Alex + Vanessa | Sweet Big Island Elopement with their kids near Kailua - Kona, Hawaii

I flew over to Big Island this day for the sweetest wedding of Vanessa + Alex who decided to elope in Hawaii alone with only their kids! It was the perfect day.

The day started off very relaxing at their resort near Kailua-Kona on Big Island. The boys were playing pickle ball while the girls were inside getting their hair done.

After getting ready, we went to the ceremony location for a first look before the sunset ceremony begins.

At the first look Alex showed Vanessa the custom suit he had made for the day. It was made with pictures of their entire relationship lining the inside. It was really an emotional moment even for me as the photographer.

They said vows with just their children and the Michaela the officiant and of course me there to document it. It was just before sunset and as the sun dipped below the horizon they popped a bottle of champagne.

Then we did a portrait session for Vanessa and Alex and of course some with their kids too! It was so sweet that they got married with their kids by their side.

Their kids were so sweet and we had so much fun getting photos and celebrating their parents the whole time!

Then it was time for some couples portraits.. and.. idk if ya'll are ready for this..

we were blessed with the most perfect Kona Big Island Sunset.. there was even a little bit of a sunset rainbow that made an appearance..

And then Alex came out with a fresh bottle of n/a champagne to pop! So much fun!

Dinner was at a cute restaurant with a gorgeous view of the ocean -- Huggo's on the Rock's -- their table was literally right next to the water which really made the whole night end on a nice vibe.

The perfect end to the perfect day.

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