Weddings

A Fairytale Sequoia Elopement | Sequoia Elopement Photographer

If you’re thinking about eloping in the forest, this Sequoia National Park elopement is the perfect inspo. As a Sequoia elopement photographer, I’m always blown away by how unreal this park looks in person! Massive redwoods, golden light, and that quiet kind of peace you just can’t get anywhere else.

Amanda & Dennis’ Fairytale Elopement

These two planned the most laid-back, intentional day in Sequoia National Park. They started with a first look at Beetle Rock, one of my favorite overlooks. It’s simple, open, and has killer views for portraits. Dennis’ reaction when he saw Amanda? So sweet!

Before their ceremony, they kept up their tradition of coffee on a rock (yep, literally). Just them, their mugs, and the forest. Nothing fancy, just a small moment that felt super personal.

They met their officiant, at the Parker Group, where they said their vows surrounded by the tallest trees you’ve ever seen. Their ceremony was short, sweet, and so them. Afterward, we hiked through the Congress Trail, took some time to breathe, explore, and grab those adventure-style shots that make Sequoia elopements feel so epic!

A bride and groom in wedding attire sit outdoors on a stone ledge, holding metal mugs and smiling at each other with mountains in the background taken by a sequoia elopement photographer

How to Make Your Sequoia Elopement Feel Special

Amanda and Dennis’ day was a good reminder that elopements don’t need to be complicated. Bring things that actually matter to you! A favorite snack, your dog, a playlist you both love, or even a morning coffee tradition like they did. The point of eloping is to make it personal, not Pinterest-perfect.

If hiking feels like your thing, plan a trail that gives you time to explore and breathe between moments. If you’re not big on hiking, have a picnic under the trees or pop a bottle of champagne on Beetle Rock instead. You can include your families for a short ceremony and still sneak away later for some quiet portraits together!

Don’t be afraid to mix meaningful and fun! Pack your favorite food, write private vows, or trade gifts before your ceremony. Your elopement day doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s; it just has to feel like you!

Two people stand at the base of towering redwood trees in a forest, looking up, with sunlight streaming through the branches for a sequoia engagement photographer

Eloping in Sequoia National Park? Book Me as Your Sequoia Elopement Photographer!

If you’re planning to elope in Sequoia, I’ve got you covered. I’ll help you find the best ceremony spots, guide you through the permit process, and time your day around the best light (and least crowds). Having a Sequoia elopement photographer who actually knows the park makes such a difference you’ll get photos that feel real, intentional, and totally you!

Whether you’re hiking through the redwoods or grabbing coffee before your vows, I’ll help you plan a day that’s fun, easy, and stress-free. Ready to start your own Sequoia adventure? Let’s make it happen! See more of my work here and contact me here!