Sweet Santa Barbara Elopement

Sometimes you just feel the need to toss all your big wedding plans aside and elope in on of the most beautiful places in the world, Santa Barbara. It was my pleasure to be apart of this small gathering and document the wedding of Carrie and TJ from Texas.

Credits: Getting Ready Venue: Ritz Carlton Santa Barbara | Ceremony Venue: Courthouse Santa Barbara | Bride’s Shoes: Valentino | Officiant: Father Bellamy

My top 5 favorite elopement locations in Paris

Paris is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in the world to elope in style. Today, I am outlining my top favorite places to photograph your intimate elopement in the city of lights.

#5 Pont Bir-Hakeim

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Overlooking the banks of the Seine with glorious Eiffel Tower views this is my number 5 pick for an intimate elopement location.

Best Time: All year 

#4 Backside of the Notre Dame

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The light at the end of the day hits the backside of the Notre Dame just perfectly. I love this location because of the backdrop but also all the walkable photo locations around it.

Best Time: Spring when the cherry blossoms bloom 

#3 Luxembourg Gardens

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Picturesque Luxembourg gardens is just downright PRETTY. The gardens, the flowers and dates back to 1612. 

Best Time: Spring 

#2 Hidden Corners of the Louvre 

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Many people forget that the Louvre is much more than the famous pyramids. There are so many less traveled areas of the louvre to have private space for an elopement. 

Best Time: All year, covered areas throughout in case of bad weather

#1 Museum Rodin

My number 1 pick for best elopement location goes to the stunning and grandeur Museum Rodin. It has it all, beautiful gardens, intimate corners and typical Paris architecture. 

Best Time: Spring and Fall