Raymond and Grace’s Winter Emerald Bay Elopement was truly one of the most magical winter days I’ve ever captured. Keep reading & scrolling to hear their story.

Raymond inquired about a month before they decided to elope just the two of them and their closest families and loved ones. They were already flying out to Lake Tahoe for Thanksgiving, and decided “You know what?! Let’s elope!” and I’m so here for it. We quickly planned their incredible winter elopement in a few weeks, secured a photography permit, and by the time we knew it, their elopement day was here!

They got ready at an Airbnb nearby in South Lake Tahoe, in separate rooms to make sure they didn’t see each other. They wanted to wait for the ceremony to see each other for the first time. I captured Raymond and Grace getting ready, and their beautiful details like their vows, her dress, shoes, rings, etc. As I looked out the window, I could see storm clouds moving in quick, and we just knew it was going to snow and be the most magical winter elopement!! PS it was haha

Grace’s mom helped her into her dress and helped her finish getting ready, and Raymond’s family did the same! It was such a beautiful morning surrounded by family and loved ones.

Winter Emerald Bay Ceremony

After they got ready, everyone headed out to drive to the ceremony at Emerald Bay! I secured a permit for them so we could legally have them get married in this epic location, and also ensure no one else would be there. The snow started to fall and there truly wasn’t another soul in sight, it was incredible. Raymond saw Grace for the first time on their wedding day as she was walking down with her dad from the cars. The snow was falling and she truly looked like an angel. His expression says it all.

They shared their personal vows, shared communion and prayed as a family, and almost froze to death with the snow falling haha. Raymond’s sister officiated their wedding as well, making their ceremony that much more intimate and special.

Winter Bridals at Emerald Bay

After their ceremony and some family photos, the 3 of us headed to the main Emerald Bay State Park to take bridals! It was quite literally almost a full blizzard at this point, but they didn’t have a care in the world besides the fact that they were married!!! We ran around in the snow, and captured their bridals as newlyweds.

Wedding Reception in South Lake Tahoe

After their bridals, we drove to their reception in South Lake! They huddled by the fire, shared first dances with each other and their parents, and then shared speeches as the sun went down. Only a few months later, Raymon’s mother unexpectedly passed. It was tragic. He shared a dance with his mom on his wedding day and she blessed their wedding day in so many ways. May she rest in pease and forever live their hearts.

Your wedding photos are truly the one thing you can hold onto after your wedding day, and they only become more and more meaningful the more time that passes by. God bless Cherie and this beautiful family. It was an absolute honor capturing your elopement Raymond and Grace! Thank you for trusting me to be your photographer. xx Bridge

My bride’s response to their photos: “WE CANNOT BELIEVE THESE ARE THE PREVIEWS 😫😍🥹 they’re freaking incredible Bridgette!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH.” – Grace

My groom’s response to their photos: “Thank you so much for capturing this for us 🤍🤍 absolutely beautiful work!!! So grateful to have worked with you!” – Raymond

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