The California Elopement Experience!
Here’s the deal, eloping in California can be both amazing and stressful! I am here to take the slightly stressful aspects like official paperwork and permits, off your plate. So, you and your partner can focus on the adventure, the fun and most importantly you and your love! I want to create an Elopement Experience that you and your love can look back on with nothing but happy memories.
By adding my husband, CJ, to the team, you not only get a photographer and planner, but you also get an officiant!!
We really are your one stop shop for all things Eloping in California! 
“When you book with Morgan and CJ, you are getting more than a photographer and officiant. You’re getting a planner, a crisis navigator, and a team who has your back.”
— Rachel W
Something that is often forgotten with larger weddings is the uniqueness of you and your partner.
Large weddings have to cater to the audience more than the couple. You have hundreds of people to feed, entertain and consider in the planning process. And although this can be done while still sticking to your love story, compromises will be made. Enter in the Elopement! Every aspect of an elopement is uniquely you!
I will never stop telling y’all how awesome California Elopements are!
There is freedom in an elopement that you just don’t get to experience when planning a large wedding. Elopements allow for spontaneity, a more personal ceremony experience, no family drama and they are way more affordable! Y’all, weddingstats.org listed the average cost of a wedding in California at $31,000, with places like Santa Barbra hitting numbers closer to $47,000…AND, that is a lot to spend on a day that isn’t 100% about you and your partner. No matter how much you try, large wedding come with constraints. For example, you booked a venue you liked, now you are working on the next set of vendors. Most venues have some kind of restrictions on what vendors you can work with. Some might have a preferred vendor list with a little bit of wiggle room, while others have a required list you must pick from. They do this to protect their property, so, I guess it do understand! But ultimately, there is not a lot of room to really create the day that is uniquely you. Elopements on the other hand, let us play in the sunset, and let you spend money on the things that matter most to you and your partner. I am here to tell you this: you can have everything you wanted and more on your wedding day, without costing you a down payment on a home in this California real estate market! I can make it happen for you. You just have to Elope with me!
What is included with every California Elopement Package?
I am so happy you asked! CJ and I do our best to take the stress out of getting hitched. So, you can relax, show up and be in love!
From the second you book you have both of us helping you through the whole process. CJ is a really rad officiant who will guide you through the legal aspects, as well as vow writing. While you and your soon-to-be get ready to construct your vows and he is designing your unique ceremony, I will be location scouting, permit gathering, insurance obtaining (yea, it’s required), designing your unique ceremony site and of course, stretching my photo taking muscles so we are ready on your elopement day!
Also included with every elopement…
A mini or full engagement session, depending on what package you book!
Any permits needed for the location we pick.
Elopement day of timeline to keep us on track.
A bridal bouquet and boutonniere.
Ceremony site setup and teardown, we leave no trace baby!
Three to Four hours of photography on the day of your Elopement, depending on the package that fits your dream. This is plenty of time for any detail photos, capturing the ceremony, all the romantics and of course any “formal” photos with your family or the guests you may invite.
An average of 35 edited, digital images with full print rights per hour of coverage.
Our elopements are non-denominational.
Eloping in California is an amazing and unforgettable journey for any couple. From the incredible coastline and coastal towns to the majestic mountains and desert skies, California is a perfect canvas for any couple to start their life together. You can't beat the convenience and cost savings that eloping in California provides - with paperwork and licenses taken care of by yours truly, your only job is to focus on each other and create lasting memories in this incredible state.
Leave your friends and family with a lasting memory by eloping in California - a place where you can share your love with the golden sunset and start your lives together with endless possibilities.
The Basics
$1,200
One location
Two hours of photography
Bring your own officiant or we can go to the courthouse
Day of timeline and planning
Downloadable edited gallery with print rights
An average of 100 images
Add two pieces of wearable floral for $500
Or an Officiant for $300
Just You and Your Boo - $3,500
One location
Your officiant
A personalized ceremony and help with vow construction.
A mini engagement session (30 minutes one location, one outfit)
Any permits needed for the location we pick.
Elopement day of timeline to keep us on track.
A bridal bouquet and boutonniere
Ceremony site setup and teardown, we leave no trace baby!
Three hours of photography on the day of your Elopement
An average of 100 edited, digital images with full print rights.
Sneak Peeks within 24 hours, and the final gallery within 8 weeks
A 10% discount code to my print shop for other prints, wall art and thank you cards!
*This package is just for you and your partner, no other guests.
You, Your Boo and a little extra flair - $6,000
4 guests
Two Locations, one for the ceremony and one for romantic photos
Your officiant
A personalized ceremony and help with vow construction
A full engagement session with two locations and two outfits
Any permits needed for the location we pick
Elopement day of timeline to keep us on track
A bridal bouquet and boutonniere, as well as an arch with arch floral
Ceremony site setup and teardown, we leave no trace baby!
Four hours of photography on the day of your Elopement
An average of 140 edited, digital images with full print rights.
Sneak Peeks within 24 hours, and the final gallery within 8 weeks
A 10% discount code to my print shop for other prints, wall art and thank you cards!
You, Your Boo, Some friends and all the flair - $15,000
This is a full coordination package! I will design, construct and execute the whole day, so all you and your partner have to do is show up and be happy!
Up to 12 guests
Two locations, one for the ceremony and one for a picnic!
A Picnic, that will include charcuterie to feed up to 12 guests.
Rentals to set up the picnic (~$1200 rental budget)
Your officiant
A personalized ceremony and help with vow construction.
A full engagement session with two locations and two outfits
Any permits needed for the locations we pick.
Elopement day of timeline to keep us on track.
A bridal bouquet and boutonniere, as well as an arch with arch floral
Access to my dress stash
Ceremony site setup and teardown, we leave no trace baby!
Five hours of photography on the day of your Elopement
An average of 170 edited, digital images with full print rights.
Sneak Peeks within 24 hours, and the final gallery within 8 weeks
A 10% discount code to my print shop for other prints, wall art and thank you cards!
A la Cart Add On’s
35mm Film for $350 (3 rolls) - $350
Wedding/Elopement album design, printing, and shipping - $1,200
**A high end, luxury, custom wedding album (something you will want to display on a coffee table!)
You thought that was it for elopements? Not a chance!
I also offer A La Cart coverage for elopements!
Hourly coverage is $550 and hour with a two-hour minimum.
With hourly coverage I do not help with planning timeline creating or locations. I just show up and capture the Magic!
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