Rotterdam, Netherlands, Boompjes Elopement Photo Story Award

Bride and groom during blue hour Elopement Image - Portrait by Karin Keesmaat

 The bride and groom posing for a romantic image during blue hour by the riverfront was a beautiful sight to behold

The bride and groom pose for a romantic portrait along the riverfront during the peak of the mystical blue hour.

For this couple, this was their second wedding — to each other. While they had been married earlier in life and had several children together, they faced difficulties that they did not think they could overcome. After being separated for a while, they realized that their love truly could last forever, and nothing could stand in the way of that. In spite of some of the challenges that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, the bride and groom were able to plan a quaint and personal wedding in Rotterdam in the Netherlands with their closest family members and friends.

NL Wedding Photo from Rotterdam of the bride preparing for her elopement ceremony

NL Wedding Photographers of Rotterdam | the bride prepares for her wedding ceremony.

Looking peaceful, serene, and ready to marry the love of her life, the bride prepares for her wedding ceremony.

Best Wedding Photos from Rotterdam, NL with The bride and groom smiling as they arrive for their ceremony in a VW bus van

Best Wedding Photography for Rotterdam, NL | The bride and groom smile as they arrive for their ceremony in a vintage VW van

The bride and groom smile as they arrive for their ceremony in a vintage VW van — with all of their kids packed inside the vehicle, just like the good old days.

Rotterdam Netherlands Wedding image of the floor-to-ceiling windows and the buoyant balloons creating a light and airy atmosphere for the event

Rotterdam Netherlands Wedding Photographers | floor-to-ceiling windows and the buoyant balloons created a light and airy atmosphere for the event

The floor-to-ceiling windows and the buoyant balloons created a light and airy atmosphere for the event. The bride and groom, clearly elated, smile during their ceremony as their children look on.

Rotterdam Wedding Photo during The ring ceremony, to symbolize eternal love of the couple

Rotterdam Wedding Photography | The ring ceremony, to symbolize eternal love

In order to symbolize eternal love, the groom places the wedding ring on the bride's finger.

Documentary Wedding image from NL of the first kiss signaling the start of their new life together

Documentary Wedding Photography, NL | the first kiss signals the start of their new life together

For many couples, the first kiss signals the start of their new life together. For this couple, the kiss at the end of their wedding ceremony represents the restoration of their family, which is now whole again.

De Boompjes, Rotterdam Nieuwe Maas Wedding Picture of The bride and groom cutting their wedding cake

De Boompjes, Rotterdam - Nieuwe Maas Wedding Image | The bride and groom cut the top tier of their wedding cake

The bride and groom cut the top tier of their wedding cake during the reception.

Top Wedding Photo from Netherlands created as The bride laughs as the groom shares a COVID-friendly elbow bump

Top Wedding Photography of Netherlands | The bride laughs as the groom shares a COVID-friendly elbow bump

The bride laughs as the groom shares a COVID-friendly elbow bump with a guest at the reception.

Wedding Photography from Rotterdam, NL as The newlywed couple share a romantic walk along the riverfront

Wedding Photography - Rotterdam, Netherlands | The newlywed couple shares a romantic walk along the riverfront for portraits

The newlywed couple shares a romantic walk along the riverfront, with the light beaming between them signifying the brighter days that lie ahead on their journey together.