Wedding

Summer Emerald Bay Elopement || Francesca & Evan

This summer Emerald Bay Elopement was so stunning!! Francesca and Evan eloped with their 10 family members, check it out!

Private First Look and Vows on the Beach in Lake Tahoe

Francesca and Evan wanted a private first look on their elopement day so that way they can see each other for the first time and read their vowels privately. They were so excited to see each other and had so many emotions, give each other the biggest hug and had tears already streaming down their faces. They each share their vows to each other on the beach, right outside of their hotel, and couldn’t believe that this day was here!

Elopement couple hugging on sandy beach in Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe and mountains in background

Elopement bide smiling at groom while on sandy beach in Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe and mountains in background

Elopement groom reading wedding vows to bride while standing on sandy beach at Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe in background
Elopement groom emotional while bride reads wedding vows to him and standing on a sandy beach at Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe

Summer Emerald Bay Elopement

After their first look, they hopped in the car and headed to Emerald Bay. They met up with her family and started to walk out to the overlook. What’s so awesome about Francesca and Evan’s wedding day is that they truly only wanted their closest, most favorite people there to witness I’m getting married. They had about 10 of their family and friends, attend their ceremony, and it was an absolute dream!

Bride holding dad's arm while walking down aisle during elopement at Emerald Bay with pine trees and mountain in background
Groom standing with hands clasped watching bride walk down aisle during elopement at Emerald Bay

Elopement ceremony at Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe and mountains covered in pine trees in background

One of their family members was ordained, and he officiated them, and they did the damn thing! Their ceremony we’re short and sweet into the point, they exchanged rings, and they were married! Everyone was so excited for them!! They cheered and clapped for them, and then gave them the biggest hugs afterwards.

I’ve heard so many people say that Emerald Bay is overpopulated and not a good place to elope, but I honestly disagree! Yes, this location can be busy and there could be lots of tourist that attends this location, especially in the summer months, but there’s almost never anyone at this overlook spot, and it’s super easy to get a permit! Which side note, if you want to elope here in Emerald Bay, you’ll have to get a permit and I take care of all of that for you! Learn How to elope in Lake Tahoe here.

Francesca and Evan’s ceremony was an absolute dream, and now they’re married!!!

Family watching elopement ceremony at Emerald Bay with pine trees in background

Close up of bride sliding wedding ring onto groom's finger during elopement ceremony at Emerald Bay

Elopement couple kissing after ceremony at Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe and pine trees in background

Elopement couple holding hands in the air together and smiling while walking out of ceremony at Emerald Bay while guests cheer on either side

Elopement couple and family standing together and smiling at camera after ceremony at Emerald Bay

Emerald Bay Adventure Elopement

After they eloped, their family went back to the hotel and waited for them to explore south lake Tahoe together and take some photos! The three of us adventured around Emerald Bay, and then I took them to a few of my other favorite spots nearby. There’s this beach and dock that’s only a few minute drive so we decided to head there! They ran out to the dock, hung out, and soaked it all in.

Close up of elopement couple holding up wedding rings together

Elopement couple holding each other and kissing overlooking Emerald Bay and lots of pine trees

Elopement couple kissing while bride's veil blows partially in front of camera at Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe in background

Elopement couple holding hands and walking up dirt trail together surrounded by tall trees while bride looks back over shoulder and smiles at camera at Emerald Bay

Groom holding bride's hand and helping her down trail at Emerald Bay surrounded by pine trees with Lake Tahoe in distance

Elopement couple hugging each other and holding hands while bride smiles at Emerald Bay with Lake Tahoe in background

Groom lifting elopement bride up in the air and spinning her around in Emerald Bay with tall trees in background

Groom holding bride in the air and kissing her with tall trees in background at Emerald Bay

Elopement bride running along sandy beach toward camera while holding wedding shoes in her hand and looking back at groom at Emerald Bay

Elopement couple standing together on sandy beach and looking at camera with tall trees in background at Emerald Bay

Bride standing with bare feet on wet sand and looking out toward Emerald Bay while groom watches

Groom kissing elopement bride on head while holding her arm and she looks out towards Emerald Bay with water and mountains in background

Elopement couple holding hands while walking out along pier in water together at Emerald Bay with tall mountains and pine trees in background

Elopement couple leaning on wooden railing together while looking at camera with Lake Tahoe and mountains in background

Right as we were finishing up photos, there’s a huge storm that was rolling in and you could see the dark clouds in the distance! We hopped in our cars, went our own ways, and it started down pouring!! It truly couldn’t have been better timing.

Close up of elopement couple holding hands up next to each other while wearing wedding rings with Emerald Bay in background

Groom leaning on wooden railing on pier and talking to Bride while she looks out at water at Emerald Bay

Elopement couple walking along sandy beach together at Emerald Bay next to pine trees while storm clouds loom above

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Lake Tahoe Elopement Photographer

Hey friend, I’m Bridgette!! A wedding photographer based in Lake Tahoe. I’m so excited you’re here! I’d love to help you plan the wedding of your dreams, and capture all the moments for you to remember for generations to come! You deserve to feel all the nostalgia from the best weekend of your lives.

If you’re looking for a Lake Tahoe Elopement photographer, let’s chat!! Head to my elopement page to find my pricing, what to expect when working with me, raving reviews from past clients, and sample galleries! If you think we’d be a good fit, inquire here — I can’t wait to chat more with you both!!!

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