Santa Cruz Wedding
K & E eloped in the redwoods at the Sequoia Retreat Center in Santa Cruz California, with the most amazing getting-ready suite, private redwood grove, and close access to the wildflowers and bluffs off the coast. K & E said their vows under the redwoods and had a first look outside of their suite. They had the sweetest cake from Gayle’s Bakery which they enjoyed on the bluffs, cut with a giant butcher knife because sometimes aesthetic cake cutters are overrated. They asked their family and friends to write them letters that they got to sit down together and open on the coast in place of wedding day toasts. And they finished their beautiful elopement day with a first dance as the sun tucked below the horizon. I felt so lucky to be their photographer and feel so grateful for K & E trusting me to preserve their memories.
K + K came to Carmel from the UK to elope and chose me as their photographer! I felt so honored to show them around and do all the California things, from driving a vintage Mustang to going to In-N-Out and saying their vows on the cliffs. I loved where they stayed in Carmel, California, the Le Petit Pali Hotel was full of charm and unique design. Thank you both so much for including me in your day.