Point Dume Beach Wedding in Malibu: From Elopement Dreams to a Handwritten “I Do”
Ariana always dreamed of eloping. Something quiet, easy, just the two of them. But Ben convinced her to go for a real wedding - something still small and intimate, but shared with family and close friends. And now? She jokes that he owes her… big time. 😅
Their Point Dume Beach Wedding in Malibu turned out to be everything they didn’t know they needed - peaceful, beautiful, and completely true to who they are.
Ariana and Ben have been together for 14 years (WOOT!). They met as college coworkers at a coffee shop, and over the years, they’ve grown up together, rescued and fostered dogs, rebuilt a home, and built a life full of love, laughter, and shared purpose.
As a documentary wedding photographer, I can tell you - this day was special. The kind of wedding that isn’t just pretty but meaningful.
Every guest received a handwritten note from the couple, including me! (And I still have mine pinned in my office.) It’s little things like that that make a wedding unforgettable.
The whole day felt so “them.” They chose Point Dume Beach Wedding in Malibu for its natural beauty and calm atmosphere - perfect for a Southern California intimate wedding. Their sweet rescue dog was nearby, and the love from their people filled every moment.
It wasn’t the elopement Ariana imagined years ago… it was better. Because it was real. Simple. Honest. Full of the kind of love that’s grown over years and shows up in all the little things.
So here’s to Ariana and Ben - and to more quiet mornings, long walks with rescue pups, handwritten notes, and 14 more years (times a million) of love. ❤️
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