A Courthouse Elopement Where Culture, Friendship, and Personality Led the Day
Some wedding days feel full long before the ceremony begins. Jason and Prashanthi’s day started that way. The morning unfolded at an Airbnb where friends gathered, helped one another get ready, and filled the space with laughter and movement that felt relaxed and familiar.
Prashanthi and her friends wore Indian sarees that brought color, texture, and meaning into the room. Jason kept things simple in a classic suit. Together, their choices reflected a balance that felt natural and true to them.
By the time we arrived at the courthouse, the tone of the day was already clear. Intimate. Joyful. Personal. Days like this are what make Palm Beach elopements feel so meaningful.
Getting Ready with Friends
The morning felt less like preparation and more like a shared experience. Friends moved between conversations, helped with final touches, and created an atmosphere that felt warm and easy. These moments set the emotional foundation for the rest of the day.
A Courthouse Ceremony with Family Watching from Afar
At the West Palm Beach Courthouse, Jason and Prashanthi chose to keep the ceremony small while making space for loved ones who could not be physically present. They livestreamed their vows so family members could witness the moment in real time.
The ceremony itself was simple and sincere. What stood out most was the support surrounding them. Their friends brought personality and warmth, making the space feel celebratory without losing its intimacy.
Courthouse Portraits and Meaningful Traditions
After the ceremony, we spent time creating portraits around the courthouse. Jason and Prashanthi moved easily between playful moments and quiet connection, making space for photographs that felt both editorial and honest.
They also asked to recreate traditional Indian wedding poses that their parents would appreciate. These portraits became an important part of the day, allowing their cultural heritage to exist naturally within a courthouse wedding setting.
Worth Avenue Portraits
The final part of the day brought us to Worth Avenue for portraits of just the two of them. The shift in environment created a slower rhythm. Without the energy of the group, Jason and Prashanthi settled into quieter moments that reflected the reality of being newly married.
Architecture, light, and movement created space for photographs that felt editorial while remaining grounded in connection.
Jason and Prashanthi’s elopement is a reminder that courthouse weddings are not defined by simplicity but by intention. By centering friendship, culture, and personality, their day felt expansive without needing scale.
From saree-filled laughter in the morning to Worth Avenue portraits later in the day, every part of their wedding reflected a celebration shaped by who they are and the people who surround them.
If you’re planning an intimate wedding or elopement in Palm Beach, I’d love to hear about your plans.