Elopements and Micro Weddings in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Beyond

This is where you’ll find stories of couples who chose to get married in a way that felt personal, connected, and grounded in nature. Some celebrated right here in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Others traveled across the country or around the world. All of them followed their hearts and did things their own way. You’ll see moments filled with emotion, quiet beauty, and the kind of magic that unfolds when people let go of pressure and focus on what really matters. From misty cliffs and moody coastlines to forest trails and mountain lakes, these places and people continue to inspire me.

If you’re imagining your own elopement in the Upper Peninsula or somewhere far away, scroll through for ideas, locations, and a feel for what your day could look like. Honest. Intentional. Wild in the best way.