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Best Destination for Wedding

So you’ve decided you want a destination wedding! Congratulations! That’s the first step to having an incredible wedding with some jaw-dropping photos! But how can you possibly pick the best destination for wedding? There are so many places, the world is your oyster. It can be intimidating to look at all of the options you have for your destination wedding packages. Let’s break this down so it’s a little easier!

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This flowchart is hot off the press! I searched for something similar, but nada. Thank me later. I tried to be as inclusive as I could without being overwhelming.

Let’s start talking about the pros and cons of each!

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East or West Coast Destination Weddings

We have a few different options with East or West Coast Destination weddings. For the West Coast, we’re looking at everything from Washington down, which includes beautiful places in Washington and Oregon like Olympic National Park, Diablo Lake, and Mt. Rainier (which are also mountainous) and California destinations for weddings like Newport Beach, Oxnard in Ventura, and Monterey. Your California coast is going to feel like a lot of the same, so don’t put a lot of pressure on yourself to pick the right beach! If you want cooler temperatures, head up to Northern CA and WA.

If you want some free help in finding your ideal destination wedding package, set up a time with me to chat! Even if you don’t hire me as your destination wedding photographer, I’m still happy to help and even refer you to other photographers that may be a better fit! Schedule a Zoom meeting or phone call today by clicking below:

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Best Destination for Wedding Hawaii

Hawaii isn’t huge and it’s all really pretty. What it comes down to are different venue amenities and your budget. Oahu and Kualoa Ranch are two great locations to start with! Dillingham Ranch is also stunning with an aisle of beautiful tall palm trees!

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Best Big Sur Destination Wedding

Destinations for weddings or elopements like Big Sur, Mt. Shasta, Stanley (a very tiny town in Idaho that is incredible), Yosemite, Redwoods, Estes Park, and Denali are absolutely dreamy! Photographers love these destinations because the views are just breathtaking. If you’re going for a private or small destination wedding or elopement, one of these beautifully scenic adventures would exceed every expectation. If you like the idea of eloping or having a private ceremony AND celebrating with friends and family, consider a hybrid wedding. Hybrid weddings are becoming more and more popular as couples are considering their vows more and more sacred among the two of them rather than for everyone else’s eyes and ears. But I digress… You do you! Bottom line is, these destinations for wedding are amazing and even if you can’t have many guests here, you’d likely not regret it!

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White Sands Destination Wedding

I’m from the great Land of Enchantment we better know as New Mexico, so White Sands National Park was really just another park while I was growing up. Now that I live in Texas, I can appreciate its vast beauty and uniqueness. There really is no other place like it and it’s so easy to get to. You should be prepared to drive a little way to Alamogordo, Ruidoso, or Las Cruces for a good night’s sleep or any kind of reception. This is the perfect place for the couple who wants a unique private ceremony or elopement in the desert. You should also plan on it being a barefoot wedding!

If you want some free help in finding your ideal destination wedding package, set up a time with me to chat! Even if you don’t hire me as your destination wedding photographer, I’m still happy to help and even refer you to other photographers that may be a better fit! Schedule a Zoom meeting or phone call today by clicking below:

 

 

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Best Desert Elopements or Destination Weddings

If you don’t mind being hot or your wedding is taking place in the fall or early spring, these locations would be great! Joshua Tree, Big Bend, and The Great Sand Dunes of Colorado are all epic locations for desert-vibe weddings and elopements. I’ve personally been to the Sand Dunes and Big Bend. Both are stunning. Big Bend is extremely popular in the spring and fall, so if you’re planning on having a wedding soon, this may not be an option. If you’re planning a year or two out, you should probably go ahead and book soon! The Sand Dunes get really cold at night during the winter, and even fall months, so plan accordingly. Don’t let the desert fool you – it’s not always baking heat. Still, if these destination weddings are planned well, they can be absolutely stunning locations!

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Best European Destination Weddings

If you’re looking at a European destination wedding, please take me with you! I’m a hopeless romantic for European destinations like Tuscany, Paris, Santorini, and Porto. These don’t need many words because they truly speak for themselves.

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Best Tropical Destination for Wedding

We could all use a tropical location, right? Even if I were working, it would definitely still be amazing. The best tropical wedding destinations are the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Caribean. Again, few words need to be said for these slices of heaven! The best part is, you can start your honeymoon right after you say “I do”!

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After reading and looking at the flowchart again, what speaks to you? A simple private elopement in the mountains, or a honeymoon and wedding all-in-one package? Maybe you want to take your shoes off in White Sands and take a vial of sand home with you as a memento. Whatever it is, your wedding can and will be spectacular! If you’re looking for a destination for wedding photographer, set up a consultation with me today!

Happy planning!

Xo, Kensey

If you want some free help in finding your ideal destination wedding package, set up a time with me to chat! Even if you don’t hire me as your destination wedding photographer, I’m still happy to help and even refer you to other photographers that may be a better fit! Schedule a Zoom meeting or phone call today by clicking below:

Client Praise

- Whitney + Michael, 7.8.22

"Choosing Kensey to be our photographer for our wedding and engagement photos, was the best wedding decision we made! When planning for our wedding, we made a decision that photos were going to be our top priority since they last a lifetime and beyond.My family was blown away by how good Kensey was and kept asking me how I found her. It was definitely a blessing that I will be thankful for for a lifetime!"

"Kensey’s passion and dedication for making your wedding vision come to life is absolutely incredible."

- Kailey + Jared, 7.23.22

"Kensey was amazing from day one! I hired her to be the photographer for my daughter's engagement photos. We were so impressed that we booked her immediately for the wedding. She went above and beyond to make us happy and that is saying a lot considering we have such a big family! She went with the flow and anything we threw her direction she did with a smile on her face. She helped make my daughter's day the most perfect day and now we have the memories to prove it. Don't hesitate to book Kensey! Book her now!!"

"She went above and beyond to make us happy..."

- Kirsty + Collin, 12.3.21

My husband and I were so happy with Kensey. She is very professional, yet personable and fun! She’s invested in her couples and does everything she can to meet every need. She even had a sewing kit when my husbands button popped off of his jacket and held onto my shawl just in case I needed it during the wedding since it was a little chilly out! She is so easy to communicate with and captured so many amazing moments. We’re so happy with our photos and will cherish them for a lifetime.

"She’s invested in her couples and does everything she can to meet every need."

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