Santa Barbara Elopement
Courthouse Wedding, Fun Activities and Sunset Moments

Dreaming of a stunning California courthouse wedding surrounded by beautiful gardens and rich architecture? Look no further than Santa Barbara! This gem on the Central Coast is the ultimate destination for your Santa Barbara Elopement. Say I do at the iconic Santa Barbara County Courthouse with our Santa Barbara Courthouse Elopement package, soak in golden beach sunsets, explore vibrant State Street for dining and shopping, and enjoy the charm of historic Stearns Wharf. Add wine tasting, waterfront bike rides, and endless adventures to the mix, and you've got a stress-free, unforgettable Santa Barbara Wedding experience. Elope in Santa Barbara, where beauty, romance, and fun come together effortlessly!

• 1:00 PM

  The photographer will meet you at your hotel or Airbnb in Santa Barbara for the getting ready and detailed photos.

• 1:30 PM

  First look

• 2:00 PM

  Depart for the ceremony location

• 2:20 PM

  Arrive at Santa Barbara County Courthouse grounds for ceremony

• 2:30 PM

  Ceremony

• 3:00 PM

  Portraits and marriage license signing

• 3:30 PM

  Depart for Funk Zone

• 4:00 PM

  One-hour bike rental for a ride along the waterfront park.

• 5:00 PM

  Return the surrey/bike rental. Options in Funk Zone include – wine or beer tasting at a local winery or brewery, walking to Stearns Wharf, or taking a mural tour of local art.

• 6:30 PM

  Head to the beach to watch the sunset

• 6:45 PM

  Sunset first dance

• 7:00 PM

  End time

The timeline will be adjusted according to the specific sunset time on your chosen date, which may vary based on the time of year.

We can suggest restaurants in Santa Barbara for dinner after the itinerary concludes. Additional time can be added to include photography during dinner if desired.

• Timeline planning
• Surrey/bike rental for 1 hour
• Officiating and signing of a marriage license
• Complete photographic documentation of the whole trip with 3 exclusive photo sessions (wedding ceremony, wedding portraits, sunset portraits) – min. 300 edited high-res photos delivered within 4 weeks after your Santa Barbara Elopement
• Sneak peek of 50-75 high-res photos delivered within 24 hours
• Content creation on iPhone with short clips taken throughout the day, perfect for sharing on socials or just for reminiscing - delivered within 24 hours

• Transportation  - You will need to have your own car for transportation to the courthouse if your lodging is not within walking distance.
• Marriage license - You must obtain this in advance.
• Meals