Elopements & Intimate Weddings
Texas + Mexico
Begin your marriage somewhere extraordinary.
Beautifully planned elopements in unforgettable places.
Jaime Burrows Photography
I Want Fotos Photography
Madeline Frost Photography
Mik N' Drik Photography
Joyful Elopements
Began With My Own.
After years of planning weddings for other couples, I knew exactly what I wanted when it came time for mine: a beautiful destination, an easy planning experience, and a wedding that still felt incredibly special.
When my husband and I had a hard time finding it, Joyful Elopements was born.
Today, with 15+ years in the wedding industry and years of living and working in both Texas and Mexico, I help couples get married in two places I know and love—with the local knowledge, trusted vendors, and experience to make planning from afar feel surprisingly easy.
Destinations
Mayra Eads Photography
Elena Fedorova Photography
TEXAS
Fredericksburg · Gruene · Johnson City · Spicewood
Charming towns, beautiful wineries and some of our favorite hidden gems throughout the Texas Hill Country.
MEXICO
Isla Mujeres · Puerto Morelos · Mérida · and beyond
Caribbean beaches, colorful coastal towns and unforgettable places to escape together.
Elopement Gallery
Real Couples. Real Elopements. Every image you see is from a Joyful Elopements wedding.
What Our Couples Say
"I really can not thank you enough for the amazing day you created for Joe and I. It was truly a special day! Being a duel Military couple with demanding jobs I knew planning a wedding would be challenging. You took all the hard work and headache out of wedding planning, plus you didn't just give us a day you gave us a getaway. The B&Bs were fantastic, the venue was beautiful and the wine tour was a blast. Everything from the flowers to the cake were just perfect! You are fantastic at what you do and you made our dream wedding more magical than I ever could have imagined!"
-Joe and Andrea
"Planning a wedding can be stressful especially when it’s a destination wedding. Not the case here! Jennifer was in constant communication with me and had everything planned perfectly. We literally only needed to show up and she took care of the rest. I’d highly recommend Joyful Elopements and Jennifer!"
-Cassi and Mike
"You made our special day an event that we'll never forget! You are so kind, professional, down-to-earth, great advice giver, and just an all around wonderful person. We are so happy with the way EVERYTHING turned out! Thank you from the top of our hearts!"
-Greg and Melissa