August 20, 2019

Bayview Park Elopement on Coronado Island + Sunset Cliffs Portraits

Lydia and Brandon honestly couldn’t be any more adorable or delightful. Their elopement on Coronado Island took place on a sunny Saturday afternoon with just 14 of their friends and family members. Sweet and Southern, Lydia arrived to Centennial Park incredibly relaxed and excited while jokester Brandon grinned from ear to ear at the sight of his bride. Every five minutes, Brandon would compliment Lydia out of the blue. “Lydia, you look stunning,” he would say. The tiny romantic part of me just gushed over how in love these two are.

Portrait of the bride and groom smiling and laughing in front of a pink bougainvillea bush, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Centennial Park Wedding Portraits

For two people who didn’t think they would photograph very well, these photos certainly prove them wrong in the best way. They emote so much joy and fun that I barely had to work to get them comfortable with my camera. Easiest couple ever!

Portrait of the bride and groom smiling at the camera, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Portrait of the bride and groom smiling at each other and laughing, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Portrait of the bride and groom in front of a pink bougainvillea bush, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Portrait of the bride in front of a pink bougainvillea bush, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Portrait of the groom in front of a pink bougainvillea bush, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Portrait of the bride and groom walking in front of the San Diego city skyline from Centennial Park, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Bayview Park Elopement

Lydia and Brandon’s elopement on Coronado Island took place at the quaint Bayview Park. Surrounded by friends and family, they said their vows in front of the city skyline.

San Diego city skyline from Bayview Park, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Bride and groom eloping in Bayview Park, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Bride and groom eloping in front of the San Diego city skyline from Bayview Park, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Bride and groom first kiss in front of the San Diego city skyline from Bayview Park, Elopement on Coronado Island by Cavin Elizabeth

Peohe’s Wedding Reception

Post-ceremony, Peohe’s hosted an intimate reception for Lydia and Brandon. This delicious seafood restaurant served shrimp, artichoke, and eggroll appetizers alongside red and white wine. Guests made a few spontaneous toasts that had the whole table laughing. Intimate receptions like these just warm my heart when I see the closeness between everyone.

Peohe's restaurant on Coronado Island, Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Intimate outdoor elopement reception at Peohe's restaurant on Coronado Island, Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Coconut crunchy shrimp at Peohe's restaurant on Coronado Island, Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Herb steamed artichoke at Peohe's restaurant on Coronado Island, Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Crab stuffed shrimp with bok choy and mushrooms at Peohe's restaurant on Coronado Island, Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Sunset Cliffs Wedding Portraits

Following dinner, I traveled with the couple to Sunset Cliffs, a sight Lydia had never before seen. They were both equally in awe of the sunset as they were of each other. Wedding photography can become monotonous at times, but when I see so much appreciation between a couple and for their surroundings it really inspires me. Couples like Lydia and Brandon keep my job fresh and exciting and I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them.