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Tori & James | Savannah Elopement

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bride & groom embrace under lane of huge trees at Savannah elopement

Back when Tori and James first reached out to me they knew they wanted an intimate Savannah elopement. I was ALL IN on that! Elopements are amazing because they’re laid back and really focus on the couple, our fav. And then of course, Savannah, Georgia is a photographer’s paradise. They invited only a few family members to the destination ceremony and then had an awesome reception locally the following weekend. It was the perfect setup for them and their chill style and this day was SO FULL OF LOVE and meaning.
bride's details before Savannah elopement
mom and friend help bride into dress before Savannah elopementbride beams as mom adjusts her jewel crown before Savannah elopement

Grandma’s earrings.
mom presents bride with small diamond earrings before Savannah elopementbride and her mother wipe away tears as they exchange gifts before Savannah elopement

Tori and James’ Savannah elopement happened to fall on Mother’s Day weekend. Tori had the most thoughtful gift made for her Mom who recently lost her own mother. A cutting board engraved with her Mom’s (Tori’s grandma’s) hand-written recipe. Yea, we were all crying at that point.
mother of the bride dissolves in emotion over gift from bride before Savannah elopement
mother of the bride gift is engraved recipe of grandma's handwriting at Savannah elopement
groom looks out at Savannah skyline before Savannah elopement
mother of the bride gives groom a hug before Savannah elopement
on left, groom adjusts tie before Savannah elopement, on right, groom waits in lobby for his bridebride smiles from ear to ear as groom sees her for the first time before Savannah elopement

So much love between these two. I love the way James looks at Tori.
groom smiles through tears as he sees bride for first time before Savannah elopement
bride & groom kiss before Savannah elopement in Hilton Garden Inn lobbybride's blue eyes pierce lens as groom hugs her before Savannah elopement

They had a short and sweet ceremony in the park with a few close family and friends. The comfy lawn chairs were a personal favorite. :)
on left, Savannah elopement ceremony in Monterey Square, bride & groom exchange vows during Savannah elopement
bride sheds a tear as she reads emotional vows to groom during Savannah elopement ceremony
bride and groom smile as they walk back down the aisle as husband and wife after Savannah elopement
on left, the moment before a kiss at the end of the aisle, on right, bride & groom kiss at end of aisle after Savannah elopement ceremony
bride looks up at smiling groom through purple flowers at Savannah elopement
on left, bride & groom nuzzle up in Monterey Square, on right, groom's hand on small of bride's back at Savannah elopement
bride & groom stroll hand in hand through Monterey Square after Savannah elopement
orange and blush bridal bouquet by Urban Poppy at Savannah elopement
a horse drawn carriage rolls through Monterey Square after Savannah elopement
groom leads bride down steps after Savannah elopement
on left, bride is helped down stairs by groom, on right, close up of bride's jewel floral crown at Savannah elopement
bride & groom nuzzle noses on stairs at Savannah elopement
on left, bride hugs behind groom at Savannah elopement in Monterey Square, on right, groom kisses bride's forehead under oak tree at Wormsloe Plantation

bride smiles up at groom as they walk hand in hand through Wormsloe Plantation after Savannah elopement

One of the best parts about an elopement is the laid back timeline. After the cermeony, we headed over to Wormsloe Plantation for some portraits with the classic Savannah Oaks! bride & groom giggle as they cuddle up at Wormsloe Plantation after Savannah elopement
on left, bride & groom forehead to forehead under oak tree at Savannah elopement, on right, close up of Urban Poppy bridal bouquet as couple looks into distance

groom spins bride under oak trees at Wormsloe Plantation after Savannah elopement
bride & groom laugh as he carries her bouquet through the trees at Savannah elopement
groom dips his bride for a kiss under the oak trees at Wormsloe Plantation after Savannah elopement
bride & groom hold hands smiling under archway of oak trees at Savannah elopement
on left, bride & groom snuggle up together at Wormsloe Plantation, on right, couple stands in front of tower at Savannah elopement
bride & groom pose in front of old Wormsloe Plantation gate under oak trees at Savannah elopement
behind the scenes shot of Sierra Ford Photography capturing bride & groom walking through Wormsloe Plantation at Savannah elopement
bride & groom nose to nose as they cuddle after Savannah elopementbride & groom snuggle up on the ground at Wormsloe Plantation after Savannah elopement

Thank you for bringing me along for your sweet celebration. Words can’t express how happy I am for you two! You deserve all the happiness in the world!

♥ Sierra

Wedding Vendor Love

Ceremony Site: Monterey Square

Photo Location: Wormsloe State Historic Site

Florist: Urban Poppy

Officiant: Richard Hennings

Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero

Bridal Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Groom’s Attire: Custom Suit by Men’s Wearhouse

Invitations: Minted

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