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Sally's Romantic Elopement in Big Sur

Sally & Don

11/20/2020

In the height of the pandemic, Sally & Don were faced with challenges finalizing wedding plans. Of course, love prevailed and they shared a romantic and intimate elopement in Big Sur, California. When it was safer to celebrate they gathered their friends and family at the White Room in St. Augustine to celebrate, laugh and dance together!

Co-owner, Tali, styled Sally in a beautiful Ines Di Santo sleeveless gown. Sally finished off her bridal look with dangle earrings by Maria Elena and Italian veil.

Sentimental and stunning, scroll to take a look inside their incredibly romantic time together!

Bride wears lace gown to Big Sur Elopement

Venue

Elopement in Big Sur, California

Reception at The White Room in St. Augustine

Gold Bridal Gown for bride to get ready in

How did you & Don meet?

Tinder 

Bride wears gold wedding shoes

Where was your first date? 

Agave Azul 

Gold Bridal Gown for bride to get ready in

Gold Bridal Gown for bride to get ready in

Gold Bridal Gown for bride to get ready in

How did Don propose?

Don proposed in Puerto Rico which was an anniversary trip. It was extra special because thats also the place they traveled together for the very first time. He gifted her a bracelet and then asked her to marry him!

Groom gets ready for elopement in Big Sur, California

What was your wedding dress shopping experience like? 

Sally was so kind and lit up while talking about her wedding dress shopping experience, “It was the experience that I was really looking for. A warm welcoming experience. Tali was so helpful and caring, there was so much follow up and I felt a lot of love coming in here”. Sally also loved our seamstress, Sarah’s, patience and her beautiful work on her dress. “You helped me pick the dress that i totally loved, meant to be like it was waiting for me”

Bride wears lace gown to Big Sur Elopement

Bride wears lace gown to Big Sur Elopement

What bridal accessory was your favorite?

Maria Elena earrings and her veil! Sally said she loved how elegant the veil looked in her hair.

Bride wears lace gown to Big Sur Elopement

What do you love most about your wedding in Big Sur? 

How sentimental and special it was

Bride wears lace gown to Big Sur Elopement

What is one thing you wish you knew before you started wedding planning?

“Don’t take on any stress, allow things to happen, don’t get too caught up in the details of everything, just enjoy the moments as they come along when you’re okay with changing things if you need to. Hire a wedding planner with experience.” 

Bride wears lace gown to Big Sur Elopement

How would you describe the overall feel of your Big Sur Elopement?

“Celebratory! Everyone was so happy. Good vibes and just fun. Lots of dancing!” 

Beautiful Bridal Bouquet with orange, pink and blue flowers

What was your wedding color palette?

Orange with greenery and rosemary, lots of candlelight 

Bride wears lace gown to Big Sur Elopement

What are you enjoying most about newlywed life? 

Each other spending mornings together before work, wake up together just us.and come back together.

Bride wears lace gown to Big Sur Elopement

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