Big Sur, California Adventure Engagement Session

Engagment
Written By Flora Gibson

Tonight I'm up late working on the wedding from this weekend at Memory Gardens in Monterey.  It struck me as I got off the phone today with another 2018 bride that almost all my brides feel like friends. What an honor that they chose me to hang out with on such a monumental day. This weekend I couldn't stop laughing and crying right along with the bridal party. Mom's zipping up dresses and fathers walking their daughters down the aisle get me EVERY TIME. As I work on editing (and eventually posting) Andy and Gee's wedding from this weekend I wanted to catch my blog up with the last engagement session I did in Big Sur.  Lyndsey and I grew up together and I was so excited when she asked me to tag along for an adventure. These blonde babes are gorgeous and make such a sweet couple.

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Garrapata Beach Elopement
Garrapata Beach Elopement

Claudia and Avery Eloped this week in Carmel, California, with both their best friends, all the love in the world for each other, and nothing but laughter. We adventured to the cliffs where their friends led them through heartfelt vows; they celebrated with a champagne spray and shots. We explored Garrapata Beach for couples portraits and their first dance on the beach. They had the most beautiful, heartfelt day, and I felt so lucky to be a part of it.

Natasha Hall and Leo Howard are married!
Natasha Hall and Leo Howard are married!

Natasha Hall and Leo Howard were married in Big Sur this week. They had a private vow exchange by the river under the redwood trees in the forest of Big Sur, followed by an adventure on the coast, which we drove up the Ridgeline I saw the moon peek out above the Bixby with the golden field in the foreground. Then we greeted all their family and friends at the Airbnb. It was such an honor to document their love.

Deetjens Big Sur Elopement Photography
Deetjens Big Sur Elopement Photography

L & P eloped this week at Deetjens Big Sur for their California elopement; they are high school sweethearts who have been together for years and wanted to explore Big Sur for the first time together on their road trip from Washington. I suggested Deetjens for its proximity to beautiful redwoods with overall charm. We started their wedding day with a quick cuddle in the cabin before having a first look in the redwoods; then, it was off to the cliffs and beach for a champagne toast at sunset.

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