Big Sur California Beach Elopement
If you are wanting a moody location to get married in with fog, greenery, tropical plants, redwood trees, and warm weather – consider a Big Sur Elopement along the gorgeous California beaches!
Big Sur has always been on my bucket list to visit. A big thanks to my amazing friend Monique from Digital Creative Photo & Film for allowing me to be her assistant and take some photos during her adventure with Maeson and Colton!
GETTING READY FOR THE BIG SUR ELOPEMENT
Our day started in Santa Cruz visiting M & C in their airBnb to capture some super cute getting ready photos. Maeson was just about done with her hair and makeup so I borrowed her bouquet, heels, and wedding rings for some detail photos.
Once the wedding dress was on, with a little help from mom, it was time to meet Colton at the Santa Cruz pier for their first look on the beach!
FIRST LOOK ON THE SANTA CRUZ BEACH PIER
Their moment together was so sweet. Colton was literally shaking in his boots to see his bride to be! After turning around and seeing her in her beautiful attire his face lit up with joy.
First look photos are my favorite part of your wedding day because of this moment. You get to share such an intimate time together with no one else around to judge or comment. It really is such a genuine and private moment I think every couple deserves to experience.
After M & C’s first look on the beach they loaded onto a party bus with their closest friends and headed to the Wedding Rock (not photographed) for their intimate elopement ceremony.
A FOGGY SUNSET BEACH ELOPEMENT
Before the sun was covered by a wall of fog, these two had the sun shining over them as they exchanged vows and beautiful light leaking through the clouds.
As the sun drifted away so did the warmer weather and we adventured around Big Sur to the edge of the world covered by tropical plants and endless miles of ocean.
You could literally spend all day adventuring the endless sights this beautiful California beach offers!
Now I can cross this location off of my bucket list and add it to my places I want to visit again list! So if you ever visit Big Sur California, count me in with you!
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YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER + PLANNING GUIDE
Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting and biggest decisions you will make in life.
Your elopement is the experience of a lifetime and you deserve not only the best quality photos that capture your forever memories but also tell your love story.
I’m here to help take away any stress you have planning your best day ever by helping you find your dream location. I’ll also put together a personalized timeline for your day, connect you to the best local vendors, and capture images that show a true representation of your love for each other and your incredible day.
I want nothing more for you than to experience the best day ever and share your love with your bestest friend!
Big Sur looks amazing. The landscape is way more rugged than I imagined and the colours are incredible. This couple lucked out with you behind the lens, thanks for sharing!
What a beautiful Big Sur Elopement! I love how they started in a more urban setting and then hit the beautiful big sur coastline after! Stunning!
A perfect wedding day along California beautiful Central Coast! Love how they were able to incorporate different types of locations for variety – congrats to the happy couple!
Gorgeous photos in such a bucket list location! Big Sur is a dream!
i love the first look at Santa Cruz, its always so lovely to see someone just let go with all the emotion, and you got it all! Stunning location in Big Sur, gorgeous images!