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Carmel River State Beach Elopement – The Cove | Jenna and James

July 23, 2020

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Weddings in Monterey (Brian and I) met up with James and Jenna in July along the shores of Carmel River State Beach. There are a couple of different locations to choose at this beach to get married (with our permit) and they chose the Cove area – honestly, my favorite!

With them to help celebrate their wedding day came two of their best friends – James’ sister and her husband.

J and J live in a small community in Northern California and on a ranch! They come to visit the Carmel area frequently as James’ dad is a retired real estate specialists in Carmel and lives locally as well.

There was so much joy that radiated from the two of them and they were so excited to exchange their vows.

After dinner the four went to the new restaurant in Carmel, called The Pocket (we have yet to check it out).

Wishing them both a lifetime of love and happiness and look forward to connecting again with them the next time they are in town for a drink or two!

Vendor Team

Wedding Planner – Weddings in Monterey – @weddingsinmonterey

Photographer – Heidi Borgia – @heidiborgiaphotography

Officiant – Brian Borgia – @montereyweddingofficiant

Location with permit – @weddingsinmonterey

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