Deetjens Big Sur Elopement Photography

Elopement
Written By Flora Gibson

Lindsey and Phillip eloped this week at Deetjens Big Sur for their California elopement. Lindsey and Phillip are high school sweethearts who have been together for years and wanted to explore Big Sur for the first time together on their road trip from Washington. I suggested Deetjens for its proximity to beautiful redwoods with amazing light and overall charm. It’s my absolute favorite venue in Big Sur with such a rich history. We started off their wedding day with a quick cuddle in the cabin before having a first look in the redwoods.

We quickly went to a secondary redwood location that had the most amazing light for their ceremony across a little river in a beautiful field of clovers followed by a drive to Garrapata beach for their first dance and picnic on the beach. I loved that they picked up some treats at a downtown Carmel Bakery and packed a bottle of champagne for a sweet moment to relax and enjoy. We got so lucky with the light, having sun in the redwoods and clouds by the beach making the hidden cave that much more beautiful.

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Jedediah Smith Redwood Elopement
Jedediah Smith Redwood Elopement

Emily and Austin eloped at Jedediah Smith Redwoods this week in California. With a private ceremony surrounded by massive redwoods, they continued their day with a beautiful first dance on the beach, followed by a picnic, where they mixed custom cocktails, surrounded by my favorite feature, beach grass. They had such a beautiful day crossing back and forth between the Oregon and California border.

Borgo Sant’Ambrogio Wedding
Borgo Sant’Ambrogio Wedding

Borgo Sant’Ambrogio is such a beautiful wedding venue in the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy. From its old-world charm to its many lawns and swimming pool, it offers a unique and beautiful backdrop for any wedding. I absolutely loved the proximity of Borgo Sant’Ambrogio to small, unique towns like San Quirico d’Orca and Bagno Vignoni for a relaxing night in the hot springs to a plethora of Michelin Star restaurants, and a perfect setting for a day before photography session. Running through the quiet streets of San Quirico before heading to a wonderful dinner.

Big Sur Proposal
Big Sur Proposal

Rebecca and Julia are engaged!!! Rebecca reached out to me a few months before their trip to Big Sur with a plan to surprise the love of her life. I absolutely loved working with Rebecca she was so intentional and decisive in what her vision was. Deetjens was the perfect proposal spot, easy to meet, and plan with a beautiful backdrop. Julia plays the guitar, and I loved that they included that as part of their story. Rebecca proposed right in front of their cabin, the Castro cabin and then we adventured to the mountains and meadow for some couples portraits after. Congratulations you two!!!

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