There aren’t enough words to describe this downtown Tampa, FL, boat elopement!! I mean…it was STUNNING. Every single detail was so well thought out and executed to perfection. From the breathtaking colorful florals, to the gorgeous chic non-traditional wedding attire, down to the striking beauty of the boat. I mean SERIOUSLY?! It doesn’t get more perfect than this!


So whether you are dreaming of a downtown Tampa, FL, boat elopement or in the midst of planning your own and looking for all the intimate elopement inspiration, you’ll find it all here!


WHY TO CHOOSE A DOWNTOWN FL BOAT ELOPEMENT?!


There are endless reasons you should choose a boat elopement, but here are 3 reasons (just in case you need more!)


Just The Two of You 

The intimacy of an elopement is unmatched. Celebrate and honor your love in a way that is truly just you two and maybe a few of your closest family and friends. And why not combine your love for adventure with it all?! A boat elopement is all the best things combined!


The Uniqueness

We have all seen and heard of the beauty of adventurous outdoor elopements, right?! Hiking up a beautiful mountain, walking through the beach, or a family estate elopement. Why not change it up and share your vows with one another on a boat??


Make It Yours

If there’s one thing I want you to remember when planning your intimate elopement or wedding, it's that you should absolutely create a day that is YOU! You have all the freedom in the world to design your boat elopement to be whatever you want it to be. Maybe that means popping a bottle of champagne or sharing your favorite box of pizza. Whatever it is, make it YOU 


An Intimate Downtown Tampa, FL, Boat Elopement


Chey and Meags downtown Tampa, FL, boat elopement was beyond anything I’ve ever seen! It was just the most beautiful day to celebrate them. They opted to wear the most chic, sparkly dress and a luxury pantsuit.


And I can't forget to mention THE FLORALS!! I mean, WOW! These florals were intricately designed by Arms of Persephone, and they are just so gorgeous. The way they so perfectly complemented the entire day was my favorite. Don’t be afraid to use colorful florals for your wedding day, or anything else for that matter. There are no rules when it comes to planning YOUR wedding! Say bye to the neutral and white floral installations and say HELLO to the beauty of color!


If you’re looking for a southwest Florida wedding photographer to document your love, I would love to see how I can serve you! Your colorful day deserves to be celebrated and documented in a way that you’ll remember for years to come!


Boat Elopement Vendors

Glam - Modern Glam by Monica

Planner - Delany , Wilder Mind Events

Florals - Arms of Persophine 

Boat rental - Riverwalk Boating Company



Colorful florals for boat elopement by Sam Copland Photo
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Couple celebrate their love during their Downtown Tampa, FL Boat Elopement
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