They Got Married at the Palm Beach Courthouse. And Then They Made Magic in West Palm


There’s something about courthouse weddings that feels like a rom-com trying to keep it together on a budget. You’ve got the fluorescent lights, the outdated wall art, the waiting room energy. It’s not glamorous. It’s not curated. But it’s real. And for Jose and Danay, their Palm Beach courthouse elopement was just the beginning.


A newly married couple sits together on a bench sharing an intimate moment in black and white photography.
Black and white photo showing a tender moment between newlyweds as they share a close embrace with a bridal bouquet visible.
A person in a beige suit and blue tie stands against dark tiled walls near a payphone.
Black and white portrait of a person in a white dress seen from behind standing in a dimly lit hallway.
A black and white photo capturing a behind-the-scenes moment with decorative balloons in an indoor venue.
Newly married couple share a candid laugh during wedding portraits against a floral backdrop on gray wood floors.
A couple celebrates their wedding day in front of a floral arch with peach roses and elegant decor.
A couple shares an intimate moment in a room decorated with balloons and floral backdrop during their wedding ceremony.
Groom in a light beige suit and blue tie holds a small white floral bouquet during a wedding ceremony.
A couple shares an intimate moment at their wedding ceremony with orange balloons and white floral bouquet in soft lighting.
Black and white close-up shot of hands holding an elegant wedding bouquet with white flowers and baby's breath.
A romantic wedding kiss captured in front of a floral arch with peach roses and white curtains.
A newlywed couple smiles while holding a bouquet in front of a floral backdrop with white balloons.
A couple receives their marriage certificate from an officiant during an intimate ceremony.
A newlywed couple shows off their marriage certificate in front of a floral backdrop at their wedding ceremony.

They didn’t want the Pinterest-perfect production. They wanted to elope — just the two of them, no pressure, no big audience. We started at the Palm Beach County Courthouse in downtown West Palm Beach, where they said their vows in a quiet ceremony that was sweet, simple, and full of heart.

A romantic black and white portrait of a couple sharing a passionate kiss under an ornate arched hallway.
A romantic black and white portrait of newlyweds posing together in formal attire on a garden path with beautiful landscaping.
Black and white wedding photo of a couple walking down a street together while holding hands and carrying flowers.
A romantic couple in wedding attire embrace on a sunny urban sidewalk with lamp posts and buildings in view.
A couple in wedding attire holding hands and walking down a sunny city sidewalk on their special day.
A romantic black and white photo of a couple in elegant attire sharing an intimate moment by a sunlit window.
White dress and shoes casting dramatic shadows on a tiled floor in minimalist composition.
A couple in formal attire walks up an elegant staircase together, with warm lighting illuminating their path.
Bride in white wedding dress holding bouquet of lilies while sitting on marble stairs.
A couple walks up elegant stairs in formal wedding attire as the bride holds a white floral bouquet.
Black and white portrait photo of a woman in a white dress sitting elegantly on marble stairs.
A close up detail shot showing hands with wedding rings and a luxury watch against formal wedding attire.
A black and white photo of a wedding couple standing in a traditional church aisle lined with wooden pews.
A couple sharing a romantic kiss while seated together in wooden church pews in warm ambient lighting.
A couple poses formally in black and white, wearing a light suit and white wedding dress while seated on a bench.

There were no guests. No timeline. No pressure to smile


Danay wore two dresses (because of course she did). One for the vows, and one for what came after: an afternoon of running around some of the most beautiful corners of West Palm Beach. We made a quick stop at the Palm Beach County History Museum (yes, we snuck in a few photos — totally worth it), and then headed to Via Mizner in downtown West Palm for the rest of their portraits. Between the Mediterranean architecture, mosaic tiles, hidden staircases, and lush greenery, it gave us everything from editorial chic to laid-back romance.

Just two humans in love, letting the day unfold exactly the way they wanted — with a little bit of courthouse charm and a whole lot of golden light.

A couple stands in the doorway of a Spanish Colonial style building with terracotta roof tiles and potted plants.
A couple in white outfits share an intimate moment while seated outdoors near wrought iron stairs.
Romantic couple in elegant attire share an intimate moment under a Mediterranean archway surrounded by greenery.
Embracing couple in formal wear share a tender moment by an ornate fountain in a Spanish-style courtyard.
Black and white romantic moment shared between couple sitting on outdoor patio furniture highlighting tender intimacy.
Close-up black and white photo showing a delicate engagement ring and bracelet on a person wearing white.
A romantic couple embraces on a garden path with lush greenery and white walls surrounding them.
A romantic couple in formal attire share an intimate kiss against a green wall with plants in soft lighting.
A tender romantic moment between newlyweds against a green wall, with the bride wearing a white dress and groom in beige suit.
A well-dressed couple poses beneath ornate columns and a chandelier in an elegant architectural setting.
Couple walking hand in hand under arched colonnade with ornate wrought iron lantern and dappled sunlight casting shadows.
A couple in elegant attire share a romantic embrace against a stone wall with decorative iron railings.
A couple embraces on colorful tiled steps in front of a Spanish colonial style building with white stucco walls.
A vintage black and white photograph of a couple in an intimate moment along a narrow garden path between buildings.
A couple stands in sunlight against a bright turquoise door framed by vibrant red bougainvillea flowers in an outdoor setting.

If you’re dreaming about ditching the traditional wedding script and doing something that actually feels like you, I’m here for it. I specialize in documentary-style elopements across Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and beyond. Whether you’re getting married in a courthouse, a museum, or wandering the alleys of Via Mizner in a killer second outfit — I’ll be there to tell the story exactly as it unfolds. No posing. No pressure. Just real moments, exactly as they happened