Eco-Friendly Elopement: Studland Beach Shoot with a Beloved Past Couple

Couple walking on the beach at sunset holding hands

Hilary and Ben were a past wedding client where I captured their wedding and I loved their connection and just all around free and fun vibes. I approached them to work with me on a simple elopement beach shoot where it was about the eco vibes and DIY step dinner set up.

Keep scrolling to see all of the beautiful photos by Emma-Jane Photography and hear about all the details also planned and carried out by Emma-Jane Photography! You can see all the images in the full gallery.

Wedding invitation held with floral design and names Jessica Hooper & Richard Anderson

You Don Not Need Fancy

Showing couples that things do not have to be intense or fancy and can have all the personal elements you want. And also a nod to the hope that the UK is looking to take us into the modern times to allow weddings in applies like beaches, parks and homes where currently we are not allowed to conduct legal ceremonies. I wanted to work with a real couple, with perfect connection and who better than a past couple of mine!

Elegant wedding stationery on sand with floral design Wedding rings on a tray surrounded by sand and sunlight

Bride placing hand on grooms shoulder on a beach, wedding day

Bride and groom holding hands smiling on sunny day in the dunes Newlyweds share a tender kiss in a sunlit field of tall grass

Wedding Location

I picked Studland Beach for its lovely sand dunes and fine sand. Having a secluded spot to be able o do the dinner set up and then as the sun was going down, take a dip in the sea!

Newlyweds walking through dunes on a sunny day, smiling with joy

Bohemian beach scene with macrame and fabric decorations

Wedding ceremony on the beach with bride and groom sharing vows Man putting a wedding ring on a woman's finger during ceremony

Couple shares a loving kiss during a beach wedding ceremony

Happy couple walking hand in hand on the beach at sunset

The Dress

The dress was designed by Bowen Dryden, a company aware of the current climate and conscious of the environmental impact of fashion manufacturing. Bowen Dryden curated a collection that not only considers the creation of a garment but also sustainability and the impact that untimely disposal of clothing has on the planet making way for ‘not so fast fashion’.

Their gowns are made from organic cotton fabrics from ethically grown crops without pesticides and every part of the garment biodegradable. Conscientiously designing these sustainable garments so that they can easily be worn again. Even the buttons are ingeniously manufactured in cotton, the garment label is embroidered and the swing tags are recycled seedling paper tied with hessian.

Man carrying woman on beach at sunset in a loving embrace Man carrying woman joyfully on a beach at sunset

Happy couple on a beach embracing each other in golden sunlight

Set up For Two

The bouquet was all natural grown grasses and wheat. With the table scape being a simple setup of cheese clothes and linens with boho stationery by Design by Emily.

Bohemian beach picnic setup with pillows, cake and blankets Boho wedding menu with floral design on a beach setting for elegant event

Wedding Cake

The ceremony set up was a simple hope design and the cake was simply make with edible flowers. All the items were sourced from local suppliers or growers.

Three-tiered cake with edible flowers, perfect for a celebration