Navy Dress Whites & Waterfront Vows | Silverdale Waterfront Park Elopement Inspo.

lorianamarie
Jun 25, 2025
3 min read

One minute I am sitting on the couch in my bathrobe editing a wedding, and the next I am on a phone call with a frantic groom, who eloped in his Navy Dress Whites!

Colby was frantic! He began to tell me that him and his fiancé are getting married in 30 minutes at the Silverdale Waterfront Park and FORGOT TO BOOK A PHOTOGRAPHER. I said "I got you!" He asked about payments and contracts etc. I told him we would figure it out later, we don't have time for logistics at the moment. We both giggled in excitment, I let him go and I jumped to my feet to get my self together. Luckily I have an awesome system and space where I put my gear and batteries for re charging after each wedding. So I was really prepared for a call to action wedding, I also only live 10 minutes away. Win win!

Couple exchanging wedding rings outdoors. A person holds a book in the background. Bride in white, groom in whites uniform. Mood: romantic. — Colby and Gracie waiting in happy anticipation to exchange their wedding rings.

A sailor in his whites and his bride stand before their witnesses on a the Silverdale docks on puget sound — The wedding party, dressed in their whites and browns.

Brides dress blows in the wind as the navy couple says their vowsBrides dress blows in the wind as t
Bride holds up her dress with her left hand, her wedding band as the main focus
Brides wedding dress blos in the wind on the silverdale dock, her shoes are white lace.

With the 20 second introduction before the wedding, Gracie stated that she loves details. Say less! I love to capture details of the moments as they happen. She has no idea I even took a photo of her holding her dress, and focusing on her wedding band.

A bride looks at her groom as the wed on the Silverdale docks in his navy dress whites — Something I love about shooting weddings, is the look between the couples. Like. LOOK at her look at him!

Sailor in white uniform holds hands with a woman in a white dress by the puget sound another sailor in the background, overcast sky. wedding photos

Colby and Gracie have been together since high school, six years later and now they are husband and wife.

Sailor and woman exchange rings by the sound, witnessed by a man holding a folder. Overcast sky, casual attire, and serene mood. — Another beautiful shot, waiting to exchange rings.

I have worked with this officiant a few times, he Is great! Find John Rosendale here

A sailor and a woman exchange rings outdoors by the water, with an officiant in glasses holding a book. Sky is overcast. — Colby puts a ring on it.

A sailor in uniform exchanges rings with a woman in white beside an officiant holding a book, set against a cloudy waterfront backdrop. — The way she looks at him as she begins to put his ring on his finger. I love!

Man in navy uniform embraces woman in white dress on a dock by the puget sound. Overcast sky and forested shoreline in background. — The progression of their first kiss as husband and wife is amazing!

Sailor in white uniform kisses woman in white dress on a wooden dock by the the puget sound, surrounded by trees. Romantic and serene scene. — swoon! Pure joy!

Sailor in white uniform dips and kisses his bride in white dress on a wooden dock by the bay on the Silverdale Waterfront Park. Romantic and joyful scene with cloudy sky. — This dip and kiss?!?! Are you kidding me? Nothing could have been more perfect for their first kiss!

Sailor in white uniform and woman in white dress celebrate marriage with raised arms on a wooden dock on the Silverdale Waterfront. Cloudy sky and trees in background. — Look how happy these two are, after 6 years. It's finally official. I would say they are more than happy they eloped!

joyful bride and groom celebrat with their hands up on the docks after sealing their vows with a kis
joyful bride and groom celebrate with their hands up on the docks after sealing their vows with a ki
joyful bride and groom celebrate with their hands up on the docks after sealing their vows with a ki

How contagious to be THIS happy marring the love of your life!

A couple embraces tenderly by the puget sound. The man wears a sailor's uniform, and the bride a white dress. Overcast sky and forested shore in the background. — People are always nervous when its a little windy. I always ask my people to trust me, the wind makes everything romantic! Imagine watching Sweet Home Alabama, and the scene in the end when Reese tells her ex husband on the beach that she wants to marry him, so she can kiss him anytime she wants..... And there is no rain, wind, darkness, or lightening. The scene would not be as powerful as it is. So, almost always embrace the weather. Trust me.

A sailor in a white uniform holds hands with his bride, walking along a wooden pier by the bay. They smile at each other. — I had them walk on the docks and have a convo with one another.

Navy Bride and groom embrace on the bay in Silverdale WA
Navy Bride and groom embrace on the bay in Silverdale WA
Navy Bride and groom embrace on the bay in Silverdale WA

Details shot of the wedding, lace heels, navy hat, and rings on a picnic table
Bride and groom in his dress whites walk the dock after they just said "I DO", bride holds her heels

Groom in his dress whites, carries the bride on a dock as she holds her shoes — What a guy! Picked her up and carried her on the docks so her feet wouldn't hurt.

Groom carries his wife up the dock ramp so she does not hurt her feet
groom holding his bride as if they are about to walk over the threshold of their new home.
Bride holding her heels in the air with glee as she just married her best friend