How to tell your family you’re eloping
My family will never forgive me if I elope! One reason that some couples hesitate to consider an intimate “just us” elopement wedding is because they fear hurting the feelings of unincluded family members. Since the prime motivation for couples wanting to elope is to reduce stress, the thought of…
Josh and Lisette’s San Francisco City Hall Elopement Package
Josh and Lisette wanted to be married at San Francisco City Hall amid its glorious architecture. But they also wanted photos around and about the city showcasing them at some of our fabulous icons. Piece of cake! We put together a San Francisco City Hall elopement package that included extra…
Jocelyn and Garrett’s San Francisco Bay Area Destination Wedding
When Jocelyn contacted me in September of last year to talk about her vision of a San Francisco Bay Area destination wedding, she indicated she and Garrett were seeking a dramatic cliff overlook. "No toes in the sand," she directed me. We connected them with the location that fulfilled their…
Cassie and Seth’s Destination Wedding at San Francisco City Hall
Cassie and Seth wanted more than something run of the mill for their destination wedding at San Francisco City Hall. As if eloping to the city by the bay isn't offbeat enough! So, after their laughter-and-tears-filled ceremony at city hall, they arranged for a local ice cream shop (Thanks, Ice…
A California Redwood Elopement for Shane and Jamie
I hear a variety of interesting "how we met" stories from my couples, but Shane and Jamie's is one of my favorites. And it's so simple! I don't know why more single parents don't use their kids as matchmakers. It's genius, really. Not that the two actively set out to…