Couple kisses during their first dance at their campervan airbnb elopement

Airbnb Elopement | Brooksville Florida

This session began with a kayaking adventure on the Weeki Wachee River, see the first part here.

I attended a styled shoot near Weeki Wachee Spring to get portfolio images and my first taste of an elopement! Although it was a ticketed event with a model couple (they are really married) and a group of eight photographers, the entire day felt like a glimpse into a real elopement day. This styled Airbnb elopement included everything that eloping couples could dream of. From adventurous moments in the water to a cozy evening around a fire, this shoot captured what an intentional, joy-filled elopement day can look like.

Getting Ready

Groom in black and white in his campervan airbnb

Groom helps his bride get ready in their campervan airbnb, he buttons the back of her wedding dress for their elopement

Inside the vintage camper we caught getting ready moments, then headed outside for bridal portraits and glowing couples portraits in the ferns. The elopement ceremony was held behind the Airbnb, under a wooden candle and flower filled arch in the woods—romantic, simple, and surrounded by nature.

Bride tucks her hair back and looks down at her bouquet

Bride holding her bouquet with her train out behind her

After “I do,” we staged a cake cutting and toast at a cozy table set for two. To end the day, we gathered around a bonfire for s’mores, games, and a first dance set to their actual wedding day song!

Couple smiling at their elopement table for two

Couple leans their foreheads into each other at their elopement table

I absolutely love all the incredible milestones I get to document at my client’s sessions. From proposals, engagements, and family milestones I’m always honored to be there. But there’s something about elopements and adventure sessions specifically that makes my heart sing! I’ve always been an introvert and full of wanderlust, so nothing could be better than an intimate ceremony paired with an adventure for two (plus me, the photographer). Invite me to your elopement or intimate wedding here! Haha 😉

Bride and groom play jenga at their campervan airbnb elopement

Bride and groom play jenga at their airbnb elopement

Even though this was a styled shoot, it gave me a better sense of how a real elopement might feel. I learned how much intention goes into planning a day that’s both meaningful and unrushed. I’ll be creating my own styled elopements soon to really practice planning all the details myself! In fact, if you’re reading this you and your partner can apply to model for me here.

If you’re dreaming of a carefree, adventurous Florida elopement, maybe even at Weeki Wachee Spring this is your sign! Let’s plan something that feels just right for you. Contact me for your elopement or adventurous couple session!