Kenya Destination Weddings & Elopement

For the couple who knows that the most unforgettable weddings happen far from ordinary places

A couple getting married outdoors, holding hands and looking at each other smiling, with a person in traditional African attire standing behind them, on a grassy field with a large tree and open sky in the background.

This is your invitation

"If you have been imagining something more intimate, vows exchanged on the open plains of the Mara, by the Indian Ocean at dusk, or in the silence of a forest, you are exactly in the right place.

Kenya is one of the most extraordinary wedding destinations in the world. The Maasai Mara offers vast golden plains and skies that hold the last light of the day longer than anywhere else. The Indian Ocean coast, Diani, Watamu, and Lamu, offers white sand, ancient architecture, and stillness that makes vows feel permanent. These are not backdrops. They are participants in your story.

Every couple is different. The most meaningful weddings are the ones that reflect the two people getting married, not a template. If your instinct is to do something quieter, something wilder, something entirely your own, that distinct is worth following.

Why I love Elopements & Destination Weddings

My love for elopement and destination weddings goes beyond the landscapes. There is something deeply spiritual about witnessing two people commit their lives to one another in stillness, away from noise, away from performance. In those places, whether on the plains of the Mara or by the ocean, I sense something sacred in the air. I believe marriage is a holy covenant. Photographing it is not simply my work, it is a calling i take seriously.

It's about you.

An elopement strips away everything that isn't essential. What remains is the two of you, the people who matter most, and the landscapes that bears witness to the moment. That is something no grand ballroom can replicate.

READY TO TRADE TRADITION FOR ADVENTURE AND SAY ‘I DO’ IN A PLACE AS WILD AND BEAUTIFUL AS YOUR LOVE STORY


- if your heart longs for a romantic escape to white-sand beaches, ancient Swahili architecture and candlelit dhow rides under the stars..

- You want the moment to be intimate with just the two of you or a few friends and family.

- If saying “I do” with snow capped peaks behind you, alpine forests around and the thrill of adventure in the air sounds like your kind of magic!

If you imagine exchanging vows by a peaceful lakeshore, with grazing giraffes nearby and a soft breeze dancing through the acacia trees!

If you are dreaming of a deeply romantic and luxurious elopement surrounded by raw beauty of kenya’s Maasai mara-think golden sunsets, vast open skies and the sounds of nature as your soundtrack!

This is the time of your life to start off your marriage in the way that YOU want to.

If any of this sounds like you and you don't know where to start check out the process below, head over to the "LET’S GET STARTED" tab, then reach out and I'll help you plan it all!

THIS IS FOR YOU IF…

LET'S GET STARTED!

The Process

  • 01/ The Contact Form

    Click on the “Inquire” button below and fill out the contact form and i’ll take it from there!

  • 02/ The Initial Meeting

    After you fill out the inquiry form on my website, I will send you a full pricing and information guide, including an opportunity to schedule a Zoom call with me.

    I would love to hop on a call with you to get to know you, ask about your vision, and give you location and planning recommendations. If you don't even have a vision, even better! We can sit down over our zoom call and brainstorm together.

    This zoom call is a great time to get to know each other and give you a place to start planning. Whether you book with me or not, I want to help!

  • 03/ Confirming Your Date

    Once we are certain we are a good fit, i will send you a formal agreement and invoice to secure your date.

  • 04/ The Planning

    About 2-4 weeks prior to your wedding day, we will set up our final meeting to go over the timeline and all other details needed. You will complete a final document before our final call so I have EVERYTHING I need so you can enjoy your wedding. My goal is to ensure you don't worry about a single piece. I am here to take care of the two of you.

  • 05/ Post Wedding

    You will receive your wedding photos in an online gallery within 3 weeks of your wedding day. I want you to experience your wedding day while it is fresh on your mind! Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so getting your photos back to you in a timely manner is very important to me.

  • Our Commitment to you

    From the moment you enquire to the day your gallery arrives, the experience should feel as considered as the photographs themselves. You deserve a photographer who is as invested in the planning as you are, and who brings the same care to every detail, every communication, and every moment on your day.

INQUIRE TO SCHEDULE A CALL!

KENYA DESTINATION WEDDINGS

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  • An entire day of photography coverage (getting ready + first look + ceremony + Portraits+ reception)

  • 2 photographers for multiple angle coverage of the day.

  • An online downloadable + shareable gallery with free access and storage for one year

  • Professionally edited & high resolution images

  • Printing + sharing rights to all images

  • Preview images within 72 hours

  • Full gallery within 4 weeks

  • Rehearsal dinner coverage

  • Complimentary engagement session

  • Travel included within Naivasha, Nanyuki, Lamu, Watamu, Mombasa, Diani & Zanzibar (inquire for Maasai mara & Serengeti)

  • Unlimited zoom consultation calls

  • Custom wedding day timeline creation

STARTING AT $2500

Reserve your date
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Kenya + Africa Elopement Packages

For Elopements anywhere in Kenya or within Africa

  • Full day of photography coverage (getting ready + first look + vows exchange ceremony + Portraits+ sundowner dinner)

  • A fun photo experience where you feel comfortable relaxed and connected

  • Unlimited zoom consultation calls for planning assistance with creative suggestions on hot to personalise your celebration

  • Custom elopement day timeline planning

  • An online downloadable + shareable gallery with free access and storage for one year

  • Professionally edited & high resolution images

  • Printing + sharing rights to all images

  • Preview images within 72 hours

  • Full gallery within 4 weeks

  • Rehearsal dinner coverage

  • Complimentary Pre-elopement day engagement photosession

STARTING AT $2000

Begin Your Elopement Journey
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    KATRINA & DAYNE

    “From our first inquiry to our wedding day and beyond, we have had such an amazing experience with Cleve! He really made us feel like the only Bride. & groom in the world! He made us feel so at ease during our engagement shoot and that made us so excited to work with him on our wedding day! We are so inlove with the final photos and our guests are too! Highly highly recommend Cleve-would not choose anyone else!”