California and Colorado Elopements

Sonya and Horst’s San Francisco City Hall Destination Wedding

Sonya and Horst met doing musical theater in Auckland,. New Zealand. When Horst had business to attend to in San Francisco, they began to explore the idea of a San Francisco City Hall destination wedding. With friends and family living all around the globe and with this being a second…

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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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A Big Sur Wedding for Two – Carla’s and Rob’s Big Sur Elopement

A Big Sur beach wedding is the dream of many couples. It's probably the number one request that I receive from couples looking to elope on the California coast. It's not always easy to pull off, however. And it's often not the fantasy that many couples envision. Big Sur beaches…

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An Intimate Big Sur Wedding for Katrina and Charles

When Katrina contacted me in December to help her plan their intimate Big Sur wedding, she explained that she and Charles tend toward "taking care of others on a regular basis" so they wanted their special day to be one where they could focus solely on each other. Being a…

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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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