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Northern California elopement photographers and packages
Not your ordinary Elopement packages in northern california
Congratulations on deciding to have the elopement of your dreams!
adventure ~ together ~ complete
Whether you are looking for a simple 1 hour coverage for your day, or a full day experience (you are only going to have ONE elopement day in your life after all!). We are here for you.
We will be with you every step of the way to plan the perfect elopement you are imagining. Anything from flowers, location, permits and other logistics. We will be your travel planner, wedding planner, and most importantly, your trusted friend through the process!
Husband and Wife Officiant & Photographer Team
who we are
EMILY
Photographer
Emily quit her job as an attorney to pursue her passion - photography.
One of her previous brides put it perfectly - "Emily, you are doing what you are meant to do." It's true! Emily believes 100% that planning, marrying, and capturing couples elopement days are truly her calling.
She loves to let the couples show their fun, happy, and warm side in the photos because she believes your wedding day is not a production day - it's a day filled with happiness and just having fun!
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Tony
Officiant
When COVID hit and Emily had so many couples who couldn't get married at city hall anymore, we came up with the plan so Emily's clients can still get married - which was for Tony to become ordained. Rest is history (yes, it's a short one - but mighty - he's married over 50 couples in 2020!) and Tony has been marrying not only Emily's city hall wedding couples, but so many other couples' and in his words "it's been awesome!"
Tony is available for a non-denominational, spiritual, or religious ceremonies. In other words, he is totally flexible! We are happy to send over his regular vows/ceremony, and you can change it up to however you will like, as long as you say the legally required words like "I do". :) We also ask you how dressed up you want him to be, so we can go with the vibe you want in case he ends up in your photos.
Tony will be the officiant as much as possible. In case he has a work conflict, Emily has many other officiants she works with and will find someone for your wedding day.
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- We met at the World Trade Center in Northern California when we were both interns.
- We did a year of long-distance relationship while Tony was working on his MA in International Relations at Sussex, England and Emily was in her first year of law school at Penn State University School of Law.
- Emily used to be a travel agent, and plans (in precise detail) all of our family travels.
- On the last day of our honeymoon, we went to 4 countries in 24 hours. Breakfast in Bhutan, lunch in Kathmandu, Nepal, afternoon tour in Delhi, India, and cocktails in Hong Kong.
- Tony loves to be part of a couple's very special day, and the fact that he can be part of Emily's passion - photography. We take pride in, and the upmost care in planning your special day. Not one elopement has, and will be, the same!
Fun Facts
WORK WITH US
To say she was just a “photographer” would be to undervalue what Emily did to help us.
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Emily photographed our elopement to San Francisco City Hall. But to say she was just a “photographer” would be to undervalue what Emily did to help us. Emily helped us with every step of the process, from suggesting hotels to helping find a hair and makeup person, even securing a gorgeous bouquet for our day. Emily’s easy-going manner put us at ease and made our poses not staged, but rather informal and joyful. Our photos turned out fantastic and are beautiful remembrances of our day. Emily is an excellent communicator and genuinely kind and helpful. We are both grateful to her for making our long-awaited day even more special.
meet our team
get to know us
Katherine, Client Coordinator
Katherine has been helping Emily plan and coordinate her photo sessions since March of 2021 and has been loving every second of it. You’ll often hear from her first when you inquire and will continue talking with her and Emily once you book.
She loves helping clients plan and execute their dream elopement with ease. Your wedding should be filled with love and excitement, not stress. She is here to help make sure that's the case!
Whether you need vendor recommendations, location options, styling advice, or anything else, Katherine is here to help. As a Bay Area native and travel lover, she been to nearly every location Emily has photographed and will be a valuable resource to lean on while planning.
WORK WITH US
My most-loved package add-ons
Shana, VIDEOGRAPHER
Shana has been filming weddings since 2019 and enjoys every second of it.
The best part of filming a wedding is capturing the organic and natural moments between two best friends that just can't stay away from each other. The goal is to handcraft a timeless film to showcase how you both truly are as a couple. Whether it be from your intimate wedding vows or your endless jokes you make to each other during the ceremony - this is your love story told.
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Emily, FLORIST
Hi! It's me, Emily! When you book a "remember the day", your flowers are included. You can also add florals to any of my other packages.
When you choose to include flowers to your packages, just send us your inspiration photos, any specific likes/dislikes of choice of flowers, and we will bring a bouquet/boutonniere of similar style/size!
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PLAN YOUR PERFECT ELOPEMENT
Every Package Includes
- All the planning of your elopement logistics and day
- Sneak Peek within 48-72 hours of your elopement - I want you to be able to share your news right away!
- Full gallery delivered within three weeks of your wedding
- Full print rights on all of the edited high-resolution images on an online gallery (you can share this album with friends and family, order prints and products, and download.)
- Unlimited downloads on all images in web and high resolutions
- Unlimited pre and post-elopement consultation over phone, text, email, DM on social media, and in person
- Witness (me!) if you need one
- Your personal app of your favorite images so you can access your images easily on your phone (upon request)
Add Ons Include:
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Northern California offers amazing places to elope! Beautiful beaches up and down the coast, Yosemite, San Francisco, Mendocino, Redwoods all around, whatever you are looking for, we, as natives of Northern California and avid explorers, we will make your dream elopement a reality. 💕
YOSEMITE
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Elopements Anywhere in Northern California
BIG SUR
Packages starting at $3,250
Bodega Bay all the way down to Santa Cruz ~ We know San Francisco Bay Area in and out, and know all the most romantic secluded spots. Whether you want an urban ceremony with the skyline backdrop, or you want a secluded experience, we will make your intimate ceremony as perfect as you imaged it.
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
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Elopements in San Francisco Bay Area
Starting at $1,850
Frequently Asked
Questions
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Traditionally, elopement meant you were running away from your parents to get married. Not anymore! We have had plenty of elopements involving parents, siblings, friends, and more. For our purposes, eloping means you are getting married in a smaller scale, no frills, wedding somewhere beautiful with 20-25 or less of your closest family and friends. We aren't too strict on that number, but you get the idea! More guests you have = less free options and chances we will have to pay for venue/permit. I can help you with the options!
What does an elopement mean? How many people does it include?
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Very! We plan the whole entire thing for you - minus your flights to the location. We will give you all the driving directions, suggested hotels/Airbnbs and all the other logistics! It's like you are getting a wedding planner, photographer, officiant in one.
How involved are you in the planning process?
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We believe that your elopement day photography in so many ways is more important than big wedding photography. Why? Because at the end of the day, the only proof you might have of your marriage (besides a legally binding marriage license 😉) are your photos! People get entire day wedding photography for big weddings - elopements need longer coverage too! We aren't too strict on this timing - we generally like to cover part of you two getting ready, before, during, and after the ceremony - generally with a change of scenery.
What is included in the photography coverage?
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We will not only have a plan A that you LOVE, but we will also come up with a plan B that you equally love! (And C, D, E, if it will make you feel better.)
I also know that this is a completely valid concern, and therefore, I am very flexible. All of my elopements can be rescheduled, or even cancelled, without any penalty. My deposits are FULLY REFUNDABLE! Yes, even if you have to cancel your wedding the day of.
What if it rains/fires/something crazier than COVID happens?
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Amazing! We offer packages that do not include Tony's services.
What if we already have an officiant?
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Yes! You can add videography easily to our packages.
If for some reason Shana is not available, she will send another amazing videographer in her place, and edit the video, so what you receive will be consistent to what you see!
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