Planning a Prairie Creek Redwoods elopement? This guide covers permits, locations, timelines, and insider tips—plus a look into Dovi & Dan’s real Redwoods elopement from Redwood Creek Beach to Cathedral Trees Trail.

Sonny & Jasmine’s Angeles National Forest elopement shows how breathtaking a wedding day can be just outside Los Angeles. With sweeping mountain views, quiet forest trails, and golden California light, this guide will help you envision and plan your own intimate elopement in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Kate & Antonio’s elopement in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park was a reminder of just how magical it feels to exchange vows beneath ancient trees. Nestled in Santa Cruz County, this redwood grove is one of California’s most enchanting and accessible elopement locations. From permit tips to the best times of year to visit, this guide will show you how to plan your own intimate wedding day in the redwoods.

Julie and Alexander’s elopement at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park shows how intentional planning, accessible locations, and thoughtful pacing create a deeply meaningful experience. This Redwoods elopement guide walks through why California state parks are ideal for family-inclusive elopements, what to expect with permits, and how to design a calm, intimate day surrounded by towering redwoods.

Rebecca and Claire’s elopement in Eldorado National Forest shows how choosing a quiet National Forest near Lake Tahoe can create a deeply intimate, flexible experience. This guide walks through why forest locations offer more privacy than popular Tahoe spots, how to include family without losing intimacy, and how to plan a small, meaningful elopement surrounded by alpine lakes and pines.

Nathan and Mackenzie’s Redwoods elopement shows how an intentional, multi-location day can unfold naturally—from quiet forest vows among towering redwoods to a relaxed coastal celebration. This guide walks through planning a Redwoods elopement in California, including choosing between national and state parks, building a meaningful timeline, and designing an experience that feels connected to both nature and each other.

Samantha and Shane’s sunset elopement in Joshua Tree National Park shows how desert landscapes can create a calm, deeply intentional experience. This guide walks through choosing ceremony locations, planning around sunset light, budgeting for a national park elopement, and designing a day that feels grounded rather than rushed.

Planning a Joshua Tree elopement? This desert elopement experience highlights what a sunset ceremony in Joshua Tree National Park actually looks like—from accessible ceremony locations to lighting considerations—so you can decide if this iconic California landscape is right for your day.

Thinking about engagement photos at the Imperial Sand Dunes? This desert engagement session breaks down what couples can expect—from sunset lighting and wind to accessibility and planning tips—so you can decide if sand dunes are the right fit for your photos.

Thinking about an intimate beach elopement in Laguna Beach? This Crystal Cove State Park elopement breaks down what it’s like to include family, navigate permits, and plan a calm, experience-focused California elopement by the ocean.

Elopement in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park with a short walk along Redwood Grove Loop Trail to the ceremony site located in the heart of the grove.

Considering a garden elopement in Los Angeles? This Pasadena elopement at Storrier Stearns and Arlington Garden breaks down what the day actually looks like—from navigating garden rules to choosing flexible ceremony locations.

Overcast beach elopement in Malibu, California. Hiking to the top of Point Dume with a cliffside vow exchange. Ending the evening on the shores of Malibu as the sun set over the Pacific.

Sunrise engagement session at Hugh T. Osborne Lookout Park in Imperial Sand Dunes.

Intimate elopement in Joshua Tree at a mid-century modern style Airbnb. A fun filled elopement day with harsh light portraits, delicious food prepared by a private chef, fire side ceremony, and a champagne toast at sunset.

Intimate Joshua Tree Elopement in March at Cap Rock with only the bride and groom, their officiant, and I celebrating their love in the desert. We walked among the rock formations and iconic Joshua Trees until the sky started turning hues of blue, purple, and pink before hiking back to our cars.

Sunset Big Sur Elopement with family in Garrapata State Park. Ceremony on the bluffs and portraits on the beach from sunset to blue hour.

Lake Tahoe Elopement with a small hike to the top of Eagle Rock with expansive views of Lake Tahoe for their ceremony and couples portraits at the river at the bottom of the mountain.

Elopement at Cap Rock in Joshua Tree National Park with their immediate family there as witnesses.

Formal sunset engagement photos at Imperial Sand Dunes in Glamis, California.