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Kaily & Kelsey’s Romantic Whidbey Island Elopement

Re-planning your whole wedding is not a fun experience. Re-planning your wedding multiple times is even more stress-inducing! Because of the pandemic, Kaily and Kelsey pivoted their wedding celebration several times. They finally landed on an all-day elopement at their favorite place: Whidbey Island. 

Whidbey Island Elopement

I asked Kaily and Kelsey to tell me some of the places they enjoyed spending their time together in Whidbey, and we made a full celebration out of it! We did their first look at the beautiful Meerkerk Gardens, and included their adorable pup Alfie in the celebration, too. They hired on Tosha to create a “reception” space for them on the beach to share a slice of pie and be surrounded by personal elements that really spoke to them and their relationship.

Despite all the changes and uncertainties, Kaily and Kelsey were able to create an experience that was meaningful to their history and journey as a couple. They were able to soak in some beautiful places along the way, too! That made this Whidbey Island elopement a relaxed, romantic, and effortless experience! 

I love being a wedding photographer on Whidbey Island because of the way it can transform the day into something beautiful. Meerkerk Gardens, Coupeville Wharf, Fort Ebey State Park, and Ebey’s Landing are just a few of the places you can choose for an elopement in this gorgeous place. 

Vendors for Kaily & Kelsey’s Celebration

Photographer: Me! TMinspired Photography

Videographer: Ochoa Wedding Films (fused in super 8mm to their highlight film)

HMUA: Seattle Beauty Boss

Rentals + sunset setup: Elevated Events by Tosha

Additional rentals: American Party Place

Flowers: Poppy and Pomegranate

Ghost chair signage: Honeybee Designs

Cookies: A Little Wicked Cakery

Detail shot of wedding rings in an engraved wooden box with the initials "K & K"
Engraved wooden ring box with the initials "K&K"
Gold and blue-green stone wedding ring and bands.
Pup Alfie rests at groom's feet before the first look.
Bride walks to the groom for a first look at their Whidbey Island elopement.
Bride and groom's first look at Whidbey Island elopement
Groom smiles seeing his bride for the first time
Couple shares a kiss in Meerkerk Gardens at Whidbey Island elopement
Bride twirls to show off her dress
Bride kneels down to pet dog, while groom holds his leash.
Bride and groom's first look at Whidbey Island elopement
Bride kneels down to pet dog, while groom holds his leash.
Bride and groom pose for portraits after their first look during Whidbey Island elopement
Bride and groom pose for portraits after their first look during Whidbey Island elopement
Bride and groom pose for portraits after their first look during Whidbey Island elopement
Groom portrait with dog Alfie.
Bride portrait with dog Alfie.
Couple and their dog walk down the path of Meerkerk Gardens during Whidbey Island elopement
Couple and their dog walk down the path of Meerkerk Gardens during Whidbey Island elopement
Close up of bride's makeup for Whidbey Island elopement
Close up of bride's makeup for Whidbey Island elopement
Bride's simple twist curled hairstyle for elopement.
Bride smiles over her shoulder in front of a wall of pink flowers.
Couple stands near the water's edge on Whidbey Island to exchange elopement vows
Bride laughs as groom says his vows
Couple stands near the water's edge on Whidbey Island to exchange elopement vows
Couple stands near the water's edge on Whidbey Island to exchange elopement vows
Bride reads her elopement vows from her phone.
Bride and groom share a laugh during vow-reading. Black and white.
Groom wipes away tears as bride finishes reading her vows.
Couple kisses after vow exchange at elopement on Whidbey Island.
Couple gazes out over the water.
Bride looks over at groom, joyous, as they walk across the grass.
Bride smiles over her shoulder at the camera, holding hands with her partner.
Couple shares a hug after their vow exchange during Whidbey Island elopement.
Couple walks up the steps of a gazebo on Whidbey Island.
Couple shares a private dance under a gazebo on Whidbey Island.
Couple shares a private dance under a gazebo on Whidbey Island.
Couple shares a private dance under a gazebo on Whidbey Island.
Couple faces one another holding hands in the woods.
Couple faces one another holding hands in the woods.
Couple shares a laugh and smile, facing one another and holding hands.
Groom makes bride laugh during their Whidbey Island elopement portraits in the woods.
Couple holds hands and looks at one another lovingly.
Couple holds hands and lean in for a kiss.
Couple holds their dog Alfie and smiles for the camera.
Couple showers pup Alfie with love during their elopement on Whidbey Island.
Couple showers pup Alfie with love during their elopement on Whidbey Island.
Dog Alfie poses with his flower harness at elopement.
Couple shares a smile at Ebey's Landing.
Couple smiles for the camera during wedding portraits.
Groom leans in to kiss bride's cheek during portraits at Ebey's Landing.
Couple stands a foot apart, smiling at the camera.
Close up of bride's bouquet: colorful roses and a green silk ribbon.
Bride holds her bouquet and smiles off camera.
Groom smiles for the camera, wearing a gray suit.
Close up of groom's boutonnière. Colorful yellow, orange, pink and green.
Couple walks down the pier at Ebey's landing in their wedding attire during elopement at Whidbey Island.
Couple walks across the frame, smiling.
Couple stands face to face, holding flowers between them, during elopement on Whidbey Island.
Groom holds bride's hand as she twirls in her wedding dress.
Couple sits and smiles for the camera.
Couple sits and shares a kiss.
Bride fluffs out her dress while she and groom sit for a moment during their elopement on Whidbey Island.
Black and white. Couple walks down the hill, bride in front and groom behind her with their dog.
Black and white. Couple walks down the hill, bride in front and groom behind her with their dog.
Bride and groom hold hands, walking their dog Alfie.
Couple leans in for a kiss with dog Alfie at their feet.
Dog looks eagerly at the camera, wearing a flower collar that matches the bride's bouquet.
Bride and groom pose for the camera, bride lifting the train of her dress during Whidbey Island elopement.
Reception table with green cloth set up on the beach.
Close up of candle and fern details on reception table.
Clear chairs read "we eloped" in white script.
Close up of flowers, candles, and glasses on the reception table.
Two dessert slices rest on a gold platter.
Driftwood, ferns, and unlit candles adorn the base of the reception table at Whidbey Island elopement.
Couple kisses while sitting at their reception table during Whidbey Island elopement.
Couple take drinks out of cute mugs.
Couple shares a kiss while holding cookies that read "We Eloped"
Couple show off their mugs to each other.
Groom sprays champagne as bride cheers excitedly next to him.
Groom sprays champagne as bride cheers excitedly next to him.
Couple walks down the rocky beach toward the water at the end of their Whidbey Island elopement.
Bride twirls in her Whidbey Island elopement dress on the beach.
Bride twirls in her Whidbey Island elopement dress on the beach.
Bride twirls in her Whidbey Island elopement dress on the beach.
Couple smiles at one another, holding wooden signs that read "Senora" and "Senor" at the end of their Whidbey Island elopement.

I had a blast serving as the wedding photographer for Kaily and Kelsey’s Whidbey Island elopement. You can learn more about what it’s like to have me photograph your wedding, my associate team, and my packages here. Then, reach out to me here to tell me all about your celebration!