If you're looking to propose on the California coast, you definitely can't go wrong with Big Sur! A surprised P with a proposal on the coast, then we continued to beach for sunset portraits. Check out the rest of their proposal and engagement session below!

Who says unpredictable weather is a bad thing? Just as we drove down the coast for these two's engagement session, a thick layer of fog settled over the coast. We couldn't see a thing - the coastline was entirely covered in a blanket of white. But then we drove around the corner, and the coast revealed itself in the most incredible way. We couldn't believe the incredible mix of sun and fog that covered the cliffs. Check out the rest of M + O's Big Sur engagement session below!

Both originally from the Bay Area, G + N bonded over their shared love for the California coast. So many of their favorite memories were spent walking along beaches with their dog Sydney, so it only made sense to get married somewhere near the water. One weekend, they stumbled upon Asilomar Conference Grounds on their trip to the Monterey Bay and found out that it was a wedding venue. It was perfect - a beautiful historical venue surrounded by a beautiful rocky coastline, and most importantly, dog-friendly. They started their day by honoring their cultural traditions with tea ceremonies on both sides, and then got married in the sweetest tear-filled ceremony. You would hard-pressed to find a dry eye during their toasts, where their siblings all shared their deep love for these two. To end the day, we spent the last moments of the wedding day walking around the beach at sunset, giving them a private moment to just take it all in. Check out the rest of their Asilomar Conference Grounds wedding below!

November is one of my all-time favorite months in Big Sur - it brings the most stunning sunsets of the year, a breathtaking golden glow that paints the sky with the most glorious light. And yes, there's a chance of rain - in fact, it had rained just the day before - but with the rain came a fog layer that made K + T's intimate wedding day so beautiful. They got married with a small group of family and their precious dog of course! Check out the rest of the California coast wedding below!

If you fell in love with the Twilight wedding, this wedding inspo is for you. These two always envisioned a barefoot wedding in the redwoods, and what better place to get married than the campground in Big Sur that M used to spend her childhood memories at. It was everything they imagined - all their guests hanging out in the cabins and campgrounds for a few days, adventuring barefoot in the redwoods and on the coast, and the most dreamy evening spent under the stars and twinkle lights amongst the redwoods with good food and good company. Check out the rest of their October fall wedding below!

J + R had never seen the redwoods, so they came to Big Sur to elope. They couldn’t have picked a more perfect day - the sun danced through the trees for their intimate redwoods ceremony, then the fog rolled in as they made burgers on the beach followed by the most incredible mix of sun and cloud on the coast. We couldn’t help but just end the day with taking a moment to stand in awe of the landscape. Check out the rest of their Big Sur elopement below!

If you're dreaming of a redwoods and coast elopement, this one's for you! These two always dreamed of getting married in a place surrounded by natural beauty, and Big Sur was the perfect place! They spent their day walking under the towering redwoods, sharing pizza on the beach, exploring sea caves, and saying their vows at sunset over the coast. Check out the rest of their elopement below!

J + A were travelling all the way from Australia to visit the West Coast - a place they had always dreamed of visiting. As big outdoor lovers, they set their sights on all the major parks, from the moody forests of the Pacific Northwest to the grand mountains of Yosemite to the diverse coastline of Big Sur. Since they were staying at Alila Ventana Big Sur (one of my favorite properties in the area!), he knew that this part of the trip was the perfect place for a surprise proposal. I walked him through the perfect timing for that dreamy sunlight through the trees, and it turned out exactly how he had always imagined! Though we originally planned to stay on the property for more photos, I mentioned that on the drive down, I noticed an incredible fog layer over the coastline that would be so amazing for them to see. Since they didn't get to see any of it on the drive down due to the fog, we decided to make a last minute change of plans to drive up to Bixby Bridge - and it certainly didn't disappoint! Check out the rest of their proposal below.

Few places in the world capture romance quite like Big Sur. With its rugged coastal cliffs, towering redwood forests, and stunning sunsets, this stretch of California’s Highway 1 feels like it was made for couples. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, celebrating an anniversary, or simply looking for a place to reconnect, Big Sur has a magical way of slowing everything down. And the best part? You don’t need an unlimited budget to experience it. From cliffside luxury resorts to cozy cabins tucked in the forest, here are five of the most romantic places to stay in Big Sur for every budget.

Nestled in the small town of Pacific Grove is Asilomar Conference Grounds and Asilomar State Beach, two of the best hidden gems of the Monterey Bay and Central Coast. While most people may know the white sands of Carmel Beach, the playful otters of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, or the rugged coastline of Big Sur, Asilomar holds its own with its rich history and beautiful architecture. Spend enough time with locals and you'll find that its the spot to watch the sunset. Besides its rocky beach, the nearby conference grounds serves as a community gathering place, with live music nights, fire pits, and pool tables. The buildings were designed by Julia Morgan, who is best known for her work at Hearst Castle. So if you're looking for an all-in-one wedding venue that has beach and coastal views, lodging, and historical architecture, this is the place for you!