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When it comes to the number and variety of choices for Eloping in California or California elopement packages you’ve got to put the Golden State on the top of your list. The featured listings below will show you that’s true. The Golden State is famous for the diversity of culture and traditions from around the world and of course, the great places for Eloping in California that will add flavor and texture to your special day.

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Napa, California

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Elope in Wine Country
Elope in Wine Country offers a vibrant flourishing landscape of vineyards and beautiful flowers, for a romantic exchange of vows ceremony. Offering award winning photography, Officiant, wedding cake, champagne, bouquets & boutonniere in their affordable elopement packages, Elope in Wine Country also has the extra value of completely private venues for an intimate wedding experience.*****
Napa, CA
94559
US
Phone: (707) 253-0575

 

San Diego, California

At Your Side Planning Elopements

At Your Side Planning Elopements
At Your Side Planning specializes in elopements and wedding ceremonies. They are based in San Diego, California and have been in business since 2004. Their diverse team is experienced in many types of wedding ceremonies including Christian, Catholic, Jewish, Chinese and more! At Your Side Planning offers four ceremony packages for couples eloping to San Diego. They have inclusive packages and choosing them will save you time and money. They strive to make the planning process as stress free as possible for couples. Whether it is just the two of you or you are having guests, they have great options. The Always & Forever packages include the ceremony site, personalized ceremony script, the officiant, white folding padded chairs, the bridal bouquet, groom’s boutonniere, two hanging floral aisle pieces, a sound system, a coordinator, décor from their inventory and a sound technician. All packages include a comprehensive consulting call upon booking with the organization for your day beginning a month prior. They create a customized ceremony script with you that reflects who you are and what marriage means to the two of you. A customized day agenda as well as layout is created so details for the day are clear and concise. They also provide a preferred vendor list in case you are looking to go to a restaurant after or want to book other vendors such as beauty, photography and transportation. Please contact them today for more information!*****
6353 El Cajon Blvd #124-177
San Diego, CA
92115
US
Phone: (619) 322 7084

Bay Area-Half Moon Bay, CA

Hastings House Elopement

Hastings House Garden Weddings
Experience the most romantic elopement in a private, natural, flower filled garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Additional features included photographer, officiant, musician, use of brides dressing cottage. The Hastings House Garden is a perfect site to have your one-of-a-kind elopement right next to the Pacific Ocean! A private and unique garden that is enchanting in every season and surrounded by trees, Hastings House has everything for a perfect elopement!*****
347 Mirada Road
Half Moon Bay, California
94019
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Phone: (650) 726-2513

Ontario (east los angeles), CA

Ontario CA Wedding Chapel

Ontario Wedding Chapel
If you’re looking for the perfect elopement place in California then you have come to the right place! At Ontario Wedding Chapel, they are a One-Stop-Shop where you can have your ceremony and get your marriage license all on the same day. Being licensed by Riverside County, they are able to issue Confidential Marriage Licenses which means you don't need a witness!! They have been in the wedding industry since 2012 and have done more than 2000 weddings!! With over 100 FIVE star reviews Ontario Wedding Chapel shines above all in customer service and making dreams come true!*****
615 N Euclid Ave Suite 111
Ontario, California
91762
US
Phone: (909) 845-7099

California Places to Elope:

California is so large and diverse that, as shown on the map, we actually had to break it down into these 12 distinctly different regions to help you locate your place to elope.  Click on the Region name to skip to that section.

Elope California

1. North Coast

Elope North Coast CaliforniaThe North Coast lets you discover a quieter California that awaits your small wedding or elopement in Mendocino, Fort Bragg or Eureka.

Ferndale, California

Gingerbread Mansion Inn Bed & Breakfast
This beautiful Ferndale North Coast venue is perfect for an elopement wedding ceremony and reception. The Gingerbread Mansion Inn offers a Lost Coast Elopement package for a two hour ceremony in the Mansion or English Garden along with day of wedding planning assistance. Stay two nights or more in their best available and receive a romantic turndown service with hand-made chocolates, and a next day gourmet breakfast. Review all of the package inclusions and options and book your room today.**
400 Berding Street
Ferndale, CA
95536
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Phone: (707) 786-4000

Fort Bragg, California

Elope Mendocino
As the Elope Mendocino sole proprietor, Officiant and Planner Vanna Freeberg is able to offer best-value pricing without sacrificing quality or elegance in the elopement, small wedding, vow renewal and officiant services she provides along the majestic North Coast of California. Her commitment and promise is to coordinate your ceremony in a way that honors your vision every step along the way. As an added convenience for eloping and wedding couples, Elope Mendocino has designed several Simplicity Packages for couples to choose from. Take a peek at all of them here on her website.**
Fort Bragg, CA
95437
US
Phone: (707) 962-9125

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
The Fragrance of flowers with their captivating colors, and hybrid species of plants will enhance the natural romance of a wedding held at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.**
18220 North Highway One
Fort Bragg, CA
95437
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Phone: (707) 964-4352 ext 21

Little River, California

Little River Inn
The Little River Inn, the original Victorian centerpiece is a coastal classic resort with a legacy of authentic family hospitality and surrounded by romantic Pacific Ocean front views. In the tradition of romance, Little River Inn has created a romantic Couples Package for those seeking a tasteful ceremony celebration in a breathtaking setting that includes your choice of venue selection, a party of two to six people, celebration toast plus memory glasses, professional photography, cake, flowers, officiant, event coordination up to 5 hours plus a three-course dinner for two with wine. This package also offers a mid-week pricing discount for Monday through Thursday ceremony and two-night Ocean Room view stay. Review all the information for this package on their website. BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW**
Little River, CA
95456
US
Phone: (707) 962-2187

Mendocino, California

Inn at The Cobbler's Walk Mendocino
Eloping couples will love the doorstep convenience of the amazing ocean-cliff trail plus the Van Damme State Park trail-head to a sandy beach with a Inn at Cobbler’s Walk in Mendocino exchange of vows ceremony. The Inn sits on the edge of the ocean-forested side of the state park of manicured gardens, and displays the unique eons aged giant boulder that rests in the rear garden. They have created an intimate Elopement Package for up to six people that can also be tailored to your wishes with everything for your celebration. Take a look at their package here on their website that includes an Officiant, Photography with memory stick, Wedding Cake, Boutonniere & Hand Bouquet plus petals for throwing, and in-room mix flower arrangement, as well as Roederer Brut Sparkling Wine, and see all the details and add-ons offered. BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW**
8200 N. Hwy 1
Little River, CA
95456
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Phone: (707) 937-0088 or (800) 822-4536

MacCallum House Boutique Mendocino Hotel & Restaurant
At the center of Mendocino is the MacCallum House a historic landmark surrounded by expansive lawns with lush gardens and its own acclaimed bar and restaurant. Always greeted with a warm welcome and located just an easy stroll from live theatre, shops art galleries, the rugged ocean cliffs and pristine beaches, eloping couples will love these entertainment options to explore during a honeymoon stay. MacCallum House offers couples the choice of two elopement packages ‘Eloping is a Piece of Cake’ and ‘Keeping it Simple’, both with a mid-week pricing discount. Take a look at both these all-inclusive packages with the additional purchase of lodging accommodations on their website here. BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW**
45020 Albion Street
Mendocino, CA
95460
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Phone: (707) 937-0289

2. Shasta Cascade

Elope Shasta CascadeElope Shasta Cascade in California area is in the north-central and north-eastern sections bordering Nevada and Oregon, and includes the far northern sections of the Sierra Nevada and Central Valley mountain range, close to the Trinity Alps. Mount Shasta, the stratovolcano, (near Lassen Peak), is at the center of the Shasta Cascade Mountain range. Shasta Cascade is known for its numerous Lakes, Rivers, Waterfalls, Parks, and seven National Forests. The Capital is Redding, and surrounding towns and cities include Alturas, Chico, Biggs, Dunsmuir, Red Bluff, Mount Shasta, Weed, Oroville, Paradise, Fall River Mills, Yreka and Burney, and the county regions include Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Butte, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity and Tehama.

Redding (Anderson), California

Elope on the River
This premier Elopement venue is perfect for couples seeing an intimate Northern California wedding experience. They take great pride in delivering the absolute best service plus sharing the breathtaking Sacramento River views as it graces the property patio for a romantic elopement atmosphere. Elope on the River offers couples a choice of three packages, A Wedding for Two, Gretna Green West, and Gretna Green Gala for couples to choose from. Scan over each photo under Services to see all the items included with each of these packages here on their website.**
4422 Gover Road
Anderson, CA
96007
US
Phone: (530) 365-3011

3. Wine Country

Elope Wine CountryElope Wine Country of California in Napa, Sonoma, and Lake Counties including the cities of Calistoga, Glen Ellen, Kenwood, Napa, St. Helena and Sonoma.

Napa, California

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Elope in Wine Country
Offering eloping couples not only a vibrant landscape of flowers and vineyards for a romantic and lovely exchange of vows, but affordable elopement packages that include photography of award winning quality, champagne and wedding cake, and bridal bouquets and boutonnieres, all to be shared in an intimate and completely private venue setting at Elope in Wine Country*****
Napa, CA
94559
US
Phone: (707) 253-0575

Calistoga, California

Calistoga Ranch
Eloping Couples can share their exchange of vows in an extraordinary setting of breathtaking views, at this lovely oak-lined resort surrounded by a few friends and family or just a duet of 2. This Calistoga Ranch venue of romantic architecture offers couples exceptional service with their Calistoga Elopement Package that is full of everything wedding beautiful for creating your celebration memories! See their Calistoga Elopement Package under Wedding Planner Center on their website.**
580 Lommel Road Calistoga
Calistoga, California
94515
US
Phone: (707) 254-2817

Napa, California

The Napa Inn Bed & Breakfast
Romance is always in the Napa Valley air and The Napa Inn Bed & Breakfast want to share it with lovers everywhere with their Sweet Romance Package that includes delicious truffles and Napa Valley wines, take home keepsake wine glasses, desserts, liqueur and a delightful morning breakfast. Take a peek here on their website to learn more about who they are and what they offer.**
1137 Warren Street
Napa, CA
94559
US
Phone: (707) 257-1444 or (800) 435-1144

Milliken Creek Inn & Spa
If your elopement plans include the Napa Valley area, then the perfect solution is the Milliken Elopement Package from the Milliken Creek Inn & Spa. This romantic venue delivers personalized pampering in an idyllic garden setting in the warmth of the Napa sun, and background whispers of the Napa River to your exchange of vows ceremony. This Inn offers couples the utmost in privacy and attention to detail as an alternative the chaos of a large traditional wedding.**
1815 Silverado Trail
Napa, California
94558
US
Phone: (888) 622-5775 or (707) 255-1197

Meritage Resort
The Meritage Resort will inspire couples seeking a small wedding or elopement venue that will introduce the bride and groom plus their guests to a breathtaking view of Napa Valley from covered terraces or the Estate Cave reception area. The bridal party and bride might like to explore the Spa Terra while the groomsman and groom relax in the Crush Ultra Lounge before their big day. The Meritage Resort provides expert and professional team services and is dedicated to making your day both effortless and memorable.**
875 Bordeaux Way
Napa, CA
94558
US
Phone: (707) 251-1942

St. Helena, California

Weddings at Meadowood
For couples seeking an intimate and beautiful venue for an elopement exchange of vows ceremony, the all-inclusive Meadowood Elopement package offers them everything wedding as a perfect answer including a two night stay in a luxurious private suite, breakfast, flowers, and champagne and cake reception after their ceremony of love shared in its purest form. See More on Weddings at Meadowood and choose the Elopement tab**
900 Meadowood Lane
St. Helena, CA
94574
US
Phone: (707) 967-1220

Mill Valley, California

Auberge du Soleil Napa Valley
The Auberge du Soleil boutique Napa Valley hotel sits nestled among 33-acres of sunlit olive groves on the Rutherford Hill eastern slopes of the Napa Valley. The Mediterranean-inspired contemporary design offers eloping couples a romantic and tranquil place to savor relaxing elegance in an exquisite natural setting. The Auberge offers wedding and elopement packages that might include a 5-Star King Room for one or more nights, Professional Wedding Coordinators and Photographers, beautiful flowers for decorating the aisles and the Bride & Groom, and a Wedding Cake to pare with a Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs ‘We Did!’ celebratory Toast. Review all their elopement and wedding packages here by going to the Plan Your Wedding section and clicking on ‘elopement’.**
180 Rutherford Hill Road
Mill Valley, CA
94573
US
Phone: (707) 967-3141

Napa (Yountville), California

The Cottages of Napa Valley
The reviews are in and these charming Provencal-style cottages with top-notch amenities have earned praises from all whom cross the threshold of this Napa Valley treasure. Eloping couples will love this romantic and delightfully affordable venue for its Elopement and Honeymoon package offerings, along with optional fun outdoor activities for exploring the valley with hot air balloon rides, and bicycling, and then an in-cottage spa treatment and dinner transportation for evening relaxation.**
1012 Darms Lane
Napa, CA
94558
US
Phone: (707) 252-7810

Sonoma, California

Sonoma Wedding Chapel at Trinity
Sonoma Wedding Chapel at Trinity is located in the heart of historic Sonoma providing the perfect venue for an elopement ceremony, and unlike others you might find in the Sonoma wine country. They offer competitively priced weekday and weekend ceremony packages for couples seeking this ever-popular wine country destination. Check out all their package options for small and simple weddings on their website here in detail.**”
275 E. Spain Street
Sonoma, CA
95476
US
Phone: (707) 938-4846

Santa Rosa, California

Unique Quickie Weddings
Quickie weddings are by appointment only and can accommodate 15 guests. Couples require a license from the Sonoma county recorders office. The setting is a beautiful garden with a lake in the middle with trees and lawns and flowers. It is very quiet and peaceful with horses grazing in the field. Every where you look there is a picture to be taken with you and your bride or groom in it.
530 Irwin Lane
95401
US
Phone: 707-546-2568
The Gables Wine Country Inn
What could be more romantic than eloping to Wine Country? The Gables Wine Country Inn works together with local vendors in Sonoma County to create simple and elegant wedding celebrations for up to 15 people. All Inclusive packages include accommodation, flowers, photography and more.
4257 Petaluma Hill Road
Santa Rosa, CA
95404
US
Phone: 707-585-7777

4. San Francisco-Bay Area

Elope San Francisco Bay AreaElope San Francisco Bay Area including Solano, Marin, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Counties.

Half Moon Bay, California

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Hastings House Garden Weddings
Couples can have a beautiful ceremony on the edge of the Pacific Ocean at Hastings House Garden. This uniquely private garden, surrounded by trees and seasonally enchanting has everything a couple seeks in the perfect venue for their ‘I Do’ exchange of vows.*****
347 Mirada Road
Half Moon Bay, California
94019
US
Phone: (650) 726-2513

Weddings by the Sea
Terry Plank, Marriage Celebrant and Officiant has performed over 2,000 plus marriages in the Northern California Half Moon Bay and San Francisco Bay area. He makes it his goal to provide his eloping wedding couples a ceremony that fits their personality and vision for the perfect special day celebration. Weddings By The Sea also offers a wedding destination package that will save couples time and money on their wedding preparations.**
345 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, California
94019
US
Phone: (650) 726-0890

Mill Rose Inn
The unique Mill Rose Inn's environment was successfully created with the Innkeeper's interior and landscape design vision that converted the once 1901 cottage into one of the finest coast-side Bed and Breakfast California Inns. Couples will love the easy door step access from the Inn to the biking and hiking trails into the chain of secluded beaches, redwood forests, and extraordinary art galleries, and unique wine tasting shops of the blossoming farming original Half Moon Bay. The Mill Rose Inn also offers an all-inclusive ‘Just the Two of You’ Elopement Package for a one or two night best Honeymoon Suite stay that can be reviewed here on their website.**
615 Mill Street
Half Moon Bay, CA
94019
US
Phone: (650) 726-8750

San Francisco, California

Jaimee Lee Events
You got the ring-need a venue? Jaimee Lee Events is a wedding planner, officiant and florist who specializes her services in beautiful San Francisco and will guide you to a perfect Elopement Ceremony. Package pricing starts at $395 and includes your ceremony with a choice of one additional ritual, such as Communion, Unity Candle, Poetry Reading, Wine Time Capsule. In addition you receive services of Customization of Vows, Unlimited Phone & Email Support, Signing & Filing of Marriage License and up to 15 Miles Round-Trip Travel. Elopement discounts are available for fewer than 8 guests. Review all the website details of Jaimee Lee Events and their package offerings here.**
San Jose, CA
95124
US
Phone: (408) 314-5084

Hornblower Cruises & Events
Hornblower Cruises offers three elopement- wedding packages for couples seeking a San Francisco destination celebration on the water. Their just for two-no guests 'Elopement Package' with a dockside ceremony officiated by the Captain; the ceremony on board with private yacht time with the 'Something Borrowed' Package; or the special enhanced 'Something Blue' Package. See all these package offerings here on their website and get sailing today!**
Pier 3 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, California
94111
US
Phone: (415) 788-8866 or (415) 438-8300

Sausalito (Golden Gate Bridge), CA

Cavallo Point-The Lodge at the Golden Gate
San Francisco destination seeking couples will find that Cavallo Point marries a historic setting with breathtaking beauty with its flexible outdoor and indoor event spaces and historic Mission Blue Chapel providing for the perfect venue for a vow renewal, elopement, wedding and honeymoon celebration. Offering only a limited number of weddings to ensure that each celebration is intimate and unique, couples interested in this venue should check Cavallo Point’s schedule for event date availability. Also offering professional catering services and vendor contacts, wedding packages and overnight accommodations, a Cavallo Point ceremony ensures a relaxing, exciting, and stress-free ceremony for your and your guests.**
601 Murray Circle
Sausalito, CA
94965
US
Phone: (415) 339-4776

Bodega Bay (Marin Coast), California

Tan Weddings & Events
Tan Weddings & Events offers couples flexible weekday engagements and special rates along with selected venues for elopements and small weddings. Let them know what your budget and vision is and they will create an elopement package perfect for both of you! Take a look at their many package and venue website options, as well as the wedding services available throughout Northern California and other destinations.****
2754 Ganges Pl.
Davis, CA
95616
US
Phone: (530) 601-0914
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6. Sierra Nevada Gold Country

Elope Sierra Nevada Gold CountryElope Sierra Nevada Gold Country in California including the counties of Alpine, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Yosemite, Mariposa, Mono, Yosemite and Madera.

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Courtwood Inn
Choose one of Courtwood Inn’s elopement packages and share the gorgeous views of pine tree filled foothills. They offer 3 complete elopement packages, from WOW 2 hour Weddings on Wednesdays, to Intimate packages with the entire inn reserved for 2 nights for up to 10 people. Plus they also have honeymoon packages for couples getting married in their Calaveras wine country. Take a look at the Courtwood Inn’s Sierra Nevada gold country setting and schedule your elopement today.*****
2081 Ponderosa Way
Murphys, CA
95247
US
Phone: (209) 728-8686

Mariposa, California

Yosemite Weddings
Rev. Autrey and Donna Nassar of Yosemite Weddings will help you select a elopement venue from a supply of tried and tested locations and vendors in Yosemite. Location options for your wedding can be one of any of these beautiful places: the Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, Wawona, Ahwahnee and Glacier Point.**
4877 Wildwood Drive
Mariposa, California
95338
US
Phone: 209-966-3231

Sutter Creek, California

The Foxes Inn at Sutter Creek
From the heart of California's Gold Country in Sutter Creek The Foxes Inn welcomes eloping couples to a luxurious Bed & Breakfast experience. As an award winning Inn, the wonderful Innkeepers are dedicated to providing warm hospitality, exquisite cuisine and quality accommodations for a romantic and rejuvenating visit! Currently the Inn is offering an add-on to room purchase Romance Package that includes one dozen roses, sparkling cider and chocolate covered strawberries as well as a two-course breakfast. Read more about this lovely Bed & Breakfast here on their website and plan a visit soon.**
77 Main Street
Sutter Creek, CA
95685
US
Phone: (209) 267-5882 or (800) 987-3344

Twain Harte, California

McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn
McCaffrey House specializes in small weddings and elopements with up to 30 guests. Their elevated deck is the perfect outdoor venue for a garden ceremony surrounded by majestic pines and cedars in the lovely gold country of California. For an indoor option, your exchange of vows can take place in the Bed & Breakfast living room with grand piano and causal seating for guests. McCaffrey House has a wonderfully simple ‘Just for Two’ elopement package with special vows created just for you.**
23251 Highway 108
Twain Harte, CA
95383
US
Phone: (209) 586-0757

7. Lake Tahoe National Forest

Tahoe ElopementTahoe Elopement to the National Forest of California including the counties of Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada and Place plus beautiful Lake Tahoe and Incline Village in Nevada.

Lake Tahoe, California

Lakefront Weddings Tahoe
Wedding Officiant Anne Gerken will create a lovely exchange of vows ceremony with her all-inclusive, Paradise Elopement Package in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. Couples can include up to 10 friends and family with a mid-week priced Sunday through Thursday, or price added weekend stay at the K’gari Lakefront House. Also included is a personalized lakefront ceremony, rose bouquet & boutonnieres- hand tied, 30 minutes of digital photography on disk, ceremony music plus a traditional champagne or cider toast! Review this package for further details on the Lakefront Weddings Tahoe website here.**
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150
US
Phone: (775) 901-1222

North Lake Tahoe City, California

Ann Poole Weddings
Ann Poole your Lake Tahoe Wedding Minister prices her wedding, elopement and vow renewal ceremony packages to assist bride and grooms towards an affordable new beginning, with special pricing opportunities. In addition, as a mobile minister she is able to travel to a requested location and loves helping couples with suggestions on photography, on-site wedding licenses and also hearing all about your wedding plans while sharing optional possibilities!**
North Lake Tahoe
Tahoe City, CA
96146
US
Phone: (530) 412-5436

South Lake Tahoe, California

Honesco Weddings
Honesco Weddings just made your Tahoe wedding a lot easier by arranging all your elopement wedding requirements from the location, to flowers, cakes, and photographer, Minister and reception sites. Every detail of your special day towards your commitment to 'have and hold' is taken care of through their wedding packages and detail to service so your beautiful Lake Tahoe ceremony is everything you’d dreamed it would be!**
2700 Lake Tahoe Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150
US
Phone: (888) 246-6372

8. Central California

Elope Central CaliforniaElope Central California including Bakersfield, Fresno and the counties of Merced, San Benito, Kings, Fresno, Tulare and Kern.

Bakersfield, California

Enlace Ceremonies
The mission of ceremony Officiants at Enlace Ceremonies is to offer couples looking for a Bakersfield Wedding Officiant a ceremony designed to include their personal believes and stay within their budget. Whatever vision you see for your elopement ceremony, Enlace Ceremonies can create a service to fill that desire at a fair price. Their Elopement Ceremony package includes a choice of pre-written ceremony scripts, Officiant, Guests up to 30, Choice of an intimate Chapel or another informal setting venue, Filing of Marriage License. They also speak Spanish! Review this package plus their Basic Ceremonies here on their website and contact them today!**
1830 Truxton Avenue Suite 211
Bakersfield, CA
93301
US
Phone: (661) 237-7097

Bakersfield Minister
If you are looking for a non-denominational Officiant for your Bakersfield, California or Kern County ceremony, the Bakersfield Minister offers two packages for an elopement, commitment, vow renewal, large or small wedding or handfasting ceremony. If you have your own venue selected, then The Traveling Elopement Package will come to you! Otherwise couples can exchange vows in a beautifully decorated venue for a quick 30 minute I Do! Both of these packages include decorations, cupcakes and a keepsake ceremony booklet.**
7116 Cranbrook Ave
Bakersfield, CA
93308
US
Phone: (661) 412-3179

9. Central Coast

Elope Central CoastElope Central Coast of California including the counties of Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura, plus Big Sur and Carmel.

Carmel, California

Carmel Wedding Ceremonies
It has been Ken Robins' goal as a licensed Minister for over 20 years plus to help eloping couples achieve a heartfelt ceremony that is a true expression of their blessed life ahead together and, as he loves his, work and as work is his love, the opportunity to share these moments by specializing in intimate weddings and elopements in the areas of Big Sur and Carmel along the California coastline.**
3 Loma Lane
Carmel, California
93924
US
Phone: 831.298.7353

Big Sur Weddings & Elegant Events
Elegant events offers an elite level of service that will bring your love story to life with the help of attention-to-detail professional Wedding Planners and Event Designers, all within your vision and budget. They have relationships with only the best wedding service professionals that can be integrated with your own choices. Location being everything, they will help you select a coast venue that will provide wonderful photographs for your memory books, while allowing you the freedom to sit back and relax while they complete the planning process.**
38618 Palo Colorado Rd
Carmel, California
93923
US
Phone: (831) 625-3523

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
The 'Less is More... Love is All' is an elopement package for up to 10 guests. It includes a wedding ceremony in The Gazebo overlooking the Big Sur coastline and a reception with entrees, signature cocktail and other drinks.
120 Highlands Drive
Carmel, CA
93923
US
Phone: 831 620 1234

Monterey Bay, California

Monterey Bay Wedding Officiants
As a non-denominational Wedding Officiant and a Brides Choice Award winner, Brian Borgia is an event planner and wedding coordinator as well as officiant who has been helping couples celebrate marriage since entering the wedding industry in 2006 and continues now with keeping his services priced very reasonably through Monterey Wedding Officiants. He offers several nicely priced elopement wedding packages such as the beautifully pre-written ceremony for the Bride & Groom plus Two Witnesses, the Standard, Custom, and Custom Plus packages that can all be seen on the website here.**
Seaside, CA
93955
US
Phone: (831) 601-1650

Nipomo, California

Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens
If you want an amazing wedding without several months of planning a large gathering and the hassle of a large ceremony and expensive reception, the Kaleidoscope has Cost Effective and EASY options available. Whether you are on a budget, local, or are visiting the spectacular Central Coast for an elopement or destination wedding there are several mid-week packages to choose from!**
130 East Dana Street
Nipomo, California
93444
US
Phone: 866.504.5444

 

10. Los Angeles Metro

Elope Los AngelesElope Los Angeles California including Los Angeles and Orange Counties and the Cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Avalon, Catalina Island and Malibu.

Long Beach, California

Long Beach Wedding Center
The Long Beach Wedding Center is a one-stop of ease and affordability where eloping couples can choose from wedding, elopement, vow renewal and their own themed wedding, and the Officiants speak both Spanish and English. Have a location picked out but need an Officiant…The Long Beach Wedding Center also offers Mobile Officiant services who arrive at your venue! These simple yet romantic ceremonies all welcome children and pets, as well as providing special wedding enhancements for additional purchase. Check out their Best Deal in Town, that includes Marriage License too.**
968 E. Broadway
Long Beach, CA
90802
US
Phone: (562) 472-2833

Los Angeles, California

Ontario CA Wedding Chapel

Ontario Wedding Chapel
If you’re looking for the perfect elopement place in California then you have come to the right place! They are a One-Stop-Shop where you can have your ceremony and get your marriage license all on the same day.*****
615 N Euclid Ave Suite 111
Ontario, California
91762
US
Phone: (909) 845-7099

Officiant Guy
The Officiant Guy makes it easy for you to elope by providing a confidential Marriage License and Officiant wedding package. No hassles, no waiting, and he will deliver your completed License to the County Clerk’s office so it won’t get lost. Undecided about a location to exchange your vows? Chris can suggest a Southern California beach, hotel or restaurant wedding, even your Orange County home...the choice is yours! Make it private or include a few friends. See his package options here on his website and make a decision today!**
Los Angeles, CA
90027
US
Phone: (310) 882-5039

Albertson Wedding Chapel
For eloping couples seeking a non-religious Civil Wedding Ceremony in Los Angeles, The Albertson Wedding Chapel offers a lot of options like Spanish and Italian speaking Officiants, and a 5% Friday discount and guidance from ‘I Do’ to the exchange of rings. Create your own vows and bring your music and celebrate with family and friends the three principles of married life-Patience, Love and Trust.**
834 South La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90036
US
Phone: (855) 933-4652

Los Angeles-So. California Counties, CA

L.A. Wedding Woman
Whether you’re planning the wedding of your dreams or eloping last minute, let L.A. Wedding Woman and her third generation family of non-denominational ministers and wedding officiants pull together a unique ceremony that is a perfect fit with your values, beliefs and style that will feel peaceful, effortless and fun! Based in the County of Los Angeles, but able to travel all over southern California, these Officiants happily come to your destination wedding location too! Take a look at their I Do! Ceremony-A Modern, yet Traditional, non-customized ceremony or Vow Renewal or the Customized Ceremony Package on their website for all the celebration details and offerings by L.A. Wedding Women here.**
Valley Village, CA
91607
US
Phone: (323) 682-8697

Malibu, California

Malibu Beach Weddings
Eloping couples know that nothing is more romantic than surf, sun and sand when celebrating a Southern California wedding destination and with the help of Malibu Beach Wedding’s Planners, and Elopement Package offerings, a So Cal Beach wedding is affordable and elegant and promises to provide spectacular results! Simple, sweet and affordable beach weddings can be found in Redondo, Long Beach and Santa Monica when couples ‘I Do’ to a Malibu Beach Wedding!**
5160 Van Nuys Blvd #373
Sherman Oaks, CA
91403
US

Glendale, California

AB Weddings & Special Events
Their packages start from $700-1000 for the Day Of. It includes free consultation with meeting when needed until the event day. They oversee the whole event from beginning until the end which includes making sure the Vendors arrive on time and do their set-up.
Glendale, CA
91203
US
Phone: (818) 303-5317

11. San Diego Metro

Elope San DiegoElope San Diego County California including elopement packages in Escondido, La Jolla, and places to elope in the city of San Diego.

Beaches of Southern (La Jolla), California

Ever After Beach Weddings
Making beautiful beach ceremonies affordable for eloping couples seeking a dream come true venue for their beach exchange of vows ceremony, Ever After Beach Weddings have succeeded in bringing hundreds of Southern California couples together with their designed budget friendly wedding packages.**
702 Pearl St. Suite G
La Jolla, California
92037
US
Phone: (800) 660-0693

Escondido, California

San Diego Destination Weddings
California couples seeking a San Diego, all-inclusive elopement package will love the offerings from San Diego Destination Weddings, an unrivaled leader in service and quality since 2002. Working with the finest professionals in the wedding industry, they have package selections for every budget, style and tradition available through their many San Diego County locations for easy convenience.**
Escondido, California
92033
US
Phone: (866) 704-9333 or (760) 738-9333

Orange County, California

Weddings by Christopher
Since your ceremony is the centerpiece of your wedding, your selection of Officiant should also be. Reverend Christopher would be honored to provide Officiant services and by selecting him as your Wedding Officiant, you receive his unique style of ceremony that encompasses your special day with the charm and warmth that defines and reflects the very nature of you as a couple. Congratulations are offered and best wishes extended for ever-lasting joy, prosperity and well-being. Take a look at his Orange County 'Complete Custom Ceremony' or 'Simple I Do' packages with pricing information here on the Weddings by Christopher website.**
Orange County, CA
90620
US
Phone: (949) 422-3852

San Diego, California

At Your Side Planning

At Your Side Planning Elopements
At Your Side Planning specializes in elopements and wedding ceremonies in San Diego. At Your Side Planning offers four ceremony packages for couples eloping to San Diego. They have inclusive packages and choosing them will save you time and money. They strive to make the planning process as stress free as possible for their couples. Please contact them today for more information!*****
6353 El Cajon Blvd #124-177
San Diego, CA
92115
US
Phone: (619) 322 7084
Ceremonies By Bethel
Whatever the reason is for your ‘just elope’ desire, Officiant Bethel wants to be a part of it! As an unaffiliated celebrant with any religion or organization, she is able to create a unique ceremony about you, and for you. She is committed to personalizing a wedding that reflects your values, beliefs and celebrates who you are as a couple. Ceremonies by Bethel also loves that they no longer have to distinguish a wedding ceremony from a commitment ceremony, for any couple. The end result is a lovely ceremony consisting of the two of you, maybe a photographer for capturing your special moments or act as a witness, and even a few family or friends thrown it for good luck!**
San Diego, CA
92003
US
Phone: (619) 302-3035
Ceremonies De Vie
Congratulations on your elopement to the neighborhood of San Diego! Ceremonies De Vie would be honored to officiate a warm and welcoming ceremony for you and your guests. Offering budget friendly, all-inclusive elopement packages for the San Diego area, and delivering an intimate, personal ceremony designed for a stress-free exchange of vows wedding elopement ceremony.**
Laurel Road
San Diego, CA
92054
US
Phone: (760) 966-0210 or (760) 207-2652

Carlsbad, California

A Romantic Journey
Destination elopements for couples with a wanderlust - California and Worldwide. Fine art film photography available.
6531 Basalto Street
Carlsbad, CA
92009
US
Phone: 760-334-1365

12. Palm Springs – Desert

Elope Desert Palm SpringsElope Desert Palm Springs in California including counties of Inyo, San Bernardino, Riverside and Imperial plus cities of Palm Springs Palm Desert, Riverside and Rancho Mirage.

Palm Springs, California

Rainbow Weddings
Rainbow Weddings is dedicated to providing Palm Springs or Los Angeles Beach couples the best Same Sex, Lesbian, Gay and LGBT Weddings of respectful and joyful ceremonies tailored to your desires and needs. Rainbow Weddings offers both Officiant and Wedding Planning services and as a true Wedding Concierge Service, actually delivers your marriage license to you in and around the Los Angeles and Palm Springs area! Take a look at their 'I Do in the Park' elopement package and other services here on their website and contact them today!**
Palm Springs, CA
92262
US
Phone: (855) 726-3588

The Walk Down the Aisle
Ready to walk the aisle for your elopement exchange of vows? Find assistance with this Elopement Planning Package from The Walk Down the Aisle that includes all the wedding event and production design assistance you need for locating and set-up of your wedding and reception venue, marriage license appointment, an Officiant for your ceremony, choosing your flower colors, arranging photographer and taking care of all lodging, travel and dining arrangements. Your final price will be reflected by the choices you select to include in your customized package design. So, why wait? Review all the service bells and whistles this vendor offers here and get designing today!**
1717 E. Vista Chino, A7-661
Palm Springs, CA
92532
US
Phone: (760) 880-0870

Ruby Montana's Coral Sands Inn
As a licensed Universal Life Church Minister, The Rev. Ruby Montana wants you to get married and celebrate at The Coral Sands. She is ready to bless all unions, straight or gay. Want to celebrate your union and aren’t into stress? Then take a look at the ‘Takeover’ package offerings where you can secure the entire resort for your celebration. The Coral Sands’ offers exclusive event packages such as the vintage & mid-century modern-The Pink Flamingo Martini, or for treasurer seeking couples-High Desert Funk, and the most popular Dinah ‘girl’ package that sells out years in advance!**
210 West Stevens
Palm Springs, CA
92262
US
Phone: (760) 325-4900

Twin Peaks, California

Hidden Creek Wedding-Lake Arrowhead Rustic Wedding Venue
A beautiful forest setting surrounds Arrowhead Pine Rose Cabins and is ideal for couples seeking for an outdoor rustic wedding venue of quaint honeymoon cottages and rustic-style cabins with real wood-burning fireplaces. Arrowhead Pine offers two elopement packages, one for just two and one for friends and family to attend, both at an affordable price.**
25994 HWY 189
Twin Peaks, CA
92391
US
Phone: (909) 247-1386

 

California Marriage License Requirements: To be married in California you do not have to be a resident but you must have either a confidential or public marriage license issued by any county clerk or licensed agency.  Here is a summary of the license requirements in California:

Minimum
Age		 Cost for
license
 Application
Waiting
period
 Waiting
period
to marry

License
valid

 Blood
test
18 yrs $50-$100
Varies by
County
 none none 90 days no

NOTE: Additional terms and conditions may apply when obtaining your California Marriage License, check state site to see additional requirements when eloping in California.

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