Thursday, December 3, 2009

So you're engaged!

All the options for planning your big day are swirling in your head.. you're tying the knot..getting hitched, settling down, plighting one's troth, taking the plunge, becoming husband and wife!

Congratulations are definitely in order!

Maybe you've wondered how you'll navigate the planning of the big event and all those special events surrounding the wedding day. His family, your family, his friends, your friends, the budget, the location, the spreadsheets, the graphs, the lists, the disagreements. Where's the romance in that I ask ?

It sounds a bit ominous. We know first hand that entering new uncharted waters can be pretty scary!


Have you considered eloping?


We're here to let you know that more and more couples are eloping these days-and loving it. SO many advantages of eloping over the traditional wedding. . . .we know you'll make the right decision.. Eloping isn't for everyone... While you're making plans to spend the rest of your lives together,we don't think you should let the wedding get in the way.


There is absolutely no shame in eloping, or even thinking about eloping! Couples today are incredibly independent. In many ways couples are looking for a non-traditional way to marry. No longer tied to many of the traditions that are outdated, eloping has become one of the most popular ways to tie the knot. The advantages of choosing eloping over a traditional wedding are many. Eloping is an adventure, whereas a traditional wedding can quickly become a stress filled, out of control event. Eloping can be a spontaneous, very romantic decision. Think of the time and stress you'll save yourself. You won't need months of planning, or even a wedding planner when you elope. We are one of a handful of services that specialize in elopements and small weddings set in the most beautiful of locations. You can find us listed under elopement packages, beach wedding elopements and San Diego Beach Weddings. If you are thinking about another location like Hawaii or Florida, a quick check on the internet to see what's available. Just a few clicks and you could be set.

Think about how you can combine a wedding, a honeymoon and a fabulous vacation all at once.

Destination weddings on our California beaches are beautiful, simple and truly give you a day to remember. San Diego Beach Weddings are especially beautiful most all times of the year. When you elope, making your commitment to each other "official" can be a lot more fun than you might think. Again, it's so very easy to combine the marriage ceremony with a beautiful destination and honeymoon. Avoiding the staggering costs of a chapel, church, reception site and the stress of it all.

Planning an elopement can be really very simple, you need an officiant, Steve is our officiant, he is a person allowed by law to marry you. A marriage license and usually a witness. Our elopement packages provide the little extras- such as flower petals for the sand, a bridal bouquet and beautiful wedding photography. That is exactly the kind of services that we at ElopeSanDiego.com offer

As you know, the planning of a traditional wedding, it can quickly become so complicated you need to hire a wedding planner just to navigate the process and a bank loan to finance it. Perhaps the traditional wedding comes about as a result of your parent's wishes. Independent couples, or couples who are marrying for a second time won't have to factor this into their decision making process. They may find the idea of a no fuss elopement very enticing! It's a practical, affordable, and relaxing way to wed these days. In short, when you elope, you make all the decisions, not your parents, not your friends...or your children, your guest list is your own. As small as you wish. Couples today can decide that paying for an elopement package makes complete sense to them. A little more fancy than the court house, without the cost… it makes great financial sense. With the current economy, many couples are opting out of the traditional wedding and the debt they may be saddled with for years.

A beach elopement package with Elope SanDiego can be purchased for the price of many wedding gowns or the amount that you might spend on floral arrangements for a church. If you elope, just think about what you can do with the money you have saved- purchase a nice car, a fancy honeymoon or maybe a downpayment on your first home together!

So once you've made the decision to tie the knot, consider eloping, it's really a wonderful, fun, low stress alternative. If you want a terrific destination elopement to begin your life together, think about a San Diego Beach wedding and consider ElopeSanDiego.com for a stylish, affordable day on the beach with the one you love... know that you'll be creating a celebration you'll always cherish!


Sunday, November 29, 2009


happy thanksgiving!

christine and steve

Friday, August 28, 2009



Whew....August, come and gone before we could even get our monthly update posted !
So many great couples found their way to us this month and we are happy to say we had a super fun month with all the couples who eloped on Coronado beach with ElopeSanDiego.com

We want to celebrate with one of our favorite couples who have been married 40 years! Nick and Bobbi Erocline........................................................................................................................who the heck are Nick and Bobbi you ask? They just happen to be the darling couple who grace the cover of the original Woodstock album cover. We attached their photos here as inspiration for the incurable romantics amongst us.










The middle of the month found us lucky enough to be able to support the incredible work of
Helen Woodward Animal Center by attending their dog super fun surfing workshops in Del Mar with our dogs. In preparations for the BIG Surf Competition held later in September.

Both dogs, Daphne and Riley were able to ride a surf board after much coaxing. It was really fun to be a part of, and such a great cause.

Since we are dog crazy....we also added a pet friendly wedding section to our website: ElopeSanDiego.com On the new page are a couple of suggestions for pet friendly hotels in San Diego and Coronado as well as the dog parks where we have done elopement ceremonies. Having your beloved pet at your wedding can add an extra element of surprise and fun, but then you probably figured that out already on your own.

On a personal note, Christine celebrated her birthday on the 26th, she is no longer married to an older man Steve, but a man her exact same age!

We're off to float the Colorado River, a bike ride in Moab, horseback riding in Bryce canyon and wander aimlessly in Zion National park with our dogs and cat in tow. A much earned vacation. Wish us luck...

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

June (Love is in the Air)







The month of June found us to be super busy... it began with Christine's trip to Seattle. She spoke at Seattle Professional Photographers Association... on the hottest day of the year for Seattle... it was 90 degrees!..
Christine also had the opportunity to visit with our muse...our mentor.. Dee Miller. Dee is 80 now, and we have her to thank for helping get started back in the 1980's with all of the wonderful weddings we've done over the years. It was wonderful to see her, catch up and meet her gorgeous dog, Daisy. She is our inspiration for our ElopeSanDiego.com

We celebrate OUR 22 nd wedding anniversary this month! We took a little time off and just for fun we attended a fundraiser for PAWS over the weekend of June 13th and had great time, this was the third year we've supported their efforts. We even managed to win tickets for Spamalot in the silent auction. We LOVE the great work that PAWS does for our community.

WOW!
We've got 27 elopements on Coronado beach in June!


Gotta run, put on the sun screen and get down to the beach for another fun day with one of our couples! TTFN (ta ta for now!)

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Christine's teaching a class at Seattle Professional Photographers Association this week!


On Tuesday night Christine is traveling from San Diego to Seattle to teach a class at Seattle's Professional Photographers Association !

SPPA June Seminar with Christine

Brand New You Tube post !!! Elope to San Diego


Hey !! You can check out our cool new YouTube post for ElopeSanDiego.com right here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSMy_PDyIjY


Enjoy!
What a great job we have ... Thank you everyone

x0x0
christine and steve
ElopeSanDiego.com

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Happy Tax Day! Cassie and Todd Elope in March 2009 ! ~~ Our Coronado Beach Elopement Package on Coronado Beach, California




















Cassie and Todd just sent us this cool note....check it out! We helped Cassie and Todd with their Coronado Elopement package on March 14th of this year. It was a "true" happy, stress free elopement with ElopeSanDiego.com!





"We just received our CD, and the pictures are wonderful!! Thank you so much for everything, we will never forget the integral and special part that you both played in this momentous occasion in our lives. Thanks AGAIN.. you mean more to us than you will ever know"
Sincerely, Todd and Cassie!