Elopements & Micro Weddings
It's one of the most important days of your life - the day you become forever with your life partner.
Perhaps you've decided to elope with just the two of you and an officiant, or have a more intimate wedding with just your close family and friends.
We're here for you as you plan your special day. We'll hop on Zoom calls and plan for what's important to you as well as the timeline of your day so we can ensure nothing is missed, and it's everything you've dreamed of.
We'll consult on timeline creation so that we can be sure we get all the photos and video that are important to capture forever.
On the day of, you relax and focus on getting ready and we'll orchestrate taking beautiful shots of everything and ensuring people are in the right place to be part of your forever memories.
When you hire us for your PNW elopement or micro wedding, we're right there along the journey to your big day.
Congrats, You're engaged!
- Jhean & Alex R.
"A big thank you to ashes photography for capturing our special day and working with alex and i."
An elopement is a wedding ceremony that is extremely initimate and private, with either a very small number of guests or no guests at all. A micro wedding is an intentional choice by a couple to forego a large event and have a more intimate personal gathering with close family and friends. For our packages, my definition of a micro wedding is up to around 30 total guests.
What is an "elopement" vs "micro wedding" and what qualifies?
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We book elopements & micro weddings as little as 1-3 months out, but most commonly 6 months to 1 year+ is a typical timeframe for a couple to book a photographer for their wedding. You don't already need a specific date in mind to inquire and begin the process, but we will send our availability once we get to the consultation stage.
How far out do you book elopements & micro weddings?
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We definitely support payment plans! We totally understand that breaking up payments over time can be easier financially to pay off a big purchase vs doing it all at once. To book your date, we do require an initial deposit but then we can setup payment intervals for the package you booked. The total balance must be paid off before your elopement or micro wedding date.
Do you offer payment plans?
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We are based in Albany, Oregon which is centrally located in the beautiful state of Oregon - we are just a mere couple of hours away from some of the most scenic locations including the Oregon Coast, The Columbia River Gorge, and Bend. Our wedding packages include a set amount of travel to these areas and we can always custom quote travel beyond that.
Do you travel?
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For our elopements & micro weddings, your final gallery will be delivered via email within 5-6 weeks. Within 48 hours of your special day you'll get sneak peaks which are super exciting to view with your spouse and share with friends and family. These packages also include a polaroid album as a gift keepsake that you get to walk away with in your hands.
How long does it take to receive our final gallery?
