HALEY
& ADAM
Intimate Wedding at Elk Cove Inn on the Mendocino Coast, Elk, CA
A weekend on the Mendocino CoastELK, CALIFORNIA
Haley and Adam got married on October 17, 2026 at Elk Cove Inn in Elk, California. It was close family and friends only. They stayed all weekend, walked the beach and explored the coastline. The highlights were the first look with Adam and Haley's two boys, the ceremony and a golden hour portrait session that was spectacular.
THE VENUE
A bluff above Greenwood State BeachElk Cove Inn, CA
Elk Cove Inn sits on a bluff on the Mendocino Coast, about 3.5 hours north of San Francisco. The main house is a Craftsman mansion built in 1883. It has been an inn since 1968. Private stairs lead down to Greenwood State Beach. Haley and Adam were there all weekend, down on the sand and out exploring the coastline.
THE FIRST LOOK
A highlight of the whole weekendHaley, Adam & the boys
Adam and Haley did their first look with their two boys. A wedding this small is really about family, and this is where that showed up first.
THE CEREMONY
Close family and friends onlyhaley & adam
The ceremony was small on purpose. Close family and friends, nobody else. The view from the ceremony space was amazing. Small weddings make the best photographs because nobody is performing for a crowd.
THE LIGHT
Golden hour over the PacificSpectacular
The coast faces west, so the sun sets straight into the ocean. Haley and Adam's golden hour portrait session was spectacular. Low, warm light over the water and miles of coastline to work with.
Haley & Adamelk cove inn wedding
Haley and Adam's Elk Cove Inn wedding was close family and friends, a first look with their two boys and a full weekend on the Mendocino Coast. A cliffside ceremony view, a quiet beach and a spectacular golden hour. Mendocino Coast wedding photography does not get much better than this.
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FAQ
Getting married at Elk Cove InnQuestions & answers
Where did Haley and Adam get married?
Haley and Adam got married on October 17, 2026 at Elk Cove Inn & Spa in Elk, California, on the Mendocino Coast. It was a close family and friends ceremony with an ocean view, and they stayed at the inn all weekend.
How many guests can Elk Cove Inn host for a wedding?
According to the inn's wedding page, an elopement is up to 12 guests, a micro wedding is up to 34 guests and a small wedding is up to 60 guests. Micro and small weddings require a full inn buyout. Confirm current details with the inn.
How much does a wedding at Elk Cove Inn cost?
As of November 2026 the inn lists starting prices of $500 for an elopement, $3,000 for a micro wedding and $5,000 for a small wedding. Lodging is not included, food and beverage are provided in-house and pricing can change until a contract is signed. Ask the inn for a current quote.
Can wedding guests stay at Elk Cove Inn?
Yes. The inn has 16 rooms and suites, so a wedding there can turn into a full weekend. Lodging is booked separately from the venue fee, and the inn's own sample timeline runs from guest check-in on Friday to coffee and pastries the morning after.
How far is Elk Cove Inn from San Francisco?
Elk Cove Inn is about 150 miles north of San Francisco, roughly 3.5 hours by car. Many guests drive through Sonoma County and the Anderson Valley before the redwoods open up to the Pacific.
Can I bring my own photographer to Elk Cove Inn?
The inn lists preferred vendors and says outside vendors are welcome with prior approval. Ask the inn before you book anyone. Wade Snider Photography is based in Truckee, California and travels to the Mendocino Coast for weddings and elopements.
Does Wade Snider photograph small weddings and elopements on the Mendocino Coast?
Yes. Wade travels from Lake Tahoe for small weddings, elopements and destination weddings across Northern California. Use the contact page to check availability for your date.
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