Big Sur is one of my favorite locations to shoot elopements at! I know the area well. It’s by far one of the most beautiful and iconic sites in California, I can guarantee it will take your breath away!
Big Sur stretches over 145 kilometers along the Californian coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles and spreads 32 kilometers into the country, with so much natural beauty surrounding it. From towering redwoods to sandy beaches of the Pacific ocean. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of visiting!
Big Sur Elopement Itinerary
As a Big Sur elopement photographer, I make a schedule and layout of the day so that we can maximize the route and locations. Big Sur is such a diverse place and there’s so much to see, so I try to schedule as much as we can fit in one day!
This Big Sur elopement day was during the week, which is always a plus as there isn’t as much foot traffic and people around, it provides the couple with an even more intimate, “Just us” day.
Garrapata State Park Elopement Portraits
We started in the early afternoon when the water looks the bluest, at Garrapta State Park . We headed to the cliffsides to take a few portraits and hiked up to a breathtaking mountaintop.
Beach Portraits and Picnic
Towards the end of the day, we headed to the beach to have a romantic picnic where Alice and John popped sparking champagne and toasted to their promise to one another, ate their favorite tarts, and read cards from their family members. It was so touching! Reading cards and letters from family members is a fun way to incorporate people into your elopement when it’s just the two of you!
To end the night we headed to Bixby bridge to watch the sunset, one of the locations Alice said she loved and was excited to shoot at. Bixby Bridge is definitely unforgettable with its incredible views of Big Sur’s rocky coastline, especially during sunset but be careful as it can be very windy!
If your looking for a Big Sur elopement photographer who is passionate and excited to capture your special day look no further!
To see more inspiration, check out these other Big Sur Elopements:
Rebecca & Tyler’s Ceremony in the Redwoods of Big Sur
Judy & Justin’s Forest Ceremony, Pizza Break, & Pfeiffer Beach Sunset Portraits
