Redwood National & State Parks Elopement Packages

Rugged Coastline, ancient giants, and Misty Wonderlands

Bride in a beautiful green velvet dress kisses her new husband among the lush ferns of Redwood National Park.

nothing compares to Eloping to the coastal redwoods of California

With a love story as magical as yours, it only makes sense to say “I do” in a location as enchanting as the Redwood parks. Stretching over 175 miles along California’s northern coastline, the serene old growth forests are a wonderland you can’t find anywhere else. So whether you’re drawn to the foggy giants of Lady Bird Johnson Grove, or the Humboldt forest’s overflowing ferns, you can find the perfect backdrop for your adventure and create an unforgettable experience. So let’s hike through forests of majestic Redwoods stretching towards the sky,  and down rugged beaches to have an adventurous elopement like no other. Let’s explore this mystical land!

The ancient towering Redwoods make a perfect setting for an intimate elopement in nature.
Bride and groom kiss in front of the near mystical landscape of Natural bridges

Where to begin your Coastal Redwood Elopement planning?

Maybe you’re envisioning an all day excursion through the redwood groves, or an intimate sunrise ceremony on the beach but don’t know where to begin? I suggest starting with booking a photographer that can help guide you through the process. To that end you can find the perfect wedding photography package to fit your adventure below. With options ranging from three hours to all day there’s something for everyone. Then continue down the page to find my elopement planning resources to ensure you have the best experience possible. If you have any questions feel free to fill out my contact form and send me a message!

  • I'm Norm Roberts the Fifth, an artist, backpacker, cyclist and nature lover who has been perfecting the medium of light for well over a decade. Whether it requires long hikes, 3am drives down a winding coastal road, wading through streams, or climbing the rocks of Agate Beach, I will go above and beyond to find the shots we envisioned. There shouldn’t be any cutting corners when it comes to your elopement photos. I’m always happy to help with planning your adventure to ensure it is the once in a lifetime experience you dreamed of.

  • With countless camping trips, and hikes through the many groves of the coastal Redwoods I can say I know it well. The northern California coast is among my favorite places on earth to explore and years of trekking through them have helped me to find many locations just perfect for intimate elopements. Just let me know what you envision for the backdrop of your adventure and I can find you the perfect destination.

  • Here are some things I don’t offer. Arbitrary limits on the number of photos. I select out any duplicates, test shots and the like but other than those you get every photo we create together. There’s no unedited photos here. Every shot you recieve is edited to look its very best. No extra fees for light retouches. So don’t worry about that awkward van gleaming in the sunlight in the background, or the surprise pimple on your wedding day. Your photos will look their best. And as added peace of mind, your online gallery will be up forever so you can always download the original high resolution photographs when you want. And just to be extra safe I keep two backup copies of them as well.

Newlyweds stand atop the jagged coastline of Northern California at sunset after their Redwood National Park Elopement.

2024 & 2025 Redwoods Elopement Packages

All Elopement Packages include:

Yosemite elopement package content.
Two day adventure elopement photography package
Newly married couple has first dance Redwood grove

California Coastal Redwoods elopement planning Resources

Intimate wedding ceremony in Fern Canyon.

When to GO

The Redwood parks are accessible year round. It can be cold and wet in the winter but the lushness of the forests can really make up for it. And it’s less crowded to boot so that's a win win. That said, if you're planning to do a lot of hiking, May to September might be the best time.

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How’s the Weather?

Bring layers, the northern coast has diverse weather. It can be cold and foggy in the morning, warm in the afternoon and rain in the evening. And there’s always the chance of rain.

What to do

With three state parks and a national park in the area there are no shortage of amazing hikes through the woods. High up on my list of places to check out would be Fern Canyon and the Enderts Beach!

 
Stylish bridal couple dances in the redwoods in their black attire.

Where to stay

You can fly into Arcata-Eureka Airport and find accommodations in numerous hotels there, or head further north to Crescent City depending on which Redwood park you’d like to visit. Or check out AirBnB for some fantastic cabins in the woods.

Fern covered canyon walls surround eloping couple wading through the creek.

Let’s Elope!

Now that hopefully you’re full psyched for your Redwood elopement let's plan it! I offer resources to help plan the best elopement possible. If you still find you have questions feel free to fill out my contact form and send me a message!

 

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Elopement packages for winter weddings in the Redwood national park.