I was thrilled to photograph Yu and Brian’s elopement at the Hunterdon County Courthouse! Elopements are fun and exciting because they’re often very last minute. In the world of weddings, nine months ahead can feel “last minute.” It seemed that fate had a hand in bringing Yu, Brian and I together. The stars aligned and I had a rare May Saturday date open on my calendar. We made all the arrangements to work together over the course of 24 hours.
We decided that two hours of coverage would be just right for covering their elopement ceremony, signing of the official documents in the Clerk’s Office, family portraits and a short drive to their brand new home.
Yu was the epitome of elegance in a beaded sheath gown from White House Bride. My favorite touch was the pop of persimmon suede Jimmy Choo heels peeking out from under the hem of her gown. Hot elopement tip from Yu: Costco makes beautiful bouquets!
Gown: White House Bride. Florals: Costco. Venue: Flemington Borough Park via Hunterdon County Clerks Office. Bride’s shoes: Jimmy Choo
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant bride in a beaded sheath dress poses for a full length portrait byphotographed by Laura Billingham](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-138.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Bride holds a minimal elegant bouquet of white calla lilies photographed by Laura Billingham](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-144.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant bride in a modern sheath dress poses for a full length portrait after her Flemington NJ elopement](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-177.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Detail of the skirt of an elegant sheath bridal gown with the toes of bride's orange Jimmy Choo suede shoes peek out. The bride holds a bouquet of calla lilies arranged in a minimal contemporary style photographed by Laura Billingham](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-147.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant groom poses for a portrait after his Flemington, NJ elopement ceremony](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-167.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Mayor Bradley Myhre performs a wedding ceremony for an elegant bride and groom in a park in Flemington, NJ photographed by Laura Billingham](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-33.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Tears stream down an elegantly attired bride's face while she holds hands with the groom during an elopement ceremony in Flemington NJ photographed by Laura Billingham](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-29.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant bride and groom share their first kiss after their Flemington NJ elopement photographed by Laura Billingham](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-53.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant bride and groom smile with joy after their Flemington NJ elopement photographed by Laura Billingham](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-71.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant Asian bride and groom kiss while the groom's parents smile on either side](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-222.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant bride and groom kiss in Flemington, NJ Park after their spring elopement](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-188.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant bride in a modern sheath gown and groom in a suit and tie hold hands while walk away from the Hunterdon County Courthouse after their elopement ceremony](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-346.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant bride and groom kiss in the courtyard between Hunterdon County Courthouse buildings after their elopement ceremony](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-282.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian close up detail photo of the bride's gown while the bride and groom embrace for a kiss](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-330.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Elegant bride and groom kiss on the steps of the Hunterdon County Courthouse after their elopement ceremony](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-339.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Bride and groom in elegant attire descend the Hunterdon County Courthouse steps after their elopement ceremony](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-343.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian Bride in modern elegant sheath dress poses in her garden at home in Flemington NJ](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-364.jpg)
![Hunterdon County Elopement Photography | Yu & Brian An elegant bride and groom walk away from after their elegant elopement in Flemington NJ photographed by Laura Billingham](https://laurabillingham.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Laura-Billingham-21.18-408.jpg)