Hannah + Tim
California is known for some pretty epic elopement spots. The Golden State has something for everyone when it comes to beautiful locations for an adventure elopement!
If you have your heart set on a desert elopement, eloping in Joshua Tree National Park could be an amazing option.
Maybe eloping in Yosemite National Park is more your vibe? Just be sure to thoroughly research any permits you may need, with the help of your photographer! Our article How to Elope in a National Park is a great place to begin.
This California elopement takes place in the redwoods of Northern California, which is where Hannah + Tim feel most connected to.
When choosing an elopement location, it is so important that you pick a place that really speaks to you + your partner on a deep level. This could be somewhere you have never been before, and think is gorgeous, or somewhere that has played a big role in your relationship! As far as the California redwoods are concerned, Hannah + Tim enjoy spending time amongst the trees and trails of Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It made sense for them to get married underneath the towering trees of the world’s largest old-growth redwood forest.
I met Hannah + Tim at their quaint Airbnb in Ferndale, California. Tim was anxiously awaiting Hannah getting ready as he worked on a puzzle in the guesthouse, while Hannah had her makeup done by the talented Meaghan of Fleurt Beauty Company. Once the bride and groom were both ready, they shared an emotional first look inside a gorgeous room adorned with plants and trinkets.
Hannah + Tim packed up a picnic and before long, we set off to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Redwoods National Park and State Parks contain almost 132,000 acres of diverse flora and fauna in Northern California. Hannah + Tim scouted out a gorgeous spot underneath the giants for their elopement ceremony, as a park ranger looked on.
After their forest wedding ceremony at the base of a redwood tree, Hannah + Tim set up their picnic. Hannah + Tim wanted to include their families and loved ones in a way where they felt their support for their new marriage, even though they weren’t able to be there in person. They requested that their family and friends write letters and send videos that they could read and watch in the forest on their elopement day. Being able to have your loved ones involved in your elopement day can be really meaningful for many couples!
Charcuterie board polished off, cake cut, and tears of gratitude shed over letters of well-wishes, we caravanned over to the coast. Northern California is much like the Pacific Northwest, with miles of moody coastline. Hannah + Tim finished up their forest elopement day by sharing some love with the grey clouds and stormy seas.
Curious about what it takes to elope in California? Check out our article on How to Elope in California if you’re wanting your very own elopement underneath the California redwoods.
