15/01/2024
Candice and Grant’s Dolomites elopement was so full of love, intention and adventure that I can’t but share their experience. Having met during the pandemic, their dates often revolved around outdoor activities such as hiking or picnicking in the woods. One of their first big adventures together as a couple was heading to Morraine Lake, Banff at 4am to hike to a viewpoint and watch a new day unfold.
Soon they knew that this kind of adventure was what they wanted for their wedding day and that a traditional wedding never felt right for them. They decided to elope and plan a trip to Italy that reflected their relationship in their elopement day activities! One thing that was important to them was choosing a location they had never been to before, but reminded them of their memorable trip to Banff.
We started out on a wonderfully and unusually warm September morning on the private docks of Lago di Braies, where they had the boats and the lake view all for themselves to enjoy the sunrise.
The weather and the day couldn’t have been more perfect – exploring the Dolomites until sunset when it was time for their vows during the most spectacular light. After a champagne toast and when it couldn’t have been a more perfect elopement day for them, Grant pulled out two sets of Mickey Mouse ears as a surprise for Candice who’s a huge Disney fan. It’s those little things that can make an elopement day super personal and unique! Candice’s smile was priceless. After the sunset, they witnessed a spectacular moonrise over the Dolomites, before wrapping up the day and hiking back in the dark.