All-Inclusive Elopement Packages in California
California offers some of the most breathtaking elopement destinations in the country — from the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur to the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree. Every package on Wedy bundles your venue, photographer, and officiant into one transparent price, so you can focus on your day instead of coordinating vendors.
27 packages near California
FAQs
All-inclusive elopement packages on Wedy range from $3,500 to $7,550 in California, with an average around $4,600. Price varies by location, season, and what’s included. Every package bundles venue access, a professional photographer, and an officiant into one price.
WHY A PACKAGE?
Traditional Planning
vs Wedy
WHY A PACKAGE?
You coordinate everything — venues, vendors, permits, timelines — across dozens of emails, calls, and spreadsheets
Research 20+ venues, schedule visits, negotiate contracts, and file permits or liability insurance yourself
Interview and negotiate with 6+ separate vendors — photographer, florist, hair & makeup, officiant — one by one
Schedule tastings, design menus, negotiate per-head pricing, source bartenders, and manage dietary needs
Draft a minute-by-minute timeline, distribute to every vendor, and manage the entire day yourself
Track separate invoices, deposits, and final payments for each vendor independently
California Guide
Southern California offers a stunning diversity of landscapes — from desert canyons to ocean bluffs. Here are the most popular SoCal elopement destinations on Wedy:
Joshua Tree National Park
The otherworldly rock formations and twisted Joshua trees create an unforgettable desert ceremony backdrop. Cap Rock and Indian Cove Amphitheater are the most popular ceremony spots. A National Park Service permit ($120) is required, and ceremonies are limited to 35 guests (100 at Indian Cove). The best months are October through March when daytime temperatures are 60–75°F — summer heat regularly exceeds 100°F.
Malibu & Los Angeles
El Matador State Beach is one of the most photographed elopement locations in the world — dramatic sea stacks, natural rock arches, and golden-hour light that photographers love. Point Dume offers panoramic ocean views from a blufftop perch. LA also offers urban options like Griffith Observatory for couples who want city skyline backdrops. Beach permits run $25–$100 through California State Parks.
San Diego
With year-round mild weather (average 70°F), San Diego is perfect for outdoor elopements any day of the year. Sunset Cliffs is the most dramatic coastal spot — rugged bluffs with unobstructed Pacific views. Balboa Park’s Spanish Colonial architecture offers a completely different vibe. Torrey Pines State Reserve provides clifftop trails above the ocean with rare Torrey pine trees.
Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens is the #1 elopement spot in the region — historic Mediterranean architecture with manicured gardens. It’s free for ceremonies under 25 people (no permit needed for the gardens). For beach ceremonies, Butterfly Beach and Hendry’s Beach are popular choices with mountain-meets-ocean views.
Palm Springs & Coachella Valley
The iconic windmill fields along North Indian Canyon Drive create a surreal, cinematic backdrop. The Coachella Valley Preserve at Thousand Palms Oasis offers a hidden desert oasis with native fan palms. Palm Springs’ mid-century modern architecture and mountain views add variety. Best months: November through April.
27 packages near California
FAQs
All-inclusive elopement packages on Wedy range from $3,500 to $7,550 in California, with an average around $4,600. Price varies by location, season, and what’s included. Every package bundles venue access, a professional photographer, and an officiant into one price.
WHY A PACKAGE?
Traditional Planning
vs Wedy
WHY A PACKAGE?
You coordinate everything — venues, vendors, permits, timelines — across dozens of emails, calls, and spreadsheets
Research 20+ venues, schedule visits, negotiate contracts, and file permits or liability insurance yourself
Interview and negotiate with 6+ separate vendors — photographer, florist, hair & makeup, officiant — one by one
Schedule tastings, design menus, negotiate per-head pricing, source bartenders, and manage dietary needs
Draft a minute-by-minute timeline, distribute to every vendor, and manage the entire day yourself
Track separate invoices, deposits, and final payments for each vendor independently
California Guide
Southern California offers a stunning diversity of landscapes — from desert canyons to ocean bluffs. Here are the most popular SoCal elopement destinations on Wedy:
Joshua Tree National Park
The otherworldly rock formations and twisted Joshua trees create an unforgettable desert ceremony backdrop. Cap Rock and Indian Cove Amphitheater are the most popular ceremony spots. A National Park Service permit ($120) is required, and ceremonies are limited to 35 guests (100 at Indian Cove). The best months are October through March when daytime temperatures are 60–75°F — summer heat regularly exceeds 100°F.
Malibu & Los Angeles
El Matador State Beach is one of the most photographed elopement locations in the world — dramatic sea stacks, natural rock arches, and golden-hour light that photographers love. Point Dume offers panoramic ocean views from a blufftop perch. LA also offers urban options like Griffith Observatory for couples who want city skyline backdrops. Beach permits run $25–$100 through California State Parks.
San Diego
With year-round mild weather (average 70°F), San Diego is perfect for outdoor elopements any day of the year. Sunset Cliffs is the most dramatic coastal spot — rugged bluffs with unobstructed Pacific views. Balboa Park’s Spanish Colonial architecture offers a completely different vibe. Torrey Pines State Reserve provides clifftop trails above the ocean with rare Torrey pine trees.
Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens is the #1 elopement spot in the region — historic Mediterranean architecture with manicured gardens. It’s free for ceremonies under 25 people (no permit needed for the gardens). For beach ceremonies, Butterfly Beach and Hendry’s Beach are popular choices with mountain-meets-ocean views.
Palm Springs & Coachella Valley
The iconic windmill fields along North Indian Canyon Drive create a surreal, cinematic backdrop. The Coachella Valley Preserve at Thousand Palms Oasis offers a hidden desert oasis with native fan palms. Palm Springs’ mid-century modern architecture and mountain views add variety. Best months: November through April.
