Eloping vs. Having a Wedding: Which is Right for You?
When it comes to getting married, there are so many choices to make: the dress, the venue, the food, how to personalize it and, of course, the style of ceremony. One of the most significant decisions you’ll face is whether to elope or host a traditional wedding. Both options come with their own set of pros and cons, and choosing the right one for you and your partner can be a deeply personal choice.
So, let’s dive into the pros and cons of eloping versus having a big wedding day that hosts a lot of people, and help you figure out which option is best for you.
The Love Story of Adrianne and Jarrett
Adrianne and Jarrett originally met during their Freshman year of high school at an FFA convention. However they lived 3 hours apart so they never hung out, but would occasionally talk on and off.
Adrianne was going to school and playing college soccer only 30 min away from Jarrett. Which later got them talking again! As you can see these chats turned into much more, because they got married at Sage Canyon Ranch - Fountain Green, UT in February of 2025. Here is their love story!
2025 Northern Utah Couple’s Location Guide
Looking for the perfect northern Utah locations as a stunning backdrops in your photoshoot? Well, look no farther! Here is my 2025 Northern UT Couples Location Guide - sorted by seasons and year round nearby locations to SLC, UT!
The Love Story of Julia and Corbin
Julia and Corbin met on a dating app and eventually fell in love. They got married at Quiet Meadow farms on January 10th, 2025. Quiet Meadow Farm is a rustic barn with mountain views located in in Mapleton, UT. They had a special knot tying ritual during their ceremony. Had cheesecake for desert and even gave a shout out for her brother’s birthday! Here is their story and their special day.
How to Pose with Your Pups
Is your dog your fur child? Are you obsessed with their every move, puppy dog eyes and the way that they fall asleep?!? Does your best furry friend need to come with you on your photo shoot? I AGREE! Here are some cute pup poses for Fido and the fam.
The Love Story of Emily and Emily
First off, this was the first time I have ever photographed a couple that shared the same name, and it was the cutest thing ever! Emily and Emily met online and the rest is history! They got engaged, bonded over their love of Emily’s dog - Freddie, had a healthy blend of both musicals and sports for activities they enjoy together, and got married at the Kinland Farms. Their wedding had beautiful autumnal vibes which had guests drooling over the details. Here is their love story!
The Love Story of Lily and Trevor
Lily and Trevor met at Snow College and the rest was history! They fell in love, got the cutest fur baby puppy, and got married at the Sage Canyon Ranch. Here is their love story - captured by the wife and husband photo/video team Roaming Desert Film Co.
The Love Story of Jade and Taylor
These two met at a party while attending BYU Hawaii and it was smooth sailing and sunsets from there on out! They even included sunset colors into their wedding for just that reason! The couple had an LDS sealing at the Bountiful Utah Temple and had the most charming backyard reception with mountain views in Utah! Here is the love story of Jade and Taylor!
The Love Story of Kaili and Reuben
Kaili and Reuben bonded over board games, BYU, cozying up at home, and joking around together! They got sealed at the Orem Utah Temple and celebrated their reception at Walker Farms in Lindon, UT. Here is their wedding day and love story, plus some inspiration from the photo/video duo at Roaming Desert Film Co!
The Perfect Wedding Exit Shot: Ideas to Make Yours Unique!
Looking for some amazing ways to have your wedding day exit? Here are some ideas and tips from Roaming Desert Film Co. - a husband and wife photo and video team that specializes in weddings and elopements.
Rustic Barn Inspiration
I’m originally a midwesterner and love fields of wheat, sunflowers, and old barns. Naturally, I got married in a barn at Wheeler Farm in Murray, UT and absolutely love shooting a barn wedding! It gives the feels of a rustic charm, family coming together, and warm tones in your wedding photos. Here are some photos to serve as inspiration for your rustic barn wedding including barn locations, decor, ideas, food trucks and vintage touches to make your rustic barn dream wedding come true - from Roaming Desert Film Co.
First Look Ideas for Your Wedding or Micro Wedding
When many people think of a first look, it is when two partners see each other before their wedding for the first time, BUT a first look can happen with many different family members or groups of people. '
For example a first look can happen with the bridesmaids, mother of the bride, father of the bride, and if you are a parent, you can even have a first look with your children!
First looks are wonderful to have because of the emotion that stirs up in the photos. Here are some tips and tricks from Roaming Desert Film Co. (a husband and wife photo/video duo) to make the most out of your first look shots!
The Love Story of Samaya and Kelie
Samaya and Kelie met on a dating app and swiped to forever. They got married at the Pine Valley Chapel at This is the Place Heritage Park with their closest famiy and friends and celebrated their reception at Laziz Kitchen SLC/ The Back Door. The details of this wedding were incredible and it turned out to be so unique and original. Here are some pics from husband and wife photo/ video duo Roaming Desert Film Co. of the days’ events!
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