Ash and Josh’s Secluded Helicopter Elopement

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Ash and Josh made my dreams come true when they invited me to photograph their elopement at Eco Beach. Full of fun and fabulous to the core, this adventurous and ultra-relaxed couple strayed away from tradition and decided to hire a helicopter to get hitched on a secluded part of the Kimberley coastline.

The original plan was to get married in North Queensland but the border closures meant they couldn’t get over there from Perth. Ash and Josh wanted beach and sunshine so they decided on Eco Beach Resort south of Broome instead. Planning their big day in only a few short weeks, the couple was lucky that everything ran so smoothly and they were able to secure every vendor they wanted.

They got ready in separate rooms at their ocean view villa with Bonnie Louise taking care of hair and makeup for the bride. After Ash got into her beautiful Rachel Rose gown and Josh into his super smart Rodd & Gunn suit the pair shared a quick first look before getting picked up by Hillary our helicopter pilot. After a short flight along the stunning coastline, we landed on a secluded part of the beach for the very intimate ceremony with the wonderful Kelly Morrow there to make it all official.

When I later asked Ash about why she chose this location she said “The ocean is a big part of our lives and we always knew that we would be married on the beach. Eco Beach is a very special place to us and the perfect mix of luxury, privacy and relaxation. We can’t wait to be back!” When I asked the couple about a standout moment of the day they both agreed that the helicopter ride with Hillary from KAS was absolutely magic. If you’re reading this and thinking this sounds like the absolute perfect way to get hitched, what are you waiting for? Elope!

Rachel Rose gown from bridal by Aubry Rose hanging outside a eco beach resort villa with ocean behind it
makeup artist Bonnie Louise is applying makeup to bride at eco beach resort
bridal hair style by Bonnie Louise for helicopter elopement at Eco Beach
view from ocean villa at Eco Beach Resort
first look at eco beach elopement
wedding couple eloping at Eco Beach
flower bouquet with white and pink
laughing wedding couple in outdoor setting with ocean as backdrop at Eco Beach Resort
black and white image of bride and groom walking along wooden walkway at Eco Beach helicopter elopement
young wedding couple looking at each other in sunny Australia
Eco Beach Resort view from villa
portrait of wedding couple in the shade of a tree at Eco Beach Resort
wedding couple walking to helicopter at Eco Beach
KAS helicopter parked up at Eco Beach Resort for elopement wedding
bride in wedding dress and veil gives the thumbs up while sitting in helicopter at Eco Beach Resort
aerial view of Eco Beach from the helicopter at elopement wedding
eloping at Eco Beach with helicopter
aerial view of the coastline along Eco Beach Resort south of Broome
Helicopter elopement wedding at Eco Beach with helicopter landing on beach
groom helps his bride out of the helicopter at their elopement wedding on the beach
helicopter elopement couple on Eco Beach with blue sky and sunshine
couple is eloping at Eco Beach with cliffs as backdrop and Kelly Morrow as the celebrant
bride laughs at groom during beach elopement ceremony at Eco Beach
Eco Beach wedding ceremony at helicopter elopement
elopment at Eco Beach with Kelly Morrow as the couple's celebrant
bride in wedding dress and veil read her vows to groom in suit et their helicopter Eco Beach wedding
first kiss at elopement at Eco Beach
champagne toast with celebrant to celebrate elopement at Eco Beach
wedding couple eloping at Eco Beach
elopement at Eco Beach with couple inside cave
wedding couple shares a kiss in cave at their elopement at Eco Beach

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We were worried we would be awkward in front of the camera, but with Julia’s guidance, we were relaxed and had a really fun time. ”

More and more couples know that a big, traditional wedding isn’t right for them. I photograph and help plan epic elopement experiences across Broome and the Kimberley for laid-back couples who want to choose their own adventure and have the best day ever. Check out my Broome Elopement Guide and get in touch to start planning your unique elopement experience.

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