Blossom faces two people under a decorated white pergola with greenery and flowers at Bayfront Marin House. — July 19, 2026

Elopement Highlight

Blossom & Chris’s Elopement

Photographed by Rob & Jill Futrell at Bayfront Marin House

From Blossom

★★★★★

“Jill and Rob made our elopement at the Bayfront Marin House feel so special!”

Blossom and Chris chose the Bayfront Marin House as the backdrop for their elopement, with a ceremony under the gazebo led by Rey, the owner and officiant — a ceremony that had all of us in tears. They did a sand ceremony, sealed it with a kiss, and then moved into a first dance, cutting their coconut cream cake, and popping a bottle of champagne. Christopher mentioned they don't drink much, but he handled the cork like a pro. We wrapped up the day by stopping at a few of our favorite spots on the way up to the square in downtown St. Augustine.

White gazebo with flowers sits on the manicured grounds of Bayfront Marin House, flanked by historic buildings.

Bayfront Marin House office sign sits nestled among vibrant magenta petunias in terra-cotta planters.

Two hands hold a cream-colored framed certificate with calligraphy and floral illustrations, outdoors at the venue.

Chris in a white collared shirt and round sunglasses, with the yellow building softly blurred behind.

Two people stand under white draped fabric on a covered porch, one holding a tablet during an outdoor ceremony.

A person in a white sleeveless dress looks to the side while standing on a sunny deck at the venue.

Two people exchange vows under a flower-draped pergola as an officiant holds a book during their ceremony.

Blossom and Chris clasp hands beneath a white-flowered arbor, facing each other during their vows.

An officiant in a patterned shirt holds a leather-bound book during the ceremony as two people clasp hands.

White railings and flowering planters frame the shingled gazebo against palms and Spanish moss at the waterfront house.

Blossom and Chris exchange vows under a peaked-roof gazebo adorned with white flowers and greenery at the waterfront venue.

Two people join hands at an outdoor altar decorated with candles and flowers, colonial architecture behind them.

Someone in a blue patterned shirt arranges white candles and gold vessels on a draped table at Bayfront Marin House.

Two people in wedding attire stand under a white pergola with an officiant holding a tablet, framed by white floral garland.

Blossom and Chris walk hand-in-hand across the lawn in front of the yellow house, both in their wedding clothes.

Blossom and Chris stand together under white pergola beams at Bayfront Marin House, both in white sleeveless tops.

The couple leans close under draped white fabric on the deck, framed by flowering greenery.

A person in a white sleeveless gown stands on the second-floor balcony, hands on the railing.

Blossom and Chris embrace on the porch at Bayfront Marin House, one in white and the other in a sleeveless top.

Framed through soft green foliage, one partner kisses the other's cheek while they stand together at the venue.

A white wedding cake topped with a "Mr. & Mrs." gold sign sits on a metallic stand overlooking the waterfront.

Blossom and Chris stand together at the Bayfront Marin House, exchanging rings during their ceremony in white attire.

One partner slides a ring onto the other's finger as they stand together at the white cake table.

Blossom and Chris lean in for a kiss while holding cake and champagne flutes at their reception.

White cake topped with "Mr & Mrs" script sits on a silver pedestal at Bayfront Marin House, St. Augustine.

Someone pours champagne into a flute held by a person in a white sleeveless dress.

Blossom and Chris feed each other cake on a railed balcony overlooking the water at Bayfront Marin House, St. Augustine.

Two people in white stand facing each other beneath a green ivy-covered archway with a burgundy door.

The two pause on a tree-lined cobblestone path, one with hand on hip, sharing a relaxed moment downtown.

One person in white linen and another in a white t-shirt stand close against a cream and mauve wall.

Blossom and Chris walk hand in hand down a brick street lined with historic buildings.

Two people walk away holding hands down a colonnade of historic brick buildings.

Blossom and Chris walk arm-in-arm smiling under the oak canopy, Chris showing a visible tattoo on his arm.

Two people walk hand-in-hand down a tree-lined brick pathway beneath mature oaks in downtown St. Augustine.

Hanging sign for Bayfront Marin House sways among tall palms with potted flowers and colonial architecture.

Chris stands in a white short-sleeve button-up and black trousers on the venue grounds, wearing sunglasses.

Blossom stands on a deck in a white sleeveless dress with yellow and pink flowers in the foreground at Bayfront Marin House.

A person in a white dress smiles while standing between two people in casual attire under the venue's pergola.

A peaked-roof gazebo frames guests gathering under palms at Bayfront Marin House in colonial St. Augustine.

Two people hold hands while an officiant in a blue floral dress conducts their ceremony at the venue.

Close-up of tattooed arms linking together as one partner in white and one in gray trousers clasp hands during their vows.

Bride and groom's feet close together at Bayfront Marin House

Hands holding a wedding band during the ring exchange ceremony, both partners wearing white.

Tattooed arms reach toward a glass jar on a white-draped table during a sand ceremony outside the gazebo.

Hands pouring sand into a glass vessel as part of a unity ritual, with blurred figures in white visible above.

Two people kiss under a pergola with white flowers while an officiant observes during their ceremony.

Two people embrace under draped fabric and greenery on the decorated pergola deck.

Close-up of a small woven ornament holding shells and twine, resting on a striped fabric surface with soft natural light.

At the railing overlooking the grounds, they lean close together, both grinning widely in matching white attire.

Two people rest their arms on the white railing, gazing at each other beneath the pergola.

Two people embrace under a white tulle archway decorated with white blooms at the ceremony.

Blossom and Chris embrace on a white-railed balcony at Bayfront Marin House, with green water and trees visible behind them.

Two people stand face-to-face beneath a flowering white pergola, exchanging vows at the venue.

Champagne chills in a metal ice bucket next to a flute glass on a white-draped table with bay views.

Tattooed arm and hand hold a ring while the other partner's hand rests nearby during the ring exchange.

Both partners hold small plates of cake, laughing and looking at each other during their celebration.

The two smile at each other, each holding a plate of cake and a champagne glass in the bright venue space.

Champagne bottle chills in a silver ice bucket on the reception table.

Two people in white attire hold a champagne bottle and smile on the covered porch.

Blossom and Chris clink champagne glasses together, both grinning at the railing overlooking the grounds.

The couple raises their glasses in a toast, laughing together as afternoon light floods the venue.

Someone in a white dress holds a framed marriage license while standing on a sunny porch.

The couple stands arm-in-arm under lush vines, smiling at the camera near a weathered red entrance.

Blossom and Chris walk down a brick street lined with colonial architecture, holding each other close.

Two people sit on a wooden bench surrounded by flowering vines and greenery in Downtown St Augustine.

Two people stand shoulder-to-shoulder on a quiet street, smiling at the camera in soft afternoon light.

One partner gently adjusts the other's white gown against a pale concrete wall, a quiet moment of care between the two.

Blossom and Chris hold hands on a shaded brick path beneath towering oaks in downtown St. Augustine.

Blossom V

September 2026 · Google · ★★★★★

Jill and Rob made our elopement at the Bayfront Marin House feel so special! They treated us like old friends which helped my husband and I, who don't usually like to take pictures, feel comfortable. We could tell they really love what they are doing. I also enjoyed the facts Rob shared as we were walking about the different areas of old St. Augustine. Through every step of the process, Jill was very communicative about their ideas as well as timelines for the day of the elopement and completion of the photos afterward. In all, it was a truly great experience to work with Jill and Rob!

Read this review on Google → Bayfront Marin House

Rob and Jill Futrell, St. Augustine photographers — Rob & Jill

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