Thinking Outside the Chapel: Exploring Alternative Venue Options , featuring Jessie & Jake's Montana Wedding

Planning an intimate wedding or elopement involves numerous decisions, with one of the most crucial being the choice of venue. In recent years, the advent of platforms like VRBO, Home Studio List, and Peerspace has revolutionized how couples find unique and personalized spaces for their special day. These platforms offer a plethora of options, from rustic cabins nestled in the woods to chic urban lofts, providing couples with the flexibility to choose a non-traditional venue that perfectly aligns with their vision.

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Should we Elope?! 4 Reasons Why Elopements Rule! Featuring Mandy & Gina's Windansea Elopement

Whether you're exchanging vows in front of a crowd or just your furry friend, remember: the most important thing is that you're marrying the one you love. Everything else? Just the icing on the (wedding) cake. Whether you're drawn to the simplicity of a small ceremony or the thrill of escaping the wedding-industrial complex, eloping allows you to focus on what truly matters: your connection with your partner.

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The best locations in San Diego to elope and have a micro-wedding!

San Diego is basically heaven. It’s hard to find an ugly spot here and I thank my lucky stars every freaking day that I get to live here. Our beaches are pristine and sunsets never disappoint. Desert and mountains are all with in an hour and there are just so many options when looking for a special space to commit to your boo. This makes it the perfect place to Elope! While things are unpredictable and not normal at the moment, eloping is such a great option for those who need to postpone their weddding. You can find more info on getting a marriage license in San Diego HERE! As an elopement photographer, I’ve been able to go to many incredible, private and easy to elope at locations. Here are some of my faves!

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Intimate Wedding at The Lodge at Torrey Pines. La Jolla, CA | Lilli & Cole

Their wedding at The Lodge at Torrey Pines was personal and magical. Lilli and Cole kept things intimate with a guest list of 18 family members. They had their ceremony at a cozy spot in the middle of the hotel, afterwards retreating to an intimate space on the edge of the golf course for dinner. As everyone got settled in for dinner, the sun started to set and you could hear the wilder residents of the golf course welcoming the moon.

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Should we have engagement photos?! A San Diego Fair engagement session in Del Mar, CA | Bethany & Eric

Engagement shoots are such an important part of the photographer-couple relationship. I like to think of the engagement shoot as a practice run before the big day. Having your photo taken can seem intimating and I love being able to show my couples how fun and easy it can be.

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Kayla & Jeff | Initmate Arizona ghost town Desert Wedding

An intimate wedding in the desert of an abandoned town in Arizona for the coolest alternative couple!

Anza Borrgeo Elopement | Southern California Desert Elopement Inspo

Sometimes you find a $5 blue suede jacket at Goodwill that fits one of your bffs perfectly, so you bedazzle it and head out to the desert to fight some dragons.

Casa Joshua Tree Elopement | Desert Wedding Inspo

I never thought I would love the desert, but since moving to San Diego from New England, I’ve totally fallen in love with it.

Lacie and Rick | Cabrillo National Monument

Find you a man who is always ready to fix your bangs.

Kristin and Ryan | Intimate San Diego Elopement | Del Mar, CA

With original plans of eloping at a near by abandoned plot of land foiled (the cops may or may not have been involved...), we moved to plan b of a gorgeous, private bluff over looking the beach. Family tuned in via Facebook live and these two had a special, intimate ceremony in Del Mar.