They climbed up through the wet grass. Her dress caught on the gorse but she didn't stop. The wind came harder at the ridge. They stood together as the light broke through the clouds. Her hand found his.

No rules. No games. Only love.

Just the two of them and the wild Irish hills. She looked down the valley. Sheep moved like white stones across the green. The wind pulled at her hair, stung her cheeks.

"Are you cold?" he asked.

She felt the wind cut through her dress. The rain had started again, light but steady. She could feel it on her shoulders, her arms.

"Yes," she said. "I love it."

The cold made everything sharp. Real. The smell of wet earth and grass. The sound of wind through the valley.

Their own romantic escape.
They felt alive.

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Stop waiting to feel ready. Ready is not a feeling, it’s a decision.

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The world around them trembles as two souls draw close, shutting out the noise and chaos. In this moment, only the warmth of an embrace and the steady rhythm of hearts beating together matter. Storms may gather and the sky may darken, but here, sheltered in each other's arms, there is calm. Intimacy becomes a reassurance in the face of uncertainty, a promise that love remains unshaken even as the world shifts.

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There is freedom in letting go of the silent expectations others carry for you. The world grows larger, the air clearer, and each step forward is your own. Love, when followed freely, is a simple thing - honest, unadorned, and strong. It does not need the approval of crowds or the blessing of old rituals. It asks only for presence and commitment, for the courage to walk together into the unknown.

In that choice, there is both risk and reward, but above all, there is truth - a life shaped by your own hands, and a love that belongs only to you.

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Black is a happy colour.

An elopement is the ultimate wedding form to express your true self — and so is the choice of your outfit. Ignore norms and take this special day as a chance to dress in the way you really want.

You're eloping because you don't want to rely on anyone's permission — so dress like it. Dress your way.

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There is a certain joy in attending second or later-in-life weddings. Why? Because they leave out the distractions that often accompany youthful wedding days.

Gone is the pressure to provide elaborate gifts for guests who are already treated to a multi-course meal at a fancy venue. There’s no need to commit to the latest random color scheme or to decorate with environmentally unfriendly balloons. The focus shifts away from looking perfect for social media or hoping for flawless weather. The odd wedding guide tips—often included just to justify their price—are absent, as are the games and traditions whose origins no one remembers. There’s no longer a need to please friends, neighbors, or distant relatives on a day that should be about the couple themselves. The need to perform simply fades away.

Instead, everything centers on what truly matters: enjoying time with friends, sharing good food and laughter, and celebrating the connection between two people in love. Simple as that. And as intense as ever.

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Sila in her kitchen.

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Black & white portraits of Lilly from a summer day in the garden.


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Back from the Austrian woods. Back from an epic time with lovely people.


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