A smoldering couple celebrates their elopement with a haunting winter shoot

Written by Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.

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◆ At a Glance ◆

Jilly and Benny had been together for eight years before deciding to elope and rock this pre-elopement photo shoot at a crumbling villa set among a hauntingly beautiful winter backdrop. Jilly, a long-time collector of vintage attire and jewelry, provided the epic fashion, from the lace wedding dress from 1940 to floor-length coats and heels from the 1920s and 30s. Dark and beautiful details capped off the day with whiskey cocktails, long walks on snowy paths, and candlelight inside the villa. Let’s ogle these two gorgeous people and their elopement love…

A smoldering couple celebrates their elopement with a winter shoot — Photos by Lorenz Photography

Jilly and Benny had been together for eight years before deciding to elope and rock this pre-elopement photo shoot at a crumbling, soon-to-be-restored villa set among a hauntingly beautiful winter backdrop. Jilly, a long-time collector of vintage attire and jewelry, provided the epic fashion, from the lace wedding dress from 1940 to floor-length coats and heels from the 1920s and 30s.

Dark and beautiful details capped off the day with whiskey cocktails, long walks on snowy paths, and candlelight inside the villa. Let’s ogle this haunting winter shoot with these two gorgeous people and their elopement love…

A smoldering couple celebrates their elopement with a haunting winter shoot

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Photography: Lorenz Photography • Planner/Stylist: Mandy Connor, Hummingbird Bridal and Events • Florist: Bittersweet Gardens, Julie Raymond • Venue: Aldworth Manor • Rentals: Rentals Unlimited • Hair and Makeup: Christy Lavallee

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