A Foggy + Intimate Big Sur Elopement

A Foggy + Intimate Big Sur Elopement

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Shaina + John met in high school on the island of O'ahu in Hawaii. Only friends at the time, sparks flew 7 years later when they reconnected in California! They decided to elope one foggy day in Big Sur, bringing along two main essentials: a puppy and a photographer!

Jacki Potorke was up for the adventure, ready to tell Shaina + John's story with an keen eye for detail and capturing the raw emotion of the day. And while most brides tend to pray for sun, we're totally digging the moody, romantic vibe. Call it the magic of Big Sur, but we'd argue these two love birds have something to do with it!

Let's have a look!

So sweet!

Shaina wore the Zenith Cream Lace Maxi Dress from Lulus-a steal of a stunner for under $100!

S+J's elopement was simple and stress-free. They set out together to find the perfect cliff view to state their vows.

Paeonina Floral Designs created Shaina's peach-pink bouquet, hairpiece, and even a little something for the pup!

CUTE.

Just dreamy, right??

When the day was finished, Shaina gathered and pressed flowers from each of the arrangements to make a framed collage keepsake. Love that idea!

Such a beauty! We love the romance of the pinned flowers and Shaina's sultry cat eye by Rhonda Johnson.

Epic, romantic, and truly memorable. Many congrats to Shaina + John!

photography: Jacki Potorke // florals: Paeonina Floral Designs // wedding dress: Zenith Cream Lace Maxi Dress // hairpiece: Paeonina Floral Design // bride's shoes: Sam Edelman - Circus // bride's ring: Custom made by South Coast Jeweler // hair stylist: Rhonda Johnson // makeup artist: Rhonda Johnson // groom attire: By Design Custom Tailor

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