San Miguel de Allende Elopements
An Intimate Celebration for Just the Two of You
Welcome!
San Miguel de Allende is made for romantic elopements.
Colorful cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, hidden courtyards, rooftop terraces and the surrounding countryside create an incredible setting to exchange your vows—and an equally wonderful place to spend a few days celebrating together.
Your elopement is designed to be intimate, relaxed and personal, with all the details taken care of so you can simply enjoy the experience.
The Signature Elopement Experience
Your elopement is about more than the ceremony itself.
Rather than trying to fit everything into a few hours, your experience unfolds over two different days, giving you time to enjoy each part without feeling rushed.
Your Elopement Day
Getting Ready
I’ll be there to capture those final getting-ready moments as you prepare for your ceremony.
First Look
Many couples choose to get ready separately and share a private “first look” before the ceremony—a beautiful moment that’s just for the two of you before you say your vows.
Your Ceremony
Exchange vows in a beautiful San Miguel setting—from an intimate private courtyard to the dramatic cactus-filled countryside.
Celebrate
Pop the champagne, share a small cake, and take a moment to celebrate being newly married—just the two of you.
Romantic Twilight Portraits
Before you head off to dinner, we’ll capture a few magical twilight portraits of the two of you.
Another Afternoon in San Miguel
On another afternoon during your stay, we'll meet again to explore the historic heart of San Miguel together.
We'll wander colorful streets, beautiful doorways, quiet courtyards and some of my favorite hidden corners, creating another beautiful collection of photographs along the way.
Separating this from your ceremony day means there's no rushing from one location to another. You get to enjoy your elopement day—and then have another beautiful experience together in San Miguel.
Your Local Guide
If this is your first time in San Miguel, you don't have to figure everything out on your own.
I'll share my favorite recommendations and help you plan your time here, including:
Boutique hotels and private villas
Airport and transportation options
Rooftop restaurants and memorable dining
Local experiences and activities
Day trips and excursions
Your Signature Elopement Experience Includes
Your Ceremony
A warm, non-denominational celebrant will create a personalized symbolic ceremony centered around your relationship and the life you're building together.
Your ceremony is written specifically for the two of you, making it personal, heartfelt and completely your own.
Your symbolic ceremony gives you the freedom to create something deeply personal without the requirements of a legal ceremony in Mexico.
Elopement Planning
• Personalized planning guidance
• Ceremony location recommendations
• Thoughtfully designed timeline
• Trusted recommendations for hair and makeup, musicians and other local professionals.
• Restaurant recommendations
Photography
• Elopement day photography
• A second photography experience in historic San Miguel
• 300+ edited high-resolution images delivered digitally with rights to print, share and use on social media
• Private online gallery to share with family and friends
Beautiful Details
• Custom bouquet featuring locally sourced flowers or dried floral head wreath
• Handmade vow books
• Bottle of champagne
• Small wedding cake
Add a Little San Miguel Magic
Mojigangas
Want to add a little extra San Miguel magic to your elopement?
Add a pair of traditional mojigangas—larger-than-life papier-mâché figures customized to represent the two of you.
They're joyful, colorful and wonderfully unexpected, creating one of those experiences you could only have in San Miguel.
Available as an optional addition.
Hi, I’m Susan
I'm the photographer, planner and creative heart behind SMA Elopements.
For more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of photographing and planning over 600 celebrations throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
San Miguel captured my heart with its vibrant colors, artistic soul, historic charm, and incredible sense of place. It’s a city made for slowing down, exploring, and celebrating something meaningful together.
For your elopement, I’ll be more than your photographer. I’ll help you plan the experience from beginning to end so that when you arrive in San Miguel, you can relax, be present, and enjoy every moment together.
“Amazing experience, phenomenal photos and completely stress-free.
It was the perfect romantic experience.
Since we had never been to San Miguel before, having Susan guide us through everything made the experience feel effortless and easy.”
— B & S
“We knew we wanted to elope somewhere unique and romantic, and San Miguel was everything we had hoped for.
Susan helped us create an experience that went far beyond our elopement day. From helping us plan the details to sharing her favorite places and recommendations, we felt like we were truly able to experience San Miguel together rather than simply come here to get married.
It was intimate, romantic, and the perfect way to begin this new chapter together.”
— E & J
“We've traveled all over the world, but had never been to San Miguel de Allende.
Renewing our vows here was incredibly meaningful, and Susan's local knowledge and guidance made the entire experience feel effortless from beginning to end.”
— S & A
Investment
The Signature Elopement Experience
A beautifully curated San Miguel experience created exclusively for just the two of you.
$3,295 USD
Includes everything outlined above.
30% retainer reserves your date
Remaining balance due 30 days before your elopement
Venue fees, accommodations, specialty vendors, and permits (if required) are not included
Let’s Begin Planning
If an intimate celebration for just the two of you sounds exactly like what you’ve been dreaming about, I’d love to hear your story.
Together, we’ll create an elopement that feels relaxed, personal, and unmistakably San Miguel—giving you time to celebrate each other while experiencing one of Mexico’s most romantic cities.
I accept a limited number of San Miguel elopements each year, so I encourage you to reach out early if you have a date in mind.
