California and Colorado Elopements

Gaby and Mike Elope in Big Sur (in the rain!)

Being fellow east-coasters, Gaby and I clicked right away. There's just something about the east coast vibe--you can live in the west for years and instantly recognize a fellow New Englander.. After chatting briefly, I came upon something else we had in common--a love of elopement weddings. She and Mike…

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Renato and Vanessa are Married in the San Francisco Redwoods

Renato and Vanessa live in Brazil and came to the United States to be married in the San Francisco redwoods. When we talked, they explained that they wanted to feel away from the world, with a deep-in-the-forest feel, but with close access to city amenities. Many couples--indeed many Bay Area…

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Mike and Christine are Married on the Beach in California

How's this for a love story? Mike and Christine went to high school together, grew up and lived their separate lives...only to connect at their 40th high school reunion where it blossomed into romance! I just love a happy ending...or in this case...a new beginning And that's how it came to…

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A California Coast Destination Wedding for Olivia and Paul

The Rocky Point Restaurant was the venue for the California coast destination wedding of Olivia and Paul. In early October, these two traveled from Minnesota with their families to tie the knot in an intimate ceremony overlooking the Pacific. The day was gorgeous and festive. The bride was stunning and…

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Douglas and Elizabeth’s San Francisco Garden Wedding

The intimate San Francisco garden wedding of Beth and Doug was filled with so much laughter that in looking for pictures to post here, it was hard to find any where they and their guests weren't in some phase of laughter--ranging from what looked like a happy giggle all the…

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