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.

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

Want to include a something special with the standard ceremony? Options include a hand binding, unity knot, sand ceremony, tree planting, or a family blending. 

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.

Photography Service (optional)

Pictures to share and remember. Nothing more than an iPhone Pro and a fun session to capture special day. My experience includes working as a ski photographer. My work includes most pictures on this website.

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 your vision for vows, ring exchange and any special elements you would like.

Deposit: $350

Standard Ceremony $450

a beautiful, nature focused ceremony. Includes a choice of modern or traditional vows, or write your own, and a ring exchange.

Deposit: $250 

(Include an add-on in the deposit.)

Standard Ceremony Add-on options

 Include a Hand-fasting, Family Blending, Unity knot, Tree planting or Sand ceremony, add $50.

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 after your ceremony.

Please Note: 25 miles of travel are included (Eureka to Trinidad). I'm located in Arcata CA**. Travel is based on the location of your ceremony. 

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. The package helps guidance for selecting location and local services.

Deposit: $300

Want to add the full Concierge Service?

Add $100 to the package & deposit

Add a Photography Sessions

An iPhone Pro photo session. 

Includes edits and a fun time.

Redwoods (30 minutes): $100

Beach (30 minutes): $100

Redwoods & Beach: $200

Concierge Services Only

Do-It-Yourself Planning Resources with live Q&A for destination events.

Exclusive Resources Access   $200

Full Service Options

Looking for a Full Service Elopement Package?  Let me know and I'll connect you with talented local Planners.

** Typical travel charges on the Redwood Coast run from $35 to $70. The mileage will be quoted when you know the location. It's included in your balance. Examples: Jedediah Smith, ($70), Prairie Creek ($35) and Avenue of the Giants (Redcrest @ north end $35, Redway @ south end $55) and Shelter Cove CA or Brookings OR ($100). See a map at the Contact link.