Nothing ruins the flow of a wedding day like arriving at a ceremony spot only to find another couple already there. It’s stressful for you, disappointing for your clients, and awkward for everyone involved.

That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce Proximity Alerts, the very first feature of Elopement Buddy.

The Problem with Facebook Groups

Until now, many elopement photographers and planners have relied on Facebook groups to “flag” their ceremony locations. The idea was simple: post the date, location, and time so others could avoid double-booking. But this came at a cost — you were forced to give away your carefully scouted, unique locations to the entire group.

Not only did this strip away the exclusivity of your work, it also added extra admin. Endless posts to scroll through, unclear updates, and the risk of missing a clash because someone forgot to post or check the group. It was messy, unreliable, and often frustrating.

How Proximity Alerts Work

With Elopement Buddy, all that hassle disappears. When you create a job in the app, the system quietly keeps an eye on your ceremony location and timing. If another professional using the app has an event within one hour and half a mile of yours, you’ll get an instant alert.

This gives you plenty of time to adjust plans — long before your couple arrives at the spot. No Facebook groups, no giving away secret locations, no last-minute surprises.

Why It Matters

• Peace of mind – no more ceremony clashes.
• Privacy protected – your scouted spots stay private.
• Better for everyone – the more professionals connected, the stronger the system becomes.
• Zero cost – Proximity Alerts are free forever.

Free Forever

We designed Proximity Alerts to be free forever. Why? Because they only work when as many professionals as possible use them. The more of us connected, the more reliable the alerts, and the fewer clashes for the whole industry.