Suhani & Sunil's
MONTEREY ELOPEMENT PLANNING GUIDE
Suhani & Sunil's
MONTEREY ELOPEMENT PLANNING GUIDE
WELCOME TO YOUR ONLINE PERSONALIZED PLANNING GUIDE!
In your guide, you'll find your photography timeline, packing list, vendor recommendations, and location recommendations! You'll have access to this guide throughout your elopement planning process and you can conveniently reference it anytime and anywhere as long as you have internet access! By the way, this is a live document so it will change overtime once we nail down all the details & vendors! If you have any questions or need more assistance, feel free to reach out via email! I'm here to support you and help make your elopement a stress-free experience! Happy planning!
In your guide, you'll find your photography timeline, packing list, vendor recommendations, and location recommendations! You'll have access to this guide throughout your elopement planning process and you can conveniently reference it anytime and anywhere as long as you have internet access! By the way, this is a live document so it will change overtime once we nail down all the details & vendors! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email! Happy planning!
xo Sheryl
xo Sheryl
Hey Suhani & Sunil!
Hey Suhani & Sunil!
Elopement Day Photography Timeline for tuesday, sep 23, 2025
ELOPEMENT DAY PHOTOGRAPHY TIMELINE FOR TUESDAY, SEP 23, 2025
UP TO 8 HOURS OF COVERAGE: 8am-1pm & 5pm-8pm
Garrapata State PARK hindu wedding ceremony (whale peak trail)
8:00AM -8:40AM Getting Ready Photos
8:40AM Drive TO hindu ceremony
9:00am Arrive at garrapata
9:10am-9:50am First Look, Vow Exchange & couples photos
10:00AM-10:45AM hindu Ceremony
10:50AM-11:20AM Family Portraits
11:30AM-1:00pm Lunch BEACH Picnic (Cake Cutting & Champagne POP, First Dance, and Parent Dances)
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recommend using this time to relax/nap and do an Early Catered Dinner at Airbnb with your family (recommend using company below "pillow & picnics". Gives you time to relax and change if needed for lantern photos.
Garrapata STATE PARK at soberanes canyon trail and garrapata beach
5:00pm-5:40pm Getting ready photos in wedding dress & suit attire
5:40pm-6:00pm drive to garrapata
6:00PM-7:00PM Couples photos at sunset hike in wedding attire
7:00pm-8:00pm Lantern & STAR Photos
Note: This is a draft timeline that will be reviewed together and approved by you two when ready! Feel free to provide feedback via email! We will have a timeline review prior to your elopement. Also, I will manage your photography timeline to ensure we stay on schedule so you don't need to worry about keeping track of time (:
Note: This is a draft timeline that will be reviewed together and approved by you two when ready! Feel free to provide feedback via email! We will have a timeline review prior to your elopement. Also, I will manage your photography timeline to ensure we stay on schedule so you don't need to worry about keeping track of time (:
ELOPEMENT LOCATION RECOMMENDATION
PERMIT INFORMATION
- Garrapata State Park for morning Wedding Ceremony & Sunset Couples photos!
- China Cove located in Point Lobos State Park for afternoon Hindu Ceremony
- Special Events Coordinator, Fleccia Wilson
- 831-624-3407
- fleccia.wilson@parks.ca.gov
- Permit Costs: $300 (Point Lobos) and $400 (Garrapata)
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VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS
PACKING LIST FOR YOUR MONTEREY ELOPEMENT
WEDDING NECESSITIES
OTHER TRAVEL NECESSITIES FOR YOUR FLIGHT!
- Dress
- Wedding Veil
- Suit and Tie
- Hindu Ceremony Attire
- Garment Bags to put dress and suit in.
- Outfits for Adventure Session
- Vow Books
- Rings
- Jewelry
- Sunglasses
- Nippy covers or bra insert for wedding dress
- Water bottles
- Champagne and glasses
- Wedding Cake and utensils
- A bag to put everything in on elopement day!
- Headphones
- Light jacket
- Phone tripod (for your own personal photos or videos)
- Any medication you may need
- Phone chargers
- Portable Chargers
- Tooth Brush & Toothpaste
- Hat
- Underwear
- Socks
- Make Up / Make Up Remover
- Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap
- Sun lotion
- Lip balm
- Perfume / Cologne
- Hair Brush
- Hair Ties
- Face Wash
- Shaver
- Q Tips
- Swimsuit if you plan to swim!
