Stunning Avenue of the Giants Wedding

There are a lot of underrated places out there to get married, but I’m confident in saying that the Avenue of the Giants area is in the top three. Honestly, the entire Humboldt Redwoods State Park makes the list. I even have a full in-depth guide on how to elope in Humboldt Redwoods State Park if you want more details about planning a wedding there.

So yes, it’s safe to say I love this area. When Lisa and Dean reached out about wanting to elope along the Avenue of the Giants, I was all in.

After putting together a location list for them, they chose the Big Trees Day Use Area for their ceremony. It ended up being the perfect fit. After their vows, we took portraits along the actual Avenue of the Giants road, which is always such a treat.

One thing to know about this area is that many of the trails and pull-offs can only accommodate groups of 10 or fewer. Don’t let that scare you off though. There is one incredible grove nearby that can accommodate up to 100 guests, which is rare for any redwoods location to be honest.

After they exchanged vows beneath the trees, we wandered along the trails and drove a bit further up the road before heading out to some of the most underrated, hidden-gem, breathtaking black sand beaches I’ve ever seen. And that’s coming from someone who has photographed elopements on Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland. Not surprisingly, we had the entire place to ourselves. The same was true for their ceremony.

Moral of the story? Plan an Avenue of the Giants wedding. It’s one of those places where you’re almost guaranteed privacy, you get to get photos on one of the coolest roads in America, and the nearby beaches are the cherry on top.

Interested in eloping the national park? I’ve got the ultimate guide on how to plan a Redwood National park elopement!

Mini Avenue of the Giants Wedding Guide

• Best time of year to elope: May, June, September, and October are great months. The park is open year-round, so technically you can get married here anytime.
• Hiking required: No hiking required.
• Closest town: Weott and Myers Flat are right along the road, but I recommend staying in Fortuna, which is about a 16-minute drive away.
• Crowd level: Moderate to high in the summer months. Visit outside of this time for no crowds.
• Pet-friendly: Yes, the Avenue of the Giants road is pet-friendly.
• Permit required: Yes, a $150 special use permit is required.
• Important information: Depending on your ceremony location, you may also need to pay an additional $50 per hour for ranger monitoring.

Avenue of the Giants Elopement Packages

If this post has helped you imagine what it could look like to exchange vows beneath the trees along the Avenue of the Giants, I would love to help you bring that vision to life.

My name is Brianna, and I’m a redwoods elopement photographer who specializes in intimate weddings throughout Northern California. Humboldt Redwoods State Park is one of my favorite places to work. From scouting secluded groves to recommending places to stay near the Avenue of the Giants, helping you with permits and providing vendor recommendations, I help you every step of the way.

If that sounds like the kind of elopement you’re dreaming about, you can explore my elopement packages or get a sneak peek below.

• 4 hours – 2 days of elopement coverage anywhere along the Avenue of the Giants
• A personalized elopement planning experience with unlimited assistance
  • Personalized elopement location recommendations
  • Vendor, lodging, and activity recommendations
  • Assistance and information to help you with permits, licenses, etc.
  • 90+ page elopement planning guide filled with tips and tricks
  • Customized elopement timelines
  • Optional complimentary officiant services
• Online gallery with full resolution images and printing rights
• Complimentary album design
• 24-48 hour sneak peeks to share with the world
• Travel fees to anywhere in California are already included
• Starting at $6,500