More Than Friends – Jerry & Lacey’s Big Island Elopement

Oh, but is there anything more romantic than running barefoot into the waves with the person who just became your forever, the Big Island sun sinking low and golden behind you? Because that’s exactly how Jerry and Lacey sealed their “I do’s,” and if you’re already picturing the movie scene version, good. Because that’s what it felt like.

Their Big Island elopement at Kukio Beach was, in a word, magic. The kind of serene, tropical perfection that makes you forget there’s a world outside of palm trees, salt air, and two people who’ve just pulled off the greatest love story plot twist ever…

Now, you’ll want the backstory, of course, and it’s a good one. Lacey was Jerry’s bartender for years, she knew his drink order and his stories. Over time, that bartender-patron familiarity turned into a real-deal friendship, the kind where you just know this is your person.

And for their elopement? Only the most serene setting would do: Kukio Beach. It was quiet, private, and shimmering with that unmistakable Hawaii magic. Their ceremony was intimate, simple, meaningful, and the kind of vulnerability that makes vows feel sacred: no guests, no timeline stress, just two people choosing each other by the water’s edge.

Capturing their Big Island elopement was a joy. You can deny feeling the emotion and pure love in these portraits! It was all so Lacey and Jerry: genuine, funny, full of heart.

The best part? After tying the knot, they didn’t just stroll off into the sunset, they ran into it. Literally, straight into the water, still dressed in their wedding clothes, completely carefree. Their joy was contagious, and it was just how they had imagined their big day would end. Perfectly (and a little salty!)

Here’s to true love and the magic of saying “I do” in paradise! Congrats, you two!

BIG ISLAND ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Big Island Wedding Package: Just The Two Of Us Elopement Package #1 by Simple Hawaii Wedding

Big Island Beach Weddings: Kukio Beach

Officiant: Michaela Larson

Wedding Photographer in Hawaii: Anita of Karma Hill Photography