Intimate Summer Elopement at Lands End

When Taryn and Jeff were forced to postpone their original wedding plans, they were bummed, of course. But then they got the idea to elope at their favorite beach not too far from their home and have their best friend officiate. They felt a lil rebellious and were excited for their day all over again!

⁣The couple chose a cove tucked into the cliffside for their ceremony spot. Here I drew inspiration from the blooming hillsides to create a grounding element. A low floral installation of rudbeckia, geranium leaves, queen anne's lace, honeysuckle, yarrow, and bunnytail grasses framed them in a semicircle shape, and danced in the ocean breeze as they exchanged their vows. The installation was entirely foam-free and designed with blooms locally sourced from Bluma Farm. This was one of the more adventurous setups for me and my crew -- we hiked the ceremony floral installation, piece by piece, down the hills of Sutro Baths in some crazy winds! So worth it.

For Taryn’s bouquet, I used bright and airy ingredients to keep the bouquet light and delicate. Buttery butterfly ranunculus, cheery queen lime orange zinnias, dancey white cosmos -- plus yarrow and hydrangea for dynamic texture. One of my favorite bouquets of 2020!

Nat & Co Events put together the sweetest picnic for the two tucked into a eucalyptus grove at Lands End, complete with champagne, a charcuterie board, and a cake by Blooms End. For their tablescape, I created an ikebana-style arrangement of rudbekia accented by a fruitscape of blackberries, apricots, and citrus fruits.

One of my favorite parts about Taryn & Jeff’s elopement was that they invited friends to join them beachside that evening for a bonfire party, where they repurposed their ceremony installation florals for added decor. I love how sustainable design gives in so many ways!

Ellie Koleen Photography captured Taryn & Jeff’s day beautifully. Here are some of my favorites!

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Photography: Ellie Koleen Photography

Planner: Nat & Co Events

Floral Design: Anastasia Andenmatten

Cake: Blooms End