February 10, 2026

How 2025 Elopement Couples Made an Impact

Every single one of my elopement couples gets to choose from a number of organizations ,that are near and dear to my heart and business, they’d like to donate a portion of their elopement packages to upon booking and WOW!! My 2025 elopement couples made an INCREDIBLE impact on the world. Here’s how 2025 elopement couples made an impact!

Each organization they can choose from is an organization that is close to my heart and I believe that it is truly so important to give back. It’s a core belief of mine, which is why it’s become a part of the experience with my couples.

As a woman-owned small business, it’s SO important that I share my beliefs and core values, so every single couple knows who they’re supporting and how their investment with goes beyond just investing in my services.

ORGANIZATIONS COUPLES SUPPORTED IN 2025

In 2025, we were able to give over $2,000+ to these organizations that make such a difference in the world – which is pretty freaking incredible!!

WILD RIVERS CONSERVANCY

  • AMOUNT DONATED: $100+

Wild Rivers Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of the St.Croix National Scenic Riverway that works to protect, restore, and inspire stewardship of the St.Croix and Namekagon rivers, along with their watershed. (Have you visited Interstate State Park? Then you’ve definitely experienced the beauty of the St.Croix River!)

ICELANDIC SEARCH AND RESCUE

  • AMOUNT DONATED: $100+ (and 3 trees planted in collab with the Icelandic Forestry Association)

ICE-SAR is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization with nearly 100 rescue teams across Iceland that provide 24/7 search and rescue services on land and at sea, plus accident prevention education.

SAVE THE BOUNDARY WATERS

  • AMOUNT DONATED: $200+

Save the Boundary Waters is a grassroots organization to permanently protect Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from the threat of sulfide-ore copper mining in it’s watershed which includes: Superior National Forest, Voyageurs National Park, and Canada’s Quetico Provincial park.

PALESTINE CHILDREN’S RELIEF FUND

  • AMOUNT DONATED: $200+

The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund is a humanitarian organization that provides free medical care, treatment, and mental health services to children and families in Palestine and throughout the Middle East. (Free Palestine 🇵🇸)

NATIONAL PARKS OF LAKE SUPERIOR FOUNDATION

  • AMOUNT DONATED: $200+

The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation is the official fundraising partner of the National Park Service that supports conservation projects and educational programs across all five U.S. National Park Sites on Lake Superior.

THE TREVOR PROJECT

  • AMOUNT DONATED: $300+

The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for the LGBTQIA+ young people, providing 24/7 support through phone, text message, and chat services.

SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL ASSOCIATION

  • AMOUNT DONATED: $500+

The SHT Association is a nonprofit that builds, maintains, and protects the 310+ mile Superior Hiking Trail along Lake Superior’s North Shore in Minnesota, including 94 backcountry campsites.

GREGORY’S GIFT OF HOPE

  • AMOUNT DONATED: $1,000+

Gregory’s Gift of Hope is a local no-kill animal rescue in New Richmond, WI that provides shelter, medical care, and rehoming services for abandoned, homeless, and unwanted dogs and cats.

NOTE: I have a 14-year old husky (Aleu) that my husband and I rescued over 8 years ago now. Her story, while not being the saddest rescue story, was still pretty sad. I’m a HUGE animal lover and have always vowed to always adopt animals from rescues to give them forever homes. We now have 2 cats and our senior dog that we rescued over the years ❤️ So it’s really special to be able to give back to our local animal shelter!

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