Camping weddings

Some stories just stick with you, and Mel and Brennen apparently have a lot of them. Their wedding celebration was draped in adventure photos of the two of them, and that always lights a fire in me. From an underwater proposal to an elopement in the Dolomites in Italy to a riverside celebration at Camp Lotus that brought family and friends camping, sharing stories, and dancing by the water, this was a laid-back, joyful, and full of connection celebration— the perfect balance to their quiet but majestic elopement. From the sea to a mountaintop to a riverside party, Mel and…

Sofia & Andre’s Camp Nauvoo Wedding in Placerville This season, I’ve found myself falling in love with smaller, more intimate weddings — the kind where every guest, every laugh, and every detail feels personal. Sofia and Andre’s celebration at Camp Nauvoo in Placerville was exactly that. Tucked along Weber Creek, this beautiful, wooded venue offered the perfect balance of nature and community. Guests camped along the creek, shared in each other’s company, and enjoyed the easy rhythm of a weekend away from the city. What made this day truly memorable wasn’t just the setting — though the afternoon light filtering…