Frequently asked questions
General Questions
Wait?! What?! You got married?!
Yes! We decided to have a private adventure elopement, and it was absolutely perfect for us.
When did this happen?
We have been secretly planning our elopement since January 2025. We officially tied the knot on November 13, 2025.
Where did you elope?
We exchanged vows in Big Sur, California under a canopy of Redwoods near the ocean.
Why now?
Even though we’re not big on government interference in daily lives: health insurance and tax benefits (and love too).
When’s the honeymoon?
The way we see it is that we just so happened to get married in the middle of our honeymoon. We spent a week in the central coast of California having the trip of a lifetime, and then, on a Thursday, got married! Totally normal. After the week was over, we had our own little staycation planned with massages, tasty foods, and figuring out name changes.
Where was Arwen (your cat)?
Arwen was having the time of her life at home being spoiled by Hannah’s sister, Rachie, and her partner, Gabe.
Details about the Day
Do you have photos or videos?
Yes! We have our previews up, and we will be sharing more soon. Stay tuned!
Who officiated the ceremony?
Our amazing photographer, elopement specialist, and planner - Salisha - served as our officiant.
Did you have any witnesses?
Nope - it was just us, the photographer, and her assistant.
Did you have any special touches?
You know we had to include Arwen. We had pins made of her photographs that we both wore.
What vendors did you use?
Boutique 1861 - Hannah’s long wedding dress
Kiyomi Sanada - Makeup, hair, and groom services
Nustad Family Ranch - Florals
Park & Fifth - Hannah’s short wedding dress
Storybook Photography - Planning, officiating, and photography
Suit Shop - Alex’s suit
And tons of stuff from Etsy & REI!
Wait! Tell me more!
You can learn more about planning, the trip, and the day all on this website!
Some tough questions
Why didn’t you tell anyone beforehand? Did anyone else know?
We wanted this to be a personal and stress-free experience. Keeping it between the two of us allowed us to focus entirely on each other. Trust us, it was hard to keep such a big secret!
Are you having a reception or celebration later?
We’re keeping things simple for now, but we look forward to celebrating in other ways.
Are you accepting gifts?
For those who have asked, we’ve set up an optional registry to help us celebrate this next chapter - whether it’s for future adventures, building our life together, or to help reimburse some of these elopement costs. No pressure at all as we do not expect anything. Your love and support are truly the greatest gift.
Was it worth it?
Without a doubt.