As far as simple and breathtaking weddings go, I think this family focused elopement in Big Sur, California wins everything. It was just Ulysses, Cyntia and their two gorgeous children, Phoenix and Galaxy in attendance. Their officiant, Colette Cucchia, was there to marry them overlooking the water and their wedding photographer captured the whole thing beautifully.
“We both really like the small and simple weddings”, Ulysses began. “Our children also inspire us, they were very central to our wedding. A unique part of our wedding was the Greenbrier. We really love that van and thought it would be nice to have it featured in our wedding pictures. Different to the norm? We are a non religious family and our wedding reflected that.”
“We saved a ton of money by not doing what most of the world considers a wedding. We marry each other, its the union of TWO people. All the rest is just bullshit. We did what we felt was right. The wedding plan came together the week before we married. Once we had the wedding locked up, we loaded up the van and hit the road. The most expensive part of the wedding was our photographer but, clearly, he was worth every penny!”
“Don’t get hung up on tradition”, he concluded. “You’ll be invited to plenty of traditional weddings in life. Make sure your wedding is truly your own and not what other people think it should be.”
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Supporting Cast
- Photography: Helios Images
- Officiant: Colette Cucchia
- Planner: Diane Allen - Elegant Events
- Bride's Dress: Free People
- Bride's Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Every time : love is all you need. Lovely
Breastfeeding bride = awesome!
Gorgeous.
I was there last week! And now I’m back in London. Sniff. This was a beautiful reminder of my time in California.
I visited this beach on my American road trip last year….i felt it was so beautiful that this is what heaven must be like! There is something other wordly about that entire stretch of road on the Big Sur highway. ….this wedding is beyond perfect! I’ve never seen anything so beautiful in my life 🙂 🙂
Congratulation to the beautiful couple. Stunning bride and the whole scene is absolutely hilarious!!! I loved the whole wedding venue, pictures and the couple. Best wedding wishes to you 🙂
This is wonderful. It really is the simple things in life that are so important and hold the most beauty.
Love!!
Absolutely stunning! We are an elopement company offering Gatlinburg weddings (Tennessee) so I absolutely love seeing non-traditional ceremonies. Best wishes to the both of you!
So natural and “low key” in the best possible sens of this word! I love the involvement of kids in the ceremony.
What a beautiful shoot! I love the whole family hanging out in the van.
SERIOUSLY STUNNING.
Intimate shots and beautiful lighting…. I hope mine come out half as well as these!
Gorgeous!! Love it!
Oh. My. Gosh. This is gorgeous!
Great job putting this together Kat! Making photographs on such a big day for their family was an honor. Having their trust and honesty made the magic 🙂
I loved the breastfeeding shot! What a beautiful family!
Simply gorgeous! Love how involved the children are. This is how our vow renewal is going to be this some! <3 the breast-feeding images too, beautiful! x
Big Sur! Perhaps one of my favourite places in the whole world. Had the pleasure (and total fear) driving it 2 years ago on a USA road trip. I did not want it to end. These pictures brought back so many memories. Absolutely lovely. Would love to get married on the Big Sur!
What a beautiful wedding. Great location for those amazing pictures!
WOW! very lovely photos 🙂