Want to get married without all the stress, big guest list and huge price tag of a traditional wedding? Then eloping in Niagara might be perfect for you.

Over the years I've photographed elopements with anywhere from just the couple and two witnesses, to intimate celebrations of 20 guests. Sometimes it's just the two of you and I even get to be one of the witnesses who signs the marriage license. Elopements are a great way to celebrate with your closest family and friends while keeping things relaxed, personal and easy to plan.

The Niagara region has always been a popular spot for weddings, and Niagara Falls is known as the honeymoon capital of the world. In the last few years, elopements here have exploded in popularity with couples who want to get married in a beautiful location but keep things small and intimate.

Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake offer an incredible variety of places to say your vows. Some couples choose to get eloped right in front of the Falls and use the waterfall as their backdrop. Others prefer one of the nearby parks like Oakes Garden Theatre or the Botanical Gardens, and some even have their ceremony on the Hornblower boat while the Falls roar just a few hundred feet away. Historic Niagara-on-the-Lake adds vintage hotels, charming parks and some of the most beautiful wineries and vineyards in Canada to the mix.

Often I'm the first vendor couples contact when they start planning their Niagara elopement. I've photographed well over 100 elopements around the region and I'm always happy to share tips I've learned over the years.

I can help you with recommendations on ceremony locations, the best spots for photos afterward, and trusted vendors for ministers or officiants, flowers, makeup and hair. I can also suggest restaurants and venues that work well for a small reception or dinner after your ceremony.

I offer three elopement photography packages ranging from 1 to 3 hours of coverage, and each one can be customized. If you need 1.5 hours instead of 2, we'll adjust the package to fit your plans.

Every elopement package includes fully edited, high-resolution images in both colour and black and white. Once everything is edited, I'll upload your photos to an online gallery so you can easily download your images and share your Niagara elopement with family and friends.

Throughout the process, I'm also here to offer any tips or advice you need so you can have the best possible experience getting eloped in Niagara.

I offer three Niagara elopement photography packages that can all be customized to fit your plans. Whether you're saying your vows in front of the Falls, at a Niagara-on-the-Lake winery, or in a quiet park, we'll build coverage that feels right for your day.

Not sure how much time you need? I'm happy to help you figure out a relaxed timeline based on your ceremony location, travel time and the types of photos you'd love to have from your Niagara elopement.

These are just a few favourites from elopements around Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake and the surrounding area. Every elopement is different, but my approach stays the same: relaxed, low-pressure and focused on real moments between you and your partner.

If you're planning to elope in Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake or anywhere in the Niagara region and you'd like relaxed, candid coverage of your day, I'd love to hear from you.