06/05/2026
Martine and Ken have a larger wedding celebration planned with their loved ones down the road, but first they wanted to start their marriage with something truly personal and beautifully intimate. We were overjoyed to document their Beacon Courthouse elopement on a gorgeous sunny Tuesday morning in spring, and this small joyful ceremony was exactly the kind of heartfelt moment we treasure most as wedding photographers. The ceremony took place inside the grand courtroom at Beacon City Hall at 1 Municipal Plaza in Beacon, and from the very first moment Martine and Ken filled the room with genuine laughter and the most radiant smiles as the officiant guided them through their vows with warmth and sincerity that felt completely natural and real.
As Hudson Valley wedding photographers we have had the privilege of photographing at courthouses all across New York State, and we can say with full confidence that a Beacon Courthouse elopement is one of our very favorites. The grand courtroom interior features soaring ceilings, warm wood details, and truly beautiful natural light creating a setting that feels both elegant and deeply personal at the very same time. Beacon City Hall holds wedding ceremonies on Tuesdays at noon keeping the experience intentional and beautifully focused, and couples apply for a marriage license online through the City of Beacon Self-Service module for just $40 making this Hudson Valley city hall wedding accessible and straightforward for couples planning intimate celebrations.
After the ceremony wrapped we headed to Long Dock Park for portraits where this stunning Beacon waterfront location provided incredible Hudson River views and natural beauty just minutes from City Hall. The sunny spring morning created perfect light for photos, and Long Dock Park's combination of waterfront meadows, rocky shoreline, and mountain views made it the ideal spot for this Beacon elopement portrait session. Martine and Ken's Beacon Courthouse elopement with Long Dock Park session proved that intimate city hall weddings combined with beautiful outdoor portrait locations create the perfect balance for couples who want simple ceremonies with stunning photos, and honestly the combination of Beacon City Hall's elegant courtroom and Long Dock Park's waterfront beauty made this one of our favorite Hudson Valley courthouse elopements to photograph.