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  Annamarie A. Sent on 12/18/2020
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  Amazing elopement package serving Northern CA coast!

  I cannot say enough about how great our experience with Donna and Rebecca at Elope Santa Cruz was! We were in a bind in September as our previous officiant fell through so we emailed Donna and she promptly set up an appointment to see what we were looking for, with our COVID elopement in November fast approaching. Throughout all the planning, Donna always responded so quickly, and the whole process was so organized with clear timelines of decisions we would need to make and things we would need to send her. We ended up eloping in Big Sur with just us and Donna and Rebecca since we wanted to have the safest ceremony during COVID, and it was perfect. Donna's elocution is really amazing and I didn't realize how drawn in I would be!! She is just so warm and made what could have been a lonely experience without our friends and family, instead, so loving. Rebecca's photos are incredible- her shots of us in a redwood grove were already great, but she knew the perfect nearby beach to go to at sunset for the extra hour we purchased. The icing on the cake was that the turnaround time for the photos was only 2 weeks! I am so thankful my husband found this company online since it was exactly what we wanted for our wedding day!

  I cannot say enough about how great our experience with Donna and Rebecca at Elope Santa Cruz was! We were in a bind in September as our previous officiant fell through so we emailed Donna and she promptly set up an appointment to see what we were looking for, with our COVID elopement in November fast approaching. Throughout all the planning, Donna always responded so quickly, and the whole process was so organized with clear timelines of decisions we would need to make and things we would need to send her. We ended up eloping in Big Sur with just us and Donna and Rebecca since we wanted to have the safest ceremony during COVID, and it was perfect. Donna's elocution is really amazing and I didn't realize how drawn in I would be!! She is just so warm and made what could have been a lonely experience without our friends and family, instead, so loving. Rebecca's photos are incredible- her shots of us in a redwood grove were already great, but she knew the perfect nearby beach to go to at sunset for the extra hour we purchased. The icing on the cake was that the turnaround time for the photos was only 2 weeks! I am so thankful my husband found this company online since it was exactly what we wanted for our wedding day!
• Halie G. Sent on 12/02/2021
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  Just perfect

  We decided to go with the small elopement package, it being my husband and I, Donna and Rebecca. Donna was super sweet and helped me with any questions I had. Donna provided a questionnaire that let us choose our wedding ceremony word for word. Rebecca is an awesome photographer! My husband and I are not photogenic and we usually take silly pictures but these photos turned out beautiful! Rebecca helped us feel comfortable and lead us to gorgeous areas in the redwoods. The ceremony was quick and felt authentic. We got married, took pictures and still had more then enough time to change and go have some burgers and beers. If you want a stress free genuine wedding in a gorgeous spot, do yourself a favor and book these wonderful ladies. I would 100% recommend Donna and Rebecca to anyone, (I already have)

  We decided to go with the small elopement package, it being my husband and I, Donna and Rebecca. Donna was super sweet and helped me with any questions I had. Donna provided a questionnaire that let us choose our wedding ceremony word for word. Rebecca is an awesome photographer! My husband and I are not photogenic and we usually take silly pictures but these photos turned out beautiful! Rebecca helped us feel comfortable and lead us to gorgeous areas in the redwoods. The ceremony was quick and felt authentic. We got married, took pictures and still had more then enough time to change and go have some burgers and beers. If you want a stress free genuine wedding in a gorgeous spot, do yourself a favor and book these wonderful ladies. I would 100% recommend Donna and Rebecca to anyone, (I already have)

  Elope Santa Cruz's reply:

  Thank you so much for your review Halie! Rebecca and I really were honored to be a part of your beautiful day.
• Desiree Sent on 08/03/2021
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  Highly Recommend Donna!

  We were put in touch with Donna through the Dream Inn, where we got married using their Horizon beach-front wedding package. We met with Donna several times via Zoom, and she supported us every step of the way through the process of deciding our ceremony, writing our vows, and ensuring our ceremony went through seamlessly. She was supportive of us as a couple, and was sure to rock her pride for us too! I couldn't suggest a better officiant for your big day. Thank you so much, Donna!

  We were put in touch with Donna through the Dream Inn, where we got married using their Horizon beach-front wedding package. We met with Donna several times via Zoom, and she supported us every step of the way through the process of deciding our ceremony, writing our vows, and ensuring our ceremony went through seamlessly. She was supportive of us as a couple, and was sure to rock her pride for us too! I couldn't suggest a better officiant for your big day. Thank you so much, Donna!
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• Lakshmi P. Sent on 12/06/2021
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  Loved working with Elope Santa Cruz!

  Donna and Rebecca were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Our wedding was planned during the pandemic and I appreciated their clear communication and collaboration through the process. My husband and I felt truly well taken care of and the day itself met our expectations perfectly. We especially appreciated Donna's efforts to incorporate our Indian customs and traditions into the ceremony to make it even more special. They are a great team and we made wonderful memories together!
  
  

  Donna and Rebecca were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Our wedding was planned during the pandemic and I appreciated their clear communication and collaboration through the process. My husband and I felt truly well taken care of and the day itself met our expectations perfectly. We especially appreciated Donna's efforts to incorporate our Indian customs and traditions into the ceremony to make it even more special. They are a great team and we made wonderful memories together!
  
  
• Dave H. Sent on 08/28/2020
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  Incredible experience

  On very short notice Donna put together an incredible wedding. She worked with us to include the wording we wanted in the ceremony, arranged for beautiful flowers and timed everything to coincide with sunset on the beach. Rebecca set up and took beautiful photos before, during, and after the ceremony encompassing the natural beauty of the beach and the amazing sunset. COVID19 changed our large beach wedding in Southern California to an intimate beach wedding in Northern California and we couldn’t have been happier with the result.

  On very short notice Donna put together an incredible wedding. She worked with us to include the wording we wanted in the ceremony, arranged for beautiful flowers and timed everything to coincide with sunset on the beach. Rebecca set up and took beautiful photos before, during, and after the ceremony encompassing the natural beauty of the beach and the amazing sunset. COVID19 changed our large beach wedding in Southern California to an intimate beach wedding in Northern California and we couldn’t have been happier with the result.
• Philippe G. Sent on 01/04/2021
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  Look no further for Kindness, Professionalism and Care

  Donna and Rebecca exceeded expectations. The ceremony was beautiful, the process was straightforward and all precautions were taken given the current COVID situation. They made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day. Rebecca's photos were splendid. She is great at what she does. We took pictures on the beach and we could not be happier. We would recommend their services wholeheartedly. Our elopement was made all the more special and we have them to thank for it.

  Donna and Rebecca exceeded expectations. The ceremony was beautiful, the process was straightforward and all precautions were taken given the current COVID situation. They made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day. Rebecca's photos were splendid. She is great at what she does. We took pictures on the beach and we could not be happier. We would recommend their services wholeheartedly. Our elopement was made all the more special and we have them to thank for it.
• Alisa L. Sent on 10/22/2020
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  Absolutely would recommend!!

  We were denied our Hawaii wedding due to covid. I found Donna per chance online and I ya e to say she did NOT disappoint. Our wedding was exactly what we imagined aside from having friends and family there. Thank you and Rebecca the photographer for making our day so special and magical!!!

  We were denied our Hawaii wedding due to covid. I found Donna per chance online and I ya e to say she did NOT disappoint. Our wedding was exactly what we imagined aside from having friends and family there. Thank you and Rebecca the photographer for making our day so special and magical!!!

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• Emily Sent on 08/06/2020
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  Unexpected Elopement

  Donna ad Rebecca were simply amazing. They made us feel comfortable, helped us problem solve as things came up and were totally available and willing to talk. Our elopement was definitely unexpected but turned out to be the best day we could have imagined.

  Donna ad Rebecca were simply amazing. They made us feel comfortable, helped us problem solve as things came up and were totally available and willing to talk. Our elopement was definitely unexpected but turned out to be the best day we could have imagined.

  Elope Santa Cruz's reply:

  Thank you Emily! We loved being at the beach with you and Chris at the moment you became Mr. and Mrs. It was a true joy helping you do this.
• Jada T. Sent on 10/21/2020
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  Donna was amazing!

  My husband Jonathan and I wanted something short and sweet for our private wedding, and Donna knew exactly what we were looking for. We took her advice and werent disappointed! Everything was perfect, she took care if it all— we just showed up! We highly recommend :)

  My husband Jonathan and I wanted something short and sweet for our private wedding, and Donna knew exactly what we were looking for. We took her advice and werent disappointed! Everything was perfect, she took care if it all— we just showed up! We highly recommend :)
• Michelle Sent on 10/22/2020
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  Outstanding experience

  Donna was so sweet and professional. She made sure to keep in contact and made us feel at ease up until the day of our ceremony.
  Highly recommend.

  Donna was so sweet and professional. She made sure to keep in contact and made us feel at ease up until the day of our ceremony.
  Highly recommend.
• Rachel R. Sent on 11/24/2020
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  Experienced and very helpful!

  From the first phone call I made with Elope Santa Cruz I knew that Donna and Rebecca were the ones that we wanted to help us with our elopement.
  
  I didn’t know where to start and we got the perfect advice from them for our location. They even helped with valuable information about our Wedding License. We explained that we were going to have a large wedding and had to postpone those plans. They understood and throughout our planning, they did everything they could to help with making our elopement a great experience.
  
  In fact, we are so happy that we eloped and the intimacy of our personal ceremony was more amazing that we even imagined it could be! All the way from that first phone call to the day of our Ceremony, they were there for us with quick responses to our questions.
  
  The ceremony that Donna performed was truly heart felt and intimate – just perfect for the two of us. We wrote our own vows and she made vow booklets that we read from and kept. When tears welled up in my eyes, she even had a sweet handkerchief that she gave to me at just the right moment!
  
  Rebecca captured all of our special moments with each other in photos that reflected our love and happiness. We received these just two weeks after our ceremony and have shared many of them with our family and friends.
  
  I give a 5 star recommendation for the value we received and the service they provided!
  Rachel and Mark

  From the first phone call I made with Elope Santa Cruz I knew that Donna and Rebecca were the ones that we wanted to help us with our elopement.
  
  I didn’t know where to start and we got the perfect advice from them for our location. They even helped with valuable information about our Wedding License. We explained that we were going to have a large wedding and had to postpone those plans. They understood and throughout our planning, they did everything they could to help with making our elopement a great experience.
  
  In fact, we are so happy that we eloped and the intimacy of our personal ceremony was more amazing that we even imagined it could be! All the way from that first phone call to the day of our Ceremony, they were there for us with quick responses to our questions.
  
  The ceremony that Donna performed was truly heart felt and intimate – just perfect for the two of us. We wrote our own vows and she made vow booklets that we read from and kept. When tears welled up in my eyes, she even had a sweet handkerchief that she gave to me at just the right moment!
  
  Rebecca captured all of our special moments with each other in photos that reflected our love and happiness. We received these just two weeks after our ceremony and have shared many of them with our family and friends.
  
  I give a 5 star recommendation for the value we received and the service they provided!
  Rachel and Mark
• Lauren L. Sent on 09/13/2023
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  Amazing! Highly recommend

  Ellen served as our officiant in Big Sur, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to lead our ceremony. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she was dedicated to making our day special.
  
  Ellen took the time to get to know us as a couple, and it showed in the ceremony she crafted. Her words were heartfelt and personal, capturing the essence of our relationship beautifully. She struck the perfect balance between sincerity and lightheartedness, making our guests feel engaged and connected throughout.
  
  Her calming presence was a welcome addition to our wedding day. She ensured that everything ran smoothly, from the rehearsal to the ceremony itself. Ellen's professionalism and attention to detail put us at ease, allowing us to fully enjoy the moment.
  
  We are grateful to Ellen for making our Big Sur wedding unforgettable. She played a crucial role in creating the intimate and meaningful experience we had dreamed of. If you're looking for an officiant who genuinely cares and excels at crafting unique ceremonies, Ellen is the perfect choice.

  Ellen served as our officiant in Big Sur, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to lead our ceremony. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she was dedicated to making our day special.
  
  Ellen took the time to get to know us as a couple, and it showed in the ceremony she crafted. Her words were heartfelt and personal, capturing the essence of our relationship beautifully. She struck the perfect balance between sincerity and lightheartedness, making our guests feel engaged and connected throughout.
  
  Her calming presence was a welcome addition to our wedding day. She ensured that everything ran smoothly, from the rehearsal to the ceremony itself. Ellen's professionalism and attention to detail put us at ease, allowing us to fully enjoy the moment.
  
  We are grateful to Ellen for making our Big Sur wedding unforgettable. She played a crucial role in creating the intimate and meaningful experience we had dreamed of. If you're looking for an officiant who genuinely cares and excels at crafting unique ceremonies, Ellen is the perfect choice.