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Don’t you think lakeside picnics are so romantic? What about candlelight? Canoeing? Well, what if you put them TOGETHER?! You hit the romance jackpot that’s what!! This candlelit picnic elopement will give you all the vibes!

Jordan from AK Happenings and I put our heads together very last minute to create a romantic picnic elopement scene. We wanted something unique, Alaskan, romantic, and just all-around beautiful, and I think we hit the nail on the head.

Styled shoots are not only creative outlets for wedding vendors to let all the ideas flow out, but they also serve as inspiration for couples planning their big day. We encourage all of our couples to think outside the box and look deeper into what their day could TRULY look like. If you’re the kind of couple that enjoys spending time on the water and outdoors in general, as well as a romantic evening eating good food and drinks, then I have a feeling this will serve as some inspiration for all the possibilities you could include on your elopement day.

Candlelit Picnic Elopement

Eloping doesn’t just have to look like running off to the courthouse. If you’re looking for more and you want to personalize it, you absolutely can and we’re here to help you!

Jordan & Matthew started the evening with a little canoe around the lake, taking in the sights, enjoying the surprisingly warm fall evening. Fall is generally not known for its warm temperatures in Alaska, but this warm mid-September evening was a pleasant surprise.

  • Wedding couple canoeing out into a lake at dusk
  • Couple canoeing out on their elopement day on eklutna lake
  • Black and white photo of a couple in a canoe on eklutna lake
  • Couple snuggling in a canoe on their elopement day
  • bride and groom kissing in a canoe on their elopement day
  • couple smiling happily on their elopement day in a canoe on a lake
  • Photo of wooden oars leaned up against a canoe with a birch and floral piece inside
  • Canoe sitting in the water at Eklutna lake with birch branches
  • couple happily snuggling in a canoe on their wedding day
  • Couple kissing under night sky on eklutna lake
  • Couple kissing in a canoe on a lake with mountain views
  • Bride kissing a grooms cheek in a canoe on a lake
  • Photo of bride and grooms shoes on their elopement day with canoe and lake in the background
  • Wild and beautiful elopement bouquet with eucalyptus and orange and red flowers
  • Couple smiling at each other on lake shore of Eklutna Lake
  • Couple kissing on Eklutna Lake Lakeshore with canoe and mountains in the background

Romantic Candlelit Picnic

  • Candlelit picnic on eklutna lake for elopement with lake and mountain backdrop
  • Full elopement picnic scene with candles, pillows, snacks, drinks and dessert
  • Romantic candlelit picnic on lake shore with food and drinks
  • Candlelit elopement picnic on a lake shore with charcuterie wine and cake
  • Couple sitting side by side enjoying their candlelit picnic at Eklutna Lake
  • Couples sitting with their heads together at a lakeside candlelit picnic with mountain landscapes
  • Couple snuggling during their candlelit picnic elopement on Eklutna Lake
  • Couple sitting side by side enjoying their elopement picnic
  • Bear creek winery pomegranate wine as a celebratory drink on elopement day
  • Couple pouring a glass of pomegranate wine from bear creek winery
  • Detail photo of candle lit picnic of bear creek winery and cake
  • Couple enjoying a glass of bear creek winery wine
  • Close up of an Alaskan charcuterie with wild cranberries
  • Couple enjoying their Alaska themed charcuterie board during their picnic
  • Couple laughing together during elopement picnic
  • Bronze elopement cake with edible sugar flowers in pastel colors
  • Edible sugar flower elopement cake in bronze and light floral colors
  • Couple cutting their cake on their elopement day
  • Couple cutting elopement cake on elopement day

Vendors Involved

Photography: Donna Marie Photography

Planning & Styling: AK Happenings and Myself

Charcuterie: AK Happenings

Dress: Fashion Nova

Canoe: Old Town Canoes

Wine: Bear Creek Winery

Makeup: Muatiffee_visionbeauty

Florals: Cedars Floral Wholesale Styled by us

Cake: Alaska Wedding Cake Boutique

Eloping in Alaska and not sure where to start?

If you’re looking to Elope in Alaska and you’re in need of a photographer, contact me here to get the deets! I connect all of my couples with vendors I know will serve them well and help create the best elopement experience!

Romantic candlelit picnic on lakeshore with canoe and florals

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