Seaside elopement with bride in a long sleeve lace wedding dress and fedora hat

Seaside Elopement in Devon

Rose and Chris always wanted an intimate family wedding incorporating their children. So when Covid struct it was the perfect opportunity to have a seaside elopement. Just the bride, groom, their two daughters and a lot of love. They all looked fierce in a check suit, tutus and long sleeve wedding dress and hat. And, they all radiate joy. The beach portraits by, Recommended supplier, Laura Dean Photography are simply breathtaking.

Intimate seaside elopement with the bride in a long sleeve lace wedding dress and hat and her two daughters in tutus.

Our wedding wasn’t just about us, it was also about our two girls and the last thing we wanted was to spend the day hosting friends and family and miss out on celebrating with them. We’d been thinking to have a wedding of two halves but we knew it would be hard suggesting to our nearest and dearest that we have a wedding ceremony without them. The pandemic gave us the kick we needed to elope and plan to celebrate when restrictions are lifted and we can be with others that we love and who have supported us throughout our relationship.
Rose & Chris

Bride and groom exchanging vows at seaside elopement

Flower girl in a peach tutu blowing bubbles

Intimate seaside elopement in Devon with views of the beach during the wedding ceremony

Family wedding in Devon with bride in a long sleeve wedding dress

Bride in a long sleeve lace wedding dress sitting with her daughters in tutus at intimate wedding

Bridal entrance at Seaside elopement with bride in a long sleeve lace dress walking down the aisle with her two daughters in Tutus

Flower girls in tutus throwing confetti over their mum and dad at intimate Devon wedding

Groom holding an umbrella walking along the path with his daughter in a tutu

Bride in a fitted wedding dress with appliqué design putting on her grooms wedding ring

Flower girl looking out a stain glass window in a tutu

Intimate seaside elopement with ceremony on the terrace. The bride holds a dried flower bouquet

Bride in a fitted wedding dress with floral design holding a dried flower bouquet kissing her groom during the wedding ceremony

Groom in a check wool blazer embracing his bride in a fitted wedding dress holding a dried flower bouquet at their seaside elopement

Bride, groom and their daughter in a tutu and faux fur coat holding a red envelope

Bride and groom exchanging vows at their autumn seaside elopement with dried flower arrangement and bouquet

Bride in a fitted wedding dress holding a clear umbrella walking down the steps with her daughter in a peach tulle tutu skirt

DIY

We took a very DIY approach to our seaside elopement. Whilst it was in the UK we were hundreds of miles from the venue and their local suppliers and in any case, we didn’t want a traditional wedding. We found small businesses on Etsy, Instagram and even eBay and every one of them were super supportive and keen to help as soon as we told them we were getting married.

MOMENTS

We’ll never forget reading our own vows by the sea and the excitement of our girls getting to wear their beautiful dresses. And the end of the day when the girls were safely tucked up in the hotel room with the loveliest childminder whilst we were served a beautiful meal looking out over the water and had the chance to reflect on the day.

Bride in a fedora hat and leather jacket at seaside elopement

Groom in a check waistcoat twilling his bride on the beach in a fitted wedding dress and hat

Bride and groom sitting on a couch embracing at their intimate Devon elopement

Bride in a fitted lace wedding dress with long sleeves and fedora hat kissing her groom on the beach

Bride in a long sleeve wedding dress, bridal boots and Fedora hat running on the beach with her husband

Black and white portrait of the groom picking up his bride on the beach in Devon

Boho bride in a white Fedora hat and dangly earrings

Appliqué sleeve detail on fitted wedding dress

Intimate seaside elopement bride and groom portrait with bride in a long sleeve wedding dress and hat kissing her groom on the beach

Boho bride in a fitted wedding dress with long sleeves and appliqué detail wearing a fedora hat on the beach in Devon

Seaside elopement wedding photography by Laura Dean

Bride in a leather jacket and bridal hat at intimate seaside elopement

Bride and groom portrait at Sandy Cove Hotel, Devon wedding

Bride in a long sleeve appliqué wedding dress leaning over and kissing her groom on the couch

Bride in a long sleeve appliqué wedding dress kissing her groom on the beach in Devon at their intimate seaside elopement

Groom picking up his bride in a boho wedding dress and fedora hat on the beach in Devon at their intimate seaside elopement

Covid couldn't stop Rose and Chris' love story who decided to marry now and party later.

Our advice is, do it your way. If that means having a small wedding and going big on the celebrations later then go for it! We were totally free to enjoy the day and each other, no pressure, no fear of things going wrong. We all got rained on, my dress got filthy, our youngest had a tantrum, none of it mattered... we laughed, we chatted, we enjoyed every minute.
Rose & Chris

What kid doesn't love the beach? What adult doesn't for that matter? So this seaside elopement was the perfect choice for Rose and Chris' family wedding. Deciding to marry now and party later and keep the first part of their wedding as intimate as possible. We love it!

Written by Lorna Shaw

Photographer: Laura Dean Photography |

Venue: Sandy Cove Hotel |

Videographer: Charlotte Dart |

Makeup: Amy Elizabeth |

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