A Soulful Key West Elopement | Planning, Portraits, & Island Magic
Elopements aren’t lesser than weddings—they’re simply a different kind of sacred.
When these two reached out about eloping in Key West, I knew this wasn’t going to be a quick courthouse moment and some beach photos. This was going to be a full-bodied, deeply intentional celebration. And I was all in.
Not only did I help plan the travel and timeline—I even brought my dream hair and makeup artist, Alycia of Brosnaich Beauty, along for the ride. Because when I say I treat your elopement like a full wedding day, I mean it. You deserve the same love, attention, and artistry no matter what size your guest list is.
A Full-Day Elopement Experience
From the moment we landed in Key West, this day felt like golden light and soft waves and something unforgettable unfolding.
We started with detail shots and getting ready coverage at their Airbnb—the little heirloom pieces, the perfume spritz, the deep breaths before everything begins. Then came a private first look tucked into a quiet, palm-lined corner of the island, just the two of them seeing each other for the first time in their wedding attire. That moment? Pure magic.
Their ceremony was short, sweet, and filled with heart. The ocean breeze wrapped around us as the sun dropped low. It was private. Meaningful. Deeply moving.
A Dinner to Remember
Later that evening, they gathered with a small circle of loved ones for a reception dinner that felt like a warm hug. Candlelit tables. Laughter between courses. Toasts that had everyone teary-eyed. It was laid-back, elevated, and so them.
Lifestyle Portraits in Their Airbnb
The next morning, before the world got loud again, we captured one more round of portraits—this time barefoot, coffee in hand, wrapped in each other in the cozy corners of their Airbnb. These lifestyle images felt like a love letter to the morning after: soft sheets, sunlit windows, and the start of forever.
Why I Love Elopements
Elopements give you permission to slow down. To savor. To choose presence over pressure. They’re not a "smaller" version of a wedding—they’re just more you.
And maybe that’s why I feel so connected to them—because I know what it’s like to miss out on that feeling.
My husband and I got married at a courthouse on a whim. No flowers. No music. No moment that felt like it was just ours. Honestly? I feel more connected to the day we started dating than the day we said “I do.” Not because the love wasn’t real—but because we didn’t know how to make our wedding day feel special. We didn’t know we were allowed to.
That experience shaped the way I show up for my couples. I don’t want you to walk away with a blur of a day. I want you to feel it. To hold it in your bones the way you hold your partner’s hand—with warmth, with intention, with love.
If you're dreaming of an elopement that’s emotional, artful, and completely yours—I’ll help you bring it to life, every step of the way. From planning support to travel, golden hour portraits to cozy morning-after memories—I’ve got you.
