About us
We are a group of amazing, progressive wedding professionals that come together to help you have the best wedding ever. We have possibly the most diverse team of wedding professionals in the area to make your day perfect! Meet us all here -
Elizabeth and Doug are a wife and husband team! We have performed well over 2900 elopements together! (so far!) Please read more about each of us, and our team, below.
Elizabeth Raley — Owner and primary photographer
Hey there, I'm Elizabeth, and I've got quite the journey to share!
Back in 2001, I proudly walked the stage at the Savannah College of Art and Design, a BFA in Photography in hand. Little did I know, that day marked the start of my wild ride as a full-time photographer. Fast forward more than 20 years, and I'm still at it! But how did I end up here, you ask?
Well, it all began with a twist of fate. In 2010, I met the former owner of this awesome business, and we instantly clicked. When they moved away in 2013, I couldn't let this dream slip through the cracks, so I stepped in to keep it alive. And let me tell you, it's been a wild and wonderful journey since then, capturing the magic of over 3,000 weddings! (and counting!)
I may have been born and raised in Charlotte, NC, but my heart belongs to Savannah. I moved here in '97 for college, and by the time I arrived, I was already head over heels for this charming city. Now, more than half my life has been spent in its warm embrace, exploring its quirky and enchanting secrets.
My journey in the wedding world has been quite the adventure. I've done it all, from assisting wedding planners to working in bridal shops and even helping out florists. And guess what? I'm not just your photographer; I can legally officiate weddings too! I've been ordained by five different organizations, including the American Humanist Association, which certified me as a Humanist Celebrant. That means I can create and officiate non-religious ceremonies that are as unique as you are.
When I'm not busy with elopements, you'll find me outdoors, frolicking in the garden, wandering through the woods, or exploring the Okefenokee Swamp by canoe. Yep, I'm all about embracing nature! And summer? Oh, I adore it, even in Savannah's sizzling heat.
I'm also a cat lover, a PokemonGO enthusiast, and a Netflix addict, especially when it comes to those quirky Korean dramas. But that's not all. I'm passionate about being a local activist, supporting progressive causes, with a special focus on women, the LGBTQ+ community, and BIPOC. Because love is love, and it deserves to shine in every shade and form.
So, there you have it, the fun, down-to-earth, and colorful me. Let's make some magical memories together!
Douglas Morse — Primary officiant and assistant
I was born on Jekyll Island and grew up here in Savannah. I’ve traveled extensively and lived in very different parts of the country ,but in 1997 I moved back to Savannah and realized I was really home. I’ve worked in many, varied fields over the years, but marrying couples from all walks of life is by far the most enjoyable thing I can imagine as a career.
I'm a certified Humanist Celebrant, certified by the American Humanist Association. I can legally perform secular ceremonies and solemnize marriage licenses. In the years I’ve been working with Elizabeth before and after we ourselves were married, I’ve married thousands of couples. But I do my best to relax,and put people at ease to make it an enjoyable and memorable experience and treat every wedding as if it’s the most important one,because it is!
I love helping couples celebrate their love and commitment to each other.I'm honored to be a part of their special day,and I always do my best to make it a memorable and meaningful occasion.
When I’m not officiating weddings or answering the Elope to Savannah emails, I enjoy canoeing in the swamp or up the lake my family frequents in rural Quebec. I love biking, hiking, and nature.
I love music and unusual, offbeat movies more than most people and enjoy listening to my extensive music library and finding the weirdest, craziest sci-fi movies to watch. I also work with the local and national community to promote equal rights for all, feminism, anti-racism, and rights for BIPOC and the LQBTQ+ community.
Owner and primary photographer, Elizabeth Raley.
Photo by Josh Stewart Photography.
Primary officiant and assistant, Douglas Morse
Additional staff
Our staff is awesome and we make sure that they will take excellent care of you.
Jim — Officiant
Jim was born in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee and has made Savannah his home for more than 30 years. He officiated his first wedding more than 15 years ago and it brings him great joy to assist couples in celebrating their devotion and commitment to one another in this most special way.
Rubi — Officiant
Rubi is an artist, chef and writer, who lived at sea until she moved to Savannah over 15 years ago. An elopee herself, Rubi and her husband married in a hot air balloon over Santa Fe, New Mexico. A second-generation wedding celebrant, she caught the "marrying people" bug from her mother, more than 20 years ago.
Candace — Officiant
Candace is a local Savannah pastor, originally from Virginia. She has been officiating weddings since 2009 and considers it one of the greatest joys of pastoral ministry. She is a Marine veteran and the mother of three daughters.
Michael — Photographer
Michael has lived and photographed in Savannah for more than 10 years. Originally born into a family business of jewelers in Atlanta, GA, Michael began doing photography as a way to capture the look of joy he experienced in the family business. He has had work featured in Savannah Magazine, Savannah Weddings Magazine and Atlanta Weddings Magazine.
Shaye — Photographer
Shaye has lived in Savannah for more than 10 years years and has a BFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She's been taking photos professionally for more than five years. Photography is her way to channel creativity and get to know many new people.
Josh — Photographer
Josh has lived on Tybee Island and been a professional photographer for several years now. Originally from Atlanta where he studied psychology and neuroscience and working in a pharmacy until deciding to chase his passion and move to the beach. Josh's photos have been published in things like South Magazine, The Beachcomber, and Where To Eat at the Beach. He gets immense joy from taking photos of the beauty in the world.
Glen — Graphic and web designer
Glen has lived in Savannah for more than thirty years after earning his BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Illustration. He has worked as a designer for more than 25 years and continues to illustrate.
Mike — Assistant
Mike is one of our behind the scenes magicians for the last 15 years. He is the one responding to your emails when Doug and Elizabeth are out of town or need a break. He also emails you your gallery links and posts photos on Facebook. He does all of this from Tennessee! He and Elizabeth met in college and he lived in Savannah for six years. Mike, Elizabeth, Rubi, Shaye, and Glen are all SCAD alumni! Mike and his husband Ryan also eloped to Savannah in December 2018! His step-daughter and her wife also eloped to Savannah in 2019.
Kind words
Apparently people have a lot of really amazing things to say about us! Read some words from some of the past couples who we've served.
Ready to get in touch?
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Check out our amazing photos
Check out photos of other awesome couples just like you and see photos and videos of the locations we use. All photos pictured here were taken by Elizabeth!
The location videos are helpful so you can feel like you're having more of a Savannah experience.