Brandon and Jarah stand on a shaded path lined with oak trees at Mussallem Beachfront Park, holding hands and smiling.
September 5, 2026

Elopement Highlight

Jarah & Brandon’s Elopement

Vilano Beach Mussallem Beachfront Park

Jarah and Brandon drove down from Kentucky to get married at our favorite beach. They'd planned a sunset ceremony, but when the forecast turned 100 percent terrible, they flipped to sunrise instead — and the light came through. Jilly led a private ceremony on the sand at Vilano Beach, with Jarah tearing up mid-vows before the two of them pinned on the boutonnière and celebrated with a little walk through the surf by the dunes. From there we headed across the street to Mussallem Beachfront Park for a few portraits under the live oaks. Their plan for the rest of the day? Skydiving.

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

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