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Ebony and Blake’s Intimate Elopement Where they had their First Date

Romantic wedding portrait of a bride and groom embracing

Ebony and Blake knew they wanted to be married by the Big Sur river in California. They wanted an intimate ceremony that included their very cute son Nile. They danced to Leon Bridges (we can only assume it was to River) Their wedding day was intimate, beautiful and truly meaningful. Flora Gibson was there to capture all details and Fleurs du Soleil created the romantic florals for this very special day at the Big Sur River Inn. Be sure to click through more images in the full gallery.

Leather vow books with rings on rustic wood, wedding details

Bride in robe writing thank you notes at her table

Bald man in linen suit buttons his cufflink smartly Bride takes a selfie in the mirror before the wedding

Adult holds childs hand on a sunny day, connecting

Elegant white wedding dress hanging on a wooden hanger

Woven basket with drinks and amber glassware on wood

Father and son sharing a loving kiss on a wooden deck

Beige suit jacket hangs on a wooden door ready to wear Man in suit reviewing documents on a porch with bare feet

Smiling young boy pulling his mouth wide to show off his teeth

Married at their first date spot

Elegant bride in white dress walking on wooden deck

Blake and Ebony wrote love letters to each other to each read before their first look. They decided on a simple ceremony that would include only them and their son, Nile. The couple celebrated with a cut cake and popping some champagne (the ultimate photo opp) and it was absolutely everything a big wedding is but small and meaningful.

Bride hugging her father on her wedding day in nature

Bride and groom walk hand in hand at woodland wedding

Bride and groom embrace while child plays in field

Ebony wore a simple, but gorgeous sheath gown that fit her perfectly. Though she didn't share the designer, this is a similar sheath we love called the Estelle Gown by Jenny Yoo. Blake wore a tan linen suit similar to this one from The Black Tux. Nile was looking sharp in his white linen button up and tan pants.

Bride in white dress holding lush white flower bouquet

River picnic with floral decorations and basket bag

Bride and groom with child at outdoor river wedding Bride and groom exchanging vows at a riverside wedding ceremony

Young boy holding wedding ring box, ready for ceremony

Groom placing ring on brides finger during beautiful outdoor wedding ceremony

Big Sur River Inn sits along the river with plenty of redwood chairs to enjoy dipping your toes in the water.  It was established in 1934 and is situated under the redwoods and along the river.

Romantic wedding couple embraces by a river, forest backdrop

Wedding couple with child in a romantic ceremony beside a river

Ebony and Blakes first date took place at Big Sur River Inn  and holds a special place in their hearts. Ebony was very involved in the design of her bouquet along with Fleurs du soleil, it had beautiful orchids and roses draping down with her mothers locket hanging from the stem.

The newlyweds shared a beautiful cake shared between them and Nile, of course and frolicked in the river.

Bride in a white dress holding flowers, walking up wooden stairs

A joyful child smiles between his parents on their wedding day

Elegant floral decorated cake on a glass cake stand for celebration

A happy couple with their son cutting wedding cake outdoors

Happy family cuts wedding cake outdoors on a sunny day

A child celebrates a wedding with cake and happy family moments

Newlyweds embrace in a river during a romantic outdoor wedding

Couple wading in river during wedding with their child

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