Wedding in the Woods - Dog-Friendly California Redwoods Elopement - Morgan + Tyler

After over a decade together, Morgan and Tyler decided to get married in a place they both absolutely love: beneath the ancient coastal Redwood trees of California. On our first call, Morgan told me that she dreamt of marrying Tyler in a forest location, but never thought bringing the dogs would be possible - until she came across one of my blog posts and realized it IS, in fact, possible!!! One might even say… pawsible. It was quite a journey, as the couple traveled all the way from Arizona to the Bay Area in order to make this forest wedding dream a reality! Dedicated dog parents, their day couldn’t be complete without their rescue pups, Duke, Prinn, and Frasier (a.k.a. Beans) by their side. Morgan and Tyler are both pharmacists by day but spend their spare time fostering dogs – my heart! Together, joined by just two of their friends, Morgan and Tyler exchanged heartfelt wedding vows as the sun peeked between the trees on a beautiful day in northern California.

Elopements, PortfolioMorgan PirkleApril 5, 2022dogs, Elopement, redwoods, california, northern california, adventure, forest, san francisco, bay areaComment

Point Reyes windswept + romantic Engagement | adventurous elopement photographer | Morgan + Tyler

Situated in Marin County just a bit north of San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore here has breathtaking views. It’s no wonder this spot makes a perfect backdrop for romantic engagement photos! The wind turned way UP and the sun came out just right - cue major romance magic!

Read on for information about planning a shoot or visiting Point Reyes, and to see some of my favorite photos from this epic adventurous engagement shoot!

Engagements, PortfolioMorgan PirkleJanuary 12, 2022adventure, california, northern california, san franciscoComment

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Wedding - Santa Cruz, CA - Ashley + Devon

Ashley and Devon got married beneath ancient coastal redwood trees on their one-year anniversary in Henry Cowell State Park in Santa Cruz, California. Immediately after talking with Ashley, I knew she and Devon had something SO special and rare. It was such a beautiful day full of happy tears, and big, big laughs. See some of favorite photos from Ashley + Devon’s wedding day and learn more about the Redwoods in this post!

Elopements, PortfolioMorgan PirkleAugust 6, 2021elopement, northern california, california, redwoods, san francisco, santa cruzComment

San Francisco City Hall Wedding | Guest Post by Wedding Planner Deanna Nash

Elopements, WeddingsMorgan PirkleJune 4, 2021northern california, san francisco, city hall, elopementComment

Sutro Baths - Intimate Spring Elopement Wedding in San Francisco, Ca - Grace + John | San Francisco Photographer Kept Record

On a 2019 Spring Day in San Francisco, California, Texas highschool sweethearts Grace and John wed in one of the most iconic spots in the city: Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights Park! Grace + John’s wedding day was absolutely unforgettable - in part because it was their ninth anniversary together! The unique touches throughout the day made it so special - like the custom invitation suite Grace designed herself, the Rolls Royce John surprised her with to chauffeur her to the first look, and the ceremony officiated by Grace’s aunt, with readings + prayers from family members. See photos from their beautiful day + for tips on eloping in San Francisco yourself!

Elopements, WeddingsMorgan PirkleFebruary 17, 2021san francisco, elopementComment

Planning a Baker Beach Elopement - San Francisco, CA - Stephanie + Sara

Baker Beach in San Francisco is an absolutely epic, yet convenient, elopement location if you’re considering eloping in Northern California! Whether you’re San Francisco locals, or a couple seeking a destination wedding experience, this easily accessible beach has so much to offer. Baker Beach is about 45 minutes from SFO Airport, and just about 20 minutes away from downtown San Francisco. The mile-long strip of Baker Beach has the perfect backdrop of the Golden Gate bridge, gorgeous California coastline, and massive waves. The serpentinite cliffside meanders above with trails through the trees, shifting to huge boulders closer to the shore. Baker Beach is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which encompasses 80,000 acres across San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties. More specifically, this gorgeous beach is part of The Presidio in San Francisco, which became a National Historic Landmark in 1962 and part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area in 1994. The only thing more beautiful than this gorgeous setting? This gorgeous setting WITH an amazing couple, like Stephanie and Sara.

Elopements, Portfolio, Weddings, FeaturedMorgan PirkleMarch 11, 2020san francisco, beach elopement, beach engagementComment

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