Dusty Blue Beachside Elopement Inspiration

A dreary day made for a dreamy scene in this dusty blue beachside elopement inspiration from Harper Blankenship Photography and a team of Houston-area vendors. A tablescape in hues of blue set up beneath Murdoch’s Pier in Galveston featured touches of driftwood, muted azure tones and seashells, of course. Everything felt organic, romantic and natural, from the bridal gown and bridesmaids’ dresses, to the bride’s loose hairstyle and a loose, freeform bouquet. A three-tiered cake and macarons in a contrasting bright pale blue gave a few pops of color within the calmer palette. One thing’s for sure, this dusty blue elopement inspiration has us itching to breathe in the salty sea air and do a little twirling on the beach! Cheers!

Photos // Harper Blankenship Photography

Bride in flowing white gown carrying white and lavender bouquet beneath wooden pier
Bride in white gown with two bridesmaids in dusty blue dresses holding greenery bouquet on beach
Beachside sweetheart table draped in dusty blue linen with eucalyptus garland and tiered cake
Beachy invitation suite in blue and white calligraphy surrounded by seashells and silk ribbon
Newlyweds embracing on beach beside wooden pier with ocean in background
Couple holding hands walking on beach in flowing gown and suspenders
Bride holding lush white and green bouquet with eucalyptus on sandy beach in flowing white gown
Bride and bridesmaids in dusty blue gowns pose with white bouquets beneath seaside pier
Three-tier wedding cake with dusty blue and white tiers, topped with white blooms and greenery
Driftwood and shells arranged with blue blooms and greenery for beachside ceremony decor
Bride in flowing white gown walking beach holding cascading greenery and white floral bouquet
Newlyweds kiss on beach at sunset wearing white wedding attire with black suspenders
Beachside place setting with dusty blue linens, seashell detail, and handwritten menu on white plate
Dusty blue beachside elopement tablescape with tiered cake and driftwood bench under pier
Bride and groom sitting at beachside reception table with dusty blue linens and tiered wedding cake
Coastal wedding reception styling with silver candlesticks, turquoise macarons, and dusty blue accents
Three-tier dusty blue and white cake decorated with white blooms and eucalyptus on beachside table
Dusty blue beachside place setting with menu card, seashell, and coastal greenery garland
Beachside elopement table setting with dusty blue linens, white candles, and turquoise macarons
Three-tier cake with dusty blue middle layer adorned with white blooms and eucalyptus
Bride in flowing tulle gown twirling between weathered wooden pier posts at the beach

From the photographer: “I planned this seaside elopement styled shoot on Galveston Island because I have always been a beach nut, and NEEDED to get my fill of the salty air and sandy beaches of my home state. I needed my favorite place in the world and my passion for photography to come together into something beautiful, fun and inspiring to brides who love the ocean as much as I do. During the planning process, I had always sort of imagined the sea foam and grey-blue colors being beautifully complemented by a cloudy day… so how lucky was it that we happened to have exactly that on the day of the shoot?!

In addition to my need to do some soul-quenching work with the sea, I knew that my portfolio was lacking diversity, which is how the most beautiful model, Kalisha, was discovered and featured as our gorgeous beachside bride. This shoot gives me all the feelings that I had hoped it wood, and makes me want to marry my sweet husband all over again just to have a seaside elopement like this one.”

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BHLDN, Harper Blankenship Photography, Simple Beauty Artistry, Iced N Frosted, PAUSE Event Stylists, Village Bloom Flowers