Joyous Palauea Beach Elopement
If I had to choose one word to describe L and G’s elopement, it would be “joyous”. This couple was grinning from ear-to-ear practically the entire time that I was photographing their special day (minus some happy tears during the ceremony). They were clearly enthralled with each other, and just so stoked to be getting married! While a wedding day is usually a jovial occasion overall, there can be a wide range of emotions from anxiety to exhaustion to excitement to overwhelming love and happiness. It’s important to recognize and honor that all emotions experienced on a wedding day are valid and normal. I offer that as a gentle reminder because often it can be a bit alarming when anything but is perceived as a positive emotion arises on a wedding day. That being said, L and G appeared to be at ease, joyful, and wholly focused only on each other throughout their entire elopement.
L and G’s elopement took place in Summer 2020 at Palauea Beach, South Maui. During the ceremony, we used the south end of the beach, which is my favorite ceremony spot at this location. It features stunning lava rock formations, palm trees, greenery, white sand, and views of neighboring islands. Following the ceremony, we walked the long stretch of beach and scoped out a variety of backgrounds for the photos.
Ho'omaika'i ana (Congratulations) on your marriage, L and G! It was an honor to be your Maui elopement photographer! Best wishes as you start this new chapter of your life together!
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