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Oyster Ridge Elopement

Courtney and Asa, Santa Margarita, Ca

This Oyster Ridge Elopement in Santa Margarita with Courtney and Asa was simply perfect. Naturally, many weddings have had to downsize or postpone this year. However Courtney and Asa must have had insider information. Namely because Courtney and Asa had always planned on an Oyster Ridge Elopement.

In this case, it all started with a bottle of the Ancient Peaks Renegade wine. Courtney and Asa tried a bottle and fell in love with the wine. Consequently, they visited the tasting room on a trip to California. Therefore, they decided Oyster Ridge was the perfect location for their winery elopement wedding. Obviously, this year has been challenging for wedding planning. But Courtney stayed calm and had a great team from the Ancient Peaks crew.

The details were beautiful and the day was lovely. Furthermore, Courtney and Asa are the kindest people. Therefore I felt honored to capture their day. What I loved most about this couple was their adventurous nature. Since travel is restricted currently, they opted to rent an RV. With a happy goal and a map, the decided to drive out from their home state of Kansas. While on the drive they were able to stop and see several National Parks.

Not only did their adventure to California sound awesome, their Oyster Ridge Elopement was perfect. Naturally I love shooting at Oyster Ridge and have several times. However, this elopement was so fun and relaxed. The beauty of intimate weddings is choosing all the details you want as a couple. Therefore the day is about nothing but the two of you.

Check out some of the beautiful moments of the day below. I only take a select number of weddings each year. If you are interested in having me document your special day, contact me here.

California Winery Wedding at Oyster Ridge wedding venue by Elizabeth Hay Photography
California Winery Wedding at Oyster Ridge wedding venue by Elizabeth Hay Photography in Santa Margarita
Ancient Peaks wine bottle while bride gets ready in the background for her Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
wedding dress hanging on wooden barn doors before an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding
bride putting in her earrings before an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery wedding
bride and groom first look at an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding
bride and groom first look reaction at an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding
bride and groom kiss at an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
bride and groom vows at an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
bride and groom vows during Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
bride and groom exchange vows at an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
bride and groom drink wine at an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
bride and groom first kiss at an Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
couple walks through a vineyard Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
couple dances through a vineyard Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
bride and groom walks through a vineyard Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
bride and groom kiss in a vineyard Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
newly married bride and groom kiss in a vineyard Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
bride and groom in a vineyard Oyster Ridge Elopement wedding at a California Winery
California Winery Wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
California Winery Wedding bride and groom by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Southern California Winery Wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
California Winery elopement Wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
wedding cake at a California Winery wedding by Elizabeth Hay Photography
couple toasts with white wine during their California Winery wedding
coastal California oak tree by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Oyster Ridge Wedding venue in the Ancient Peaks Winery vineyards by Elizabeth Hay Photography
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