Santa Barbara elopement

When they decided to keep their wedding on the low-key side, Josie and Brennan chose to host their intimate ceremony at the iconic Santa Barbara Courthouse. They scheduled a civil ceremony at the Hall of Records, invited only their immediate families, and made it official on a beautiful spring morning in stunning Santa Barbara.

The Fashion

Brides to be, if you’ve envisioned wearing a veil or a long train on your wedding day, an elopement or scaled-back celebration doesn’t mean you have to abandon this dream! Josie didn’t want a big wedding, but she still wanted to bring the drama with a long dress and flowy veil (so she did!).

Sweet couples like Josie and Brennan make me so happy to be a Santa Barbara elopement photographer. Their families were so kind, so group photos were actually such a treat! A day like this one for Josie and Brennan is focused on connection, intention, and slowing down to enjoy and appreciate every moment with your loved ones and with each other.

Santa Barbara Courthouse elopement

For all the details on a wedding at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, visit this this informative guide on getting your marriage license, scheduling a civil ceremony, figuring out where to park, and more.