A Brighton Elopement Wedding With A Secret Reveal

intimate, relaxed, and just for them. With only four close friends as witnesses, Katie and Ben kept their Brighton Elopement Wedding plans completely secret.

Katie and Ben’s Brighton elopement wedding was exactly what they wanted – intimate, relaxed, and just for them. With only four close friends as witnesses, they kept their plans completely secret. “We only want something super low-key, just us along with four friends, and then we’re going to plan a big party early next year.”

After their ceremony at Brighton Town Hall, they made the ultimate surprise announcement – changing their Facebook statuses to married and posting a photo just after their ceremony, showing off their rings. No big build-up, no stress – just a fun and personal way to share their secret news.

The Finer Details

KATIE + BEN | BRIGHTON

  • Couple embracing in a candlelit Brighton restaurant, surrounded by wooden tables and vintage decor, celebrating their elopement in style.
Newlyweds stepping out of their wedding venue in Brighton as confetti rains down, capturing the joy and energy of their elopement.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand through the charming streets of Brighton, a moment of love and spontaneity during their wedding day.
A romantic black-and-white portrait of a Brighton elopement couple, wind catching the bride’s dress as they share a moment outside a Georgian townhouse.
Intimate portrait of a couple on the day of their Brighton Elopement Wedding. The bride sits on her husband's lap as they embrace and giggle.
Newlyweds sitting on the steps of a red-doored building in Brighton, sharing a joyful and intimate moment after their elopement ceremony.
  • The mosaic floor at Brighton Town Hall outside the room for wedding ceremonies
  • Bride and groom walking hand in hand through the charming streets of Brighton, a moment of love and spontaneity during their wedding day.
  • Bride and groom pause in the Brighton Lanes for a portrait on their elopement wedding day.
  • A bride and groom raising champagne glasses in celebration, framed by soft lighting and rich green curtains at their intimate Brighton elopement.

A Private Wedding Reception at Burnt Orange

While Katie and Ben wanted a Brighton elopement wedding, they also wanted a special dinner to mark the occasion. They booked the private dining room at Burnt Orange, one of Brighton’s best-loved restaurants, for an intimate wedding reception with their small group. It was the perfect mix of incredible food, warm atmosphere, and relaxed luxury – exactly what they were looking for.

If you’re planning a Brighton elopement wedding and are looking for a stylish spot to celebrate afterwards, check out my Brighton wedding venue guide, which includes restaurants that cater to small weddings.

Brighton elopement weddings are all about doing things your way – whether it’s just the two of you or a handful of your besties, it’s about capturing the love without the pressure of a big event.

Sometimes, you just want to keep things about the two of you and focus on each other instead of pleasing everyone else. Elopements are the answer if you are feeling at all stressed about planning a wedding and just like Katie and Ben, you can throw the big party at a later date and invite EVERYONE.

If you’re planning your own Brighton elopement wedding, I’d love to tell your story in a way that feels completely you. Let’s make it happen! 📸✨

Katie and Ben’s portraits were photographed with the Hasselblad X1DII.

A couple standing outside a stylish Brighton restaurant with the city’s eclectic charm adding a modern backdrop to their elopement photography.

“We couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out. They’re everything we hoped for – natural, beautiful, and they really capture how much fun we had! It just feels like us, which is exactly what we wanted.” Katie

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