Last Minute Beach Elopement During Covid-19

Last Minute Beach Elopement During Covid 19

This daring couple went for a last minute elopement on the beach during Covid-19.

What does it mean to be married if it’s not all about navigating life’s ups and down’s together?! Let’s just say, Covid-19 isn’t just a bump in the road and for many, it can seem like a mountain. However, for Gloria and Caleb, there wasn’t anything that could keep their love down! Faced with the same decisions as thousands of other couples, they decided to plan a last-minute, Covid-19 complaint elopement at Seal Beach.

G and C grew up going to Seal Beach with their families. The beach was closed but they were still able to get a great view of the water, sand and palm trees on a side street and follow local rules. What a special place to share their vows and start their forever.

The couple’s friends and family were 100% on board to help make their day a reality. Both the father-of-the-bride and the father-of-the-groom became ordained so they could officiate the ceremony. Their closest friends and neighbors stood at a safe distance and held signs of congratulations and encouragement! G and C took wedding portraits in front of the garage at G’s childhood home. After years of being the backdrop for family photos, it’s now the backdrop for these incredible newlyweds! The couple headed back to the bride’s parents’ home, the FAB retro, completely original 50’s home that she has lived in her entire life, popped some bottles of Champagne, munch on some Super Mex, and cut some cake!

The florist had a friend who recently married and offered to let Gloria borrow the gown! Ky Flora designed the perfect beachy bridal bouquet featuring anthurium, orchids and roses.

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The groom was wearing a black suit, a white shirt and a black tie.

The groom was wearing a black suit, a white shirt and a black tie.

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The bride was rocking a gorgeous A-line fully pearled wedding dress with bell sleeves and a V-neckline.

The bride was rocking a gorgeous A-line fully pearled wedding dress with bell sleeves and a V-neckline.

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She finished her look with a chic veil.

She finished her look with a chic veil.

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The elopement took place on the beach where the couple grew up with their families.

The elopement took place on the beach where the couple grew up with their families.

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Their neighbors and friends were standing aside celebrating their love with signs.

Their neighbors and friends were standing aside celebrating their love with signs.

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The couple headed to the bride's parent's house to have a small and cute reception.

The couple headed to the bride's parent's house to have a small and cute reception.

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The bride changed for a small minimalist dress and a veil for the reception.

The bride changed for a small minimalist dress and a veil for the reception.

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The decor was simple and white, with the wedding bouquet of white fronds and pale blooms.

The decor was simple and white, with the wedding bouquet of white fronds and pale blooms.

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The wedding cake was a textural white one, with a cute topper.

The wedding cake was a textural white one, with a cute topper.

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This is how you celebrate your love during Covid-19.

This is how you celebrate your love during Covid-19.