Santa Cruz Wedding

Elopement
Written By Flora Gibson

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.

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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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Let’s get on the phone
Let’s get on the phone

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I want to hear about your vision or pain points in the planning journey so I can help!

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Once the retainer and contract are received your date is booked with me, now we can start really planning!!
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Make sure your ceremony is exactly where you envision it, your picnic is set up and waiting for you at the beach and we got to see all the adventurous locations you wanted to.

Flora Gibson
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