Destination elopement packages for those looking to ditch the ballroom.
specialized in yosemite, moab, and hawai'i
Crafting unique and adventurous elopement experiences with all-inclusive planning packages that meet your needs and make your dreams come true!
Your elopement should be more than just pretty photos.
That's why my packages are unique to creating an intentional adventure for you.
To me, your elopement day is more than just the photos. It's the adventure we can create together (sometimes multiple days!), and making it specialized to what's important to you and your future spouse.
Every elopement package includes:
finding the perfect elopement spot with a personalized location guide
permit application and help for any state or national park
unique adventure excursion planning
award winning photography
expert planning consultations along the whole way
Stress-free, flexible timeline building
an incredibly fun experience filled with laughs, fun creativity, and friendship
the one crafting these elopement packages:
Hey, I'm Dani!
I've been photographing love stories for almost a decade now, and after shooting big weddings for 5 years, there's nothing quite like eloping.
I've photographed over 50+ elopements all over the globe -- from France, Norway, and Iceland, to right here in my home state of Utah. I can honestly say there is nothing like eloping with just you and your love (and maybe even a few family members!).
If you're looking for someone who can be your number one hype gal, be your friend on your wedding day, and just someone you want to have fun with on the best day of your life, then I'm your gal!
more about me
what it's like to work with me:
My philosophy and vision
My main goal is to make sure your day isn't just about pretty portraits, but is a real, beautiful, and intentional adventure. When we can be truly ourselves is when we are having fun -- and those are the photos you'll love the most.
I edit in a way that I think will be timeless for years and decades to come -- where you can show your grandkids one day and have them gasping saying "wow, you are the coolest grandparents ever!!"
Let's incorporate art and creativity into your day by having fun with different ideas and artistic visions. I like to say I have a "cinematic" approach -- I want your photos to feel like they're straight out of a movie.
creativity and artistic vision
cinematic, timeless editing
it's not just about the photos
"WOW! We cannot recommend Dani Purington enough, truly. She was absolutely wonderful to work with on our special day - and we honestly feel so blessed to have been able to have such a dedicated, outgoing, and passionate person to capture our story. Looking through our gallery, we are taken back to those moments and can feel the emotion we were experiencing at the time it was captured. Dani has such a gift to be able to timelessly capture all of the feelings with each photo. Please hear me when I say, do not miss your chance to work with her! Long before a picture was ever taken, Dani was responsive and helpful every step of the way. She addressed any concern and answered every question we tossed her way, always with kindness and understanding. As our day approached there were various situations that arose which altered our original plans - but though every challenge Dani remained calm and worked continuously to create a seamless experience for us. Book with Dani Purington, you will be so glad that you did!"
- Ashlyn & Caanan
"With every call, email, and time spent together - we ended the experience feeling like we gained a friend through it all.
How to decide which elopement package is right for you:
Start with your location.
One day vs. multi day
Logistics and planning
Don't sacrifice what you want because a package limits you.
I specialize in Yosemite, Moab, and Hawai'i. They are all very versatile experiences, and each present different activities and adventures that we can create. Ultimately, it comes down to which you envision yourself saying your vows at! Is it on a cliff? In a canyon? On a volcano? All are options, and all are incredibly unique and beautiful!
Don't limit yourself to rushing and cramming everything into one day. The cool thing about multi-day elopements is you can have a tailored wedding day, just the two of you -- and then an adventure, or a party with your favorite people the next day. I've seen it all, and honestly having more than one day makes it SO much less stressful!
When planning your destination, it can feel a bit overwhelming. I'll help you with where to stay, where to fly into, and the logistics part of the planning, but based on how long you decide to stay or "honeymoon" in that location can determine which package may make the most sense for you.
let's chat about your elopement!
no date?
No plan yet?
no problem.
Most couples I work with don't even have a CLUE what they want yet with their elopement - and that's okay! Let's brainstorm together and bounce ideas off of each other in our consultation after you reach out and decide, together, based off of my recommendations and your vision. Our date is mostly determined as well by permits anyway, so if you don't have a date set in stone yet, we can still get planning!
ok, let's do this!
One of the reasons my prices are the way they are is because I help you plan your day -- from location scouting, permit applications, vendor referrals, timeline building, and officiant services (I'm ordained!), I handle it all!!
Seriously... I can handle it!
Let me handle the stress of planning.
Yosemite elopement packages:
Every package includes:
8+ hours of photography coverage & adventuring around the park with Dani as your national park guide
A unique Yosemite adventure including:
Planning activities and excursions we can do on your wedding day (hiking, swimming, horseback riding, you name it!)
Crafting a timeline that gives us the best views at the best time of day in the park
Tailoring your day to feel like YOU, and making our photos fun, intentional, REAL, intimate, and emotional all while showing off the beautiful landscape of Yosemite
Elopement planning assistance the entire way
Multiple consultation calls going over location, dreaming up activities and adventures, and building your timeline
Stellar vendor recommendations
A list of luxurious and exclusive airbnbs and VRBO's that are great for groups of guests, or just the two of you
My travel fees and permit application fee included
Packages start at $9,550 (most booked package is $10,850)
let's have a free consultation!
Learn more about my expertise in Yosemite here!
Hawai'i elopement packages:
Every package includes:
8+ hours of photography coverage & adventuring around the park with Dani as your Hawai'i island guide
A unique Hawai'i adventure including:
Planning activities and excursions we can do on your wedding day (hiking, swimming, catamaran tours, you name it!)
Crafting a timeline that gives us the best views at the best time of day in the park
Tailoring your day to feel like YOU, and making our photos fun, intentional, REAL, intimate, and emotional all while showing off the beautiful landscape of the Hawaiian islands
Elopement planning assistance the entire way
Multiple consultation calls going over location, dreaming up activities and adventures, and building your timeline
Stellar vendor recommendations
A list of luxurious and exclusive airbnbs and VRBO's that are great for groups of guests, or just the two of you
My travel fees and permit application fee included
Packages start at $9,550 (most booked package is $10,850)
let's have a free consultation!
Learn more about my expertise in Hawai'i here!
utah elopement packages:
Every package includes:
6+ hours of photography coverage & adventuring around the park with Dani as your national park guide
A unique Utah adventure including:
Planning activities and excursions we can do on your wedding day (hiking, off-roading, horseback riding, you name it!)
Crafting a timeline that gives us the best views at the best time of day in the park
Tailoring your day to feel like YOU, and making our photos fun, intentional, REAL, intimate, and emotional all while showing off the beautiful landscapes of Moab, Zion, or the mountains of Utah
Elopement planning assistance the entire way
Multiple consultation calls going over location, dreaming up activities and adventures, and building your timeline
Stellar vendor recommendations
A list of luxurious and exclusive airbnbs and VRBO's that are great for groups of guests, or just the two of you
My travel fees and permit application fee included
Packages start at $8,550 (most booked package is $10,850)
let's have a free consultation!
Learn more about my expertise in Utah here!
RZR Off-roading included
Our personal RZR Pro R off-road vehicle is available with every Utah elopement. Perfect for Moab and the mountains in northern Utah. See our RZR here!
words from others
who eloped:
"To Dani our traveling, hiking, pregnant, wedding officiant, photographer videographer, adventurous, DJ, friend. Thank you for making our wedding day the most unforgettable day of our life. When we first thought about planning our wedding we did not have a clue about what we wanted to do. However I found myself going back to your page daily even hourly to look at some of the previous elopements you have captured. Finally we decided we would contact you and see what it was all about. After setting up a zoom meeting with you we instantly connected and even felt like we knew you forever. We love how you stayed in touch constantly up until the wedding giving us options of places in Hawaii we could choose and even taking suggestions on places we thought might work. (Side note we had a blast when we grabbed dinner the night before the wedding!) Anyways the wedding day went exactly as we had it pictured in our heads. My husband and I are extremely shy and introverted which is one of the reasons we didn’t have a big wedding in the first place. Trust me when I say we are not the type to take a lot of photos of ourselves! This is where we really believe your experience and professionalism shined and really it paid off! I couldn’t imagine spending this day any other way. Lastly despite it being the first time we had our photos taken with a REAL CAMERA we absolutely loved the final product. They turned out a 1000 times better than what I had pictured in my head. We HIGHLY recommend Dani for any of your elopement needs. Especially to those out there who are not comfortable in front of a camera!!"
- amanda & dominic
"Dani has been absolutely amazing to work with! We had our wedding planned for May 2020 but because of covid it had to be replanned or postponed a total of SIX times! Dani was with us through all of it, was very flexible and understanding and worked with us on all our different attempts at getting married. We finally ended up deciding to move the traditional wedding to Sept 2021 (for which we've booked her again) and eloping in Yosemite a few weeks ago. Just a few days before we had to replan again to elope elsewhere due to wildfires, Dani was again super flexible and understanding, and we finally had a perfect elopement in Joshua Tree NP. Not only was she amazing to work with in that regard, but we got our ceremony video and teaser photos after just a couple days!! It was great to be able to share those with our parents right away and relive the ceremony as it all happened so quickly! BOOK DANI! She is super fun and easy to work with and will take absolutely gorgeous photos that look more like art than the traditional wedding photos you're used to seeing."
- Karina & will
"when it came to the ceremony and photos, she was able to coach us right out of that awkwardness!"
"BOOK DANI!
She is super fun and easy to work with and will take absolutely gorgeous photos that look more like art than the traditional wedding photos you're used to seeing."
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