Elopements · St. Augustine
St. Augustine Elopement Photographer
A Simpler Way to Elope in St. Augustine
Whether you call it an elopement, a micro wedding, or an intimate wedding, it's the same idea: skip the big production and focus on what matters—each other. From a quick ceremony at the St. Augustine courthouse to vows on the beach at sunset or a small gathering in your backyard or an Airbnb, we love photographing small weddings across Northeast Florida.
However you do it, we want you to have beautiful pictures to remember the day by.
We can help you find great spots that are open to the public and walk you through the permit process if your location needs one. Jill is also an ordained officiant if you'd like us to handle the ceremony. And if you'd rather have the ceremony, flowers, and coordinating all taken care of, that's our all-inclusive elopement package.
If you're still early in the planning process, our guide to eloping in St. Augustine covers permits, locations, and timelines, and our elopement portfolio shows recent couples. Knowing all of that is how we keep your ceremony intimate and your pictures cinematic.
Recent Elopements
Real people, real moments from couples we've worked with.
St. Augustine Elopement Photographer Packages
Coverage for every kind of celebration
Courthouse Ceremony
- 30 minutes of coverage
- 120+ edited images
- Ceremony at St. Johns County Courthouse
- Family portraits if attending
- Couple portraits at the Courthouse
Quick Elopement
- 60 minutes of coverage
- 200+ edited images
- Ceremony coverage
- Family photos if attending
- Couple portraits at 2-3 locations
Extended Elopement
- 2 hours of coverage
- 350+ edited images
- Ceremony photos
- Family photos if attending
- Couple portraits at multiple locations
- Add extra time: $400/hr
For couples who want a simple, turnkey wedding day, our all-inclusive package is the fit. Jill officiates, Rob photographs, and the location, permit, flowers, and marriage paperwork are all handled in one booking. See the all-inclusive elopement package in St. Augustine.
Explore Real St. Augustine Elopements
Tap any elopement to see some more images from that couple's gallery.
Hi, we're Rob & Jill
We're Rob and Jill — a husband-and-wife team who've been photographing elopements around St. Augustine since 2014. We're parents and St. Augustine locals, and after more than a decade we still chase this city's light: the way it pours through the oak canopies and glows off the old coquina walls.
Our approach is easygoing and documentary. Rob sees light and angles like the engineer he used to be; Jill reads the room and knows just when you need a quiet minute. We're there to capture your day the way it actually feels — the belly laughs, the happy tears, the small in-between moments — not to stage it.
Every couple is different, and that's what keeps this work exciting. We're your guides — whether you want a quiet exchange of vows tucked between the sand dunes at Anastasia State Park or an intimate celebration in a downtown St. Augustine courtyard.
More about us →
Naima & Avery at Casa Futrell
This one was personal. Avery's dad is one of my best friends, and I've watched Avery grow up over the years. When we heard what they were looking for—trees, nature, a dock over a pond, ducks, about 50 guests—we offered our backyard. Their wedding was held at…
See the Photos →The Complete St. Augustine Elopement Guide
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We recommend booking 2-3 months in advance for the best selection of dates and times. That said, we've photographed same-week elopements—it never hurts to reach out even with short notice. Peak season (October-May) books faster, so plan accordingly if you have a specific date in mind.
Most couples land on one or two hours. One hour covers a ceremony (usually 10-15 minutes) plus portraits at two or three spots downtown or on the bayfront—that's our Quick Elopement. Two hours is the sweet spot if you want a sunset ceremony—you get pre-ceremony portraits, the vows, and the full golden hour for pictures across several locations. If you're adding a first look, a champagne toast, or a walk from the beach to downtown, plan on two. Our elopement guide has hour-by-hour sample timelines for both.
It depends on location. Public beaches and downtown St. Augustine don't require permits for small gatherings. State parks (Anastasia, Washington Oaks), the St. Augustine Lighthouse, and some venues like the Lightner Museum courtyard require permits. We'll help you navigate what's needed based on your chosen spot.
Yes! Florida has no waiting period for out-of-state couples. You can get your marriage license at the St. Johns County Clerk's office and get married the same day. Florida residents have a 3-day waiting period unless you complete a premarital course. We help with destination elopement planning all the time.
Florida weather doesn't always cooperate—we've seen sideways rain hit moments before vows. When that happens, we go into action with solutions, not questions. 'We can wait and see if this blows past, or move to this covered courtyard—it'll actually create a more intimate feel.' Downtown St. Augustine has beautiful backup spots. Afternoon storms typically pass within 30-60 minutes, and some of our favorite light happens right after.
Absolutely. Modern elopements range from just the two of you to 50+ guests. It's about the vibe, not the headcount. Our coverage options work for any size—we'll help you figure out what makes sense for your plans.
We help with everything. Location scouting, timeline building, officiant recommendations, permit guidance, weather backup plans. You focus on getting married; we'll handle the logistics.
We do. The packages on this page are photography-only, so you book us for coverage and bring your own officiant, florals, and permits. If you'd rather have all of that handled together, our all-inclusive St. Augustine elopement packages page lays out what the all-inclusive option covers and what it costs.
Honestly, not much. An elopement is typically just the couple (plus a photographer and officiant), while a micro wedding usually includes a small guest list—under 20 or so. The feel is the same either way. We use 'elopement' as shorthand for all of it.
Yes! We photograph elopements throughout Northeast Florida—same team, same style. See our Jacksonville elopement photography and Amelia Island elopement photography pages for details.
Yes! We love photographing vow renewals—they're booked and priced just like an elopement, so any of the packages above works.
Jill is an ordained officiant — the vows and the photographs can come from the same two people.
We know the permit rules — beaches, parks, and historic venues each play by different rules; we sort out which is which.
Same-week elopements happen — we've photographed them; reach out even on short notice.
Where We Photograph Elopements
Northeast Florida and beyondCourthouse, beach, or historic district — every spot above is within a short drive of the old city. Ask about your venue →
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