Danny and Julian’s Elopement on the Cliffs of Big Sur
There's nothing quite like Big Sur For an elopement wedding, nothing rivals the jagged cliffs overlooking Big Sur's rocky coastline. It was in this place of natural beauty that Julian and Danny chose to exchange their vows and commit themselves to one another as a married couple this past April.…
How to apply for a wedding permit in California
Do you need a permit to get married on the beach in California? In most cases, yes you do. Most beaches in California are under state governance and require a permit for weddings of any size. Ditto the situation for California state parks--almost all of which do require a permit…
How to Choose the Best Date for an Elopement
Choosing the Best Date to Elope (for you!) You've found each other; the question has been popped; and the decision to go small for your wedding has been reached. Even your families are supportive of the two of you eloping or having a micro-wedding. Phew! The hard part's over. Not…
Plan a California Beach Elopement in Ten Easy Steps
[caption id="attachment_22034" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Beach elopements are incredibly romantic.[/caption] So, you think you want to elope on the beach in California Beach elopements are the embodiment of many couples' fantasy of the perfect, intimate place to tie the knot. California's beaches offer pristine waters, endless sand, towering cliffs and really…
The well-planned elopement
Elopement weddings require some degree of planning The connotation of the stereotypical elopement contains elements of secrecy, romance and spur-of-the-momentness. The image of a couple dashing off on a whim to be wed in a Vegas chapel springs to mind. Oh, how far we've come! I'm here to tell you--it's…