Your bespoke elopement experience

In the wilderness of Switzerland

because you can choose to have a

Personalised Elopement Experience!

While there is nothing wrong with traditional weddings, it’s simply not for everyone! (It certainly wasn’t for me) I’m here for all of you adventurous people out there that are dreaming of creating a mountain elopement experience that feels authentic to you!

I’m here to create TAILORED – MADE elopement experiences for couples who:

Look forward to a day of adventure instead of a traditional wedding event
Like being away from crowds and prioritize experiences over things
Do not mind getting their feet (or attire) a little muddy on a trail
Want a space where you can feel free to be yourselves
Want to feel like they are friends with their photographer and planner
Love a bucolic cabin vibe over a fancy hotel
Are spontaneous and sentimental

this is not a photoshoot!

This is a whole Elopement event!

From single day to multiple-day experiences, these customized Swiss elopement experiences ensure that each couple get to have an experience that is hand-crafted around their values, needs and dreams.

You will be seamlessly guided through the entire experience, starting with envisioning your dream experience together, to creating your custom location itinerary and finally enjoying your truly one of a kind wedding day, without having the stress of having to think about every detail of the day.

Whether you are dreaming of a 2-days hiking adventure in the Alps to explore amazing views, climbing a 3’000m summit, or flying a helicopter to have a glass of your favourite bubbles on a glacier, sharing your vows in a magical winter wonderland or simply enjoying the sun setting on a gorgeous landscape… I am here to help you craft the best elopement experience that fits who you two are! It will be authentic and unique, just like you.

The adventure Experience

What your get with all my packages

Think of me as your Swiss Elopement Fairy!

I’ll help you bring your vision to life through my very simple planning system!

Unlike most photographers who only show up on your wedding day, I will be with you through your whole elopement experience, from the planning stages to delivering the photographic story of your elopement. The whole process will be intentional, intimate and detail-oriented. Having been an event manager for +15 years and having eloped myself as well, I understand how planning an international trip and your wedding can feel daunting. So I’m here with all the little details to make you feel excited, ready and stoked for your adventure. This includes vendors, sending you all the resources & guides you will need to have an excellent time.

We’ll get to know each other through our planning phone calls and emails, so on your elopement day it will feel like you’re meeting up with an old friend.

I’m one of those down to earth people who makes you feel comfortable and I promise you might even forget that you’re in front of a camera. I’m here to make sure you are having the best time of your life in the Swiss wilderness.

Local Knowledge

Born & raised in the Swiss mountains, I’m bringing my local knowledge to the table, as well as +15 years of expertise as an event manager to make sure you have the best time of your life in Switzerland.

So you can stop googling now and relax. I will provide you with my local expertise and plenty of ressources to organise your best elopement experience!

Hand-picked Locations

Personal, hands-on planning assistance with me. This includes a list of hand-picked locations that check all the boxes of what you are looking for.

As a passionate and avid hiker, I have discovered countless of hidden gems and incredible locations over the whole country. You can count on me to recommend the best places for your elopement!

Planning Assistance

Personal, hands-on planning assistance with me. Based on your vision, you will get your unique and custom timeline to ensure your photos are taken at the best time of day and to ensure a spontaneous yet planned day(s) + of course a ‘A-B-C’ weather plan, because mountains are mountains.

If you are looking for some vendors, I’ll be happy to share with you the names of people I trust.

Adventure Buddy

I’ll be your adventure buddy on your elopement day(s), helping you secure your flowers on your backpack, feeding you snacks and (Swiss) chocolate, cracking jokes and making sure you enjoy these beautiful mountain trails. I’ll be your bestie if you need someone to hold your dress or help you fix that tie. 😉

Unposed Photography

Remember, this is your elopement, not an all day long awkward photoshoot!

As such, I will not pose you. In my view, your best ‘you’ photos are the ones where you just enjoy being together and since you already know how to do that, you’re good to go! 😉

So, forget posing and instead just have fun and be yourselves. All you need to do is to focus on having the best time of your life.

Digital Album

You will receive a full digital gallery of your wonderful pictures. I will make sure to capture your elopement experience in a documentary way. I’ll capture the spontenous moments, allowing you to enjoy each moment as it comes.

Your photos will be available in HD format, with printing rights and with unlimited downloads.

What you can expect from your Adventure Elopement Experience

I see your elopement as a whole experience and not a photoshoot. Each detail of your elopement is hand-crafted to match you.
There are no two identical weddings, your experience is one-of-a-kind.
As your consultant, guide and photographer, you only have to deal with one person.
You get to enjoy a stress-free planning process as I have hands-on planning with you.
Your elopement will feel meaningful, personal, and intimate
Your elopement is your statement to be empowered to get married in your own way, will be a true adventure and your pictures will allow you to remember each moments of your epic wedding day(s)!

choose your perfect package

For your unforgettable Customised adventure elopement experience in Switzerland

- Prices subject to change-

2-days elopement

Up to 16-hours of coverage

Let’s adventure on some of Switzerland’s most amazing hiking trails! Enjoy hiking through some of the most beautiful landscapes and spend a night in a traditional mountain hut. Experience the calm beauty of the mountains at sunset and/or sunrise! This is a perfect package for those of you who want to celebrate your union in the most secluded areas and discover different locations during their elopement.

What is included

Package starting at

CHF 9'600.-

Full Day Elopement

*Most Popular

Up to 8-hours of coverage

All the fun of the 2-days Elopement Adventure in a little less time. Don’t worry, your day will be just as memorable whether you choose to say yes during a sunrise or have an adventure-filled day (or both).

What is included

Package starting at

CHF 5'600.-

Mini-elopement

Up to 4-hours of coverage

This package is perfect for sunset lovers! Imagine saying “I do” in golden sunset lights, surrounded by beautiful nature! This package works also if you’re planning an afternoon ceremony in the woods! Oh the delicate rays of sun shining through the branches, the birds singing, the sound of a waterfall in the background…. Let’s make this wedding experience the best you can imagine!

What is included

Package starting at

CHF 3'600.-

special occasions

For surprise proposals, engagements photos, wedding anniversaries or simply just because you love to venture out into nature and want to keep memories of that beautiful day.

Please note that Adventure Sessions cannot be booked for elopements! Your wedding day deserves special attention and I will be happy to help you create the day you deserve on this occasion. You can book your adventure session up to three months in advance

Packages starting at

CHF 900.-

*Location: Montreux Area

portrait sessions

To capture who you are, as a couple or individual – Location: Montreux area

Please note that portrait sessions cannot be booked for elopements! Your wedding day deserves special attention and I will be happy to help you create the day you deserve on this occasion. You can book your adventure session up to three months in advance.

60 min Photo reportage by Maaike – Including your full digital gallery to view, download, print and share your images worldwide.

Exclusive sneak peak of 5 photos in the next five days

No awkward poses and lots of laughs.

Package at

CHF 490.-

Not quite sure which package to choose?

NO WORRIES, I WILL HELP YOU FIGURE IT OUT

All you need to do is to fill in the form below so we can get to know each other a little better and see if we are a fit to go further in the conception of this beautiful adventure!

I look forward to helping you create your best adventure!

Your next steps to your epic elopement in Switzerland

1 Book your consult

First things first, let’s have a chat to discuss how I can help you, get to know eachother a little better and see if we are a good fit. Book your consult through the contact button below.

2 Pick your Package

Choose the elopement package option that fits your vibe and dream day. As soon as you return the signed contract and paid your booking fee, you’ll be officially booked and we get the show on the road! We’ll start planning together your best elopement experience through lots of communication.

3 Enjoy

Yeaaai, your day is here! Now it’s time to live your best adventure and enjoy the whole experience! While you have the best time of your life, I’ll be capturing all the details of your day so that you can relive your epic day(s) over and over for years to come!

Hi I’m Maaike

More than your Elopement Photographer, I’m also…

Your personal hiking expert to show you the way.
Personal knowledge hub for vendors, best fondue places, alpine lake expert, and more.
The person who will help you pack your flowers and zip up your dress.
Snacks and extra gear provider.
Adventure buddy, zen guru, new best friend
Basically a photographer unicorn that can be the person cracking jokes, seem like I’ve disappeared as you are lost in wedding bliss, catches those tiny moments, and all the laughs.

Unlike most photographers who just show up on the day, you’ll have me throughout the entire planning journey. We will get to know each other through phone/zoom calls, lots of communication during the planning system. So when your day comes, you will feel like meeting up with a friend and there will be no awkwardness between us. I’m very down to earth, and I promise I will make you feel comfortable, make you laugh and even magically forget my presence when you’ll be in the magical bliss of the moment.

What they say about their experience

We had a great time during our adventure session with Maaike! She answered all our questions and listened to our wishes. Everything was very relaxed, as you can see from the photos. Maaike adapts easily to you and your requests. The result is beautiful and natural. It's really an adventure to live once in your life!

We really enjoyed our Adventure session with Maaike! During the planning stage, she answered all our questions thoroughly and adapted to our wishes. On the day itself, she put us at ease and listened to our needs. She took us to places that were easy to get to and beautiful to look at! The result is very beautiful and very natural. The experience is well worth it!

Making an appointment was easy and complete! She listened to my wishes and suggested some exceptional locations! More than a photoshoot, it was a human experience! Maaike is friendly and empathetic! Her photos revealed my true nature! She knew how to guide me and put me at ease! Behind the camera, she's more than a photographer, she's a listener! This adventure was like a bubble out of time, immortalized by her camera and engraved in my soul! I can't recommend her enough!

Get in touch

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Maaike Jansen is a photographer in Montreux, Switzerland that specializes in hand-crafted adventure elopements experiences. She encourages couples to be their unconventional selves, connect on a level that is life-altering, and have images that take your (and your loved ones) breath away.

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