There’s a moment every couple reaches — the moment where you look at each other and think, What do we actually want our wedding day to feel like?
Not what tradition expects. Not what family assumes. Not what Pinterest says you “should” do.
Just you.
Your connection.
Your vision.
Your way.
For some couples, that clarity leads to an intimate celebration surrounded by their closest people. For others, it leads to a windswept cliff at sunrise, a quiet forest clearing, or a mountaintop where the world falls away and it’s just the two of you.
This quiz is designed to help you discover two things:
1. Whether an elopement or intimate wedding fits your hearts
2. What kind of landscape feels like “home” for your vows
You’ll walk away with a personalized Location Archetype — a visual, emotional identity that reflects the kind of place where your love story naturally belongs.
Let’s begin.
PART ONE: Should We Elope?
(Keep track of your points — 1 to 4 for each answer.)
Part Two: What Kind of Place Fits Us?
(Keep track of your points — 1 to 4 for each answer.)
Scoring Section
SCORE A: Should We Elope?
(Add up questions 1–5)
5–10 points: Celebration‑Centered
You love connection, community, and shared joy.
A micro‑wedding or intimate celebration may feel perfect.
11–15 points: Intimate‑Experience
You crave meaning, calm, and a day that feels like you.
Eloping or a tiny wedding is likely a great fit.
16–20 points: Adventure‑Forward
You want movement, exploration, and a day built around experience.
A true elopement is probably perfect.
21–20 points: Wild‑Hearted Elopers
You’re made for privacy, epic landscapes, and a cinematic day.
A full adventure elopement is your sweet spot.
SCORE B: What Kind of Place Fits Us?
(Add up questions 6–10)
5–10 points: Cozy & Grounded
You’re drawn to soft, quiet, earthy places.
Archetype: Forest Intimates
11–15 points: Coastal or Desert Dreamers
You love movement, warmth, and open space.
Archetypes: Coastal Dreamers • Desert Romantics
16–20 points: Dramatic & Cinematic
You’re pulled toward bold landscapes and big views.
Archetypes: Alpine Souls • Desert Romantics
21–20 points: Full Adventure Terrain
You want remote, wild, expansive places.
Archetype: Alpine Souls
COMBINE YOUR SCORES → YOUR LOCATION ARCHETYPE
Here’s where the two scores come together to reveal the landscape that matches your emotional style and your adventure level.
Celebration‑Centered + Cozy & Grounded
→ Forest Intimates
(Yosemite forests, Redwoods, Oregon coast forests)
Celebration‑Centered + Coastal/Desert Dreamers
→ Coastal Dreamers
(Big Sur, Hawaii cliffs, Sonoma coast)
Intimate‑Experience + Cozy & Grounded
→ Forest Intimates
Intimate‑Experience + Coastal/Desert Dreamers
→ Coastal Dreamers or Desert Romantics
Adventure‑Forward + Dramatic & Cinematic
→ Alpine Souls
Adventure‑Forward + Coastal/Desert Dreamers
→ Desert Romantics
Wild‑Hearted + Dramatic & Cinematic
→ Alpine Souls
Wild‑Hearted + Desert Dreamers
→ Desert Romantics
ARCHETYPE DESCRIPTIONS
Forest Intimates - Soft, grounded, earthy.
You’re drawn to quiet places where the world feels still and your connection takes center stage.
Best Locations: Yosemite forests, Redwoods, Oregon coast forests, quiet Hawaii gardens.
Coastal Dreamers - Wind, movement, drama.
You love emotion, atmosphere, and the feeling of standing on the edge of something beautiful.
Best Locations: Big Sur, Hawaii cliffs, Sonoma coast, Oregon coast.
Alpine SoulS - Crisp air, big views, quiet awe.
You’re pulled toward sweeping landscapes and the feeling of being held by the mountains.
Best Locations: Yosemite high country, Colorado alpine lakes, Alaska fjords, Lake Tahoe.
Desert Romantics - Warm tones, open space, sculpted rock.
You’re drawn to bold, cinematic landscapes that feel timeless and wild.
Best Locations: Utah canyons, Arizona sandstone, Hawaii lava fields, Death Valley.
No matter where your scores landed, your wedding day deserves to feel like you — honest, intentional, and deeply connected to the landscape that mirrors your love.
If you want help choosing the perfect place, building a timeline that feels effortless, or crafting an experience that’s rooted in meaning, I’d love to guide you.
This is what I do — helping couples find the landscapes that feel like home and creating imagery that feels alive, cinematic, and true.
Ready to start dreaming?
Let’s create something unforgettable together.
