Our wedding story is surprisingly relatable. The thought of weddings hadn’t really crossed our minds until we found ourselves knee-deep in planning our own. We absolutely adore travel and the great outdoors, and we were determined to bring these elements into our day. The only problem was, we had no clue how to incorporate it into a traditional wedding!

We jokingly tossed around the idea of eloping, envisioning a spontaneous dash to the nearest temple with a handful of our closest friends.  Little did we know, elopements had the potential to be so much more—an extraordinary experience that spoke directly to our wanderlust-loving souls.

Despite our joking about eloping, we eventually succumbed to the familiar pressures of family expectations and opted for a large, traditional wedding. But let us tell you, it left us feeling utterly exhausted, stressed, and wishing we had followed our adventurous instincts and eloped.

It was during a brief respite from the whirlwind festivities, right before the reception, that we seized a moment of pure happiness. Just the two of us, we sat down to enjoy a meal together as a married couple, basking in the glow of love and elation. In that instant, we both realized something magical: Our hearts longed for the intimacy and connection we had experienced during that serene interlude. The bustling reception, with its countless distractions and demands, suddenly paled in comparison.

We hardly had a chance to be in each other’s presence amidst the chaotic whirlwind of our wedding day. It seemed like everyone wanted a piece of us, tugging us in different directions, and we barely caught a glimpse of one another. By the time the final farewell arrived, we were more than ready to escape the madness and savor the joyous solitude of simply being together.