Garopaba Beach, Santa Catarina, Brazil Elopement Photo Story Award

A Beach Wedding Ceremony Picture of bridal party creating a wall of love for them during the ceremony

Beach Wedding Ceremony Picture | The bridal party created a wall of support for them during the ceremony

With their bridal party creating a wall of support for them during the ceremony, the bride and groom share their first passionate kiss as husband and wife.

This dazzling couple knew that their wedding had to make a statement — it had to prove that love was bright and powerful, above all else. With that in mind, they planned a vibrant celebration on Garopaba Beach in the State of Santa Catarina in Brazil. It was a day filled with energy, sensuality and romance, one in which every person in attendance could feel the love between the bride and groom.

Elopement Bridal Portrait with brides beloved dogs looking up with a sense of excitement

Garopaba Brazil Photography for Weddings | The bride strikes a regal, confident pose

The bride strikes a regal, confident pose in the moments before the wedding ceremony, as her beloved dogs look up with a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Santa Catarina Elopement Picture of family members attempting to comb the grooms hair

Garopaba Beach Photography - Brazil Weddings | The groom laughs and showcases a bashful smile

The groom laughs and showcases a bashful smile as his entire immediate family fusses over him. His brother-in-law is reaching over several family members in an attempt to comb his hair, all while his parents and sister try to perfect his wedding look.

Brazil Wedding Photography at a Santa Catarina Beach on sunshine-filled day

Beach Wedding Photography from Santa Catarina, Brazil | A sunshine-filled ceremony at the Garopaba Beach

This was a typical sunshine-filled day at the Garopaba Beach, full of swimmers and sunbathers basking in the summer sun. However, at the moment when the elopement began and the groom's mother walked him down the stone pathway, it seemed that time stood still. The beach became quiet and everyone watched in wonder as the wedding began.

Santa Catarina, Brazil Wedding image of bride gently holding handwritten vows and reading them to the groom

Santa Catarina, Brazil Wedding Photography | The bride gently holds her handwritten vows

The bride gently holds her handwritten vows as she reads them to her groom. This memento of their wedding day will serve as an eternal reminder of the commitment they made that day.

Santa Catarina Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Photo of bride sliding ring on grooms finger

Santa Catarina Wedding Ceremony Photographer | The bride slides the wedding ring on grooms finger

The bride, recognizing the magnitude of the moment, slides the wedding ring onto her new husband's finger. He looks down with a look of joy, proud to spend forever with her.

Santa Catarina, Brazil Beach Wedding Photo of Celebrating husband and wife after beach ceremony

Santa Catarina, Brazil Beach Wedding Photographers | Celebrating the fact that they are finally husband and wife

Celebrating the fact that they are finally husband and wife, the bride and groom walk down their beachfront aisle upon the conclusion of their wedding ceremony. Their large bridal party — full of friends and family members — cheers for them.

Brazil Beach Wedding Portrait in Santa Catarina of newlyweds with bridal party playing on sand

Beach Wedding Portraits in Santa Catarina, Brazil | The newlyweds pose for a playful portrait with their bridal party

The newlyweds pose for a playful portrait with their bridal party on the sands of Garopaba Beach. As the bride and groom try to lean in for yet another kiss together, their friends jokingly try to keep them apart.

State of Santa Catarina Elopement Photo of Brazil bride and groom Thanking wedding guests at the beach

Garopaba Beach Wedding Couple Image from Brazil | Bride and groom stand on the beach together, with the glow of the sun

In this powerful portrait, the couple's eyes reveal their emotions. As they stand on the beach together, with the glow of the sun highlighting the vibrant colors of the bride's floral crown and bouquet, they are filled with love for one another and their wedding guests who were there to support them.