Marisa and Chadd came from LA to be married at Big Sur Lodge on a beautiful, sunny day surrounded by their closest friends and family. They said “I do” at their micro wedding under the giant Redwood canopies before hosting a small cake and toast and escaping to take the most stunning portraits on the coast. Keep scrolling to see how they had a macro celebration with a micro guest list in one of the most beautiful natural settings we can imagine. Captured by Jamie LeMarie Photography

A getting-ready cottage
Bride Marisa got ready for the big day in the Tree Cottage at Glen Oaks with help from her mom, sisters, and friends. She carried a delicate bouquet of wildflowers by Willi Wildflower in a variety of sweet color and textures.

A ceremony amongst the trees The couple and their wedding party took a short drive to Big Sur Lodge for the ceremony where they hosted it amongst the Redwood trees.

Celebration and champagne toasts
After saying I do, the bride and groom hosted a small celebration after with a champagne toast and wedding cake from Sweet Reba’s.

Puppy portraits
The couple’s family and friends gave heartfelt speeches, and after taking some family portraits – including, of course, photos with the couple’s beloved dog, Soho – the couple returned to Glen Oaks for portraits amongst the Redwoods.

Coastal portrait perfection
After the forest, the couple and their photographer drove up the coast to Garrapata State P...