If you are getting married on the Northern California coast, make sure your dress takes advantage of the frequent coastal tempests.

Redwood coast elopement. Golden hour chaser. Spending time in the trees or dipping your toes in extremely cold water never fails to recenter at least a little bit of this bonkers world.

From cathedrals of old growth redwood trees to rugged windswept coastlines cloaked in fog or bathed in that unmistakeable golden California glow, here are some fantastic locations and venues to kickstart your redwood elopement or intimate wedding plans.

Lost Man Creek is one of my favorite spots for intimate weddings and elopements in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. If you are looking for a quick fix of knock your socks off mega trees, this is not your spot. If you are looking for quiet, easy walking beautiful forest scenery with a sprinkling of […]

A sunny elopement with your toes in the sand is always a good idea. Sarah and Janet’s Moonstone Beach elopement had the added benefit of an ocean breeze to punctuate their vows. And to quickly dry the flowing teardrops. An early August low tide provided plenty of room for barefoot beach wandering post ceremony. We […]