Elope in the Redwoods Near San Francisco
The Bay Area is home to some of Northern California’s most beautiful redwood groves—quiet, shaded, and just a short drive from San Francisco. With towering trees, filtered light, and a naturally peaceful atmosphere, it’s an ideal setting for couples who want a forest elopement without venturing far from the city.
This location offers a simple, accessible way to experience the redwoods in a setting that feels calm and immersive. It’s a great fit for couples who are drawn to the quiet beauty of the forest and want a Northern California elopement that feels both grounded and easy to step into. As a logistical benefit, this redwood site is convenient for out of town couples. You can fly into either San Francisco or Oakland.
Blue Sky Elopements is happily inclusive. We work with all couples..
What to Expect from a Bay Area Redwood Elopement
We’ve been offering redwood elopement packages in the Bay Area for over two decades, with a focus on keeping the experience simple, well-paced, and easy to step into. This location offers a beautiful forest setting that’s accessible and straightforward, without the need for extensive planning or logistics. You can reserve their designated wedding site, or simply show up and be married anywhere within their lush forest.
Each package includes our trusted Blue Sky photographer and experienced officiant, with optional florals and hair and makeup, along with clear guidance on how the day will unfold. We keep the process focused and streamlined so everything comes together smoothly—allowing you to be present and enjoy the setting without distraction.
What Our Bay Area Redwood Elopements Are Like
Our redwood elopements are intentionally small, simple, and low key.
- Up to 10 guests
- Minimal moving parts
- A single, carefully selected redwood location
- A consistent, trusted photography experience
- We handle the planning and pacing so everything flows smoothly from start to finish
This approach is a great fit for couples who:
- Want a straightforward, well-guided experience
- Prefer a simple plan that just works
- Care more about the moment than managing logistics
- Don’t want to sort through endless options or vendor choices
If you want something intentional, easy to step into, and genuinely enjoyable, we’ll guide you through a proven elopement experience that works beautifully in the redwoods. We keep things focused so your day feels calm and unhurried. Our role is to manage the details so you don’t have to. Yours is to show up and enjoy it.
Your San Francisco Bay Area elopement with Blue Sky will feature topnotch photography.
What Our Bay Area Redwood Elopement Packages Include
Planning and Guidance
• Coordination of all vendors
• A well-paced timeline for the day
• Insight on timing, lighting, and flow
• Ongoing support from booking through your wedding day
Photography
• A relaxed, candid approach
• 10 sneak peeks within 24 hours
• A fully edited online gallery delivered within 30 days
Ceremony and Officiant
• Choice of ceremony style—civil, spiritual, or non-denominational
• Incorporation of your personal vows (or use ours)
• A witness provided if needed
• Filing of your marriage license
Optional add-ons
Bay Area Redwood Elopement Packages and Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprise costs. The price you see is exactly what you’ll pay.
Redwood Forest Elopement
- Permit-free redwood venue*
- Up to 10 guests
- 2 hours of photography
- Professional officiant
- Choice of ceremony script
- Full planning guidance
Optional Add-ons
All Big Sur elopements are held Monday–Friday for a more relaxed, crowd-free experience.
What's Included in our Elopement Packages?
Our packages start with planning, officiating and photography. Add optional bridal hair and makeup services and flowers if you like. Click each service below for detailed information.
Photography Services
Stunning professional elopement wedding photography to capture your special day.
Officiating Services
Professional wedding officiants performing ceremonies that reflect your personal love story.
Flowers
Full-size wedding bouquets & boutonnieres in your choice of flowers and colors.
Hair & Makeup
Our professional stylists will come to you to ensure you look your absolute best.
Location Selection
Curated locations for maximum intimacy and minimal stress
Seamless Planning
We handle the details and timing so everything flows naturally and feels easy.
All wedding packages include full coordination services. You’ll be assigned your own wedding coordinator who will serve as your go to person from start to finish.
Redwood Elopement Gallery
Check out our gallery of redwood elopement images for inspiration
Regarding their California elopement: Thank you guys for helping to create a wonderful day and incredible memories for us and our family! I’m already recommending your services to other people!
Blue Sky Elopements coordinator, Heather is amazing! Friendly, responsive and professional. She made you feel like a friend who she genuinely cares about. Thank you to Maureen and Jeremy! I could tell it was important to you all that I be very satisfied,and have my dream elopement complete with my vision in mind. Thank you for making it easy!
Thank you and your team for making my wedding day so memorable. Our officiant, makeup artist, and photographer are incredibly sweet and kind. They made us feel comfortable and gave wonderful tips. Heather (our coordinator) made my life easy by organizing my day in such a professional way. I was able to enjoy my wedding day without worrying. It was perfect. Thank you to you and your husband for making easy and wonderful services for beautiful elopements.
I would highly recommend Blue Sky Elopements to others who want a memorable, stress free elopement in California. Even when we had to change the date and ceremony location due to the pandemic, they made it stress free. Maureen was quick to provide us with alternate locations, and she helped us select a beautiful redwood location. We appreciated the consistent communication and organization throughout the whole process. From the very beginning Maureen and her team did a great job at letting us know what to expect and made sure all of our questions were answered. All of the vendors they picked for us were very professional and great to work with including the photographer, officiant, and hair/makeup artist. The flowers were also beautiful. We want to thank everyone involved in making our elopement such a special day.
Maureen Thomson was invaluable in planning our small wedding during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her years of experience and professionalism were evident and reassuring in that we knew that all the details and contingencies were covered, including the weather watch in the days and hours prior to our outdoor ceremony on the California coast. In addition, Maureen went above and beyond her obligations by communicating our schedule with the chef who was planning our post-wedding dinner in a private residence. We highly recommend Maureen and Blue Sky Elopements!
My now husband and I (still weird to say) Just eloped in May. It was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Maureen was so attentive to how I wanted everything to be and I didn’t have to do any planning myself so it was very stress free. We started this process pre-covid and ended it as vaccinations in CA were up so everything worked out and was beautiful and stress free. I am definitely a planner and have anxiety so this was the best route for us so intimate and beautiful we will have a small reception later this year but our actual ceremony and time during this elopement was unforgettable, special and truly magical. 10/10 recommend.