Elope Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay

Pricing

Prices start at $1,300

About Elope Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay

Elope Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay

Officiant & Photographer

Donna and Rebecca are an officiant + photographer duo creating stress-free elopements and intimate weddings along the California coast since 2010. Together, they handle everything from the ceremony to the photography, so couples can relax and enjoy the experience. Donna Rose Gardner of Honey in the Heart Ceremonies is an award-winning officiant known for heartfelt, personalized ceremonies, vow writing, and expert guidance through permits, licenses, and planning details. Rebecca Stark is a seasoned wedding photographer specializing in natural, relaxed imagery along the redwoods, beaches, and hidden coastal gems from Santa Cruz to Big Sur.

Together, we've worked together for years offering seamless, all-inclusive elopement packages; Sweet & Simple to fully custom experiences. We have covering Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, and beyond. We handle permits at exclusive discounted rates (including Garrapata State Park and Carmel River Beach), carry liability insurance, and have scoured every breathtaking corner of this coastline so you don't have to.

In three words: Calm, Collaborative, Creative

Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Other
  • Pagan
  • Spiritual

Reviews

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  • MR

    Mary Jo R.

    Rating: 5
    •May 20

    A spectacular wedding!!

    I wrote this myself- feel free to edit Elope Santa began with a vision — from the beginning it was about creating a bespoke experience for couples who want an intimate, soulful connection with each other and their loved families and friends. Donna takes time getting to know each couple and crafts beautiful vows that encapsulates their relationship. She pours herself into the ceremony and brings forth a magical spirit. Rebecca has a special talent for seeing the beauty in each moment and meticulously captures the right seconds to catch the beauty of every moment. A review can’t do justice for the quality and depth of their offerings.

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    Tina

    Rating: 5
    •May 20

    Sunset, flowers, chocolate, and sparkling wine

    We are so thankful for Elope Santa Cruz! We live on the East Coast, but wanted to return to the college town where we first met and fell in love. From the moment I spoke with Donna, I knew we were in great hands. She was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and truly knew the Santa Cruz area inside and out. Planning from across the country felt easy and stress-free because of her guidance. Donna and Rebecca made such an amazing team. Everything felt seamless, personal, and relaxed, and the photos captured the day beautifully. We couldn’t have imagined a better experience and can’t recommend Elope Santa Cruz enough!

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