As a Knoxville elopement photographer, if there’s one thing I’m gonna say about a wedding… It’s to MAKE IT YOURS!!! I want it all: the bold colors, non-traditional outfits, the wild decor, everything!! Chloe and Angela? They did it right. Their elopement was disco party meets Valentine’s Day, and I’m OBSESSEDDD. If you love those vibes as much as I do, you won’t want to miss these unique wedding ideas!!
The Best Unique Wedding Ideas from Chloe and Angela’s Valentine’s Day Themed Wedding
These two are everything, and their Knoxville elopement was like a dream straight out of my little funky AF brain. It’s bringing all the best unique wedding ideas that I want to see at, like, all of my weddings TBH.
Non-Traditional Elopement Outfits
Okay, these outfits?? CUNTYYY!! Chloe’s short elopement dress paired with a hot pink heel and hot pink veil is a combo that I cannot get enough of, and paired with Chloe’s pink bowtie??! YOU’RE JOKING.
If you want a look like this… You know I gotchu. Here are a few links to things that I’m actually obsessed with:
- Everything from her, honestly, but specifically the Dolly Veil by Madison Chamberlain
- The fun and flowery AF Melodie Heels by Betsey Johnson
- The Torin Dress by Reformation for a retro vibe, or the Groovy Dress by Watters for a sparkle moment
Pick a Bold AF Color Palette
Take it from me: elopements don’t have to be boring and minimalistic. All-over white is a thing of the past, so don’t feel tied down by that!! Infuse color. Like, as much as possible. Make it hella fun!!
Chloe and Angela’s Valentine’s color palette was SO good, but I also love schemes like red and blue, pink and green, or even bright orange and yellow!! The best part is that it gets to be ALL yours and tell your story, so pick your favorite colors! Put them everywhere! There are no limits here, babe.
Add Props and Fun Decor Literally Everywhere
Again, eloping doesn’t mean you get a bouquet, and that’s it. Fuck tradition!! Get props just for photos. Decorate a studio. Make it a celebration!! This is your moment, queen. There are no rules!!
Chloe and Angela had a small cake to cut, disco balls everywhere, a champagne tower, a photo backdrop, and a flat lay filled with vintage GOODNESS. And it was such a slay.
Take City Pics (Duh)
Knoxville is filled with too many good places not to crawl around and get some city shots. If you have the opportunity to serve city girl realness, DO IT!! On Chloe and Angela’s elopement day, we hit some colored brick walls that were such a vibe, and it added SO much variety to their gallery. If you can’t tell, I’m 100% obsessed with how they came out.
More Unique Wedding Ideas That I LOVE
If a Valentine’s Day theme isn’t for you, TRUST that there are more unique wedding ideas you’ll love. Here are a few more faves of mine!!
Make it a Destination Elopement
Destination weddings are always fun, but there’s something about it being an elopement that makes it even more special! A bae-cation where you get married??? The dream.
Some of my favorite destination wedding locations in the US are:
- Redwoods National Park – for the moody couple
- Las Vegas – for the cool AF couple, because DUH
- Acadia National Park – for the beachy couple
Celebrate With an Event
Eloping doesn’t EVER mean you can’t celebrate, but it does mean that you get to however your little heart desires!! Whether it’s a party at a venue, a restaurant with a group of your closest friends, or something like a dope bowling alley or arcade, as long as it feels fun to you, it’s a yes from me!!
Should You Have a Non-Traditional Elopement??
If you’re wondering if you should have a non-traditional elopement, the answer is always HELL YEAH. If you need to be further convinced, though, I gotchu.
A non-traditional elopement like this fits you really well if you’re a couple who…
- Wants a smaller wedding
- Doesn’t want to follow tradition
- Wants to have a good AF time without having to perform
- Wants your wedding to be allll about each other
If that sounds like you, let’s do it, babe!
Wild Alchemy Photo | Funky Knoxville Elopement Photographer
If you’re dreaming of a unique wedding like this, I can already tell you that we’re gonna get along GREAT. You can inquire about booking me for your elopement here, whether it’s right at home or across the country!!
See more funky wedding inspo while you’re here:
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