Dreaming of a sunrise elopement in Yosemite? A guide to the best spots for first light, including Glacier Point, Taft Point, Sentinel Bridge, and Tunnel View.

Cathedral Gorge State Park in Nevada is a surreal desert landscape of clay spires and slot canyons, perfect for a unique, adventurous elopement.

Felipe and Angela’s Dolomites elopement in the Italian Alps: sunrise at Lago di Braies, emotional mountain vows, and golden-hour champagne.

Planning a wedding at AutoCamp Yosemite? A complete guide to ceremony and reception spaces, lodging, pricing, and turning your day into a Yosemite adventure.

Jane and Eric’s sunny garden wedding at Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park, with wildflowers, champagne towers, outfit changes, and heartfelt moments.

How to turn your engagement session into a full-day adventure date, from Big Sur’s coastline to picnics, beach walks, and personal traditions.

A guide to eloping in Brookings, Oregon and Jedediah Smith Redwoods: the best beaches, ceremony spots, where to stay, and how to plan a two-day elopement.

Planning engagement photos at Filoli Gardens in Woodside? A complete guide to the best seasons, blooms, hours, reservations, and what to wear.

When should you get married at San Francisco City Hall? A guide to the best days and times for beautiful light, fewer crowds, and calm, romantic photos.

Veil or no veil? A guide to the pros and cons of each, how veils photograph outdoors, tips for windy elopements, and gorgeous alternatives to try.

Liana and Dino’s Big Sur elopement blended adventure and intimacy: glowing redwoods, foggy Garrapata cliffs, ocean vows, and dreamy after-dark photos.

Can you elope in Yosemite in winter? Absolutely. A guide to snowy cliffs, fewer crowds, what to pack, park closures, and cozy cabins for your winter elopement.

Vlad and Darlene’s three-day Yosemite elopement and wedding adventure, from Glacier Point and Taft Point to a festive AutoCamp Yosemite reception.

Discover why Moab’s red rock landscapes and Dark Sky Parks make it one of the best places to elope under the stars, plus tips for planning your own.

Marina and Matt flew from California to elope in the Italian Dolomites: a foggy lakeside morning, sunny peaks at Seceda, and a golden valley sunset.

Can you have both a wedding and an elopement? Absolutely. Here’s how to combine an intimate elopement with a bigger celebration that feels true to you.

Hallie and Jay’s romantic elopement in Mykonos, Greece was pure magic. From their private pool and windy first look to exploring the whitewashed alleys and saying vows on a secluded beach, this intimate Greece wedding was the perfect blend of adventure and romance.

A guide to the best places to stay for your Olympic National Park wedding, from historic lodges and cozy cabins to glamping spots and hidden gems.

Everything to know about a wedding at Deer Park Villa, a magical redwood grove venue in Fairfax, Marin County, just 30 minutes from San Francisco.

A snowy Grand Teton winter elopement filled with adventure, a sunrise first look, family, pets, and vows by a frozen lake on their 11th anniversary.