I met Sandi and Andrei in the parking lot of the Westside Santa Cruz Safeway along with the rest of their families. This intimate Russian and Chinese union was made all the more special by the small gathering of only the immediate family and best friends. It happened to be incredibly windy at Panther Beach – even more so than usual! But the gusts didn’t deter the couple from going through with the nuptials one bit. After the quick ceremony by a common friend, I too Sandi and Andre down to the beach for more photos of just the two of them. Below are some of my favorite photos from their elopement / small beach wedding. Enjoy!
The wedding guests waving in a group photo
It was really REALLY windy!
Bride and groom embracing on the cliff edge
Bride and groom jumping for joy on the bluffs above Panther Beach
Bride and groom on the bluff overlooking Panther Beach
Bride and groom kissing in a field of yellow flowers
The natural bridge and ocean in a wide couple shot
Bride and groom facing the ocean in the arch of the natural bridge
Gorgeous rock texture, black and white bride and groom.
Black and white, bride and groom holding hands in the shadow of the rock
Bride getting a piggy back ride by the ocean
Bride and groom holding hands in front of the big orange rock at Panther Beach
Waves splashing against a rock while the bride and groom kiss
Sneaking a kiss with the ocean in the background
Running on the beach
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