Ibay Photography

Ibay Photography Specializing in Elopements and Small Weddings in New Orleans and beyond. Affordable all-inclusive packages!

✨I help plan & photograph all-inclusive elopements for couples obsessed with New Orleans’ magic, culture & vibe!⚜️
Marcia Ibay
📧 [email protected] Booking: ElopeToNola.com Elopements in the Gulf Coast:
www.BestElopeIdeas.com

Elopement Packages: https://linktr.ee/elopetonola

12/31/2025

Congratulations to this incredible couple! 🤍 What a beautiful way to close out the year—an intimate day, meaningful moments, and a love that didn’t need a spotlight to feel powerful.

As this becomes our final elopement post of the year, we’re feeling so grateful for every couple who trusted us to document such personal, once-in-a-lifetime moments. Here’s to quiet vows, full hearts, and all the love that carried us through this year and into the next. ✨

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*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!

✨ YOUR 2026 NOLA ELOPEMENT✨ Okay besties… if a 2026 New Orleans elopement has been on your heart, consider this your gen...
12/30/2025

✨ YOUR 2026 NOLA ELOPEMENT✨

Okay besties… if a 2026 New Orleans elopement has been on your heart, consider this your gentle nudge ✨

1️⃣ Dream it up.
2️⃣ Imagine the moments that matter most and
3️⃣ Know you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

From planning support to capturing every meaningful moment, we’re here to walk you through it ALL! Head to the link in our bio to visit our website and get in touch. We’d love to help you start dreaming up your 2026 elopement. .✨

*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!

The last “I do” of 2025 has been whispered! We’re officially wrapped for the year & our hearts are overflowing with grat...
12/30/2025

The last “I do” of 2025 has been whispered! We’re officially wrapped for the year & our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. Every single elopement has been a unique chapter in this incredible journey.

Today, I had my best assistant with me, patiently waiting for our final couple. Moments like these remind me why I love what I do.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all our 2025 couples for making this year so special. We are eternally grateful for this opportunity to serve you and can’t wait to create magic with our 2026 couples! Y’all are all amazing!!!

12/22/2025

Is it too late to cancel the whole thing and start fresh? 🙋‍♀️ The answer is NO, and you are not the problem—the wedding industry is.

Trade the traffic for the tide and choose intimacy! Welcome to The NOLA Sailboat Elopement where the only stress is choosing between champagne or your favorite wine.

This is your all-inclusive, fully-planned, beautifully photographed private sunset ceremony on Lake Pontchartrain, just 15 minutes from the French Quarter. We handle the boat, the legal stuff, the florals, the cake, and the stunning photos!

“It felt like the best parts of a vacation and a wedding, all in one. I wish we’d done it sooner.” — Taylor + Christine

Ready to ditch the pressure and make it official on your own terms? Stop playing along with outdated traditions. Tap the link in bio to schedule your free call and let’s talk about sailing! 🥂⚓

*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!




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12/17/2025

💍 Sailing into Forever: Shelita & Oliver

A truly unforgettable day on the water! ⛵️ Shelita and Oliver officially tied the knot in a gorgeous, one-of-a-kind ceremony right on Lake Pontchartrain in New Orleans.

Even with a few unexpected delays, their love shone brighter than the setting sun, making their celebration with their favorite people all the more meaningful. This was pure romance, proving that sometimes, the journey to “I do” makes the destination even sweeter.

Following their heartfelt vows, they enjoyed a short, celebratory sail complete with cake 🥂 and champagne—the perfect ending to their perfect night.

Huge congratulations again to this incredible couple! Wishing you both a lifetime of smooth sailing. ❤️

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Florals: .kimberly
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*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!





Feeling so grateful today. ✨ Lisa and Jordan trusted us to capture their New Orleans elopement, and reading their kind w...
12/16/2025

Feeling so grateful today. ✨

Lisa and Jordan trusted us to capture their New Orleans elopement, and reading their kind words truly means the world to us.

Being invited into moments like these — full of love, excitement, and so much heart — is something we never take for granted.

Thank you, Lisa & Jordan, for letting us be part of such a special chapter in your story. ✨

*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!


12/12/2025

Could there be a more perfect symbol of a new beginning than this beautiful, slightly rainy New Orleans elopement? ✨

Taylor and Ryan moved to Nola to start their next chapter here for school, but today, they started the biggest chapter of all: forever in love!

Watching these two, hand-in-hand and beaming (even under an umbrella!), you just know they’re meant to be. This is what starting out looks like—full of promise, adventure and a love that’s perfectly suited for each other. So excited for all that life in the Big Easy has in store for the new Mr. and Mrs.!

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*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!




12/09/2025

There was something so timeless about Taylor and Ryan’s elopement tucked into the charm of Pirate’s Alley — the kind of place that already feels like a story, and somehow their love made it even sweeter. 🤍

Rain was present, but it gave us some of the cutest moments of the day… umbrellas in hand, laughter in the air, and two people completely wrapped up in each other. And in black and white? Every frame felt even richer — more romantic, and beautifully nostalgic.

If you’ve ever dreamed of eloping somewhere with character, history, and that unmistakable New Orleans magic, Pirate’s Alley is such a special spot to consider.

Enjoy their reel, and if you’re thinking of planning your own elopement in NOLA, send us a message — we’d love to help bring your day to life. ✨

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*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!





12/06/2025

✨ Thinking about eloping in New Orleans?
Just like the incredible couples in this reel, you can choose from some of the most magical spots in the city to say “I do.”

From the iconic, majestic Tree of Life,
to the vibrant charm of the French Quarter,
to the peaceful beauty of City Park,
Each location brings its own atmosphere, emotion, and story ✨

If these moments speak to you and you’re dreaming of your own New Orleans elopement, send us a DM with ‘NOLA’ — we’d love to help you find the perfect spot and walk you through every detail. ✨

*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!





12/01/2025

When I say this was the most ‘them’ elopement, I mean it! Holy moly, Lisa and Jordan, you absolutely nailed this! 🎉

A truly intimate, joy-filled day starting in the French Quarter to chase that incredible New Orleans light—it was all about genuine smiles, spontaneous moments and pure, unadulterated FUN.

Then...beneath the magical, sprawling branches of the Tree of Life for the most sacred vows. The energy was electric, but so peaceful.

And because these two brilliant souls are teachers? You know we had to make a pit stop at a classic NOLA bookstore . The perfect, quiet moment!

This is what eloping is all about: ditching the noise and building a day that is uniquely, beautifully yours. I’m honored I got to capture this chapter! Swipe to see the magic. ✨

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*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!





11/29/2025

A beautiful couple with beautiful hearts in a beautiful location among the centuries-old oaks... that just screams romance! ❤️✨

Eloping in New Orleans just feels right! ⚜️

Eloping as a party of 2 will always be my fav way to capture love! Congratulations .aka.sarah and 🥂 We wish you guys a lifetime of happiness ♾️

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*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!




11/24/2025

Nicole and Kyle’s elopement at The Celestine Hotel felt like pure, effortless love — the kind you can see in their smiles as they shared their vows, completely wrapped up in each other. ✨

Watching them move through their day was a reminder that New Orleans always has a way of meeting every couple exactly where they are, offering a perfect little corner of the city that reflects their story.

Here’s to sharing the real, enjoying the real, and creating moments that feel like you. If you’re dreaming of eloping in New Orleans and want a team who knows this city by heart, get in touch — we’d love to help you bring it to life.✨

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Florals: .kimberly
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*Curated Elopements under 25 guests booked through the link in our bio 💌 Let’s get to know each other!




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