Elopement vendors in California
32 elopement vendors across 19 cities in California. Vendors who elope couples in California, from photographers who know the permits to planners who handle the whole day.
Brewery Gulch Inn
Mendocino coast inn offering two elopement packages ("Simply Beautiful" and "Deluxe") that bundle an on-site interfaith celebrant, florals and professional photography, with optional videography and vineyard ceremony add-ons.
Carneros Resort and Spa
Luxury Napa wine-country resort with over 35,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, offering dedicated elopement packages (up to 16 guests) and small-wedding packages (up to 18 guests) with cottage-style lodging.
Justice Photography
San Diego wedding and elopement photography studio covering beaches, parks, courthouses and hotel venues, and also offering photography workshops.
Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite
88-cabin lodge and glamping property near Yosemite National Park offering an all-in-one elopement package with ceremony space at Wapama Grove (or in-park permit assistance), a 2-night stay and a 4-course dinner.
Jennifer Whalen Weddings
Full-service elopement photographer and planner (Jenn Whalen) specializing in intentional elopements in Yosemite National Park and other California landscapes, handling permits, vendor curation and timeline creation as an ordained minister.
Rachel Levine Photography & Wedding Planning
San Francisco City Hall specialist with 15+ years of experience offering photography and videography plus wedding planning, officiant, floral and hair/makeup coordination for City Hall and coastal elopements.
Lake of the Sky Weddings
South Lake Tahoe wedding company handling ceremony-only elopements and micro-weddings, bundling minister, florals and photography at lakeside spots like Emerald Bay, Logan Shoals and Secret Beach.
Emily Lynn & Co.
Southern California bridal hair and makeup team (founded 2017) offering on-site styling and airbrush makeup for weddings and elopements across LA, Orange County, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Carmel and Big Sur.
Fleur de Rye
Private floral design studio serving Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, offering garden-style courthouse elopement florals, wrapped bouquets, custom headpieces and DIY flower cart rentals sourced from local growers.
The Vow Keeper
Wedding officiant who has performed ceremonies in and around Joshua Tree National Park for over 25 years, offering 16 selectable ceremony scripts, vow renewals and Native American/earth-based ceremony options.
Britain Miranda Beauty
Palm Springs bridal makeup artistry team offering bridal and bridal-party makeup, airbrush spray tans and personalized makeup lessons, with work featured in Elle Magazine and Martha Stewart Weddings.
Marry Me in Monterey
Monterey-based wedding officiant offering elopement packages and micro beach weddings 'from the Redwoods to the Sea' across Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur, with photography also available.
Mendocino Photo & Video
Cinematic, documentary-style wedding videography by Nile Sprague for couples in Sonoma County, Mendocino and Northern California, with special pricing for micro-weddings and elopements.
Indigo West Photography
San Diego elopement photography business offering ceremony photography, location scouting and officiant coordination across beaches, parks, deserts and urban San Diego venues.
Amy Gray Photography
San Diego-area natural light photographer (based in Spring Valley) offering beach elopements and vow renewals, including sessions at Coronado Beach and Hotel del Coronado.
Eloped In SoCal
All-inclusive elopement service for San Diego and Orange County covering ceremony officiants, photography, videography, bridal hair & makeup, florals and a planning concierge across multiple designated venue locations.
Jed Horca Photography
Professional wedding photographer based in Big Sur offering elopement and adventure sessions, with location scouting and permit coordination for spots like Pfeiffer Beach, Garrapata State Park and Bixby Bridge.
Opus Events Co.
Los Angeles elopement and micro-wedding planning studio led by Belinda, designing intimate, styled ceremonies with full vendor sourcing, permits and day-of coordination across Southern California.
Abby E Kane Photography
SF Bay Area photographer specializing in San Francisco City Hall weddings and elopements, providing an SF City Hall guide and in-depth knowledge of the venue's architecture, plus coverage in Napa, Sonoma and along the coast.
Emily Jenks Photography
San Francisco City Hall wedding photographer (an attorney-turned-photographer) who visits the venue multiple times a week, offering elopement photography plus videography, officiant and floral add-ons.
Flora Gibson Photography
Documentary-style Big Sur wedding and elopement photographer capturing adventurous, heartfelt love stories along the coast and in the redwoods, from sunrise sea-cliff hikes to intimate vows among the trees.
Henry Tieu Photography
Destination elopement team (based in Seattle) that has photographed 200+ couples in Yosemite National Park since 2018, offering planning consultation, location scouting, vendor recommendations and timeline guidance.
Let's Get Married by Marie
Award-winning Southern California wedding officiant who has performed 300+ ceremonies in Joshua Tree National Park, offering custom-written ceremonies, location scouting and vendor coordination during the October-May season.
Lovely Little Weddings
Los Angeles elopement planning company offering customizable packages with photography, videography, officiation, florals and location sourcing at spots like Malibu Beach, Griffith Observatory and Vasquez Rocks.
Parky's Pics Photography
Humboldt County-based elopement photographer working among the redwoods and Northern California coast near Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the Avenue of the Giants, using off-camera flash to handle forest light.
Wilder Floral Co.
Central Coast elopement florist offering wildly romantic, bloom-timed bridal bouquets and boutonnieres; over 500 brides have carried Wilder bouquets to destinations including Big Sur, Carmel and Santa Barbara.
Yosemite Wedding Photography
Husband-and-wife team (Shawn Reeder and Brittany Colt) based in Mammoth Lakes offering both photography and cinematic video packages for Yosemite and Eastern Sierra elopements, drawing on 15+ combined years in the park.
Weddings In Monterey (Brian Borgia)
Ordained, non-denominational officiant and 30-year Monterey Peninsula resident offering custom-written wedding ceremonies, vow renewals and elopement ceremonies across Monterey, Carmel and Big Sur.
Kate Donaldson Photography
Redwoods elopement photographer based in Arcata, CA specializing in intimate ceremonies among Humboldt and Mendocino county's ancient forests, shooting both digital and 35mm film.
Lynn Lewis Photography
Big Sur-based photographer who has shot 250+ local elopements and weddings, offering planning consultation, venue guidance and day-of coverage across Big Sur, Carmel and Monterey.
Kylee Ann Photography
San Diego photographer Shelby Preston shoots weddings, elopements and family sessions, with particular expertise in elopement photography at scenic spots like Sunset Cliffs.
Sacred Sands
Boutique desert bed & breakfast one mile from Joshua Tree National Park's west entrance, offering three room options and functioning as an intimate wedding and elopement venue with sweeping desert views.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How many elopement vendors are in California?
Couples Blend lists 32 elopement vendors in California across 19 cities, led by San Diego, Big Sur, Los Angeles. New listings are added as we verify them.
Which cities in California have the most elopement vendors?
San Diego (4), Big Sur (3), Los Angeles (3), San Francisco (3), Joshua Tree (2).
Do I need a permit to elope in California?
Public parks and beaches in California often require a special-use permit for ceremonies and professional photography, even for two people. Vendors on this page usually know the rules for their favorite spots; ask before you book.
How far in advance should I book an elopement vendor in California?
Popular photographers and planners book six to twelve months out for peak season. Weekday and off-season dates are far easier to get.