If you're dreaming of getting married somewhere along the Florida coast but don't necessarily want your elopement to look like every other Florida beach wedding... Marineland Beach might be exactly what you're looking for! This is one of my favorite little stretches of coastline near Palm Coast and St. Augustine because it has something you don't find on every Florida beach: coquina rocks! Instead of nothing but flat sand and ocean, you get these gorgeous rock formations along the shoreline...

So... you're thinking about proposing at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park?! First of all—AMAZING choice!! Washington Oaks is easily one of my favorite proposal locations near Palm Coast because you get so much variety in one place. On one side of A1A, you have beautiful formal gardens filled with winding pathways, flowers, reflection ponds, and huge oak trees. Then, just across the road, you have the Atlantic Ocean and those iconic coquina rocks that make this stretch of coastline look...

When you first start planning an elopement, spending six, eight, or even ten hours with a photographer might sound like... a lot. I totally get it! If you're skipping the traditional wedding with a huge bridal party, cocktail hour, reception, and all the usual events, you might be wondering: What would we even do for eight hours?! But here's the thing: your elopement doesn't have to be a quick ceremony followed by a couple of photos. This is still your wedding day. You deserve time to...