Eloping in DC

 the perfect blend of city and greenery.

The ultimate DC elopement,

featuring you.

Your relationship has unfolded like you’re in a romance novel, and your elopement is no different.

Picture this: You spend your morning getting all dressed up and sharing breakfast (charcuterie, anyone?). A driver has been hired to pick you up and take you straight to the Bishop’s Garden, where you find a quiet corner in DC to share your personal vows. But, the adventure doesn’t end there.

The driver then drops you off at the National Gallery of Art, where you feel like kids again as you run through the galleries. Your last stop, and possibly your favorite (if you can even choose a favorite!), is taking a short trip outside the city for a private sunset sail.

It all sounds amazing, a day (or two) that focuses on the fun and romantic side of you, but you are totally overwhelmed by the options, permits, and timelines…

You want to kiss under the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin, be transported to garden bliss at the Smithsonian Castle, and take a sunset dip at Cunningham Falls, but as soon as you start planning, you panic.

Say goodbye to worrying about locations, timelines, and making your critical mom (yes, I said it) happy.

This day is about you two,

and I’m here to help you

navigate all of it.

(Except maybe your vows)

Let’s face it, DC can sometimes feel crowded at best. That’s why I take time to capture your vision and see the sites that matter most to you. Even traveling a short distance to a beach, hiking a mountain, sailing, or taking a hot air balloon ride become easy options to complete your elopement adventure.

before your elopement

  • Your vision and all the places, vibes, or activities that are on your elopement bucket list are curated into a smooth timeline.

  • Permits? Signed. Tickets? Acquired.

  • Elevated touches like a personal driver is provided for you to ensure the only finger you have to lift is for that wedding band, baby!

during your elopement

  • Live out your dream day, you don’t even need to look at your watch.

  • A second shooter to capture every detail and tell your story from multiple views. Add on a content creator for an added touch of Insta-worthy content!

  • Back-up ideas for weather changes, a pen to sign your license if you forgot, and snacks for the drive all included!

after your elopement

  • Sneak peeks sent within 72 hours to get you excited about your gallery.

  • A fully-edited digital gallery sent to your email with a secure code to print and post as your heart desires.

  • Add on a custom album delivered straight to your door to ooh and ahh over for years to come!

Custom packages

4+ Hours Coverage

Second Shooter

Location Scouting

permit assistance

Timeline creation

Travel Included

Starting at $3000

  • "Syl I am obsessed with these photos!!!"

    Mike + Rylee

  • "We love them, they are beautiful! Thank you so much for taking the time to photograph us for our special occasion :)"

    Ethan + Jasmine

  • "You are absolutely amazing!!! I never expected them to be this good."

    Mark + Tiana

  • "SYLVANA!!!!! I'm obsessed! I actually got teary-eyed."

    Brandon + Kristine

  • "It was amazing having you there! Thank you for making our day so special."

    Robert + Isobel

  • "[We] had such a chill, yet productive shoot with Bolden Photography. Her flexibility and willingness to travel at no additional cost made the "Big Day" go smoother."

    David + Sardi

THE PROCESS

without the stress

  1. Book a Call: Fill out the form above to get a call scheduled with me.

  2. We’ll hop on the phone for a quick chat to go over the detail and vision for your elopement. This call never takes more than 20 minutes, and it helps us see if we’re a good fit for each other.

  3. We make it official and begin planning your day! Between our phone call and elopement day, I’ll make sure you have all the locations, permits, and timeline down pat without any stressful, late-night, anxiety-searching on the internet.

  4. We get you married! My second shooter and I capture your new favorite day.

  5. Get some sneak peeks in your inbox to hold onto until the full gallery is ready!

  6. Your gallery arrives in your inbox - feel free to share, post, print, and fall in love all over again!

A Few Recent Favorite Locations

National cathedral

enid a. haupt garden

library of congress

That sounds great, but…

  • Of course! We’ll talk through all your ideas and the vibes you’re going for to pick locations that scream Pinterest-worthy!

  • Yes, they are, but I will be doing all the research beforehand to make sure we have all the right things signed and in place for those dreamy shots!

  • No worries! We’ll start with the basics and get all the details in place so you have the day you’ve always dreamed of.

  • I’ll go over timelines and make sure you feel comfortable to have fun and be yourselves! I’ll watch the clock so you can focus on each other.

  • "I love!!!!! Thank you!! This makes me smile so much."

    Luke + Stef

  • "Eli said he actually had fun. He said it didn't feel pressured it felt natural."

    Eli + Karlie

  • "I'm SOBBING!!! THESE ARE PERFECT!!!!!!"

    Charlie + Gabby

  • "I just took a quick peek at the photos and they are beautful, and we LOVE them. Thank you so much, you did such an amazing job. You made the process very easy and you were flexible."

    David + Sardi