Americana-Inspired Big Sur Bohemian Elopement

It all started with the idea of a road trip, a 4th of July road trip that is! The story was that the couple planned to elope…only they didn’t know where, but as long as they had each other it would be okay. Event designer, Mountaing to the Sea CO, and planner + florist, Willow and Plum, imagined the couple would weave their way through Big Sur, exploring the redwoods, and ultimately end up at the ocean. With a palette of red, white, and blue, along with a little bit of gold, this styled shoot turned into pure magic.

Let’s wander the coast through all the photos by Carol Oliva, shall we?

This elegant invitation suite by Altogether Lovely Shop is making us all *starry* eyed!

Pampas grass? CHECK! Floral mandala? CHECK! Gorgeous forest setting? CHECK!

For the ultimate textural bouquet, florist Willow and Plum combined bougainvillea with red powder-puffs, an an assortment of dark foliage.

One of the coolest things about Big Sur is how close the forest is to the beach… And they definitely took advantage of that for this styled shoot!

His dark navy suit complemented by her Hayley Paige embroidered dress from Epiphany Boutique = The PERFECT Pairing

So, so gorgeous…

A barn wood table topped with gold accents from Chic Events, pops of red + blue, and the prettiest pillows… Wouldn’t this spread be amazing for an upscale summer soirée, too?

Carol Olivia, the photographer, shares We imagined this whole road trip happened on the 4th of July… So we had to incorporate a custom denim jacket with calligraphy by Altogether Lovely Shop for the bride, tons of red, white, and blue, and little pops of sparkles. 

Seriously STUNNING! And maybe, just *maybe* you’ve got some dreamy outfit inspiration for the 4th now!

Featured in This Wedding

Photography

Carol Oliva Photography

Invitations + Calligraphy

Altogether Lovely Shop

Hair + Makeup

Blush Monterey

Rentals

Chic Event Rentals

Florists

Willow and Plum

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