Elope or Renew Vows

An intimate moment for the two of you  in a non-traditional setting. Maybe a photographer, a witness and some guests are there too. Adventure Elopements are a specialty.

We will work together to create your vision, including any special elements. Your ceremony is a joyful and heartfelt celebration of your love.

All Officiant Services are included. Optional Concierge Service is help with planning and available for those not familiar with the area.

Short Notice for a Wedding Officiant? 

Can Do!

Your ceremony celebrates your relationship and connects you to the beauty of nature. Choose from a Custom or Standard Ceremony.

The Custom ceremony is personalized to reflect your relationship and includes lessons for your life together from your chosen natural setting. Include any other elements you would like in order to achieve your vision. 

We begin with a first draft that celebrates the two of you. The draft provides lessons from nature for your journey, guides the exchange of vows & rings. Then, makes it official with your "I do!"

We shape this draft, until you love it.

Write your own vows, see examples, have help or I'll write them for you.

Want to include a something special? Hand binding, unity knot, sand ceremony, tree planting or something else? These would be perfect for a family blending.

The Standard ceremony includes beautiful prose and basic lessons for relationship from the natural setting of your ceremony.

The Redwood Coast is home to

Towering California Redwoods in the Redwood National and State Parks

Uncrowded County Beaches

A Pristine Rugged Coastline

National Wild & Scenic Rivers

Mountain ridge-lines

Vast city parks:

Sequoia Park, Eureka

Redwood Park, Arcata

Amazing Private Properties

We'll hold your ceremony anywhere you'd like to celebrate. Nearby in nature or deep in the wild. 

All Officiant Packages Include

1. Personal service. Your ceremony, and our work, are on your schedule. Where, when and how it works for you.
2. Guidance with the Marriage License and Certificates, for the state in which you are married.
3. 1, 2 or as many as you would like "get-to-know you" sessions, by phone or video chat. Or meet locally. Personal and genuine interactions.
4. A beautiful ceremony that celebrates the two of you. Choose from a Custom or Standard ceremony.
5. Vows: written for you, samples to choose from, or help with writing your own.
6. A joyful and heartfelt performance of your ceremony, at your chosen location.
7. Complete the legal duties for a Marriage.

Concierge Service (optional)

Concierge Service includes information on locations, photographers, marriage license, vows, services and travel. Plus, local insights, last minute updates and more. It includes access to the Planning Resources page on this website and Q&A with Paul.  Helping make your planning easy. Reducing stress in decision making.

Elopement Packages 

(up to 30 guests)

Officiant  

Custom Ceremony $550

your ceremony captures the beauty of your love & shares wisdom from nature for your life together. Includes vows, ring exchange and any special elements you would like.

Deposit: $350

Standard Ceremony $425

a beautiful, nature focused ceremony that includes a choice of modern, traditional or your own vows.

Deposit: $225

Want to add Concierge Service?

Add $100 to the package & deposit

A deposit reserves your date and time. A deposit also opens access to Concierge Service. Your balance is due by the day of your ceremony.

Please Note: 50 miles of travel are included (Fortuna to Trinidad). I'm located in Arcata CA** 

Travel is based on the location of your ceremony. 

 ** Typical travel charges on the Redwood Coast run from $30 to $70. The mileage will be quoted when you know the location. It's included in your balance. Examples: Jedediah Smith, ($60), Prairie Creek ($30) and Avenue of the Giants (Redcrest @ north end $30, Redway @ south end $50) and Shelter Cove ($70). See a map at the Contact link.

Vow Renewal Package

(up to 30 guests)

Officiant  $500

a custom ceremony that captures the beauty of your relationship & shares  wisdom from the nature that you love

Deposit: $300

Want to add Concierge Service?

Add $100 to the package & deposit

Concierge Services Only

Do-It-Yourself Planning Resources 

for destination planning. Includes live Q&A for your destination wedding or elopement.

Exclusive Resources Access   $200

Full Service Options

Are you looking for a Full Service Elopement Package on the Redwood Coast? I can connect you with talented local Planners.