A Beach, a Bike, and Just the Two of Them: A Florida Elopement
Myrriah (she/her) and Julia’s (she/her) elopement started exactly where their story did – at a little café in Titusville, Florida called Sunrise Bread Co. From there, it was just the two of them, their photographer-slash-officiant, some handwritten vows on Japanese paper, and the long stretch of Canaveral Seashore. No audience. No stress. Just what felt good.
This one’s a reminder that you don’t need a packed guest list or a full weekend of events for your day to mean something.
Why did you decide to elope instead of having a traditional wedding?
We wanted the day to be all about us. Just the two of us, celebrating our love in a way that felt real and grounded. There’s still going to be a big celebration with family and friends later, but we wanted to start with something intimate.
How did you choose Canaveral Seashore for your elopement location?
The Canaveral Seashore is hands-down the best beach in Central Florida. It’s quiet, natural, and stretches for miles. Being surrounded by nature just felt right for the promises we were making. Plus, it’s only a short drive from where we first met, so it all tied together beautifully.
And, what made Sunrise Bread Co. part of the elopement day?
That café is where it all started for us. We had our very first meeting there, and it’s still one of our favorite spots. Beginning our elopement day there felt like coming full circle. Fun fact: it’s on the corner of Julia Ave, which made it feel even more like a sign.
What did the day look like from start to finish?
We met our photographer at Sunrise Bread Co., soaked up a bit of nostalgia, then made our way down the street to the beach at Canaveral Seashore. That’s where we exchanged our vows. Afterward, we walked to the riverside, took a quiet moment to cleanse each other with sage, and then rode off together on a motorcycle. It was simple and meaningful, just how we wanted it.
Pretty much every part of it was personal. We both wore outfits that made us feel the most ourselves. We wrote our own vows on Japanese paper so we could frame them afterward. Even the sage cleansing was something deeply personal to us.
It was a super intimate experience. Gracie May was both our photographer and our officiant. She played such a huge role, she captured every moment beautifully and also signed our marriage license. Having someone we trusted to hold space for us made all the difference.
What was the vow-writing experience like?
We each wrote our vows ahead of time and read them to each other during the ceremony. It felt grounding and emotional and was one of our favorite moments from the day.
How did you tell your loved ones?
We decided to wait until after the elopement. Once we had the photos back, we sent out a wedding announcement. It was special to share it that way, on our terms, in our time.
Eloping was the perfect decision for us. It gave us space to be present with each other and really soak in the moment.
Photography by Gracie May Photography
