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

Garrapata State PARK wedding ceremony (4 hours)
8:00AM -8:40AM Getting Ready Photos (option to remove and meet at ceremony site)
8:40AM Drive TO WEDDING
9:00am Arrive at garrapata
9:10am-9:50am First Look, Vow Exchange & couples photos
10:00AM-10:30AM Wedding Ceremony
10:35AM-10:50AM Family Portraits 
11:00AM-12:00pm Lunch BEACH Picnic (Cake Cutting & Champagne POP, First Dance, and Parent Dances)

[BREAK]
12:00PM Drive back to Airbnb
12:20PM-1:00PM Family change into Hindu Attire & RELAX

China Cove (2.5 hours)
1:00-1:40 Getting Ready Photos (option to remove for longer break for family or to add more time to hindu ceremony)
1:40 Drive to hindu ceremony
1:50 Arrive at china cove
2:00-2:30 First Look & Couples Photos in Hindu Attire 
2:30-3:10 Hindu ceremony 
3:10-3:30pm Family portraits

[BREAK]
3:45pm-5:45pm 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 (1.5 hours)
6:00PM-7:00PM Couples photos at sunset hike
7:00pm-7:30pm Lantern 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
Permit Coordinator for Point Lobos State Park AND Garrapata State Park
  • Special Events Coordinator, Fleccia Wilson
  • 831-624-3407
  • fleccia.wilson@parks.ca.gov
  • Permit Costs: $300 (Point Lobos) and $400 (Garrapata)
Acquiring permits can be confusing & difficult, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or run into problems. Permits usually cover 1-hour ceremonies with less than 20 guests. They will want specific times & locations, so do not apply until you have approved the timeline and locations.

adventure session

Monday, September 22, 2025 

    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!

    QUICK REFERENCE CONTACT INFORMATION

    TEXT OR CALL: 951-440-7164
    EMAIL: SHERYLANNE.PHOTO@GMAIL.COM

    TEXT OR CALL: 951-440-7164
    EMAIL: SHERYLANNE.PHOTO@GMAIL.COM