Exactly what to pack for a Yosemite elopement, from layers and boots to permits and vow books, plus the meaningful details you do not want to forget, from an adventure elopement photographer.

Two fantasies, and the internet keeps insisting you have to trade one for the other. The ridgeline at sunrise with nobody but the two of you. And the dance floor at midnight with everyone who raised you. At the right venue, those aren't two different weddings. They're one very good weekend.

Vows under hundred-foot redwoods with the fog moving through the tops of the trees, golden hour portraits in the gardens, and dancing on the deck until the very end. UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens has it all!

Pink peaks at sunrise, emerald lakes, and meadows that seem to hold the whole sky. Here is everything you need to plan a Dolomites elopement, from the best locations to when to go to how to actually get married in Italy.

This beautiful couple flew in from Colorado for a Big Sur engagement session, and it was pure magic. A cliffside coastal shoot at golden hour, plus why an engagement session should be a full adventure.

A real, honest breakdown of what an adventure elopement costs with me in 2026, from photography to travel to permits. Where your money goes when you choose to make your day about something you and the love of your life.

From Big Sur's cliffs to Yosemite's granite domes to the quiet of the desert, here are the 12 best California elopement locations for 2026, complete with the best seasons to visit, permit tips for each spot, and the marriage license basics you need to plan your adventure.

Everything you need to plan an adventure elopement in 2026: what it is, what it really costs, how to pick your location, and how to make the whole day feel completely like you.

Yosemite is one of the most visited national parks, but eloping there without crowds is possible. A guide to timing, locations, and tips for a private day.

Tawny and William’s full-day San Francisco City Hall wedding: the Fairmont, vows on the Mayor’s Balcony, and portraits at the Palace of Fine Arts.

10 stunning redwood wedding venues in the Bay Area and beyond, from towering groves to elegant estates, for couples dreaming of a forest wedding.

A two-day California elopement: this Texas couple started at the iconic Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo and ended under the stars in Big Sur.

The best Yosemite elopement locations ranked, from iconic cliffside views at Glacier Point and Taft Point to peaceful spots like Cathedral Beach.

Why Sutro Baths is one of San Francisco’s best engagement photo spots: dramatic ocean cliffs, historic ruins, dreamy sunsets, and moody fog.

Kristin and Randy’s Yosemite vow renewal: sunrise at Tunnel View, a rainbow at Yosemite Falls, and a misty hike to Vernal Falls.

An intimate micro wedding at Jedediah Smith Redwoods: a ceremony beneath towering redwoods and a cozy celebration surrounded by Northern California nature.

How much time do you need for a Yosemite elopement? Sample sunrise, full-day, and sunset timelines to help you plan the perfect Yosemite wedding day.

Planning a San Francisco City Hall wedding? A guide to how your outfit, from flirty dresses to bold suits and cultural attire, transforms your photos.

Had a traditional wedding but still dream of adventure? A guide to turning your vow renewal into the epic elopement experience you never had.

A Dillon Beach micro wedding: Jane and Eric’s relaxed, intimate coastal celebration, from getting ready with close friends to a sunset beach session.