Many couples dream of a lush garden wedding but aren't sure where to find the perfect venue. Or, if they're having a smaller wedding, golf course or country club fees don't fit their more petite events budget. This is where public parks come in. San Francisco has over 220 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces, and many are wedding-friendly. Permit fees begin at $350 per hour for a two-hour rental and go up to $643 per hour, depending on which venue in the park system you choose. Juanita and Moises decided to get married on their tenth anniversary and chose the San Francisco Botanical Garden in ..read more

Planning a destination elopement is an exciting adventure with memories that you'll cherish for the rest of your lives. Eloping promises intimacy and unforgettable romantic moments. However, amid the excitement, it's crucial to navigate potential pitfalls to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience. In this guide, we'll explore five common mistakes couples can make when planning a destination elopement and how to steer clear of them. Follow these simple rules, for a perfect wedding experience. 1. Take care of legal responsibilities One of the first and most crucial steps in planning a des ..read more

Colors set the mood, inspire emotion and even tell you what season you should be thinking about when you gaze upon them. Catherine and Anthony decided on a vibrant palette for their upbeat colorful wedding at San Francisco City Hall. The bride wanted to start her photo session by having her photographer and wedding videographer join her for "getting ready" pictures in her beautiful room at the InterContinental Mark Hopkin Hotel in San Francisco, located at 999 California Street in San Francisco. This iconic hotel sits high atop a hill with a panoramic view of the entire city. Founded in 1926 ..read more

I was very excited when Nathan and Popsi called me to say that they'd gotten a permit for the early morning wedding ceremony slot at Muir Woods National Monument. I was intrigued by their willingness to bring Nathan's family and Popsi's good friend out to the early morning forest. Because her family lives in Asia, they'll be having a destination wedding there, so her side of the family can join in the celebration. If you plan to have a wedding overseas, you'll want to get legally married in the United States first, and a Muir Woods elopement wedding is a very nice way to do that. I've person ..read more

When John and Richard met twenty years ago at Pride weekend in London, they knew right away that they had something special. After a year of long-distance dating, they decided to live together and twenty years flew by in the blink of an eye. When they reached out to me from England to plan their destination elopement for their twentieth anniversary (plus one long-time friend as their witness!), I was so excited to show them the best of everything that San Francisco and the Bay Area had to offer for their wedding. They knew they wanted a San Francisco elopement planning company that really kne ..read more

Like so many modern love stories, Anne and Matt met on Tinder in Switzerland, where they both lived on the same side of town. Matt had also just signed up in January 2023, and they matched with each other very quickly! Right from the start they had chemistry and started writing to each other for hours each day during lockdown. Anne says she found their conversations to be deep and exciting, and that they were definitely on the same wavelength. Their Tinder app has eighty-two pages of communications:)  These two trusted their gut, and after only a month, they became engage ..read more

One of the most popular requests that we receive, is from couples looking for a quiet cliffside area overlooking a beautiful beach with crashing waves. It features high bluffs, with paths worn by other guests, making it easy to access the prettiest spots. Located just a short twenty-minute drive from San Francisco, Montara State Beach is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. That is, once you find out about it! It is located in the sleepy town of Montara, and the beach is on the west side of Highway 1. Across the street is the top of the Santa Cruz mountain range, which is the tail end of 100 mile ..read more

When you were planning your wedding, you probably heard people tell you that it was "a once in a lifetime" magical day. But what if it doesn't have to be? For some of you, your wedding day was so wonderful that you've fantasized about reliving that one perfect day. You remember being surrounded by your loved ones, wishing that time would slow the heck down and that your big day would never end. For others, it wasn't really what you'd wanted, but at least you could say you got married. (One member of our team told us that her ceremony backdrop was a copy machine. We will be making th ..read more

I received a phone call from Jessica, who wanted us to help her work out the plans for their very intimate wedding in Carmel. They loved the outdoors and had spent many happy weekends hiking the Carmel and Big Sur trails with their beloved dog. They thought that having a low-key pop-up wedding near the beach would be a very comfortable experience for them. They started looking around at Carmel, California wedding packages and were having a hard time finding everything they wanted and still keeping within their budget. Budgeting comes naturally to the two of them, as they met in 2013 when the ..read more

Forget the stress of creating a traditional wedding, and head outside for your pop-up wedding with a customized luxury picnic! Everyone knows that it's healthy to be surrounded by nature, and nothing feels better than getting married with a gentle breeze and birds singing while you look into your finance's eyes and say your wedding vows to each other. Where's the best place to have a pop-up wedding picnic? Anywhere that feels good to you, is the perfect spot! Many couples love to head to the beaches to get married. If you're looking for a simple way to elope, having an easy barefoot wedding w ..read more