Deetjens Big Sur Elopement Photography

Elopement
Written By Flora Gibson

Lindsey and Phillip eloped this week at Deetjens Big Sur for their California elopement. Lindsey and Phillip 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 amazing light and overall charm. It’s my absolute favorite venue in Big Sur with such a rich history. We started off their wedding day with a quick cuddle in the cabin before having a first look in the redwoods.

We quickly went to a secondary redwood location that had the most amazing light for their ceremony across a little river in a beautiful field of clovers followed by a drive to Garrapata beach for their first dance and picnic on the beach. I loved that they picked up some treats at a downtown Carmel Bakery and packed a bottle of champagne for a sweet moment to relax and enjoy. We got so lucky with the light, having sun in the redwoods and clouds by the beach making the hidden cave that much more beautiful.

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Post Ranch Elopement Photography
Post Ranch Elopement Photography

Lucy and Dustin eloped in the beautiful redwood forest in Big Sur, California. They helped each other get ready in the most beautiful light in their room at Post Ranch Inn. We were off to the redwood forest for their ceremony and then adventured along Coast Highway 1 for some awesome photos along the cliffs, the incredibly rough waves were amazing for their elopement day, the weather was perfect!

Redwood-Vow-Renewal
Redwood-Vow-Renewal

Amy and Manual have been married for 10 years and felt that their wedding day wasn’t about them. Since then, they had been through so much together as a couple that they wanted to renew their vows and commitment to one another in Big Sur. The day was so beautiful I could feel the love and devotion they had for each other. I had so much fun showing them around my home for the first time. I am so grateful to be a part of their memories!

Carmel Engagement Session
Carmel Engagement Session

H + J chose Carmel by the Sea for their engagement session. They have known each other since high school, and their relationship is so full of laughter that it was easy to capture them naturally. I appreciate both of you for trusting me to preserve this time of your life in Carmel. I love Carmel for engagement sessions as a variety of landscapes and the ability to get away from crowds is second to none.

Flora Gibson
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