are you ready for your
wild connections
Experience?
The Benefits of working with a
local photographer
& certified guide
When I first visited the Dolomites, long before they gained their widespread fame, I instantly fell in love. Choosing neighboring Tirol as my home fills me with everlasting gratitude. My affection for this region runs deep. It’s why I became a local guide. I consider it a great honor to share this love with couples who decide to elope in this corner of the Alps. While Tirol still manages to fly relatively under the radar of many tourists outside of the ski season, the fame of the Dolomites has skyrocketed due to social media. And this doesn’t come without consequences.
The Dolomites especially exude a mesmerizing and powerful charm that attracts people from all walks of life, including elopement photographers. It’s no surprise that many have added this region to their bucket lists.
However, because it is so desirable, there are a lot of people who:
- Advertise themselves as local photographers through deceptive web pages, despite not being genuinely connected to the region
- Have never actually set foot in the Dolomites and rely solely on second-hand (often incorrect) information from the internet
- May have visited the region a few times but are primarily motivated by receiving a “free trip to the Dolomites” or using your elopement to enhance their portfolios. Unfortunately, this approach is not only detrimental to your experience but it also exploits the region
Supporting local photographers, who live and breathe life in these mountains, is crucial. By doing so, you can help contribute to the well-being and preservation of the area and the local communities, rather than simply exploiting its beauty.
I’m Cat, Your elopement photographer & Local Guide
Your experience matters
I created Wild Connections for couples like you because when I got married, I didn’t know there was another way. We spent money on shit we didn’t care about and tried to please other people, when all we really wanted to do was spend time adventuring by ourselves.
I get it. You’re not traditional and you would choose to be alone in the wild over a crowded room full of people any day (even if they are your favorite people).
I’m here to give you permission to be free, throw traditions and expectations out of the window, and get married on your terms in a location that’s more beautiful than any venue.
I’ve been an elopement photographer since 2015, I’m a former ski & snowboard instructor and I’m also a certified mountain hiking guide. I know the Tirol & the Dolomites like a local and I want to help you create a truly bespoke elopement experience in the Alps.
Tailor-made elopements include
Photos
A curated gallery of high-resolution images, professionally edited in my signature style with unlimited downloads and sharing.
Custom itinerary
A customized timeline created together around the best light, locations, and activities to ensure your day is stress-free and fun.
guiding
As a local hiking guide, you get access to my knowledge & services. And because I only work locally, there are no additional travel fees to pay.
Location Selection
I’ll help you choose the perfect locations, and advise on trail conditions, weather, and seasonal accessibility restrictions to make sure the day goes by without a hitch.
planning support
Planning guidance & resources including local, sustainable vendor recommendations and tailored packing lists to help you prepare.
Backup days
I keep Monday – Friday of the week of your elopement free for you in case we need to change the day due to inclement weather.
THE DETAILS
Tailor-Made Elopements
Available Locations: Italian Dolomites & Austrian Alps
Tailor-made elopements are my most popular, hands-on service. Perhaps you’ve seen the Dolomites online and you already have some idea of the scenery you’d love for your elopement, but you want to work with a local expert to avoid the common tourist traps and discover the best off-the-beaten-path locations.
For tailor-made elopements, I’ll work with you to create a bespoke itinerary for your elopement based on your wishes.
One-day adventure
€9,500
Short and sweet, get the knot tied your way.
Perfect for couples who want:
A curated gallery of photographs in my signature style
Support finding beautiful, sustainable locations in the mountains.
A simply fun, memorable wedding day that feels like you.
A stress-free, expectations-free elopement.
MOST POPULAR
Two-day
adventure
€13,000
Whether you envision an overnight stay in a mountain hut, celebrating one day with family and one day just for you, or having a relaxed elopement day followed by an alpine day, a two-day adventure offers many possibilities.
Perfect for couples who want:
A curated gallery of photographs in my signature style from both days
Support realizing your vision for your wedding among all the noise from the industry and pressure from loved ones.
To both elope in a beautiful place and have an alpine adventure in one trip.
An epic wedding experience that feels true to them as individuals and as a couple.
A hiking guide, living travel guidebook, and photographer all in one.
Three-Day
Adventure
€16,500
For the most adventurous couples, multi-day elopements can include hut-to-hut hikes or an elopement followed by a few days of guided hiking in the local area. This is where we really get creative!
Perfect for couples who want:
A curated gallery of photographs in my signature style from the whole adventure
A partner to take their ideas, and apply their local knowledge to bring their dreams to life.
Support planning a complex adventure that is rich in local beauty, history, and geology.
A local expert who is committed to both sustainability and an incredible experience.
A true alpine elopement in a unique, remote location that speaks to their adventurous spirit, love of the outdoors, and care for the planet.
An unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience that feels true to them as individuals and as a couple.
This could be you…
During our elopement we never expected to feel so relaxed and at ease on our wedding day. Cat allowed us to relax, have fun and be in the moment. She executed a three day elopement that exactly fit our profile of being in the high mountains, away from crowds and with spectacular scenery.
We have just seen our full photo gallery and are blown away with the quality and the magnitude of what she can capture. The photos reflect all the adventure, remoteness, excitement and intimacy all in one.
We consider ourselves blessed to have worked with Cat. We would recommend her very highly to anyone
June 2023
There are not enough words in the world of languages to describe how absolutely incredible Cat is. From the first e-mail sent asking about her services to even today, after our trip, Cat has been sheer perfection. She got to know us as couple to understand what we wanted to achieve with location choices and photos to capture our memories.
Her humbleness and professionalism are incredible. We wanted to capture some formal images for our elopement but also be able to capture our personalities in what we love to do, which is to be outdoors and experience new things together. The results were perfection in our eyes. What an amazing experience it was to work with her and I hope other couples are as lucky as we were and get to experience the same. If I could give an infinity star rating and write a review the length of War & Peace I would!
April 2022
There is honestly not enough amazing things I can say about working with Cat. Not only is she just an awesome person, she is fantastic at what she does. Her professionalism and enthusiasm during the entire process of planning our elopement, from start to finish, was perfect.
She was extremely communicative, put together an EPIC plan for the day, which was amazing given we had never been to that area before, and was so fun to work with on the day of. And I have to mention, given the unexpected snowstorm on the day of our ceremony, Cat revised our plans a bit, and it was absolutely PERFECT.
December 2019
Are you a hell yes?
The process
01.
Say Hello!
Fill out my contact form and let’s set up our first Zoom date. Call it our meet-cute.
This initial call helps me to learn all about your ideas and for us both to see if we’re going to make a great team.
02.
Save the date
Choose the week you want to elope and get booked in.
To reserve your date, you’ll sign a contract and pay a retainer.
Then we can get to the good stuff…
03.
The Fun Begins
As soon as you’re officially booked in, we’ll start creating a plan for your adventure.
Every elopement adventure is designed especially for you, as a team.
04.
alpine start
Enjoy every moment of your one-of-a-kind wedding and re-live the memories with breathtaking photos that capture your incredible adventure.
FAQS
Still have some questions? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about my elopement services in the Dolomites and Tirol area: