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Malibu California:

Where the mountains meet the ocean.

A barefoot couple shares a romantic kiss on a Malibu cliffside at sunset, with waves crashing below and golden light illuminating the dramatic coastline.

Why Choose Malibu, CA for Your Elopement Destination?

Malibu blends the rugged California coast, sun‑drenched mountains, and high-end luxury to offer couples an elopement destination that is absolutely breathtaking. Here’s why Malibu is perfect for your elopement:

  • Iconic Scenery: From towering cliffs and secret coves to rolling mountains, Malibu offers dramatic, wild vistas.

  • Elegant Venues: Choose historic coastal houses, vineyard villas, or modern mountaintop retreats, most with panoramic ocean views and lush surroundings.

  • Local Culture & Charm: A rich surf legacy, mountain vineyards, and the relaxed grace of coastal California make an elopement in Malibu memorable.

Rocky shoreline at Leo Carrillo Beach with waves crashing against the rocks under a bright, clear sky.

Where to Elope in Malibu:

Adventurous Locations

  • El Matador State Beach: Malibu’s most iconic beach. Perfect for intimate, 2 person elopements.

  • Leo Carrillo State Beach: Rich in film history, this beach can accommodate small intimate elopements with guests.

  • Point Dume Nature Preserve: This location offers stunning vistas of the Pacific Ocean. Perfect for a 2 person elopement.

  • Malibu Creek State Park: Often called the Yosemite of Southern California, this location has a breathtaking landscape. Perfect for 2 person elopements.

Elegant Venues

  • Cielo Farms: Complete with vineyards, olive groves, panoramic mountain views, and a rustic stone barn. Perfect for an intimate elopement.

  • Rocky Oaks Estates: Tuscan‑style villa, expansive grape rows, and a dramatic helipad‑ceremony perch. Malibu Rocky Oaks is the epitome of luxurious and intimate elopements.

  • Saddlerock Ranch: 1,000 private acres of vineyards, manicured lawns, rose gardens, oak groves, scenic hills, charming rock formations. Saddlerock Ranch offers a rustic‑elegant backdrop for an intimate, fairytale elopement.

  • Malibu Solstice Vineyards: Surrounded by lush vineyards and rolling hills, with sweeping ocean views and a stylish Tuscan‑inspired villa, Malibu Solstice Vineyards is an intimate, dreamlike estate perfect for luxurious elopements.

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Extraordinary Experiences for Your Malibu Elopement

Your Elopement is more than just a traditional wedding or a photoshoot! It’s celebrating your love and committing to each other while surrounded by stunning beauty. Consider adding these unique activities to your elopement day or weekend:

  • Surfing or Kayaking: Take part in Malibu’s iconic surf culture by hitting the waves, or paddle out on a kayak to truly experience the beauty of Malibu’s coast.

  • Wine Tasting in the Mountains: Visit one of Malibu’s unique vineyards.

  • Hit the Trails: Whether you decide to hike on foot or book a trail ride, the mountains around Malibu are perfect for exploring.

  • Glamping Trip: Leo Carrillo and Malibu Creek State Park offer beautiful campground, perfect for adventurous couples.

As a Malibu local and your elopement photographer, I will help curate the perfect experience to suit your vision for your elopement in Malibu!

Let's Plan your Elopement in Malibu

Malibu, California Elopement Galleries

View stunning, real-life galleries from Elopements around Malibu, California!

El Matador State Beach

A Stunning Sunset Fall Elopement at El Matador State Beach

Bride and groom standing between large coastal rocks at El Matador Beach, with the bride holding a white bouquet and the groom in a light gray suit.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment on a rocky beach at El Matador, surrounded by ocean waves and golden rock formations at sunset.
Close-up of a bride holding a white rose bouquet with lace ribbon, wearing a lace-detailed wedding gown.
Close-up of a groom's light gray suit jacket featuring a rustic boutonniere made of dried flowers, white ferns, and twine.
Bride and groom in wedding attire pop a champagne bottle on a sunlit Malibu beach, droplets spraying around them against rugged cliffs and gentle ocean waves.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment, touching foreheads while embracing on a sunlit Malibu beach during golden hour.
Bride and groom kiss on an empty Malibu beach at sunset, her flowing gown lit by golden light and sea stacks behind.
Bride and groom stand close together on a rocky Malibu beach at sunset, with sunlight streaming through a natural rock arch behind them.
Close-up of a bride embracing the groom from behind, holding a bouquet of white roses with lace ribbon over his shoulder, with the ocean softly blurred in the background.
Bride and groom share an intimate moment at sunset by the ocean, holding lanterns and a bouquet, with waves crashing against the rocky shore in the background.
Close-up of a wooden ring box displaying two wedding bands and a diamond engagement ring on a textured rock surface.
Bride and groom embrace on a sunlit beach at El Matador, with waves crashing and golden cliffs in the background.
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An Elegant Backyard Elopement

Black and white photo of a bride sitting by a window, adjusting her shoe while wearing a long veil and elegant wedding dress.
Bride leans affectionately over the groom seated in a modern wooden chair, sharing a quiet moment in a bright, minimalist room with natural decor.
Elegant wedding table setting with crystal glassware, gold accents, and a centerpiece of pastel roses, daisies, and greenery on a soft blue table runner.
Chilled bottle of Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio in a galvanized ice bucket with flower‑filled ice cubes, soft florals blurred in the background.
Bride and groom exchanging vows outdoors, with the bride smiling warmly and holding the groom’s hands against a lush, green backdrop.
Close‑up of a couple’s hands clasped during their ceremony—bride wearing delicate gold bracelets and holding a torn‑edge vow card, groom in a tan suit with a beaded bracelet—against a soft, leafy backdrop.
Bride and groom share a romantic first kiss during their outdoor wedding ceremony, framed by lush green trees and soft falling flower petals.
Bride and groom share a quiet, joyful moment together at their wedding reception table, surrounded by guests, candles, and elegant floral arrangements.
A black-and-white photo of an outdoor wedding dinner under string lights, with guests seated at a long table, heaters nearby, and a cozy evening ambiance.
A small blue wedding cake decorated with fresh white and pink flowers, topped with a custom “The McDonalds” cake topper, displayed on a white cake stand at a reception table.
Rolling green hills in Malibu covered in soft morning mist, with sunlight breaking through the haze to illuminate the lush landscape.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand down black wooden stairs surrounded by lush greenery during an intimate outdoor wedding ceremony.
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Yacht Elopement in Malibu, California

A Beautiful Fall Elopement off the coast of Malibu

A yacht named "Legend" docked at Marina del Ray, featuring an American flag on the stern with calm water and city buildings in the background.
A groom kisses his bride's hand while seated together on a boat, with the bride smiling and wearing a strapless white gown and veil, as the ocean waves trail behind them.
A black-and-white photo of a bride standing on a boat deck, holding a bouquet and gazing out over the water, with sunlight streaming in behind her.
A bride and groom exchange rings during their wedding ceremony on a boat deck, surrounded by family and friends, with the ocean and distant hills in the background.
Close-up of a sunlit wedding ring exchange—bride holds a band while the groom slides a ring onto her finger.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss on the bow of a boat decorated with greenery, with the ocean and a hazy sunset in the background.
Scenic view of Malibu Pier extending into the ocean with rolling hills and coastal buildings in the background during a hazy sunset.
Bride and groom sitting on a boat, holding hands and smiling at each other, with a life preserver labeled "LEGEND" placed between them.
Two wedding rings, one silver and one black with a blue stripe, placed on a white rose with soft bokeh lights in the background.
A bride in a white gown and veil dances with a groom in a Navy uniform on the deck of a boat at night, surrounded by floral garlands.
Close-up view of a boat cruising through the ocean, with waves splashing against the side under a foggy sky.
Bride in a strapless wedding gown and veil sitting on a cream leather sofa aboard a boat, with a life preserver reading "LEGEND" hanging on the wall behind her.
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A Full Day Elopement

Bride in white pajamas holding a glass of champagne, smiling as she admires her wedding dress hanging in front of a large window with natural light.
A flowing white wedding dress with lace sleeve cuffs and a structured bodice hangs on a personalized hanger in front of a large glass door, with a pool visible outside.
Close-up of a hammered silver band and a pavé diamond ring nestled inside an ivory rose, surrounded by dried neutral-toned florals and greenery.
Minimalist “Welcome to the wedding” sign on a white easel set on a sandy Malibu beach, with the ocean in the background, aisle markers made of sticks, and a vase of pampas grass and florals to the right.
A bride in a flowing white strapless gown walks barefoot on the beach, holding a bouquet of white and blush flowers, escorted by a man in a light pink blazer and navy pants.
Bride and groom share their first kiss on a sandy beach during their Malibu Elopement ceremony, with the ocean waves and floral arrangements in the background.
A newlywed couple kisses while standing in a vintage orange convertible near the ocean. The bride raises her bouquet triumphantly in the air, and the groom, dressed in a beige suit, holds her hand against a backdrop of clear blue sky and sea.
Bride and groom share a romantic kiss by the poolside, with their reflection visible in the water, surrounded by palm trees and a serene garden backdrop.
A close-up of a wedding table centerpiece featuring white, red, and rust-colored roses, pampas grass, and greenery, surrounded by wine glasses and soft candlelight.
A long wedding reception table set with teal napkins, wooden chargers, glassware, and a beige table runner adorned with greenery and small candles.
A man in a light suit and sunglasses stands next to a vintage orange Ford Bronco parked in front of The Sunset Restaurant in Malibu, with a smiling woman in a white dress seated in the back of the open-top vehicle.
A bride and groom share a kiss while standing inside a vintage orange convertible, with the ocean and clear blue sky in the background.
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Bride and groom exchange vows on a cliffside overlooking the Pacific Ocean during their intimate California elopement at sunset.

OFFERINGS & SERVICES

MALIBU ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER PACKAGES

All Packages Start with:

  • 2+ Hours of Photography Coverage

  • Elopement Day Photographed on Digital & Film

  • Elopement Day Planning Assistance

    • Location Recommendations & Scouting Assistance

    • Permit Assistance

    • Vendor Recommendations

    • Personalized Timeline & Activity Recommendations

  • Access to my Elopement Guide

  • Travel Fees to Anywhere in California

  • Full gallery of edited, high-resolution digital files, delivered in a private online gallery.

Starting At $3,000

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