Big Sur Wedding // 2024 Guide

Get Married in Big Sur

Big Sur has so much to offer for your small wedding, micro wedding, or elopement! The drive alone is such a scenic experience and if you’re adventuring around the California coast, you have to stop in this beautiful place.

There’s so much to see and do, with a variety of scenery, camping and hiking trails, great breweries, bakeries, and restaurants, and incredible sunsets.

Some of the iconic landscapes you can expect to find for your elopement in Big Sur are lush green river views, moody forest vibes, and coastal cliffside experiences.

Big Sur Wedding Venues

Locations for a Small Wedding or Elopement in Big Sur

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Eloping in Big Sur

How to Elope in Big Sur

Step #1: Choose your date/time of year
Step #2: Book your Big Sur Elopement Photographer - heyyy!
Step #3: We’ll go in depth planning together
Step #4: Obtain permits - I’ll help with this!
Step #5: Make your travel plans (flights, lodging, rental car)
Step #6: Apply for a marriage license
Elope in Big Sur!

I’m your PLANNER too!

I’ll help you plan your elopement from start to finish!

You’ll have an EXPERT by your side the whole way

Let's plan your elopement

Big Sur Elopement Packages

Elopement Package Big Sur

Your epic Big Sur Elopement Package includes…

Unlimited guidance for planning your elopement
Customized location ideas
Local vendor recommendations
Personally designed timeline for your day
My exclusive in-depth “Elopement Planning Guide”
Coordinate elopement logistics
Permit research and assistance
Activity ideas, wedding attire guidance, and ways to personalize your elopement day
Laid-back and relaxed photo coverage for your elopement

Big Sur elopement photographer

I’m your Big Sur Elopement Photographer & Guide, experience creator, resource provider, planning consultant, location scouter, idea machine, and adventure buddy

I’m your personal GUIDE, your PLANNER, and your BEST FRIEND! As both your location expert and your elopement expert, I’m here to help craft the experience of your dreams - and capture it all for you! I’ll be there every step of the way to help make your vision come to life…

LE’TS DO THIS!!

Where to Elope in Big Sur

Big Sur Elopement Locations

Here are some of my favorite landscapes that Big Sur has to offer - and this is just the tip of the iceberg! You’ll find hidden redwoods and forest trails, iconic beaches and epic coastal cliffs, lush greenery and rolling hills, and so much more beauty so see. There’s also some great local spots like their famous taphouse, a lovely restaurant overlooking the water, awe-inspiring bridges, multiple state parks and nature reserves, great camping experiences, as well as some historic spots!

If you want to see to some more Big Sur elopement inspiration, you can check out this Glen Oaks Big Sur elopement or scroll down to see another Big Sur forest elopement and Big Sur coast elopement!

Big Sur River Elopement

The Big Sur River offers beautiful and unique colors, calming sounds of flowing water, and makes a lovely backdrop for a ceremony in Big Sur.

Big Sur Forest Elopement

The forest scenery of Big Sur is so full of lush greenery, growing ferns, enchanting trees, and is the perfect spot for a forest wedding or forest elopement!

Big Sur Coast Elopement

The coast of Big Sur is such an iconic spot, with colorful cliffs, green rolling hills, and lovely views of the ocean. Even if you don’t adventure around the coast, you have to at least experience the scenic drive it has to offer…

Lodging in Big Sur // Camping in Big Sur

When you’re deciding on where to stay in Big Sur, there’s several lodging options! Whether you’re looking for a camping experience, yurts and glamping, cozy cabins in the forest, boutique inns, or luxury hotels, you’ll definitely find something that fits what you’re looking for!