Micro Beach Wedding | Coastal Elopement

Adventure Weddings + Elopements, Big Sur

Emily & Brianna’s Intimate Big Sur Micro Beach Wedding 🌊🌲

Emily and Brianna’s Big Sur elopement was the perfect example of how meaningful and beautiful a micro beach wedding can be when it’s centered on love, intention, and the people who matter most 💍✨. Surrounded only by parents and siblings, their day felt deeply personal, relaxed, and full of emotion from start to finish.

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A Heartfelt Start to Their Big Sur Micro Wedding 🏡💕

The day began at cozy cabins tucked into the heart of Big Sur, where Emily and Brianna got ready with help from their families. This quiet morning set the tone for their intimate coastal wedding, allowing space for laughter, nerves, and sweet moments together.

Private Vows Beneath the Redwoods 🌲💌

Before heading to the coast, Emily and Brianna shared a first look and exchanged personal vows beneath a towering redwood — just the two of them. This forest moment added depth and contrast to their micro beach wedding, blending Big Sur’s iconic landscapes into one unforgettable day.

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A Beautiful Micro Beach Wedding Ceremony in Carmel 🌊💒

The celebration continued at the beach in Carmel, where crashing waves created a stunning natural soundtrack. In one of the most emotional moments of the day, Emily and Brianna’s moms officiated their ceremony — a truly special touch for their small beach wedding.

Family Time, Cliffsides & Coastal Portraits 📸✨

After being pronounced married and capturing family photos, everyone returned to the cabins to relax and prepare for a casual evening reception. Meanwhile, Emily and Brianna explored Big Sur’s dramatic cliffs for breathtaking portraits overlooking the ocean.

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Ending Their Micro Beach Wedding at Pfeiffer Beach 💜🏖️

The evening wrapped up with casual bites, cake cutting 🍰, and a final adventure to Pfeiffer Beach — one of Big Sur’s most iconic locations. It was the perfect ending to a day that proved a micro beach wedding can be just as powerful, emotional, and unforgettable as any large celebration 💕.

If you’re dreaming of an intimate Big Sur elopement or micro coastal wedding, Emily and Brianna’s day is proof that smaller truly can be more ✨.

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