Big Sur

Big Sur Elopements

Nothing beats the jaw-dropping views of the Big Sur coastline for an intimate wedding. For many couples, Big Sur is the only choice for their elopement. Big Sur is described as a place of natural beauty that is both dramatic and spiritual, and we wholeheartedly agree. There’s just something about eloping in Big Sur that defies words.

A couple amid the redwoods after booking an elopement package in Big Sur

Big Sur offers rugged coastline elopement venues that are unrivaled.

Why Elope in Big Sur?

Big Sur not only offers a variety of backdrops for an elopement (sacred redwood forests, dramatic cliff overlooks, pristine beaches), but it’s also the perfect honeymoon spot. Spend your days hiking in Pfeiffer Big Sur, Andrew Molera, or Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. Explore the rock formations and pink sands of Pfeiffer Beach as well as the tide pools of Point Lobos. Have lunch at the Big Sur Bakery. Check out the world-famous Bixby Bridge and browse at the quirky Henry Miller Library. End the day with dinner at the Big Sur Roadhouse and go back to your cabin in the redwoods for a soak in your private hot tub.

Here’s how Blue Sky Elopements helps with your Big Sur elopement

We offer:

An elopement or micro-wedding (up to 30 guests) at a breathtaking and secluded Big Sur beach, ocean overlook, or redwood location.
Stunning professional elopement photography in Big Sur.
Meticulous coordination and planning services. Just tell us your wedding vision and we’ll make it happen for you.
An all-inclusive Big Sur elopement package that will include all the services and vendors you want under one umbrella. No need to contact, interview, research and contract with all the vendors you need. We’ll bundle all your services under and handle every detail for you.

To do the above, we’ll give you:

- Access to high-quality, experienced Big Sur-based wedding professionals.
- An all-inclusive elopement wedding package that provides you with everything you want for your Big Sur elopement or micro-wedding.

Big Sur and the surrounding area offers stunning natural backdrops for your elopement wedding.

A personal wedding planner who has local knowledge of Big Sur.
Insider info on the most private Big Sur places to elope.
Photographs that will knock your socks off!
A totally stress-free wedding experience!

You can take the following off your worry list if you work with us:

Being the center of attention in front of a throng of wedding guests.
Getting stuck with inexperienced wedding vendors.
The stress of planning a Big Sur micro-wedding wedding/elopement on your own.
Not knowing where to start.
Chaos, drama and regret surrounding your wedding day.

Our Big Sur Elopement Packages

Our elopement packages are designed to take out the stress and drama of planning your elopement or micro-wedding. Created for couples that want an intimate wedding with zero to 30 guests, we combine the best Big Sur photographers, officiants, florists, hair and makeup artists and videographers with the services of your own personal wedding coordinator who will work with you every step of the way to make your wedding vision a reality.

We specialize in lesser-known Big Sur elopement wedding venues that provide both seclusion and magnificent backdrops. Combined with our award-winning elopement wedding photography, and our unwavering attention to the small details of your wedding day (many things that you wouldn’t even think of on your own), we’ve perfected the art of the stress-free elopement in beautiful Big Sur.

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Watch a video of one of our Big Sur elopements.

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Big Sur Elopement Packages by Blue Sky Elopements

Our Big Sur micro-wedding packages include anything you want that's elopement wedding-related. Our most popular Big Sur elopement packages include the items below (help finding the perfect place to elope in Big Sur, photography, officiating, flowers, bridal hair and makeup services and videography), and we also assist with finding lodging, restaurants, transportation, childcare, pet-sitting, recreational activities as well as helping you set up unique ceremony environments. Just ask!

Please contact us for a Pricing Guide or to request a custom quote.

Photography Services

Stunning professional elopement wedding photography to capture your special day.

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Officiating Services

Professional wedding officiants performing ceremonies that reflect your personal love story.

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Flowers

Full-size wedding bouquets & boutonnieres in your choice of flowers and colors.

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Hair & Makeup

Our professional stylists will come to you to ensure you look your absolute best.

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Videography Services

A professionally made highlight video of your elopement wedding day creates a treasured memory.

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Location Consulting

A Blue Sky Elopements exclusive! All the support & resources you need to confidently choose a venue.

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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.

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Guides to help you plan your Big Sur elopement

Check out our guides that will make the process of eloping in Big Sur a breeze!

How to Plan an Elopement

The definitive guide to planning an elopement. Professional insider tips you won't find anywhere else.

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How to Plan a California Beach Elopement

Everything you need to think about in planning your California beach elopement.

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How to Plan an Elopement in the California Redwoods

If you’re envisioning a forest setting, look no further than the redwoods of California.

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Big Sur Elopement Wedding Gallery

We specialize in lesser-known and private settings for couples that want to elope in Big Sur. Most eloping couples don't want to be the center of attention in front of hordes of tourists and day hikers! Take a peek at some of the elopements we've done in and around Big Sur.

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Shauna and Aaron's testimonial - elope in the CA redwoods

Shawna and Aaron

November 9, 2020

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.

Steve and Sue's Carmel elopement testimonial

Steve and Susan

November 7, 2020

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!

Angelica and Ray

May 25, 2021

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.

Olivia and John

June 15, 2021

If you’re looking for a truly stress free wedding experience, I would highly recommend using Blue Sky Elopements. We decided to elope where we had never been before, which is a huge risk, but everything was a success thanks to Blue Sky Elopements. Maureen was a pleasure to work with and was extremely responsive and helpful.

Rachel and Kenneth

March 20, 2016

Just wanted to send a quick thank you for putting together such a great elopement package. Our officiant and photographer made our day absolutely perfect. Both were very inviting and were open to any ideas that we had. Our photographer provided us with pictures that are straight out of a fairy tale that we will cherish forever. Thank you again.

Liz and Jason

October 24, 2015

Wonderful experience. The services made our wedding stress-free! Loved the flowers!

Why choose Blue Sky for your Big Sur elopement?

We've been offering elopement packages in Big Sur since 2002. The 2020 Covid pandemic caused couples to rethink their big-wedding fantasies, and the term "micro-wedding" became the new buzzword. All of a sudden, everyone wanted to hop on the small wedding bandwagon.

However, intimate weddings are not simply smaller versions of their big wedding counterparts. Eloping couples are a different breed than big wedding couples. They typically don't like being the center of attention. Most of them don't want grand venues like cathedrals and ballrooms, but instead seek places to be married that foster intimacy, and showcase the natural beauty of the region they choose for their destination wedding. That means they want to partner with wedding professionals that specialize in outdoor, intimate weddings. That's always been our specialty, so we've got that covered.

Also, most eloping couples travel from outside the area and know nothing about the in's and out's of getting married in Big Sur. It's not easy to know which venues require permits (hint: almost all of them!), where to elope to avoid the crowds, or how to find a reception venue that offers an intimate space for a post-ceremony celebration. (There's nothing worse than 20 people being seated in a room designed to accommodate 100! It just feels echo-y and cavernous!). Planning a wedding--even a small one--can feel overwhelming when you don't live in the area. Not only do we provide in-depth info about the various places to elope in Big Sur, but we are familiar with all the potential pitfalls involved when you can't be physically present in Big Sur during the planning process. We'll be your local eyes and ears all the way up through the wedding day.

We refer to our hands-on coordination services, our access to secluded venues, and the quality of our wedding professionals as the the three pillars that make us stand out from all the rest.

Contact us and tell us what you're thinking for your Big Sur elopement, or request our Big Sur Elopement Pricing Guide for a general idea of our fees. We can't wait to hear more!

Work only with the Best Professionals

No need to spend hours (days!) looking for quality wedding pros that specialize in intimate weddings. We'll give you access to our network of hand-picked wedding professionals who are passionate about elopement weddings and deliver the highest quality services.

Eliminate Stress

Your personal elopement wedding coordinator will coordinate all the details of your elopement package and serve as your go-to person right up to the day of your wedding. We'll bring your wedding vision to life; all you'll need to do is show up and enjoy.

Secluded Venues

We'll help you find the perfect-for-you place to elope. We've uncovered spectacular, but lesser-known outdoor sites and put together a list of our favorite outdoor elopement venues complete with descriptions, photos, videos and permit requirements. We include this as part of every package.

Free Consultation

We offer a free, no-strings phone consultation to get a feel for what you're envisioning for your elopement wedding, answer your questions and explain how we can help make your wedding vision a reality.

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