While some people dream of their wedding day their entire lives, for a lot of people, the thought of having all eyes on them, all day long, is a little… terrifying.

Nathan and Jynna chose a surprisingly nice winter day for their snowy downtown engagement session. We started in Quarry Hills Park for the cool trees and the beautiful blanket of snow.

In 2020, backyard weddings boomed, because of the dreaded C-word, of course. However, even in the past few years, backyard weddings have become more and more popular as couples choose to skip the pricey venue and set up their own venue, right outside their door!

An elopement is still the day you marry the love of your life, and it deserves more than the courthouse. Here are 8 beautiful places to elope in Kansas City!