More and more couples are craving the intimacy of an elopement, the feeling that it’s not about the flowers or the destination, but just the two of you and your commitment to each other. But, just because you want to share that special moment with your one and only, doesn’t mean that you don’t want to celebrate finding the love of your life with all of your other favorite people. So what’s a modern couple to do" Pre-elope, of course!
Typically couples just go to the courthouse to pick up their marriage license but wait to sign it (aka make it official) until the big day. This couple had other ideas. They went to the courthouse dressed for the moment and brought Rajotte Photography along to document every last moment. Keep scrolling to see all of the snaps from their chic courthouse wedding in NYC and their post-elopement wedding in the Hamptons.  you may also like

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a pre-wedding elopement

On October 26, 2023, Ashton and Harry eloped in a classic NYC Town Hall ceremony. During their elopement, we explored Grand Central Terminal, The New York Public Library, and a local bar, Raines Law Room.

the dress

For their outdoor fall wedding, the bride rocked a luxe form-fitting satin gown with bishop sleeves and a dramatic plunging necklin...