 6:18 AM
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I’d definitely get the photographer to capture those moment’s. Your family won’t be there so it would be nice if they can have photos/video.
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Master January 2019
Cassidy · on April 3, 2021 at 6:55 AM
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My parents eloped 36 years ago and to this day my moms biggest regret is not having pictures. And if you think about it, at the end of the day, that’s all that’s left. Get the pictures!
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Master October 2020
Yasmine · on April 3, 2021 at 8:16 AM
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Definitely hire a photographer!
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June 2021
Dj Tanner · on April 3, 2021 at 8:32 AM
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Get the photographer. You don’t want to regret it.
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Dedicated April 2022
Marshaya · on April 3, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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Yes get the photographer.
Pictures make great memories 💐
Happy Planning
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Champion December 2022
Michelle · on April 3, 2021 at 12:47 PM
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A photographer seems non negotiable. Memories fade over time but photos don't. Find a local photographer on Instagram with a style you love who does elopement services. Usually photographers who are employed by elopement companies are very expensive with bad pictures. So do your homework.
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Beginner April 2021
Lucy · on April 3, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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Personally I would pay extra for the photographer, but that’s just me. My fiancé and I are eloping in Hawaii in two weeks as well and I opted in for the most expensive photography package since we are not having a traditional wedding. I’ve always said that if we ever end up eloping I’d at least splurge on nice photos, and here we are haha. Congrats to you!
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Devoted May 2023
Megan · on April 3, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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What island? Congratulations to you too!
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Devoted May 2023
Megan · on April 3, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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I'm going to suck up the cost for the photo expense since he doesn't care either way but thinks our iphone selfies is fiiiiine the company we are going through has really great photographers so the package that includes them seems fair!
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Beginner April 2021
Lucy · on April 3, 2021 at 7:13 PM
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Thank you! Maui
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Master April 2021
Mrs. Spring · on April 4, 2021 at 9:05 AM
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I regret getting a photographer but that's bc I hate 99% of my photos. We took engagement photos about out of 200 shots, I only liked 2 of them.

If you typically like photos of yourself then I say go for it!
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Super June 2021
Elizabeth · on April 4, 2021 at 9:40 AM
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I don't think you'll get good photos of your own ceremony, so I would say pay for the photos
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Just Said Yes December 2021
Lisa · on July 20, 2021 at 12:11 AM
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Everything that I wanted to do, and didn’t, I regretted. Based on my own experience, I’d say do what makes you happy! Congrats!
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Just Said Yes July 2025
Kia · on September 20, 2024 at 7:24 AM
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As a photographer, I always recommend considering professional photos for elopements because it’s such a special, intimate moment that you’ll want to look back on. While you can definitely capture some beautiful memories yourselves, a professional knows how to frame those little moments perfectly, and you’ll have high-quality images to treasure forever. That said, it’s really about what matters to you. If you’re more comfortable with a simple, memory-driven approach, that’s perfectly valid too. But many couples later mention wishing they had more professional shots from the day!
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