When Sammy and Joel asked if we would help them plan their Laguna Beach elopement because they live in Australia, we jumped for joy! Elopements are a wedding planner’s dream come true. We get to do some styling, find really cool places for dinner and intimate settings for a ceremony and only have to worry about 4-10 guests!
![Bride and groom kiss on rocky cliff in Laguna Beach Elopement](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090612/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-189-1024x683.jpg)
The day started out with the girls getting their hair and makeup done with probably the best ocean view you could ask for in Laguna Beach. We popped some rosé and put on some good girly tunes to get everyone excited for the day ahead. One thing I love about elopements is that you have a lot more time to take it easy in the morning and hang out with your bestie.
![Bride getting ready with blonde updo and glass of rose for a Laguna Beach Elopement](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090505/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Blond updo with loose braid and hair jewelry for Laguna Beach Elopement](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090610/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-4-1024x683.jpg)
![Hanging wedding dress with ocean view for Laguna Beach Elopement](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090605/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-14-e1551235037752.jpg)
![Maid of Honor helping bride get into dress for Laguna Beach elopement with ocean view](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090603/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-22-e1551235056286.jpg)
![Wild boho bouquet with king protea and pampass grass and nude wedding shoes](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090609/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-7-1024x683.jpg)
![Rose gold engagement ring and band sitting on king protea flower](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090607/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-8-1024x683.jpg)
The boys got ready ready in the next room over and I had to help them with a double windsor tie knot. NO CLUE WHAT THAT WAS ha! Thank you Google. After a few failed attempts, we succeeded and the groom and his best man looked so dapper!
![Best Man helping the groom tie his tie. Light blue suit](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090604/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-19-1024x683.jpg)
![Groom in light blue suit and blue and white floral tie ready for elopement in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090554/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-47-1024x683.jpg)
![Groom and best man in light blue jackets and kaki pants before the ceremony in laguna beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090556/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-44-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride walking down the stairs before the First Look at Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090558/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-38-683x1024.jpg)
Once everyone was ready, we left the Pacific Edge Hotel and drove a few miles down the road to Crescent Bay Beach where we set up for the intimate ceremony. How adorable was Joel’s reaction when he saw his bride, Sammy for the first time!!?
TIP: Make sure to check with the city about any permits that might be required when doing events on public beaches!
![Groom sees his bride for the first time on the beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090552/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-60-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride walks down the beach and sees her groom for the first time in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090550/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-61-1024x683.jpg)
After the long, beautiful walk down the beach, the ceremony began and it was lead by my all-time favorite yogi & officiant, Matt. I had the pleasure of holding up the couple’s phone so that their families could be Skyped in all the way from Australia!
![Skyping in the bride and groom's family on a phone during a surprise elopement on the beach in Laguna Beach California](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090548/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-67-1024x683.jpg)
![Small beach elopement in Laguna Beach California with lanterns and boho rug](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090546/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-71-1024x683.jpg)
![Bridesmaid holding big boho bouquet during elopement in Laguna Beach California](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090544/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-80-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss on the beach with lanterns and boho run in Laguna Beach California](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090540/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-88-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom celebrate after getting married on the beach in Laguna Beach California](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090537/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-92-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom celebrate their elopement bu skyping with their families in Australia](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090534/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-95-1024x683.jpg)
We had to make sure they took full advantage of this beach setting so their photographer, Lauren, took them for a little adventure around the beautiful Laguna Beach cliffs. Check these photos out!
![Wave gets bride and groom wet during elopement in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090524/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-132-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride laughing as wave gets bride and groom wet during elopement in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090527/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-130-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom by the rocks in Laguna Beach after their intimate destination elopement](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090522/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-136-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride with loose updo holding moody, wild bouquet in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090517/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-152-683x1024.jpg)
![Boho bride holding wild moody bohemian bouquet on the beach in Laguna Beach, CA](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090519/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-144-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom walk along the beach in Laguna Beach, CA after small elopement ceremony](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090514/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-165-1024x683.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss on rocky cliff as waves crash behind them in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090513/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-187-e1595198791223.jpg)
![Bride getting piggy back ride while groom climbing rocks and laughing after elopement in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090509/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-223-683x1024.jpg)
![Bride and groom climbing rocks and laughing after elopement in Laguna Beach](https://assets.causewecanevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/23090507/SammyJoelLagunaBeachElopementLaurenMihaePhotography-224-683x1024.jpg)
We truly had a blast with these two Australian beauties and loved creating a fun and unique elopement experience for them. What I love even more about elopements like this is that we really get to spend time with the couples and just “hang out”! We all had dinner together the night before their wedding and watched the sunset over the Pacific Ocean which is always a treat in my books.
Photographer Lauren Mihae // Planning + Design ‘Cause We Can Events // Florals Flower Duet // Officiant Matt Rothert // Beauty Beach Bridal Beauty // Getting Ready Hotel Pacific Edge //