Mt Laguna is such a great elopement spot and it totally showed off this day. Officiated by Your Wedding Belles, Sarah and Onai shared their vows in front of an amazing view of the Cleveland National Forest with family. There was a perfect breeze and the sunset showed up in the most incredible way. It was SO cool to see a full moon and the sunset at the same time. It made the occasion extra magical.
Read MoreWe were supposed to get married in 2020, but again, pandemic. Who knows when we’ll be able to have our actual wedding, but doing a photo session with Maddie to celebrate when we were *supposed* to get married was absolutely perfect. I got to wear a dress I adored in this beautiful setting and take a much needed little Airbnb trip with Matt just for us.
Read MoreJ & M have spent a lot of time together in Coronado and thought it would be the perfect spot for their elopement. While the beaches themselves are gorgeous, it is also home to the iconic Hotel del Coronado. This iconic hotel opened back in 1888 and is even considered to be haunted. It also makes for the perfect backdrop for photos!While weddings in front of the Del require a permit and working with the hotel, beach weddings away from the hotel don’t need a permit if they are under 25 people!
Read MoreAlyssa and Andy had a huge party at one of San Diego’s most popular wedding venues planned. Friends and family were going to fly in from all over to celebrate. As it continues do do, Covid made them completely reconsider their plans. Out of concern of saftey, Alyssa and Andy ultimately made the tough decision to rethink all of their plans. After multiple change of plans, they finally decided to elope.
Read MoreSarah and Joe, along with a few close family members and friends, all gathered at the Airbnb on a totally perfect day in the mountains of Souther California. Amazing little details were worked into every corner of the day. The show stopping piece was a replica of the house from Pixar’s “Up” adorned with flowers and TONS of color. Just as important were all the small details, from the chairs adorning the top of the cake (again from “Up”, to the guitar from Pixar’s “Coco” that Sarah gave Joe on their originally planned wedding day
Read MoreLauren and Matt kicked off the reception the next day at Warehouse XI with a grand entrance and their first dance. While they skipped many of the “wedding traditions” this really helped connect the two events and kick started the party. The night was relaxed and pretty much a huge party! There were donuts from Union Square Donuts and North East of the Border pulled up right side the door to feed guests all night.
Read More! Alison was a PERFECT 1940’s pin up bride in her Fame and Partners Dress and proved a black wedding dress can be elegant and bridal! Also, WEDDING DRESS CAPES ARE ALWAYS A YES!
Read MoreSan 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!
Read MoreRuth and Shawn had spent the night honeymooning and wanted to head to Joshua Tree for some photos! It was a brisky and windy day in the park and we had a blast exploring one of the most magical places ever. It was perfectly warm in the sun and chilly enough to encourage lots of snuggling. Any day in Joshua Tree is a good day!
Read MoreExchange your written, personal vows with each other at the top of a mountain, and make them legal in front of your family in the meadow below. This is exactly what Bethany and Eric did in Kings Canyon National Park on the most freaking magical day of my whole life.
Read MoreMaking their day their own, this couple eloped in bolo ties and rompers at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. After an intimate ceremony, we all escaped to a treehouse in Ojai to celebrate!
Read MoreHaving vacationed in San Diego frequently, Lauren and Nick drove up from their home in Arizona to privately elope! When San Diego gets a little rain it becomes even more magical than it usually is. The colors, weather and perfect breeze all day PLUS that freaking gorgeous BHLD bridal cape were a divine combination perfectly highlighting the sweetness between Lauren and Nick.
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