Meet the Fam
Why We do what we do…
We wanna create and document unique and dynamic adventures for our couples in hopes to get the couples we elope beyond the standard tourist loops and to truly immerse themselves in the beauty, history, wildlife, geology, and pristine open spaces of the western United States – in particular, our spectacular National Parks and public lands, to which we owe our inspiration. They are at the very foundation of our business.
Mal
Lead Photog & Adventure GURU 📸
HEYOOOO! I'm Mal, the founder and original elopement photographer of Vows with Views. Over the past decade, I've planned and photographed hundreds of elopements all over the world.
Roused by nature, travel, and The Great Outdoors - I love backpacking, surfing, climbing, and wild, off-road adventures. I get inspired by outdoorsy couples who are as stoked about Earth’s great wonders and beauty as much as I am 😊
I LOVE helping them make their wedding trip into one of the raddest and most adventurous experiences of their lives 😍
For almost a decade, I have been helping couples elope in Kauai on some of the world’s dopest beaches. But then a pandemic took over the world and made it really hard for couples to travel to my little jungle island.
So, three years ago I made the career-altering decision to expand my adventure elopement biz to all sorts of sweet places on the mainland. In particular, to some of my favorite mountain ranges and national parks, where I’ve spent a TON of personal time exploring over the years.
If you’re planning to get married, let the rad lil adventure team that I’ve handpicked and brought together be your besties! We’ll bring the stoke, you bring the love story, and together, we’ll all let nature charm us😜
Lucas
Filmmaker & Camp Host
For me, loving the outdoors was a family affair. Like clockwork every summer my dad packed up the Ford and hit the open road with me and my brothers. Our extended journeys across the great American West fostered a deep appreciation for nature and all things adventurous.
That spirit of adventure never left and has served me well in my career as a filmmaker. After graduating from film school I traveled the country until I landed on the tiny island of Kauai. It was there that I spent the better part of a decade telling the stories of people. This experience has made my life more people focused. And I have come to learn that the true joys in life come from doing life with others and sharing their special moments.
Now I find myself back in the American West ready for a brand new adventure- telling the love stories and capturing intimate moments of couples who enjoy the great outdoors just as much as I do.
I’ll help you relive the adventure you chose for your big day while helping you make it as special and memorable as possible. That means capturing the all the moments you want to share with those you love and relive again and again!
Sienna
I'm an adventure-seeking dog mom who feels most alive on the road, exploring the great outdoors.
Taking my sweet, suh-weeeeeeet time road-tripping across the country from Virginia to Cali a few years back elevated my passion for travel and all the adventure it brings!
I'm a big believer in doing what you love in this life and your wedding experience should be a reflection of that!
So let’s create an amazin elopement trip that is entirely for YOU. Your big ideas ARE POSSIBLE!
Planning out an epic elopement trip that’s as exciting as your love for each other COULD be stressful AF, but I’m kinda a badass at arranging, coordinating, and orchestrating everything for you!🤯 I have such a passion for puzzles like scheduling, and trip development!
I will be along for the whole ride to help create a one-of-a-kind elopement trip you’ll get to dib as your wedding!
Whether we are hiking up a sic trail, Jeeping over a dope pass, or helicoptering out to a glacier we are gonna have a damn good time 🙌
Officiant & Honeylope Architect
“From the moment we first ever even got in contact with Mal she was so freaking awesome, super sweet, welcoming, informative, and communicated so well. The process was super duper easy as her and her awesome team gave us everything we needed to know or be handled and we never stressed once!
When the big day finally came we were so excited to get married of course but also to adventure and take these award winning pictures we knew Mal is THE BEST at. Her and her team were so cool and the most comfortable people to be around which made the experience the best as if we have known them for a long time.”
Kendra & Alyssa
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“ABSOLUTELY AMAZING COMPANY! We eloped in Alaska and stayed in the Airstream for a week - coolest experience and absolute best way to get married! Vows with Views took care of everything! Most stress-free and awesome wedding experience you could ever ask for. Do it.”
Lauren & Patick
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“Shooting with Mal was a DREAM! First of all, she captured our love so so well. I felt like she took the photos in a way that captures who we are and I love that so much. They are so much more than just adventure/wedding photos.
Secondly, she is the easiest, most fun and exciting photographer to work with! She makes taking photos an adventure. She has the best stories and is such a joy to be around. If you’re looking for a photographer or are wanting to elope, I’m telling you you can’t go wrong! ”
Chole & Hudson