Simple & Sweet – Michelle & Jesse’s Big Island Elopement

Here’s the thing about love: sometimes it doesn’t need the fanfare, the elaborate décor, or a long guest list. Sometimes, love is just two people standing by the shore, hand in hand, promising forever—and that’s exactly what Jesse and Michelle’s Big Island elopement was all about. No frills, no fluff. Just the two of them, pure and simple, with the breathtaking backdrop of Puako Beach.

Michelle looked stunning as she made her entrance, barefoot and radiant, walking toward Jesse with the ocean breeze carrying every step. You could feel the calm, the love, the quiet magic in the air. When she reached him by the shore, it was like the world paused for a moment—just them and the sound of the waves.

Their ceremony was sweet and understated, yet incredibly meaningful. Incorporating Hawaiian traditions into their vows added a special touch, grounding the experience in the beauty of the islands and the deep love they share. As they exchanged “I dos,” they looked so happy it could melt even the most cynical of hearts. Seriously, someone cue the romantic soundtrack because this was a movie moment!

And then there was the sunset. Oh, the sunset. It stretched across the sky, wrapping their newlywed moments in golden light and pastel hues. They soaked it all in, just the two of them, savoring every second—no distractions, no rush, just pure joy!

Jesse and Michelle’s elopement was a beautiful reminder that sometimes the most powerful moments in life are the simplest. Congratulations, you two! Wishing you a lifetime of sunsets as magical as the one that started your forever!

BIG ISLAND ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time Of Day: Sunset

Big Island Wedding Package: Simply Beautiful Hawaii Beach Wedding Package #3 by Simple Hawaii Wedding

Beach Location: Puako Beach

Wedding Photographer in Hawaii:  Pomaika’i of Karma Hill Photography

Big Island Officiant: Michaela Larson