Amber and Euan’s Secret Tropical Elopement at Sun Siam Iru Fushi, Maldives
Weddings By Emma Olivia
An absolute dream of an adventure elopement. Amber and Euan snuck off to the Maldives to elope without telling a soul and I had the pleasure of joining them as their photographer. Just picture white sand beaches, turquoise sea, a flower arch with tropical island flowers from the resorts gardens, fresh coconut to drink and the most still, warm and peaceful sunset you can imagine.
Amber and Euan were staying in a beautiful water bungalow right on the edge of the reef, so of course I used the gorgeous backdrop of the sea to capture their details, as well as collecting a few corals and rocks on the way to make it look extra beachy! Euan made his way down to the beach and Amber was picked up in a buggy decorated with palms and frangipani to be taken to the ceremony.
After a stunning, emotional ceremony (I think we all shed a tear during Euan’s vows!), we took a relaxed stroll along the beach and captured some gorgeous moments of the two of them. We were blessed with the perfect light and I just loved every second. Typical of Maldives, there is sea life everywhere so we even spotted sharks, turtles and stingrays during our couples shoot - idyllic!
After their romantic evening meal, I met up with them again and we had so much fun as they both were really up for a champagne spray and then even got in the pool in their wedding outfits and we just created the most magical photos. I was totally obsessed with these and you will see why below!
I remember when Amber and Euan first enquired about their totally secret elopement and when I scrolled to see “Location: Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Maldives” I was in complete disbelief. The Maldives had been on my bucket list forEVER and the fact that Amber and Euan wanted to book me to capture this incredibly special and intimate moment for them was such a compliment.
Destination elopements have a special place in my heart and I would absolutely love to capture yours! If you are going to a wonderful location to celebrate your wedding just the two of you, or even with all your nearest and dearest, please do get in touch!
