These two had a photo of Hurricane Point in Big Sur hanging in their home for years. So when A reached out wanting to plan a surprise trip and Big Sur proposal for his partner, I said “We got this.” 5 days later, he popped the question overlooking the cliffs of the California coast. Seeing K tear up as he read a love letter to her was absolutely worth the last minute planning. Check out the rest of their Big Sur proposal below!

N surprised S with a beautiful floral set up overlooking the ocean for his Big Sur proposal! After the proposal, he had a second surprise for her. He had secretly planned for their families to come out to celebrate with them - they had actually been sitting upstairs on the restaurant balcony the entire time! After popping some champagne with them, we continued to the coast for some engagement photos with just the two of them. It was the perfect way for them to both share a private proposal and include their families in their big day. Check out the rest of their Hyatt Carmel Highlands proposal below!

Though they had always talked about coming out to the California coast, she had no clue that this entire trip was planned so that he could surprise her with the proposal! Check out the rest of their  emotional, heartfelt proposal below!

​W + S didn’t get a chance to take their wedding photos when they eloped three years ago, so they decided to celebrate their anniversary by taking their wedding photos in Big Sur. Goes to show that it’s never too late to get dressed up again!

As huge car and motorcycle fans, these two had always dreamed of road tripping to the Big Sur coast. Though originally from Wisconsin, they found themselves living in California which was the perfect opportunity to take their very own Aston Martin on the most epic road trip of their lives! They eloped on the coastline of Big Sur and spent the day exploring all the beautiful landscapes that Big Sur had to offer. Check out the rest of their elopement below!

If you're dreaming of getting married on the California coast, there's no better place than Big Sur. A stunningly beautiful destination surrounded by towering redwoods and coastal cliffs, this destination makes for an unforgettable backdrop. Here's a list of top 10 Big Sur wedding venues to help you get started!

Sunsets on the beach, walks through wildflower fields, and waves crashing on the cliffs - what more can you ask for? These two Santa Cruz natives wanted to capture their engagement session in a place that was meaningful to them, so Big Sur was the perfect backdrop being just an hour away! Check out the rest of their romantic coast and beach engagement session below!

B booked a glamping tent at Ventana Campgrounds for their trip down to the coast, but little did she know that he had planned to secretly decorate the tent to propose. When he revealed the surprise and the gifts he had prepared documenting their memories, she couldn’t help but tear up. Check out the rest of their sweet redwoods proposal below!

These two met through the silliest of pick up lines and built a beautiful life together making memories from late night Sonic runs to bathtubs filled with Orbees. As self-proclaimed “outside people” not “outdoorsy people,” they chose to get married in Big Sur because it was the perfect in-between - a stunning place of nature that didn’t require hiking! They had an intimate ceremony with their closest loved ones. From getting to adventure with them from redwoods to beach to coast, I got to witness all the little moments they said they loved about each other - the little moments that made them call each other home. Check out the rest of their intimate beach elopement on the California coast!

Big Sur has long been a perfect location for romance - with its towering redwood forests and rugged coastline, it's no wonder that so many couples choose to propose here! Its remote location and otherworldliness makes it an ideal location for proposals. If you're thinking of getting engaged in Big Sur, check out the guide below for tips on how to choose a location for your proposal and important things to consider when travelling to this area!