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California Elopement | Micro wedding | Minimony

Congratulations!

Whether you’ve already decided to elope or need some convincing that a California micro wedding, elopement or minimony is the right choice for you, we would love to help! Maybe you knew deep in your hearts, the first time you said “I love you” that one day you would elope, just the two of you. Or perhaps something has come up, as so often things do in life, that require a last-minute change of plans (i.e., a COVID-19 wedding postponement or a sudden family illness).  You still want to preserve the feel of a larger wedding without any concessions to the amenities, but you need to keep things small and simple.  We’re glad you’re here…you’re in good company!

 We specialize in planning and photographing your California elopement, micro wedding, or minimony in a unique way that is tailored especially to you. Our knowledge of lesser-known amazing locations and private venues is unparalleled from our years of wedding photography experience. We work with you every step of the way to create the perfect little wedding to match your style.

We would love to know your story and find out what’s most important for you on your little wedding day. Having worked with so many wonderfully diverse elopement clients over the years all over the world, we have all the tools to create a plan for the most beautifully stress-free wedding day you could imagine.

California elopement | Planning and Photography How it works

We are here to make planning a breeze and to create images that will make your guests feel like they were there with you! Eloping is all about keeping things simple. We are here to help.

Here’s how it works.

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Choose your destination

July 25, 2021

Do you have a location already in mind for your California elopement? If not - discovering gorgeous elopement destinations is a specialty of ours. Will you choose a redwood forest for your intimate wedding ceremony or a wine country elopement amongst the vineyards? This could be the hardest decision in planning your elopement, we are here to provide you with a range of options that fit your personalities/style.

Customize your package

July 25, 2021

We aim to make your wedding day simple and unique. All packages come with an officiant, location consulting, amazing photography, flowers for two, and champagne! We have some great add-ons and a list of highly curated resources to to make your day uniquely yours!

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Let us handle the rest

July 25, 2021

With our diverse California elopement locations list, our team of Sonoma county photographers, wedding planning experts, and vendors, we have all the details covered…all we need now is you!

California elopement, minimony, and micro-wedding

Locations

San Francisco

San Francisco offers a range of options when it comes to choosing a location for your elopement.

Sonoma

Wine country is the perfect location for those looking to have a micro wedding.

Big Sur

Big Sur is the perfect coastal destination for intimate, hidden spots.

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Palm Springs

For an intimate wedding or elopement with a classic mid-century Hollywood throwback vibe, your perfect venue might just be waiting for you in Palm Springs.

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Lake Tahoe

Whether the dream is a small mountaintop elopement or a micro-wedding with just a few of your closest family and friends deep in the pine forests of the Sierras, Lake Tahoe is a perfect location.

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Napa

Napa is great

Reviews What People Say About Us

  • They are AMAZING, hands down. Amazing creativity to capture great photos and amazing personalities to work with. Anytime we had questions or concerns, we were able to get a reply within a days time. They definitely did their homework to understand the locations and venues for our wedding. They did site visits and worked with the vendors to ensure a seamless process for our day-of.They have a passion for doing what they do and it really shows in their work. They are very easy-going and made us laugh through the whole day - it almost feels like you are with friends you haven't seen for a while. I highly recommend them because they will go beyond your expectations.
    Takumi and Lee-ann,
  • Well, where do I start! Jamie and Dennis made our dream wedding come true. Their energy and thoughtfulness made our elopement so very special for us in Big Sur. We live in Florida and they were able to make us feel absolutely comfortable with their style of photography and knowledge of what we wanted our special moment to feel like. They captured every smile, laugh, and tear perfectly and I couldn't have asked for a better photography team. Our family and friends were amazed and pleased by our choice for our special day! They continuously say that they can feel the joy of that day because of the way Jamie and Dennis captured it! Justin and I are so very grateful for their talent and amazing souls that helped us on our big day! Thank you for all you did and we have and will be recommending you to everyone!
    Shireen and Justin,
  • Andy and I had a winter mountain wedding with no guests. Thus, it was really important that we had lasting documentation for friends and family. The Vieras are great at finding beauty in many situations, and their creativity throughout the day was fun and inspiring to be around, not to mention without obligations, timelines and schedules, we really got to enjoy the photographic experience.
    Ingrid and Andy,
  • My husband and I were married in La Jolla in Septemeber of 2009. We had an intimate, 25-person, destination wedding. They were able to capture real, unedited, and raw moments. Upon receiving our images, I was taken aback by some of the shots they got. The pictures were, beyond, beautiful. As I went through each image, I was reliving our wedding day. I could feel the love, laughter and tears through the images. That is a talent that very few possess. The Viera family of photographers and planners are all true artists; but, most importantly, great people. They were a pleasure to work with and exceeded every expectation we had. We are beyond grateful we found them.
    Candace and Jason,

Pricing Inclusive Packages

Just Us

Just Us

$ 3800

A perfect elopement for just the two of you!

PRE WEDDING
  • Location consult
  • Marriage license info
  • Planning of Ceremony
  • Planning of Champagne Toast
  • List of curated resources
DAY OF
  • Officiant
  • Flowers for Two
  • Champagne for Two
  • Amplified music
  • Up to 3 hours of photography with 200+ edited images
  • Up to 3 hours day of event coordination
Intimate Minimony

Intimate Minimony

$ 5500

A mini ceremony and champagne toast designed for you and your closest 10 friends and family.$25/ per person thereafter up to 30 people

PRE WEDDING
  • Location consult
  • Marriage license info
  • Planning of Ceremony
  • Planning of Champagne Toast
  • List of curated resources
DAY OF
  • Officiant
  • Flowers for Two
  • Mini cake or cupcakes (inclusive of keepsake cake stand, luxury single use plates and utensils)
  • Champagne and glasses for all guests
  • Amplified music
  • Up to 4 hours of photography with 300+ edited images
  • Up to 4 hours day of event coordination
Micro Wedding

Micro Wedding

$ 6800

A micro wedding including ceremony and mini-reception for you and your closest 20 friends and family.$35/ per person thereafter up to 50

PRE WEDDING
  • Location consult
  • Marriage license info
  • Planning of Ceremony and Mini-reception
  • List of curated resources
DAY OF
  • Officiant
  • Flowers for Two
  • Two table bouquets
  • Mini cake or cupcakes (inclusive of keepsake cake stand, luxury single use plates and utensils)
  • Gift bottle of Iron Horse wedding cuvee
  • Amplified music
  • Up to 5 hours of photography with 400+ edited images
  • Up to 5 hours day of event coordination

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