KARINA LEIGH
ELOPE ON THE DREAMY FRENCH RIVIERA — YOUR HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER STARTS HERE!
Your elopement day on the French Riviera— quiet coastal coves, sun-bleached cliffs, and old-town streets, the perfect backdrop to your love story, moments you'll cherish forever.
GREETINGS FROM KARINA
Eloping in a foreign country is incredible, but can be daunting too. So many questions may cross your mind. Where do you go that isn't packed with tourists? How do you find the most special spot to exchange your vows? Who do you trust for an officiant, flowers, or a ride to your ceremony?
I'm an English speaking American professional photographer, living full-time in the south of France, and I handle exactly that. I'll help you find a beautiful location that fits your vision, connect you with trusted English-speaking artisans, and build a stress-free timeline customized and tailored to you. You show up and be present with each other — I'll take care of the rest and capture your incredible day in images to treasure forever!
Planning an Elopement From Abroad Should Feel Effortless
Featured Elopements
Stanley & Niyah, joined by close family and friends, exchanged vows on the soft sands of Pampellone, the beaches near Saint-Tropez, in the south of France. They jumped the broom into their new life together!
A SUNNY, JOYFUL ELOPEMENT AT THE BEACH IN SAINT-TROPEZ
Just Beginning to Plan Your DReam Riviera Elopement?
Whether you're dreaming of an intimate elopement, just the two of you, or having some friends and family join you, your have so many options.
You don't need a date or a location locked in to start dreaming. Get my free French Riviera Elopement Guide for an insider look at hidden coastal spots, ideal seasons for light and privacy, and practical advice for eloping in France.
— Julie & John Christopher, USA
“Karina was the perfect choice. She answered questions, connected us to an officiant & makeup artist, scouted our location, and took the most amazing pictures of us! 10 out of 10 would recommend. Thank you Karina for making our day special and capturing our love!”
THE PROCESS
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We Plan the Details Together
We'll choose your location and timing, and any vendors you'd love, such as an officiant or makeup artist. You tell me what you dream of, and I'll guide you every step of the way.
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Show up and be present with each other while I capture your vows and your wedding portraits. Within three weeks, you'll receive a private online gallery with high-resolution images to print and share.
Your Incredible Elopement Day Arrives + YOUR GALLERY FOLLOWS
A non-refundable retainer secures your day and starts the real planning.
RESERVE YOUR DATE
Answer a few quick questions about your dream day, your date, and any locations you're considering. You can reply in writing whenever it suits you, or we can hop on a call. I'll personally respond with thoughts, suggestions, and answers to anything you're wondering about.
Tell Me About Your Vision
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Request my Provence Elopement Guide and see packages, pricing, and real galleries, so you can start picturing your day.
CONTACT ME TO LEARN MORE
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Your photo collection will be meticulously curated and hand-edited in my signature timeless style. Within three weeks, you will receive a private, high-resolution online gallery—a digital archive of your legacy on the French Riviera, designed to be shared, printed, and cherished for generations.
+ The Signature Gallery: A Digital Heirloom
+ beautiful photography of your wedding day
Capturing all of the beautiful details, from Getting Ready to First Look (if you would love that), to your vow exchange and the beautiful wedding photos we create afterward, I help you to feel calm, comfortable and at ease. We'll showcase you in some of the most beautiful places, you may think you stepped into a fairy-tale!
If you'd love an officiant, a hair and makeup artist, a florist, or a driver, I can connect you with people I've personally worked with and trust — all English-speaking, so there's no language barrier to navigate on top of everything else. You tell me what you'd like; I make the introduction and help coordinate the timing for the day, so you aren't stressed.
+ English-speaking vendors, to elevate your day
Before your elopement, we'll discuss your vision in detail — which locations are most appealing, how you'd like your vow exchange to work, whether you'd love an officiant and many other details. If you're not sure, that's where I come in, I'll guide you every step of the way!
+ we plan your special day together
French Riviera Elopements
from 1800€
Your customized elopement experience on the French Riviera includes:
The French Riviera Elopement Experience
— Richard & Katrina, Canada
— Griselle & Eric, Canada
“I cannot recommend Karina enough! She is so friendly, professional, quickly responsive, and fully dedicated to helping you make your wedding day/photoshoot go smoothly. From meeting her virtually months prior, to communicating back and forth via emails, to the day of the wedding, she was absolutely phenomenal. She is fantastic at offering guidance during the photoshoot but also open to hearing your ideas. Her photography style and editing is stunning. Karina was an absolute pleasure to work with and we will always be so grateful to her for being a part of our special day.”
"Karina literally made the France elopement my wife & I dreamed of come true!”
KIND WORDS
FAQ'S
Yes! For a more traditional wedding with 20+ guests in a chateau, venue, church etc, I'm happy to accompany you on your wedding day. My wedding packages on the French Riviera start at 2500€.
do you photograph traditional weddings on the french riviera?
This varies by couple, but generally 40 fully, beautifully edited images per hour of coverage.
how many images would we receive?
Most elopement galleries are delivered within 3 weeks of your elopement. You images are uploaded to a private online gallery and you may download all that you love.
how long before our images are ready?
For elopements it's usually 4-6 hours, which could include Getting Ready, First Look, Vows & Wedding Portraits.
How many hours of coverage?
Yes, I help my clients locate their perfect vendors, to include officiants, makeup artists, musicians, flowers, transportation & more.
do you help coordinate vendors?
Yes! Up to 8 people can generally be accommodated for outdoors locations. More guests that this and you'd want to privatize a location, like a vineyard, chateau or hotel.
CAN WE HAVE GUESTs?
Absolutely! I'll help guide you and give you ideas, elopements are customized to each couple so you have the experience you dream of!
CAN WE design our elopement the way we want?
I cover all of the French Riviera, including Nice, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Cannes, Monaco, Menton & more.