Santa Cruz Wedding
K & E eloped in the redwoods at the Sequoia Retreat Center in Santa Cruz California, with the most amazing getting-ready suite, private redwood grove, and close access to the wildflowers and bluffs off the coast. K & E said their vows under the redwoods and had a first look outside of their suite. They had the sweetest cake from Gayle’s Bakery which they enjoyed on the bluffs, cut with a giant butcher knife because sometimes aesthetic cake cutters are overrated. They asked their family and friends to write them letters that they got to sit down together and open on the coast in place of wedding day toasts. And they finished their beautiful elopement day with a first dance as the sun tucked below the horizon. I felt so lucky to be their photographer and feel so grateful for K & E trusting me to preserve their memories.
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.
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