I’m Sam, a TEDx speaker, author and adventure elopement expert in the Western US and beyond.

And I regret my wedding. Oooof, right?

I cried on my wedding day. They weren’t happy tears, either. Let me tell you my story.

I had a day that wasn’t really about the connection I had with my husband. It wasn’t about who we were as people and about the things we loved.

It wasn’t “us.”

Imagine having an adventure elopement day that includes whatever floats your boat. Whether it’s adrenaline-packed, laughter-filled, chill vibes, or a combo of all of the above. Then add in a kickass connection between you and your partner that’s enabled by dedicating that day TO YOU.

Sam Starns is a TEDx speaker, author, elopement expert, and movement leader in adventure elopement photography. After regretting her own traditional wedding, she began her mission to empower individuals to become unapologetically themselves by creating a wedding day and life that they can be uniquely proud of.

With nearly a decade of wedding experience, Starns has traveled to numerous states (The PNW, Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, and beyond) and countries for elopements to jumpstart the transformation for real change to encourage anyone to become their authentic self.
With a passion for protecting our public lands and a love for the outdoors, Starns donates a percentage of services, including photography packages and book sales, to a nonprofit dedicated to helping preserve public lands.

Sam Starns’ debut book, Elope Your Life, is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and more.