Rialto Beach Elopement | Henry Tieu Photography

Gorgeous Sunset Beach Elopement at Rialto Beach | Rialto Beach Elopement Photographers

Groom wipes during during vow exchange at Rialto Beach elopement

The Couple and Their Decision to Plan a Rialto Beach Elopement

I am not exaggerating when I say that Emily and Austin had to change their Rialto Beach elopement plans THREE times due to COVID.

Still, these two never gave up on their love, and eventually, their big day came and they were able to celebrate their love in their own unique ways.

Bride and groom toss a disco ball back and forth at Rialto Beach elopement

From Two Stunning Wedding Dresses To Disco Balls on the Beach, This Is How To Elope At Rialto Beach Adventurously

The word that comes to mind when thinking back on Emily and Austin’s Rialto Beach elopement is EPIC! The couple planned a full-day elopement that started out at their Airbnb cabin in Olympic National Park.

After finishing her hair and makeup, Emily stepped into her gorgeous customized wedding dress to get ready for her first look with Austin. The couple shared a few sweet moments outside before we all headed over to the beach for their sunset elopement ceremony.

Not gonna lie, as they were exchanging vows on the beach, I may or may not have shed a tear or two while photographing.

Afterward, we ran around Rialto Beach for sunset portraits, and partway through, Emily changed into her second wedding dress! The couple splashed in the water and even tossed around a disco ball!!!

To end the evening and celebrate their marriage, Emily and Austin popped a bottle of champagne. The spray was so intense I ended up smelling like champagne the whole 4-hour drive home but it was SO worth it!

Emily and Austin’s Rialto Beach elopement is a testament to “Love Is Not Cancelled”. It is a testament to “your wedding day should be all about you and your love, not about unwanted traditions” and a testament to having an elopement day filled with intentional experiences.

Emily and Austin, thank you for trusting me with all your hearts. Thank you for partying like rockstars on the beach, and congrats on your beautiful marriage!!!!

Kind words from the couple:

After our entire wedding got canceled, everyone asked why we didn’t cancel our photographer too Here’s your answer right here (see photos below) THANK YOU, Henry so much! Thank you for giving us a sneak peek of our photos and capturing the feeling of the day. We are truly in awe!