December 19, 2025

Tony and Alma eloped in downtown Raleigh at the Wake County Courthouse. After being pronounced husband and wife, I met up with them at the North Carolina Museum of Art. I was able to be creative with some detail photos before starting their portraits. We walked around the outside grounds of the museum. Despite it being the middle of December, the weather was mild and the sun cast a golden glow on the newly married couple. We left the museum and headed downtown to the Raleigh Times, a restaurant and bar. After the couple enjoyed a drink at the bar, we headed back outside to see some Christmas lights. Downtown Raleigh was beautifully decorated this time of year. It was the most magical elopement day!



















































Colors: Emerald Green
Venue: North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh Times Bar, Downtown Raleigh
Photographer: Elsa Judkins Photography
Ring Shop: Brilliant Earth
Bride’s Dress: Amazon
Bride’s Shoes: Shein
Bridesmaids Dresses: Shein
Groom’s Shoes: Sperry
If you are a photographer, a wedding vendor, or a couple getting married soon and have questions about this elopement please feel free to DM me on Instagram, I’d love to help!! I would also love to work with another Raleigh couple in the future!! If you plan to elope in North Carolina and need a photographer, please reach out HERE! I am located in Winston Salem, North Carolina but serve surrounding areas. Travel fees are included in all wedding and elopement packages.
I hope you enjoyed the recap of this downtown Raleigh elopement!
– Elsa
Elsa Judkins Photography is based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Elsa specializes in wedding photography for couples who are seeking a romantic and elegant wedding day. She preserves those intimate and candid moments on one of the biggest days of your life so you can relive your day through timeless images. Please reach out HERE if you’d like to learn more about my wedding photography in Winston Salem, Greensboro, Raleigh, and surrounding areas in North Carolina and Virginia. I offer wedding day coverage, engagement sessions, albums, and more! Inquire to receive a custom quote for your wedding.
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