staff photographer Aumrae

Some love stories don’t need fanfare, they need intention, timing, and a place that feels quietly extraordinary. Edwin and Jennifer’s Big Island elopement at Anaehoʻomalu Bay was exactly that: intimate, meaningful, and deeply personal in the most beautiful way. After being together since 2009, their decision to elope wasn’t about skipping tradition. It was about choosing them.

They met at their very first job, long before life and careers unfolded the way they would. Now both working at Adobe, they’ve built a steady, joyful life together, one that includes a very beloved fur son, Nigel the French Bulldog, who is, by all accounts, an absolute ham. Edwin, originally from Lithuania, brings his love for cars, UFC, and an impressive enthusiasm for sushi (Hawaii was clearly a strategic choice), while Jennifer balances that energy with her love of reading, writing, and the promise of slow, peaceful days. We were honored to coordinate a beautiful and simple beach ceremony for them. Keep reading to see more!

Simple Yet Meaningful

Engaged on Christmas Day in 2022, right in front of Jennifer’s parents’ Christmas tree, the date of 12/22 carries extra meaning, tying their elopement beautifully to the moment they said yes to forever. What began as a plan to change up their usual Christmas routine turned into something far more special: a celebration of their relationship, free from pressure, expectations, and the stress of planning a large wedding.

This was their first time in Hawaii, and Anaehoʻomalu Bay delivered everything they hoped for. A sweeping shoreline, soft light, and an atmosphere that felt calm and grounding. Standing together by the ocean, it was clear that eloping was the perfect choice. No distractions. No performance. Just two people who’ve chosen each other for over a decade, now choosing each other again.

Their newlywed portraits were effortlessly romantic and full of quiet joy. As the light softened over Anaehoʻomalu Bay, Edwin and Jennifer wandered along the shoreline, laughing easily and holding close, completely at ease in the moment. The ocean, the breeze, and the calm rhythm of the island created the perfect backdrop for portraits that felt natural and unforced. It captures not just how beautiful the day was, but how deeply connected they are after all these years together.

Their Big Island elopement was tender, relaxed, and full of heart. It was a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful celebrations are the simplest ones. Congratulations, Edwin and Jennifer, on a beautiful beginning to your next chapter!

BIG ISLAND ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Sunset

Big Island Elopement: Hawaii Elopement Package #2 by Simple Hawaii Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Kalinda and Lahela of Simple Hawaii Wedding

Location: Anaehoomalu Bay

Wedding Florals: Leis, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Pastel by Grace Flowers Hawaii

Big Island Officiant: Michaela Larson

Wedding Photographer in Hawaii: Aumrae of Karma Hill Photography

Some love stories start with a spark. Beau and Milasia’s began with a plate of dinner and a dash of destiny. They met in Oklahoma while Beau was a flight instructor in Texas. Milasia was waitressing, and Beau walked in, smiled, and completely swept her off her feet. Fast forward through countless flights, family visits, and shared adventures, and these two found themselves saying “I do” on the shores of the Big Island, where their story had already written one of its most meaningful chapters.

Their Big Island elopement at Old Kona Airport Beach wasn’t just beautiful, it was deeply personal. Three years earlier, on a family trip to Kona, Beau had given Milasia a promise ring right on that very beach. To return to the same stretch of sand, surrounded by the sound of waves and the people they love, made their vows even more significant. Curious to see more of their beautiful day? Keep reading to see more!

Meant To Be

As airline professionals, Beau a loadmaster, and Milasia, in customer service, their lives are built around travel and connection. So it only made sense that their love story spanned states, miles, and time zones before landing in Hawaii, the place where everything seemed to come full circle.

The day itself was a dream: a soft ocean breeze, a bright blue sky, and a calm that felt like forever. They looked so happy, two best friends promising forever in the place where it all began.

The Perfect Setting

Beau and Milasia’s Big Island elopement was everything a couple could dream of: bright, beautiful, and overflowing with love. The sun shimmered off the waves, the breeze carried laughter across the sand, and every moment felt like something out of a storybook. Their ceremony couldn’t have been more perfect. It was the very place where Beau had once given Milasia a promise ring, and now, they were returning to that same spot to make their forever official.

As the ocean sparkled behind them, they looked completely at ease, joyful, grounded, and deeply connected. The setting was stunning: blue skies stretching endlessly above, the gentle rhythm of waves, and bright golden light wrapping around them. It was the perfect day for a Hawaii beach wedding, a day that seemed touched by a little magic.

Our photography captured it all, the laughter, the tender glances, and the little in-between moments that tell the story of who they are together. Every image glowed with color: the turquoise water, the soft tans of the sand, the tropical palms framing the beach. The result was a gallery that feels alive, vibrant, emotional, and full of movement. And the classic lava rocks of the Big Island made it feel even more picturesque!

Congratulations, Beau and Milasia! Your day was as radiant as your love, and your photos capture that joy perfectly. Here’s to all the adventures ahead, together, hand in hand, just as it began!

BIG ISLAND ELOPEMENT – EVENT DETAILS

Time of Day: Morning

Big Island Elopement: Hawaii Elopement Package #2 by Simple Hawaii Wedding

Onsite Coordinator: Kalinda and Lahela of Simple Hawaii Wedding

Wedding Florals: Leis, Rustic Hawaiian Bouquet – Pastel by Grace Flowers Hawaii

Big Island Officiant: Michaela Larson

Wedding Photographer in Hawaii: Anita & Aumrae of Karma Hill Photography