Lizzie + Duncan Elopement

It’s August and I’m about to have a baby. (Sidenote: Pregnancy in the summer is no joke!) Technically, I’m officially on maternity leave… but when I heard that Lizzie and Duncan’s dream destination wedding was canceled due to the pandemic and that they were planning a quiet elopement in a nearby park, I had to say yes!!

Say what you will about big weddings, but elopements are simply delightful.

Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

The simplicity, schedule, and stress levels are all completely different, and I love the intimacy that it allows for with your family.

Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

Lizzie and Duncan even got to include their precious fur baby, Bailey! She was thrilled to be there for the first look. ;)

Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

Of course, it ended up being one of the hottest days we’ve seen so far this year, but the heat didn’t melt the smiles off their faces.

Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

LOVED this little bridge in the park!!

Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

The wedding ceremony was performed by one of their closest friends, with only parents in attendance.

Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

With no fuss, no aisle, and no formal fanfare, Lizzie and Duncan said I do. It was perfect.

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Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer
Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

I can’t express how honored and thankful I am to be trusted so much - by two complete strangers - with such an important piece of their lives!!

Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

And the little baby in my belly didn’t even mind a bit. :)

Kansas City Elopement Park Photographer

Lizzie and Duncan - THANK YOU SO MUCH! What a gorgeous day, a gorgeous park, and a gorgeous couple! Praying and wishing all of the best for your marriage, and that you handle each and every challenge with as much grace as you handled this. After a global pandemic, it can only get better from here, right? :)