A beautiful forest elopement


Karla and Adam had never really talked about marriage. Each of them thought the other wanted a big wedding—and the idea was just too overwhelming. Imagine their relief when they discovered our Side by Side Weddings winter forest elopement package and realised they were both dreaming of something simple, beautiful, and stress-free.

Couple shares intimate first dance surrounded by lit candles on circular platform in enchanting redwood forest setting.
A wedding ceremony in a redwood forest with a circular rug and glowing candles creating an intimate woodland setting.
Close-up of hands exchanging wedding rings during romantic outdoor ceremony.
Couple exchanging vows in a forest setting surrounded by candlelight and tall trees during an intimate ceremony.
A romantic wedding photo sequence shows a couple kissing in a forest setting with candlelit lanterns and towering trees.
A romantic forest wedding ceremony with a decorative rug path surrounded by glowing lanterns and towering redwood trees.
A series of photos showing bride and groom reviewing documents during a wedding ceremony in a wooded setting.
A couple embraces surrounded by candlelit lanterns in a romantic forest setting at dusk.
Newlywed couple shares intimate moments in a forest setting captured in a romantic wedding photography collage.
Wedding couple walks through a redwood forest surrounded by towering trees and fallen leaves.
A romantic winter wedding moment in the forest with the bride in a fur shawl and veil kissing the groom among candles.


Eloping with us doesn’t mean missing out on special touches. Karla looked incredible in her dream wedding dress and flowing veil, complemented by our new whimsical blush bouquet from The Styled Bouquet, while we styled our favourite clearing with vine-covered candelabras and a soft rug to protect her gown. Their very best human friend stood proudly as their witness (puppies, sadly, aren’t allowed in the forest), while they shared rings, vows, kisses, and the sweetest of smiles. Nerves melted away, and in their place was joy—pure and simple.


After a celebratory bubbly spray for luck (our treat!), their witness cheekily suggested recreating some fun “photobomb” photos she’d seen online. We made it happen with the forest’s giant nests, keeping the surprise until delivery day. The laughter was absolutely worth it.

A series of black and white portraits showing joyful expressions during a bride's wedding photoshoot.
Black and white photos capture silhouettes of a bride walking through a dark forest setting.
A bride in white laughs and smiles while caught in a candid moment during a forest wedding photoshoot.
Black and white wedding photography of a couple in formal attire walking through a forest of birch trees.
A romantic black and white photo series captures a couple among towering redwood trees in the forest.


From there, we travelled to the Yarra Valley Pet Resort, where their beloved pup had been spoiled rotten by the staff. The reunion was full of tail wags and happy chaos—because what’s a wedding day without your furbaby?


✨ If you’re dreaming of a wedding that’s simple, romantic, and absolutely you, our forest elopement packages are here to make it real. Get in touch today and let’s create your perfect day.

A bride in a white lace gown and groom in dark suit share a playful moment checking phones in a misty forest setting.
A couple in wedding attire take playful photos in a moody forest setting with fallen leaves beneath tall trees.
A couple shares a romantic kiss in a forest while a person in a tan coat poses playfully in the background.
Newlywed couple poses along a wooded path with their white dog in a romantic wedding photoshoot outdoors.
Elegant couple shares romantic moments among tall trees during sunset wedding photography session.
A couple in wedding attire sits on a path outdoors with their white dog in a sunny park setting.
Newlywed couple kneels down to pet their white dog on a park path during outdoor wedding photos.