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Ever dreamt of a Santa Cruz Elopement on the beach?!! If so, all the inspiration you need is here. Spending the day with Jayda and Lez soaking in the sun and love they have for each other was the absolute best! Jayda & Lez are hands down two of the cutest people ever!! Jayda’s giggles […]

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If you’re looking for easy ways to have an eco-friendly wedding (i.e a sustainable wedding!), you’re in the right place! While there are so many ways to ensure your wedding is environmentally conscious, I wanted to share a list of quick and EASY ways to do so!!! I highly encourage you to do further research, […]

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This Taft Point elopement was beyond magical!! I immediately fell in love with Jane and Warren from the moment they reached out! Jane wrote the sweetest email and shared that they loved Disney and Warren even proposed in Disneyland!! I knew these were my kind of people- obsessed with the outdoors AND Disney!!! Like many others, […]

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This was the most stunning Mendocino elopement of all time!!! Not only was it in the most gorgeous location, but it was just a few days before Christmas and I loved the subtle holiday details in the decor! Sarah and Alex have the sweetest love story! They’d known one another almost their whole lives and […]

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Mallory & Ryan’s micro wedding was at a gorgeous villa estate in Sonoma, CA. The venue was nestled deep in the hills of wine country and offered the most stunning views of the wine country below. Like many other couples, Mallory and Ryan had to cancel their original wedding and opted for a small immediate […]

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Here are my top 5 tips if you’re planning a Yosemite Taft Point elopement!!! Tip #1  Late summer and early fall is the best time of year to elope at Taft Point. This is simply because the road to Taft and Glacier Point is often closed from winter to late spring/early summer due to snowfall. […]

It was the most gorgeous day for Megan and Rizzo’s boho-glam San Luis Obispo beach wedding!! I was absolutely in awe the entire day! The moment Megan walked out of the dressing room, my jaw hit the floor (and I didn’t pick it up off the ground the entire day)!!! She literally glowed from head […]