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Lisa and Jeremy’s Romantic Big Sur Elopement 🌲✨

Lisa and Jeremy’s Big Sur elopement in mid-October felt like stepping straight into a fairytale. As a Big Sur photographer, I’m constantly reminded of how magical this coastline can be, and their elopement was a perfect example of why couples from all over the world choose Big Sur for an intimate wedding experience. Towering redwoods, glowing light, coastal fog, and iconic cliffs came together in the most breathtaking way.

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A Redwood Forest Ceremony Filled With Golden Light 🌞

Morning Vows Among the Redwoods

Their day began with a quiet sunrise ceremony tucked deep within a redwood grove. As the morning unfolded, soft golden light streamed through the trees, creating radiant light rays that wrapped around Lisa and Jeremy as they exchanged heartfelt vows. The redwoods brought a deeply grounding and romantic energy—one that made the moment feel sacred and timeless.

Lisa and Jeremy looked effortlessly elegant in classic wedding formalwear, perfectly complementing the natural beauty around them. After the ceremony, we explored the grove for portraits, capturing intimate, emotional moments surrounded by towering trees and earthy tones.

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Moody Coastal Views and Iconic Big Sur Landscapes 🌫️🌊

Fog, Cliffs, and Coastal Drama

After a midday break, we reunited for their sunset session along the coast. Garrapata State Park and Bixby Bridge greeted us with Big Sur’s signature marine layer fog—moody, dramatic, and incredibly romantic. As any seasoned Big Sur photographer knows, fog isn’t a setback here—it’s part of the magic.

We ended the evening at Pfeiffer Beach as the sun dipped low, concluding their elopement on cloud nine.

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An Intimate Second Marriage Done Their Way 💍

This was Lisa and Jeremy’s second marriage, and they intentionally chose an elopement focused solely on the two of them. Their story is a beautiful reminder that a second wedding can be even more intimate, adventurous, and visually stunning than you ever imagined. Big Sur is truly the perfect place to begin again. ✨

Keep scrolling to see all the stunning elopement pictures from Lisa and Jeremy’s day!

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