Emily and Taylor’s multi-day Arizona elopement was designed with intention, not urgency. From a private sunrise vow exchange in Lost Dutchman State Park to a relaxed family celebration and meaningful personal rituals, their experience shows how spreading your elopement across multiple days creates space for connection, presence, and a wedding that feels truly your own.

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.

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.

Joshua and Audrey’s surprise proposal at Fort Morgan State Historic Park shows how choosing a quiet, meaningful Alabama location creates space for genuine emotion. This session highlights why Fort Morgan works so well for proposals, how to keep the moment calm and unhurried, and how a proposal can naturally become part of a larger Alabama experience.

Jeff and Theresa’s engagement session at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park shows how rain can enhance—not ruin—your photos. This session shares what to expect if it rains during your engagement session, why overcast light works beautifully in Florida, and how embracing the moment leads to intimate, cinematic images.

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.

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.

Erica and Aidan eloped at Catalina State Park on their sixth anniversary, blending an intimate family ceremony with private vows and a sunset hike through the Sonoran Desert. This real Arizona elopement shows what’s possible when you combine accessibility, adventure, and intentional planning in a state park setting.

Sara and Kelli’s multi-day wedding in Tucson blended private sunrise vows in Saguaro National Park with a heartfelt ceremony at Catalina State Park, showing how couples can combine elopement intimacy with a small, family-centered wedding.

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.

Desert elopement in Lost Dutchman State Park. Hannah + AJ get ready at their Airbnb in Scottsdale, AZ where they had a first look and exchanged hand-written vows. After exchanging private vows, they loaded up into their cars with their families for Lost Dutchman State Park for a ceremony and portraits at sunset.