I think that there is something intensely romantic about elopements. It doesn’t signify the exclusion of others from your happy day but rather focuses on the two of you and the love that you share.

But that isn’t too say that those who aren’t eloping can’t take inspiration from the weddings of those that did. Today’s wedding is one such elopement. It incorporates cute and chic style from the bride, romantic details and above all else – stunning photography. It is a really great example of the importance of the couple shots on your big day.

So it is over to Hayley Anne Photography, photographer on the day, to dell us more about Alison and Pete’s wedding.

“Flowers were picked and arranged into the brides bouquet by Pete the night before the wedding. The two met at their work in San Francisco and decided to tie the knot without telling anyone. They announced the good news to family and friends across the country over video chat afterwards. I was the witness.”

** The Bride **

** The Ceremony **

** The Formalities **

** The Photography **

** The First Dance **

** Style Steal **

~~~ Flowers in your hair is a beautiful and elegant look for a multitude of bride styles from city chic to boho beauty ~~~

~~~ Make sure you take the time out to get some good couple shots, not just the posed photos but time with your photographer where you are relaxed and at ease ~~~

~~~ Your wedding day should be about you and your future husband, so if you want it to be just the two of you, that’s the way it should be ~~~

** Little White Book of Wedding Suppliers **

Photographer:  Hayley Anne Photography// Hair + Makeup by: Kim Guiley Hair & Makeup Design
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

It has been a long time since I featured a wedding complete with a first look shoot; candid shots of the moment the bride and groom first lay eyes on each other ~ but before the ceremony, a private moment alone (with their photographer). But the first look in today’s wedding really captivated me. I haven’t selected lots of images from it, but you can see the pure joy on the bride and groom’s faces as they embrace for the last time before they become man and wife. Romantic or what?

Of course, that is not all that this chic ivory wedding has to offer – there are also classic and stylish details in a fabulously brilliant setting. Ladies and gentleman, I give you Megan and Benny’s big day, with a little commentary from Megan herself:

“The whole night passed by in a wonderful blur, spent mingling with family and dancing with our amazing friends. It was a perfect and enchanting evening and thanks to Jason Groupp, we get to relive our wedding whenever we want.”

Photography is by Jason Groupp photography.

the style

the flowers

the groom

the first look

the ceremony

“The actual wedding ceremony was definitely a surreal experience. We were both smiling like two crazy fools and holding onto each other’s hands for dear life!”

the details

the photography

“Hands down, the best photo of the night is a black and white close-up of the two of us with the 59th Street Bridge in the background. It is so romantic, unique and artistic and we are absolutely in love with it.”

the cake

the reception

“We had our first dance to Frank Sinatra’s Fly Me To the Moon.”

** Style Steal **

~~~ If you are going for a classic ivory colour scheme big details help the decor to stand out, like large floral blooms on the table ~~~

~~~ Make sure you take the time out of your day for the couples shots, it’s not about taking you away from the party but about you spending quality time with your new husband ~~~

** Little White Book of Wedding Suppliers **

Some of you may have been wondering why I disappeared from the blog for so long. Hopefully my posts on Aphrodite’s World and Any Other Woman today will go some way to explaining xx