These two avid travelers from Chicago were supposed to elope in the remote wilderness of New Zealand (omg!) but plans were inevitably postponed due to covid-19. Within a month we planned their vow ceremony in a popular photography spot, Hidden Valley Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park.
Photos were taken on 35mm and medium format kodak portra 400 film
Hannah and Wataru’s wabi sabi elopement in Joshua Tree, CA.
The couple originally wanted to elope however, ended up planning a larger wedding for their family’s sake. "When Covid hit and we had to postpone our June wedding, we decided that we would take an unfortunate situation and make a perfect opportunity to get creative; finding ways to create a formal feel with a non-traditional approach." The couple decided to have a virtual wedding and stream their ceremony to loved ones, while only having four close friends present. "With all the virtual weddings and us just wanting to get married, we took a hold of the opportunity by recruiting a handful of friends to help us plan. Many parts of our day were spontaneous.”
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Ceremony + Reception Location : Villa Kuro @villakuro | Photographer : Gaby J Photography @hellogabyj | Flora : Studio Yeoreum @studioyeoreum | Catering + Beverages : Panda Express @officialpandaexpress, Natural Wines + Donatsu Donuts @donatsudoughnuts | Nails : May Chicago @may_chicago | Bride's Dress : Cami NYC @caminnyc | Bride's Shoes : Dior @dior | Bride's Cape : BHLDN @bhldn | Groom's Suit : H&M @hm | Groom's Shoes : Gucci @gucci | Groom's Fedora : Bailey Hats @bailey_hats | Groom's Watch : Omega Seamaster @omega | Rings : Brilliant Earth @brilliantearth | Earrings : Mejuri @mejuri
