Stephanie + Eli reached out to me one week leading up to their elopement at Sunset Cliffs in San Diego, California. They live in Arizona but dreamed of eloping in the place they love vacationing at most. When they visit San Diego, they love getting coffee at their favorite local coffee shop, Communal Coffee and Flowers and having date nights at Sunset Cliffs. I LOVE that for their elopement, Stephanie got her beautiful bouquet from that local coffee shop and had the ultimate date night ever as they committed their lives to one another.
Their intention for their wedding day was “just love”— and that is what I love most about intimate weddings. The intention behind the day isn’t about the details or opinions from their family. It’s simply two people in love focused on each other in a way that is truly a representation of them. It is authentic and not showy, and it is couples like Stephanie + Eli who make me LOVE what I do. They are laid-back, go-with-the-flow, and care about having a genuine experience.
I could not be any more excited to share with you guys a sneak peak into their day. Stephanie finished putting on her makeup at the cliffs and I took allll the pictures as they walked around the cliffs and watched the waves crash and the sun set. They were constantly embracing one another and stealing sweet glances. It had rained leading up to the ceremony, but as they recited “I Do”, the clouds broke open, and beautiful sun rays came shining behind them. It was the most beautiful evening, and I am so blessed to be able to document these moments.
For real, how beautiful is this bouquet?! If you are located in Southern California and looking for a stunning and affordable flower arrangement for your elopement or intimate wedding you should definitely check out their selection! (http://www.communalcoffee.com/flowers)
We were seriously blessed with the most incredible sunset, and it was such an honor to capture their big day!