06/15/2026
Some love stories simply call for a small, intentional, and deeply personal celebration, and Mirelle and Dylan chose a Beacon City Hall elopement surrounded by only the people who matter most. We were truly honored to document every meaningful moment of their day, and early summer arrived with a fierce heat wave yet these two were not deterred in the slightest. Mirelle and Dylan began with a first look outside the Beacon Courthouse sheltered under a shady tree, and that quiet intimate moment set a warm and beautiful tone for the rest of their day as Beacon-based photographers who always know how to work creatively with any environment we are given.
Beacon City Hall holds civil ceremonies on Tuesdays at noon making it a perfect setting for an intimate micro-wedding, and Mirelle and Dylan gathered inside with their parents and siblings creating an atmosphere full of genuine warmth and love. The courthouse holds a sincere and focused energy that keeps every spotlight firmly on the couple themselves, and we truly love photographing Beacon City Hall elopements because the emotion in that space is always honest and real. The ceremony was short, sweet, and incredibly meaningful as they exchanged vows and rings in the grand courtroom with their closest family looking on.
After the ceremony wrapped at Beacon City Hall we headed to Little Stony Point Park in Cold Spring for portraits where this stunning Hudson River location provided incredible views and natural beauty just minutes away. The early summer heat meant we worked efficiently to capture beautiful portraits along the rocky shoreline and at the overlook, and Little Stony Point's combination of waterfront trails, Hudson River views, and mountain backdrop made it the perfect spot for their Cold Spring elopement portrait session. Despite the heat wave these two were completely present and joyful throughout the entire day, and the sunny conditions created bright beautiful light for photos.
This sunny Beacon City Hall elopement with Cold Spring portraits proved that combining a simple courthouse ceremony with stunning outdoor portrait locations creates the perfect intimate celebration, and honestly the combination of Beacon City Hall's classic charm, Little Stony Point's waterfront beauty, and Mirelle and Dylan's joy throughout the day made this one of our favorite Hudson Valley courthouse elopements to photograph despite the challenging summer heat.