About Lu & Ethan

We’re Luciana and Ethan, the married couple behind Wanderlust Elopements.
We’ve been together for over 6 years, and from the very beginning, adventure has been at the heart of our relationship. Within just a few months of dating, we had already visited four states together—road trips, hiking, and camping quickly became our favorite things to do.

One of those states was Tennessee, and honestly, it was love at first sight. The waterfalls, the Smokies, the whole vibe—it completely won us over. So, we said goodbye to Omaha, Nebraska (where we first met), packed up our little apartment, grabbed our cat Vanilla, and made the move! Tennessee is where we got married and where this amazing business was born.

Luciana had been in the photography world for years—shooting everything from traditional weddings to newborns and seniors—but elopements just hit different. Exploring epic places and helping couples celebrate in a way that feels true to them instantly felt right. We started dreaming about bringing couples to these spots we loved so much… and now that’s exactly what we get to do.

These days, you can usually find us shooting elopements, exploring new trails, or hanging out at home with our two fur babies. Our orange tabby, Dewy (yes, named after Malcolm in the Middle!), and Cece, our mini Australian shepherd, keep us busy and make life extra fun. Vanilla, our first kitty, sadly isn’t with us anymore but will always hold a special place in our hearts.

If you follow us on social media, you’ll probably see lots of them (and plenty of adventures too). We’d love for you to come along and share in the journey with us.