Elizabeth & Derrick

September 30th, 2026 Kreisfreie Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau

Welcome Family and Friends

We’re overjoyed to be eloping in the Black Forest and celebrating this new chapter in an intimate way. Because we aren’t having a traditional wedding, we truly don’t expect gifts of any kind. A few friends and family have asked how they can still share in our celebration, so we created this honeymoon fund as an optional way to be part of our adventure. Your love, support, and excitement mean the world to us. That is genuinely all we need. Thank you for being part of our lives!

When

2026-09-30 00:00:00

Honeymoon

France & Belgium

We’re so excited to be starting our marriage with an intimate elopement at Lake Feldsee in the Black Forest, surrounded by trees, mountains, and a whole lot of happy tears. After we say “I do,” we’ll celebrate with a fun-filled Oktoberfest evening at Ganter in Freiburg, raising a stein (or two!) to this next chapter. From there, our honeymoon adventure really begins. Our first stop will be Bordeaux, in the heart of wine country during the harvest season. We’re dreaming of wandering through vineyards, taking day trips to the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion, and tasting wines we can’t pronounce but will absolutely enjoy. We hope to visit local markets, try fresh French cheeses and pastries, and linger over long dinners with good wine, good food, and the feeling of, “Wow, we’re really married.” Next, we’ll head to Paris, where we’re hoping to stay near the Eiffel Tower and soak in as many “movie moment” memories as possible. Think: visiting the Louvre, strolling along the Seine at night, picnicking on the grass with a bottle of wine and a baguette, and getting our portraits done in Montmartre like classic artists’ muses. We want to savor slow mornings in cafés, late-night views of the sparkling Eiffel Tower, and all the tiny in-between moments that will become “remember when…” stories for years to come. After France, we’ll make our way up to Belgium, where the focus turns to medieval cities, cozy streets, and (of course) incredible beer and chocolate. We’re hoping to explore places like Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, and Antwerp—getting lost among cobblestone alleyways, admiring old guild houses and cathedrals, taking canal rides, and ducking into tiny pubs for world-famous Belgian brews. A visit to Cantillon and other traditional breweries is definitely on the list, along with chocolate tastings and as many picture-perfect views as we can fit in. Throughout the trip, our goal is to support local food, culture, and experiences: family-run wineries, neighborhood cafés, markets, small breweries, and the kind of places where you really feel like you’ve stepped into someone else’s world for a little while. Because we’re eloping and keeping everything very small and simple, we truly don’t expect any gifts at all. Your love, support, and excitement for us are already the greatest gift. ❤️ That said, a few friends and family have asked how they can be part of our honeymoon adventure, which is why we created this Honeyfund. If you’d like to, you can help us share specific experiences—like a wine tasting in Bordeaux, a picnic by the Eiffel Tower, a canal boat ride in Bruges, or a cozy pub night in Belgium. Please don’t feel any obligation; this is simply a way to “come along” with us in spirit. We’re so grateful to have you in our lives, and we can’t wait to raise a glass somewhere in Europe and say, “This one’s for you.” 🥂✨

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