Elope in Fogo Island
Trade the expected for the extraordinary. Fogo Island is made for couples who want their day to feel like a true adventure — a wild island at the edge of the North Atlantic, where fishing stages dot the rugged shoreline, icebergs drift past in spring, and the light turns raw and cinematic in a heartbeat. I will be there to document it all honestly: the wind in your hair, the laughter between your vows, and the quiet moments no one else sees.
Why Fogo Island
Edge-of-the-world drama — Say your vows on a wild island off Newfoundland's northeast coast, where the North Atlantic crashes against ancient rock. Raw, remote, and impossibly romantic.
Fishing stages and villages — Centuries-old fishing stages, saltbox houses and working wharves give your day an authentic, timeless Newfoundland soul.
Icebergs and whales — In spring and early summer, giant icebergs drift past the island and humpback whales feed just offshore — nature's most spectacular wedding guests.
Fogo Island Inn — One of the world's most celebrated hotels, a striking modern landmark on the rocks, perfect for an unforgettable elopement stay.
When to Go — May and June bring icebergs and the most dramatic light; July through September brings whales, wildflowers and the warmest days; fall brings fiery barrens and crowd-free solitude.
The Yanick Lesperance Experience — a complete turn-key elopement.
Picture this: you choose the destination of your dreams. Yanick Lesperance takes care of everything else — flights, hotel, secret locations, planning, guiding, photography and film. One call, one experience, zero stress. This isn't a photoshoot. This is the Yanick Lesperance experience — the adventure you'll be telling your grandchildren about. Curious what's possible? Let's talk.