Eloping in Big Sur, CA

Andrew and I got married in Big Sur, California, and though it wasn’t our first choice, we couldn’t be happier we chose it! We chose Big Sur (after a lot of researching) due to its variety in scenic locations and the awe-inspiring beauty of those locations.

If you know anything about Big Sur, scenic Highway 1 is probably one of the 1st things that comes to mind. The drive to our lodge (Big Sur Lodge) had us so so excited to explore because you are passing so many unique and diverse landscape (and seascape!) the entire way. There is a reason it’s called scenic highway. 17 miles of “OMG”, Trust us.  

That being said, you will most likely loose cell service along the gorgeous highway. Luckily, we knew this and had screen shots of the directions to the lodge. Take those screen shots, now.

We chose Garrapata State Park for our ceremony. Garrapata path was one of the locations that our amazing officiant suggested for us, based on the permits he already had. Brian Borgia of Weddings in Monterey was our officiant and we highly recommend him! With Brian, you’ll get a calm, laid back, professional, kind, and caring person who might even marry you on his own birthday (like he did for us!)

Big Sur didn’t require an extreme amount of walking or hiking for us—Yet we still have EPIC photos from our wedding and took in some amazing sights! All of which were pretty much obtained from just pulling off onto the side of the road and hoping out, and walking a bit. (there are spots all over for you to pull off and park) We did not get to visit half of the iconic spots of Big Sur, BUT that’s what we used a little bit of the day after our wedding for, AND why we long to return to Big Sur.

We cover all permits, locations, and have all the tips and tricks (Experienced based, cause, yeah! we did the thang ourselves!) to eloping at this gorgeous destination.

I know this isn’t the end of our story with Big Sur, and I sure hope the start of your story will be soon! ;)

-Cheyenne