Eloping or having a courthouse wedding doesn’t mean your wedding day is any less meaningful. Even the simplest “I do” deserves to be remembered beautifully. In fact, sometimes the quietest moments hold the most love.
Just because you’ve chosen a courthouse over a ballroom doesn’t mean the day shouldn’t feel sacred, celebrated, and deeply yours. You’re still making the biggest promise two people can make—to walk through life together. And that deserves to be honored.
📸 1. Hire a Professional Photographer
A courthouse wedding may only take a few minutes, but the emotion it holds runs deep. A professional photographer captures that moment with intention—preserving your story not just for you, but for future generations who will want to know:
- What did you look like on the day you said “I do”?
- How did you smile at each other?
- What kind of love did you share?
These aren’t just photos—they’re the beginning of your legacy. And even if it’s just the two of you, your story is worth remembering.
🏠 2. Start the Day at Home—Together
One of the most beautiful things about an elopement is the space it gives for connection. You can wake up together, drink coffee slowly, get ready side by side. There’s no production. Just presence.
Photographing those quiet, personal moments—helping each other with a tie or zipping up a dress, playing with your dog, dancing in the kitchen—adds a depth to your story that words can’t.
Your home, your morning, your love. It’s all part of your wedding day.
📍 3. Choose a Meaningful Location for Photos
The courthouse is just the beginning. After the ceremony, choose a spot that reflects who you are together—where you feel at ease, inspired, or nostalgic.
- Your favorite city block
- A mural that matches your vibe
- A quiet garden or iconic landmark
- The first place you ever said “I love you” or had your first date
It doesn’t have to be grand—it just has to be you. These portraits become heirlooms. They’re how your love will be remembered decades from now.
🍽 4. Celebrate with Intention
Plan something afterward that feels celebratory and true to who you are. That might mean:
- Dinner at your favorite restaurant
- Champagne and cake at home
- A cozy picnic with your favorite snacks
- A late-night taco run in your wedding clothes
There’s something incredibly romantic about celebrating on your own terms. No timelines. No pressure. Just joy.
🎉 5. After Your Courthouse Wedding- Do Something You Love
This is your day—why not fill it with meaning? Take a walk, ride bikes, visit an art museum, or check into a beautiful hotel. Create moments that feel rich with intention and love.
This is the start of your marriage—make it reflect the life you want to build together.
Final Thoughts
A courthouse wedding isn’t “just” an elopement—it’s the moment your lives become one. And no matter how simple your plans may be, your love deserves to be documented with care, beauty, and reverence.
Not just for the two of you, but for the generations that will come after you—who will look at your photos and see how much love there was, right from the very beginning.
If you’re planning an intimate or courthouse wedding, I’d be honored to help tell your story.
📩 [Let’s create images that feel personal, timeless, and filled with love.]
