Elopement At Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara

CHRISTINA & EVON

Locations:

• Getting ready: Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA (bride and groom)

• Ceremony and reception: Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA

 

Elopement photos at Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara:

Evon first contacted me online and it was a real honor to receive the praise he had for my work and a request to be his wedding photographer. He and his fiance, Christina were planning something a little different, which is something I always embrace, and it was an absolute pleasure to be behind the camera to capture this elopement at Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara.

Rather than a traditional wedding celebration, Evon and Christina were planning an elopement with just the two of them at the luxurious Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara. Backed by the Pacific Ocean, this private residence is nothing short of spectacular, and they had rented the entire estate for their elopement weekend.

My wife Charlene and I were already excited at the prospect of this mini-destination wedding (as Santa Barbara is about two hours drive from where we are based), but really swept away by Evon’s hospitality to have us stay the night at Luneta Plaza and join the couple for their wedding dinner.

 

Getting ready photos at Luneta Plaza:

Before arriving at the Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara on the morning of the elopement, our only communication had been through email, so it was nice to finally put a face to Evon and Christina. We started by capturing candid portraits of both the bride and groom as they were getting ready in separate suites, as well as some details shots of the stunning ring, Jimmy Choo shoes and elegant bridal gown that Christina would be wearing.

 

Pre-ceremony portraits at Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara:

The couple had decided to have a first look session on the grassy lawns of the Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara, and the setting was absolutely beautiful with the waters of the Pacific Ocean in the background. We then captured a few couple portraits of the two of them, accompanied by their very cute dog.

 

Ceremony photos at Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara:

The ceremony was a very intimate but beautiful occasion, with the couple both looking radiant as they exchanged vows. I particularly loved how gorgeous their dog was, watching on as Christina and Evon said “I do”.

 

Post-ceremony portraits at Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara:

After exchanging vows, we took a few final couple portraits as the sun sank below the horizon, and used the hammock to get some whimsical, beach-side shots as the sky slowly transformed and silhouetted the palms. I felt like these Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara elopement photos really encapsulated the escapism of this wedding and the idea of being on a romantic vacation with just your loved one.

 

Reception photos at Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara:

Darkness set in quite fast, and I used this opportunity to take some creative portraits using Luneta Plaza’s elegant chandelier and an ornate, dimly-lit stairwell. We were then treated to a wonderful dinner, served by Evon and Christina’s personal chef, and felt quite honored to spend this first dinner with them as husband and wife.

 

Elopement photos at Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara:

Evon’s kind words regarding my wedding photography offered great encouragement and inspiration for me, and I hope that these Luneta Plaza Santa Barbara elopement photos lived up to their expectations.