Everything You Need to Know About Eloping in San Diego

 

San Diego is an incredible oasis made up of a bunch of smaller cities with access to pristine beaches, mountainous forests, a few lakes, a few bays, awesome culture, amazing food, and so much more. The cities sprawl with plenty of things to do and so much diversity that you can fit in a world menu and different landscapes on a day long or multiple day elopement.

 

Table of Contents

 

Stage 1. Find The Perfect Time and Place.

When to Elope in San Diego

Spring

High 60s, low mid 50s from March-May. It’s sweater weather but there are still plenty of clear days with no rain.

Summer

High 70s, low mid 60s from June-August. The city is bustling with Summer tourists. Keep in mind this is when the beaches and popular sights are more crowded, but lucky for you, we know where all the hidden gems are.

Fall

High 70s, low low 60s from September-November.

Winter

High 60s, low low 50s from December-February.

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Where to Elope in San Diego

La Jolla

This is the bougiest beach in all of San Diego. It is lined with the county’s biggest mansions, the nicest stores and restaurants, and even has some visiting seals. But it is also has some of the most gorgeous beaches (even a nude one), bluffs, parks, and a famous pier.

North County San Diego

There are wineries, beaches, forests, botanical gardens, meadows, a generally laid back surfer vibe, and lots of cool things to do in this area. It’s the perfect spot for an epic elopement.

Julian

A quaint San Diego mountain town that’s famous for its apple pie and history of gold mining. If you’re diggin’ small town vibes and want to elope in a forest, this could be your spot.

Sunset Cliffs

This is exactly the place you watch the sunset. As the fiery ball of fire hits the sea, the spectrum of colors hits the water and makes the world look infinite. What a place for an elopement ceremony.

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Stage 2. Find An Elopement Team You'll Love!

Well, start with the vibe. Of course, there’s technical things like if you dig their style and whether you feel like they can capture the massiveness of this moment, but what it really comes down to is our vibe. The camera is already an obstacle, but if our energy matches and you’re excited about the art we can make together, then you’re in the right place.

We’ll help with it all.

Location Planning
Photography
Ceremony Services
Coordination
Full Elopement Planning
Timeline Design
Ambiance Curation

Fun Facts

    • We’re a married elopement team that will help you build a totally unique elopement just for you.

    • We call San Diego home for half the year so our rates are the same for both Las Vegas and San Diego.

    • We’re expert travelers and guide many couples to wedded bliss from all over the world.

    • We’re dress holders, bow tiers, groomers, drivers, packmules, joint lighters, champagne pourers, all the things just to make your elopement special.

 


Step 3. Apply For Your Marriage License

Getting married in San Diego is fairly straightforward. County clerks are the marriage license authorities in California. Here’s what you’ll need for San Diego.

    • Fees start at $144 for a confidential license in San Diego.

    • San Diego requires you to make an appointment to pick up your license in person, which you both must be present to pick up.

    • San Diego licenses require you to perform the wedding within 90 days.

Step 4. Find Your Vendors

We’ll have plenty of vendor recommendations for you. Consider any of the following to make your elopement special.

    • Baker

    • Favorite types of desserts (Boba vendor, ice cream vendor, etc.)

    • Caterer

    • Personal chef

    • Food experiences like chef’s tables

    • Hibachi chef

    • Restaurants

    • Floral designer

    • Tux/Dress rental or purchase

    • Decor or not

    • Glamping setup

    • Barber

    • Hair stylist

    • Makeup artist

    • Transportation

    • Car rental

    • Vintage car rental

    • Photographer

    • Videographer

    • Babysitters

    • Petsitters

    • House rental

    • Venue rental

    • Bouncy house rental

    • Helicopter booking

    • Boat rental

    • Driver

    • Captain

    • Charter a boat

 

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Step 5. Build Your Timeline - Tips & Tricks

Consider everything you’d do on your best day.

What would you love to do for your elopement?
Fit in a little rock climbing, make sightseeing part of your day, simply create your experience intentional.

Include transportation
Add the time it takes to go to and from places, but also choose transportation options you’ll love. Even this part of your day can be enjoyable.

Don’t want to drive? Take a train.
Hire a driver to drive you in a dope old school. Charter a boat. Take the subway. Whatever you do, have fun with it. It’s your elopement.

There’s something called a time fallacy where we think that everything happens in a shorter time than it actually takes. Add 10-15 minutes to the start and end of each moving point on your

There are no rules. There is no order.
Since it’s your elopement, you don’t have to do anything you don’t want, you can add any element you like and schedule everything according to perfect moments like saving time to have a ceremony during sunset, or hiking in the dark to see an epic sunrise.

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Step 6. Show Up and Show Out

You should only be concerned with the good time you’re about to have. So let us concentrate on getting you to where you need to go, showing you the best views and insider locations just for your vibe. Feel free to be completely yourselves.
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Packages & Pricing

San Diego packages
include

  • Photography coverage between 4-8 hours
  • Location and logistical planning
  • Day-of coordination
  • Ceremony services and marriage license guidance
  • Online gallery and high resolution image files

Ranging from $4000-$9000
Most popular collection $5400

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On this call I’ll send over a personalized pricing guide built for your specific adventure.
– Feel free to ask all of your questions about pricing, eloping, San Diego, or destination weddings/elopements!
– ***We’ll make sure that we vibe. Great art is created when collaborators vibe well. Our goal is to build a day that is stress-free and fun so that your images are a pure reflection of that.***
– I won’t sell to you like a used car salesman because ew.