virginia elopement photographer
It's no secret that I love being an elopement photographer, and Hampton Roads (and the surrounding areas!) offers some of the best places to elope. However, planning a wedding of any size can be overwhelming, so after photographing many elopements (you can see a gallery of highlights here!), I wanted to share some advice on where and how to elope in Hampton Roads...
Nick and Amber have two big things in common: they are self-professed wine snobs and they love each other deeply! When it came time to plan their wedding day, both agreed that all they wanted was an intimate, low-key ceremony at Saude Creek Vinyards, where the wine is incredible and the views are absolutely stunning.
It's no secret that elopements are some of my favorites to photograph - it is easy to for the bride and groom to relax when the pressure surrounding one 'big day' is at its lowest. At the same time, Amber chose so many elements to make their day both beautiful and memorable. Her rose gold wedding dress was drop dead gorgeous, and her peony and rose-filled bouquet paired perfectly with such an elegant choice...
If you've followed me for any length of time, you know that elopements have a special place in my heart. Weddings are beautiful and I will photograph them as long as I am able, but intimate ceremonies that capture the love between a bride and her groom with no other frills and additions are memorable in their own way. Sam and Lacey knew from the beginning that they wanted a simple, sweet way to begin their lives together, so they chose the Virginia Beach Courthouse as the location for their elopement, set a date, and booked me as their photographer to capture the memories forever.
It was near sunrise that we met in front of the courthouse before they signed paperwork. Both were excited and had all the nerves that a wedding day could bring without any of the added stress. Lacey had a small bouquet in her hands and an adorable invitation to a private dinner that evening to celebrate their new union with family and close friends. As the two relaxed in front of the camera, their personalities came out - his quiet but goofy, and hers reserved but easily amused by her groom...
