California Redwood Elopement
K + J eloped this week in the beautiful redwoods of California. I grew up along the California Coast and I love combining the varying terrains on wedding days. K + J stayed at the beautiful Glen Oaks Big Sur and brought their amazing friend Micheal to perform a heartfelt ceremony in the redwoods. My favorite part of their day was how they got ready together in such a sweet way and set aside 10 min for creative photos in the light of their cabin. I’m so often rushed from location to location, to have the time to find light and be creative felt so exciting! They adventured from the redwoods to the beach, where they brought a small cake that their friend made them with the cutest cake topper I ever did see! ( a Polaroid of them!) and warm tea, which was perfect for such a cold November day. They had their first dance alone with the mountains and beach as their backdrop, and I couldn’t imagine a more beautiful day or couple.
This dreamy engagement session started in the redwoods of Glen Oaks, Big Sur, and ended with kite-flying at Garrapata Beach. Captured by Carmel engagement photographer Flora Gibson.
If you’re dreaming of an intimate, wild-hearted elopement along the Northern California coast, Mendocino is the perfect place to say "I do." As a local elopement photographer with a deep love for this stretch of rugged shoreline, I've helped dozens of couples craft unforgettable elopement experiences here. Whether you're planning a simple ceremony on the cliffs or a full weekend adventure, here’s my guide to what to do during your Mendocino elopement—so your day feels as unforgettable as your love story.
A romantic, foggy Pacific Grove couples shoot inspired by “The Summer I Turned Pretty”, featuring coastal cliffs, soft styling, and heartfelt connection.