“My husband and I decided to elope but truly didn’t know where to begin. I searched and threaded the internet for someone/something that felt right. I honestly got a little discouraged because we didn’t want a cookie cutter type experience, use the same props others use, or just play a role in a “wedding” script. We wanted to have a day that was unique to us, authentic, and about our story. We wanted to be in the mountains, see wildflowers, have privacy, and be able to glorify God in our most special day. I stumbled upon Oathbound Elopements, read about Amberly’s values, goals, what she offered, and sent the link to my now husband. I felt apprehensive about trusting another person with the details of our special day, but there was something about Amberly that made us feel at ease and have faith to trust in this process. It’s as if she was placed in our path specifically for us. I had a very stress free experience with the entirety of planning the elopement with Amberly. She gets to know you individually and genuinely puts every ounce of effort into planning your day exactly how you dream of it. She coordinated all of it, and I am still amazed at how she did it! All we had to do was make decisions based on what we wanted our wedding day to look like. Amberly took care of everything. She even bought a canoe so we could go out on Bowman Lake and paddle around! She eased our nerves, encouraged us, was proactive, tenacious, kind, funny, thoughtful, protective, empathetic, and trustworthy. She was transparent about every detail and any challenge that came up. Getting married is a vulnerable and raw experience. Looking back, I wouldn’t change a single thing. Amberly made it possible for that day to happen, and it was perfect for us. I felt at peace, no stress, and was able to be present in each precious moment. I would not hesitate to work with Amberly again and highly recommend her. Our photographs came out stunning! She captured our day and all of our moments. She captured the real and natural- not the airbrushed and edited version of us. These moments that cannot even be articulated through words. Amberly worked tirelessly, had a positive attitude, and was a pleasure to have with us as we went through our wedding day and all the emotions that ebbed and flowed. People like Amberly are rare. She is a very skilled photographer, a genuinely good person, faithful, patient, and now forever a part of our story. I am proud to also call her our friend.”
