Every year the ins and outs lists come out, and this year we decided to make one for elopements. Because heading into 2026, we're noticing some real shifts in how couples are approaching their wedding days. And honestly? We're here for it.

In this episode we're talking about what we're leaving behind: overscheduled timelines, posing for the grid, picking vendors for the wrong reasons, and planning a day that ends up feeling more like everyone else's vision than yours. And what we're leaning into: chasing the experience over the aesthetic, all-in-one cabin days in the mountains, film photography, candid unposed moments, and locations that actually mean something to you.

If you're in the middle of planning and something feels a little off (like the day is slowly becoming something you didn't ask for) this one's for you. We're not here to tell you what your wedding should look like. We just want to help you find your way back to what actually feels right.