A Sunshine Coast Elopement: Love, Sand & Simplicity

Some days feel like poetry—and this one truly was.

Nestled between golden sand dunes and the Ocean at Cotton Tree Beach, Shaun and Maddie exchanged vows in the most effortlessly beautiful way. No frills, no fuss—just two people, completely in love, choosing forever in one of the most serene corners of the Sunshine Coast.

There’s something profoundly moving about beach elopements. Maybe it’s the way the wind tangles through hair or how the ocean hums a soft lullaby as two souls speak their truth. This day was the kind that reminds you why you do what you do.

Their ceremony was quiet and deeply personal—just the two of them, their witnesses and their two gorgeous girls. As the sun slipped behind the dunes, we wandered barefoot through the sand, capturing golden hour in all its glory.

What I love most about intimate elopements like this one is how much space they leave for presence. No timelines to chase. No distractions. Just laughter, glances, hand squeezes, and the kind of stillness that feels like home.

Thank you for trusting me to capture your love story in its rawest, most beautiful form. Your connection was palpable—gentle, strong, and entirely your own.

To anyone dreaming of stripping it all back and marrying in a way that feels true to you—this is your sign. The Sunshine Coast is a dream, and your love deserves to be celebrated in whatever way feels right.

Check out Cotton Tree Beach here

https://www.visitsunshinecoast.com/place/cotton-tree

With love and gratitude,

Sam

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