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Writer's pictureLana Tavares

1 Hour Backyard Elopement

Yes--you heard right--I shot this in ONE hour.



I LOVE intimate weddings for the simple fact that there is a HUGE story to tell...and it isn't about the fancy decor, the food, or even the ring. It's about tiny moments I get to witness and capture that will forever tell your story.



The space was small, but we made sure we made time for a first-look.







The couple started off with a combining-of-sand ceremony, in which they took sand from two separate bottles and combined them into one--symbolizing the joining of their lives.


Following this, they had another traditional ceremony which were performed with the help of their closest family members.