{"id":35971,"date":"2020-09-16T11:31:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T17:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?p=35971"},"modified":"2021-07-01T16:25:38","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T22:25:38","slug":"beach-elopement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/beach-elopement\/","title":{"rendered":"Intimate COVID Beach Elopement Styled Shoot for the Modern Couple"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 2020, the modern COVID elopement has become popular for brides and grooms wanting to ditch the constraints of a traditional celebration and focus on creating a more intimate and meaningful wedding experience. Without conventional wedding expectations, couples now have the freedom to wow their guests by personalizing their experience. So, to get the wedding inspiration rolling, we present this intimate COVID beach elopement shoot featuring a gorgeous black sand landscape, natural textures, and seashell accents, as well as tips on how to have a successful COVID celebration. Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we dive into this styled shoot (courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrarobyn.com\/\">Alexandra Robyn Photography<\/a>; full list of vendors below) you\u2019ll see comments from photographer Alexandra Robyn on the vision and inspiration behind this beach elopement shoot. Scroll on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-inspiration-for-a-black-beach-elopement-styled-shoot\"><strong>Inspiration for a Black Beach Elopement Styled Shoot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-59-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Kissing Real Bride at Wooden Sweetheart Table at Black Sand Beach Elopement Reception\" data-id=\"36405\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-59-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36405\" class=\"wp-image-36405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-59-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-59-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-59-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-59-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-59-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-59-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/micro-wedding-vs-minimony\/\">micro wedding<\/a>, a COVID elopement is intended to be romantic, luxe, and personalized. But it also has the added intrigue of spur-of-the-moment secrecy. So, if you\u2019re open to the idea of a small-scale ceremony and reception in a unique location, an intimate beach elopement might be just the thing for you! We especially love the black sand backdrop for this romantic occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Real Bride Walking Down the Aisle in Boho Beach Wedding Dress by Maggie Sottero Towards Groom at Alter\" data-id=\"36398\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36398\" class=\"wp-image-36398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-44-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and Groom Saying Vows Under Archway on Beach at Intimate Elopement\" data-id=\"36246\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/micro-wedding-vs-minimony\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-36246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-47-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong>This pandemic has really challenged the way people think about weddings as a whole. When Jojo and Manny connected with me, I was so excited to do a styled shoot with them. We wanted this to be a sun-drenched occasion filled with the warmth and laughter of a beach day. Basically, this was a hybrid shoot\u2014a vow renewal for the couple but in a beach elopement style setting. And we tried to incorporate as much of the personality of the couple in the shoot as possible.\u201d \u2013 Alexandra Robyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-the-models\"><strong>About the Mode<\/strong>ls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Groom on Beach Hugging Bride Wearing Boho Wedding Dress Called Stevie by Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"36393\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36393\" class=\"wp-image-36393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-22-1-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Groom on Beach Hugging Bride Wearing Boho Wedding Dress Called Stevie by Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"36396\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36396\" class=\"wp-image-36396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-37-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>“There are few souls as adventurous as Jojo and Manny. Instead of becoming discouraged this year, they chose to see the good in their lives and decided to renew their love with an intimate ceremony and reception.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-31-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Looking at Bride Wearing Boho Beach Wedding Dress Called Stevie by Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"36395\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-31-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36395\" class=\"wp-image-36395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-31-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-31-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-31-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-31-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-31-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-31-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>“Manny and Jojo are a real couple who eloped in Texas years ago. They\u2019re friends of mine, so things clicked instantly from there! Now parents to three beautiful boys, they said they had so much fun capturing their love story through this beach elopement styled shoot.” \u2013 Alexandra Robyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-a-meaningful-location-and-incorporate-small-yet-significant-details\"><strong>Choose a Meaningful Location and Incorporate Small, Yet Significant Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your elopement is a way for you and your S.O. to share who you are as a couple. Choose a location that is meaningful to you both or a place you can visit together in the future. For example, one of this couple\u2019s favorite memories was their honeymoon at Hawaii\u2019s Black Sand Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-50-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Arch Surrounded by White Chairs on Black Sand Beach or Beach Elopement\" data-id=\"36430\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-50-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36430\" class=\"wp-image-36430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-50-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-50-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-50-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-50-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-50-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-50-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wanting to share this memory with their loved ones, this couple chose to host the intimate ceremony at Duluth\u2019s Black Beach. They provided umbrella wedding favors to their guests and incorporated crumb coating on their wedding cake as a subtle nod to their sandy venue. Remember, no detail is too small!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Sign with Umbrellas for Guests at Beach Elopement\" data-id=\"36426\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36426\" class=\"wp-image-36426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-51-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers Next to White Chair on Black Sand Beach at Beach Elopement Ceremony\" data-id=\"36402\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36402\" class=\"wp-image-36402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-49-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce we had a mood board planned, we tried to get really thoughtful with our details. We incorporated natural driftwood found along the shores of Lake Superior and actual Black Sand in the lanterns, as well as a station of beach umbrellas to keep guests shaded. It\u2019s the small details like this that really elevate a wedding.\u201d \u2013 Alexandra Robyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wear-a-gown-with-a-relaxed-silhouette-boho-beach-wedding-dress-stevie-by-maggie-sottero\"><strong>Wear a Gown with a Relaxed Silhouette: Boho Beach Wedding Dress <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\/stevie\/16530\"><strong>Stevie by Maggie Sottero<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For an intimate beach elopement, you\u2019ll want to wear a wedding dress that can withstand the elements while also giving room for prancing, dancing, and walking through the sand. Opt for flowy, lightweight layers like tulle or chiffon. Then complete your look with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/wedding-hairstyles-to-complement-your-wedding-dress\/\">soft updo<\/a> or braid to show off the bodice of your gown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"36383\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36383\" class=\"wp-image-36383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-101-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Real Bride on Black Beach Wearing Sleeved Floral Wedding Dress Called Stevie by Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"36382\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36382\" class=\"wp-image-36382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-99-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t go overboard with embellishments or luxe details, as you want your dress to match the size of your wedding, as well as the aesthetic of your venue. So, here\u2019s to a design that\u2019s super dreamy and ultra-romantic\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\/stevie\/16530\">Stevie by Maggie Sottero<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Bride Holding Maggie Sottero Wedding Dress Up as She Walks Along Black Sand Beach\" data-id=\"36390\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36390\" class=\"wp-image-36390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-19-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong>Jojo tried on a few different Maggie Sottero wedding dresses at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.xandysbridalhouse.com\/\">Xandy’s Bridal House<\/a>. We all fell in love with this boho beach wedding gown. Johanna is originally from France and has very elegant features, so we wanted to choose a wedding dress that shared those same delicate features. The lace sleeves on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/maggie-sottero\/stevie\/16530\">Stevie<\/a> did just that!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Real Bride on Beach Wearing Boho Beach Wedding Dress and Holding White Bouquet\" data-id=\"36387\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36387\" class=\"wp-image-36387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-13-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Real Bride on Beach Wearing Boho Beach Wedding Dress and Holding White Bouquet\" data-id=\"36388\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36388\" class=\"wp-image-36388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-15-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>“The bodice of the dress was beautiful, the off-the-shoulder sleeves were soft and feminine, and the skirt was perfect for scooping up to twirl around in. Alexandra Olson, the owner at Xandy’s Bridal House, and I both agreed it was the perfect dress for the bride!\u201d \u2013 Alexandra Robyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our Trends pages to see more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/casual-wedding-dresses\">casual<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/boho-wedding-dresses\">boho wedding dresses<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-casual-groom-attire-with-suspenders-and-slacks\"><strong>Casual Groom Attire with Suspenders and Slacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this styled shoot, the groom sported a casual white dress shirt, grey slacks, and trendy suspenders. A contrasting boutonniere completed the look, which was the perfect complement to an intimate and casual beach elopement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Wearing White Shirt with Suspenders for Casual Groom's Wedding Attire\" data-id=\"36381\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36381\" class=\"wp-image-36381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-98-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Wearing Floral Boutonniere for Casual Groom's Wedding Attire \" data-id=\"36380\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36380\" class=\"wp-image-36380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-97-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe groom has such a classic sense of style. We wanted to keep it simple to reflect the Black Sand Beach aesthetic and went with suspenders and slacks with a nice button-down. Manny happens to love <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooksbrothers.com\/\">Brooks Brothers<\/a>, so his outfit is from there.\u201d \u2013 Alexandra Robyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more groom\u2019s attire ideas, visit our post: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/grooms-wedding-attire\/\">One for the Boys: Trends for Grooms Wedding Attire<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-sand-inspired-wedding-cake\"><strong>A Sand-inspired Wedding Cake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Sand-inspired Beach Wedding Cake with Wave-like Texture\" data-id=\"36419\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36419\" class=\"wp-image-36419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-80-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Sand-inspired Beach Wedding Cake with Wave-like Texture\" data-id=\"36420\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36420\" class=\"wp-image-36420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-79-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Excited to cut the cake for your seaside elopement? Opt for a simple yet chic design in a sunset-hued concoction with wave-like texture! This unique tiered wedding cake is easy to configure for an outdoor reception and looks gorgeous against a sandy landscape, rocky cliffs, or ocean sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Three Tiered Wedding Cake on Driftwood Bin on Black Sand Beach\" data-id=\"36374\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36374\" class=\"wp-image-36374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-77-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe cake was crafted by Hey There Cupcake and was designed to mimic the sandy venue. The thing I loved the most was the graham cracker crumb coating decorating the bottom of the cake and the fresh floral arrangement on top.\u201d \u2013 Alexandra Robyn <strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-intimate-beach-elopement-reception-featuring-candles-and-gold-accents\"><strong>Intimate Beach Elopement Reception Featuring Candles and Gold Accents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Kissing Real Bride at Wooden Sweetheart Table at Black Sand Beach Elopement Reception\" data-id=\"36406\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36406\" class=\"wp-image-36406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-66-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Candles and Glass Ware Featured as Wedding Details at Beach Elopement\" data-id=\"36410\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36410\" class=\"wp-image-36410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-70-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For an intimate reception, focus on simple, yet striking contrasts. Once you have your romantic details, palettes, and displays set, create a contrasting backdrop. We\u2019re swooning over this wooden sweetheart table featuring glasses, candles, and gold accents against a black sand backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-56-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Bride and Groom Kissing Behind Sweetheart Table Featuring Little Wedding Details for Beach Elopement\" data-id=\"36423\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-56-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36423\" class=\"wp-image-36423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-56-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-56-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-56-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-56-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-56-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-56-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAfter the beach elopement ceremony, we had a small reception for Jojo and Manny\u2019s children and close friends. There was a champagne toast and cake cutting for the group. The rest of the reception, however, featured a sweetheart table for just the two of them.\u201d \u2013 Alexandra Robyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Holding Cake While Bride Cuts Wedding Cake at Intimate Beach Elopement Reception\" data-id=\"36378\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36378\" class=\"wp-image-36378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-86-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Popping Open Bottle of Champagne on Beach for Wedding Toast While Bride Laughs\" data-id=\"36379\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36379\" class=\"wp-image-36379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-92-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u201c<\/strong>One of the most unique parts of this beach elopement styled shoot was the private, COVID-friendly reception. We wanted guests to feel the intimacy of the day with as much laughter and warmth as possible. And once the cake was cut and the sun began to set, we lit the candles on our sweetheart table and had a completely private wedding reception. It was a great way to spend the sunset together.\u201d \u2013 Jojo, the bride<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-working-with-experienced-talented-vendors\"><strong>Working with Experienced, Talented Vendors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAndi Jo Photography helped with all of the planning and did a great job helping me coordinate with our favorite local Duluth Vendors. I couldn’t have done it without her and her creativity! Hey There Cupcake always graces my photo shoots with the best cakes, and she simply outdid herself with this three-tier sand-inspired wedding cake. She is so creative and talented it wows me!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-16 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Grey Place Setting for Intimate Reception that Says "Bride"\" data-id=\"36407\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36407\" class=\"wp-image-36407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-67-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Grey Place Setting for Intimate Reception that Says "Groom"\" data-id=\"36408\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36408\" class=\"wp-image-36408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-68-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>“The Vault is one of Duluth’s best decor and styling companies. All the decor was styled through them, and they did a fantastic job incorporating the Black Sand Beach’s natural beauty with our vision board.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-17 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden Table with Golden Candles, Glass Cups, and Floral Centerpieces\" data-id=\"36409\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36409\" class=\"wp-image-36409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-69-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"White Wedding Bouquet and Ring on Black Sand Beach\" data-id=\"36427\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36427\" class=\"wp-image-36427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-10-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>“Glow with Dej was our hair and makeup team. They always have every bride glowing from the inside out! They gave Jojo a natural look that really accentuated her natural features. Finally, Oak and Lily Studios arranged the gorgeous bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony details. We loved all of the white and creams against the contrasting black sand.\u201d \u2013 Alexandra Robyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-capturing-the-little-meaningful-moments\"><strong>Capturing the Little, Meaningful Moments<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am a very detail-oriented photographer. I could get lost in finding tiny details\u2014whether that be focusing on the way the skirt of the bride’s dress billows in the wind or the way the couple’s fingers intertwine without being told.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Groom Kissing Real Bride at Wooden Sweetheart Table at Black Sand Beach Elopement Reception\" data-id=\"36424\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36424\" class=\"wp-image-36424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-57-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite part of any wedding day or photo shoot is always the moment I get to pause and imagine the moment from their perspective. I change my angles to try to “see” what they would be seeing. My favorite photo from the day is when Jojo is hanging on Manny’s shoulder telling him how handsome he is and how I got to be right there to capture his bashful laugh.\u201d \u2013Alexandra Robyn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-19 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Real Bride Looking at Groom Lovingly at Beach Elopement While Wearing Boho Beach Wedding Dress by Maggie Sottero\" data-id=\"36385\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36385\" class=\"wp-image-36385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-111-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-700x1050.jpg\" alt=\"Bride Wearing Boho Wedding Dress with Detachable Sleeves and Whispering to Groom at Beach Elopement\" data-id=\"36417\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/?attachment_id=36417\" class=\"wp-image-36417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-700x1050.jpg 700w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/maggieblogassets.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/black-sand-hawaii-tropical-vow-renewal-wedding-alexandra-robyn-destination-photo-114-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you\u2019ve fallen in love with this modern COVID beach elopement featuring a boho beach wedding dress, a sand-inspired cake, and meaningful details. To see the full feature of this styled shoot, visit the photographer\u2019s website <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandrarobyn.com\/photo-blog-how-to-create-a-memorable-modern-covid-elopement\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, get inspired with more wedding dresses, style ideas, and general party fabulousness with these related posts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/maggie-sottero-beach-wedding\/\"><strong>Beach Wedding Inspo for an Ocean-Inspired Celebration<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/backyard-elopement\/\"><strong>An Intimate, Boho-Chic Backyard Elopement During Covid<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/11-dresses-for-11-destination-elopements\/\"><strong>11 Wedding Dresses for 11 Destination Elopements<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maggiesottero.com\/blog\/casual-beach-wedding\/\"><strong>Casual Beach Minimony at Shaw\u2019s Cove, Laguna Beach<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vendor-credits\"><strong>Vendor Credits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Concept: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alexandrarobynphoto\/\">@alexandrarobynphoto<\/a>; Photography: @alexandrarobynphoto & <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/andijophotography\/\">@andijophotography<\/a>; Cake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_heytherecupcake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@_heytherecupcake<\/a>; Makeup: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glowwithdej\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@glowwithdej<\/a>; Decor: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thevaultduluth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@thevaultduluth<\/a>; Rings: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejewelerryan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@thejewelerryan<\/a>; Signage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hawthornleeplanning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@hawthornleeplanning<\/a>; Retailer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xandysbridalhouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@xandysbridalhouse<\/a>; Florals: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oakandlilystudios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@oakandlilystudios<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In 2020, the modern COVID elopement has become popular for brides and grooms wanting to ditch the constraints of a traditional celebration and focus on creating a more intimate and meaningful wedding experience. Without conventional wedding expectations, couples now have the freedom to wow their guests by personalizing their experience. 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