Affectionate couple holding hands during a sunset walk on the beach (Melbourne couples photography by Lesley Marks)
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5 reasons to elope

In recent years, elopement has become the popular choice among engaged couples. If you wish to celebrate your nuptials in a less traditional fashion, you may decide to swap chappels and pews for some exotic destination and trade expensive food and venue hire for champagne on the beach. As a seasoned wedding photographer, I’ve encountered many reasons why the betrothed decides to ride off into the sunset on matrimonial bliss. Here are five of the most common:

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Testimonials

We are absolutely in love with our engagement photos! Lesley went above and beyond - making us feel comfortable, capturing moments, and delivering photos that were even more beautiful than we imagined. The shots are creative, full of emotion, and something we’ll treasure forever. The whole experience was easy, fun, and relaxed, which really shows in the photos. Communication was great from start to finish, and the turnaround time was so quick. We can’t recommend Lesley highly enough!

Verushka & Andrew

Newly engaged couple displaying the engagement ring in the picturesque Treasury Gardens, Melbourne, capturing a joyful moment of love.