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Elopement

Angela & Ryan



🗓️ March 31, 2025


Point Arena Lighthouse

45500 Lighthouse Road, Point Arena, CA


Bride

Angela Mccormick


  • 📞 Phone: 920-204-1036

  • Occupation: Registered Nurse


Groom

Ryan Mccormick


  • 📞 Phone: 707-245-3882


About Couple


"We met at a blue grass festival in Wisconsin in 2020 during covid. They sold only a few hundred tickets vs thousands because of that. Ryan was visiting from California with some friends. I was finishing up raising two teenagers and getting ready to hit the road as a travel nurse. We fell for each other instantly. We spent the weekend falling in love and then started dating long distance for the first year and a half or so. The crazy part is that we are the same age, went to the same small town high school, have had a lot of the same friends for our whole life and never met before! It was written in the stars. We had a lot of really special moments out on the coast which is why we are so excited to exchange our forever vows there where the magic all started..."


Already secretly married.

"We had to do things backwards due to a health scare I had earlier this year and needing benefits."

Wedding Type

Elopement


Guest Count

7

(Elopement)


Bridal Party Amount

0


Wedding Color Scheme

Pastels


Wedding Vows Info

Personal


On-Site Contact

Angela Mccormick

(Bride)

📞 Phone: 920-204-1036


Ryan Mccormick

(Groom)

📞 Phone: 707-245-3882


Emergency Contact

Kristin Courtney

(Maid of Honor)

📞 Phone: 920-979-6091


📌 Locations

Couple's First Look

Point Arena Lighthouse - Gazebo

45500 Lighthouse Rd, Point Arena, CA 95468

(Outdoors)


Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CqZ6q2xAUNNEj4Th6

  • Angela and Ryan will travel separately and try to capture this first look.

    • Then will do the vows at the gazebo afterward.

  • Bride has spoken to the lighthouse staff. They said the couple is free to use the gazebo without additional fees or permit required.

  • The couple hopes it'll be somewhat quiet on Monday, avoiding a lot of onlookers.


  • "Parking is free, I believe" - Bride


Ceremony

Point Arena Lighthouse - Gazebo 

45500 Lighthouse Rd, Point Arena, CA 95468

(Outdoors)



Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CqZ6q2xAUNNEj4Th6


Couple's Portraits

Point Arena Lighthouse 

45500 Lighthouse Rd, Point Arena, CA 95468

(Outdoors)


Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CqZ6q2xAUNNEj4Th6


  • Portraits will be taken at different spots around the area.



(Alternative Location)

Couple's First Look / Ceremony & Portraits

Airbnb

15120 Irish Beach Dr, CA 95459

(Indoors)



Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PCYhZ4zFMTcWRbAS9


  • In case of crazy weather, the couple's Air Bnb will be Plan B.

    • 15-20 minute drive from the venue

  • Bride wants to keep the lighthouse as the primary plan. But if the weather is intolerable, the couple should know which plan to go with the morning-of (March 31).

    • Do not stop at the Airbnb first, unless specifically told by the couple. Go straight to the lighthouse.

      • The Airbnb has parking limits and other possible hurdles that might complicate things


Wedding Schedule: 


🗓️ Monday, March 31st, 2025

(Time Zone: PDT)

🌦️ Forecast (as of March 23, 2025) - Partly sunny with scattered showers.

  • 52°F with 80% chance of rain


🕒 12:45 PM 

Videographer & Photographer Arrival

(Point Arena Lighthouse - 45500 Lighthouse Road, Point Arena, CA - Outdoors)

  • Alternative Location: Angela and Ryan's Airbnb, 15120 Irish Beach Dr (depending on weather)


  • The couple will be arriving separately in two different vehicles.

  • Contact Angela and/or Ryan upon Arrival.

  • VIDEO: Drone video coverage of venue environment

    • Won't be able to use if raining.


🕒 12:55 PM

Set up Camera & Audio (Ceremony)

(Point Arena Lighthouse - Gazebo - Outdoors)

  • Alternative: Airbnb, 15120 Irish Beach Dr (Indoors)


  • VIDEO: Camera setup for ceremony event

    • Set up stationary main video camera for ceremony wide-shot of couple & officiant

    • Set up 2nd/3rd video camera for close ups

  • Attach lav mic to officiant and Ryan (groom)

  • Ensure audio recordings are working

  • Ensure audio recordings are levelled, have balanced volume

  • Plan accordingly

    • Especially for the first kiss, processionals, and recessionals

    • Make sure there are no obstacles for photographer & videographer movement


🕒 1:00 PM

First Look

(Point Arena Lighthouse - Gazebo - Outdoors)

  • Alternative: Airbnb, 15120 Irish Beach Dr (Indoors)


  • Angela and Ryan want to do the first look at the Point Arena Gazebo.

    • Angela definitely wants to capture her approach to the gazebo and have Ryan's reaction captured.


  • The couple's friends (guests) will be around to witness.


  • VIDEO/PHOTO: Stand with the groom with his back turned to the Bride's entrance until the Bride gets close and capture the Groom's reaction


🕒 1:05 PM

Ceremony Starts

(Point Arena Lighthouse - Gazebo - Outdoors)

  • Alternative: Airbnb, 15120 Irish Beach Dr (Indoors)


  • No Venue Restrictions for Videographer/Photographer

  • No aisle walking.

    • Angela and Ryan will step up into the gazebo together to start the ceremony.

  • The couple's friends (guests) will be around to witness.


  • Unplugged Ceremony

  • Personal Vows

    • VIDEO: Make sure lav mics are clearly picking up all speakers - including groom, bride, and officiant)

      • Handheld microphone will not be used by couple & officiant

    • Should take about 10-20 minutes

  • No music will be played at the ceremony

  • First Kiss

  • No Marriage License Signing (Already done)


🕒 1:29 PM

Ceremony Ends

(Point Arena Lighthouse - Gazebo - Outdoors)

  • Alternative: Airbnb, 15120 Irish Beach Dr (Indoors)


  • VIDEO: Detach microphone from Ryan and officiant


🕒 1:30 PM

Couple's Portraits

(Point Arena Lighthouse - Outdoors)

  • Alternative: Airbnb, 15120 Irish Beach Dr (Indoors)


  • The couple wants to get a variety of romantic photos spread out through the area.

    • Portraits with different cliffside views and poses

    • Natural and in-the-moment/candid photos


  • Bride and groom would also like a couple group photos with their guests/friends.


🕒 1:50 PM

Venue Highlighting (Ceremony)

(Point Arena Lighthouse - Outdoors)

  • Alternative: Airbnb, 15120 Irish Beach Dr (Indoors)


  • VIDEO: Drone video coverage of couple posing

  • Establishing shots with couple (Photo & Video)


🕒 2:00 PM 

Videographer & Photographer Departure

(Point Arena Lighthouse - Outdoors)

  • Alternative: Airbnb, 15120 Irish Beach Dr (Indoors)


  • Say goodbye to Angela and Ryan (+ guests) before leaving.


🎉Vendor List

Officiant

Pete "Laddy" Phillips

(Angela and Ryan's Friend)


🖼️ Inspiration


Credit: Cassandra Young (Mendocino Photo and Video)

Location: Point Arena Lighthouse Focus: Wide & Mid shots / Environmental


Credit: Pluvia Studios Focus: Closeups

🎥 Videographer

🔷 Dress Code

  • - No Style Preference -

    • Wear black


Lead Videographer

Sean

(with his wife, Alison)


📞 Phone: 707-280-6056


🕛 Start Time: 1:00 PM

(Arrive 15-30 minutes early for set up)

🕛 End Time: 2:00 PM

Coverage Total: 1 Hour

Notes / Instructions:

  • Film footage in 4K entirely, if possible

  • Frame Rate: 60fps

  • Record pristine audio throughout the wedding. Ensure consistent volume levels and exceptional dialogue intelligibility.

  • Achieve captivating cinematic fluidity with seamless, shake-free, stabilized shots with the use of a gimbal (or similar).

  • Call the on-site contact(s) upon first arrival, stating that you're the videographer from Pluvia Studios. Make sure you are guided to the first shooting location on time to set up and start filming.

  • Ensure continuous video recording of entire sub-event with no gaps. (Ceremony)

    • Have at least the A and B camera always on the subject(s) while the C camera is shifting in between detailed shots.

    • Be aware that clients often order the full unedited versions of these segments.

  • Try to minimize the bride's chin. From below angles are usually not the best for her.

  • Make sure both parties (photographer and videographer) have a clear shot at all times

    • Do not block each other's camera view.

  • Watch your ISO levels

    • Don't shoot too dark (especially indoors)

    • Don't shoot too bright (especially outdoors)

  • Clean surfaces of objects before shooting (ex. dust, smudges, dirt)

    • Make sure your lenses are also clean at all times.

  • Watch out for your shadows and reflections (ex. mirrors) in the shots

  • Direct and capture movement shots of the couple & guests for video B-roll (outside the posed shots for photographer)

  • Prioritize high quality work but also have fun! Enjoy and contribute positive energy to the couple, guests and staff!

    • Incorporate fun prompts or activities during the shoot to draw out genuine emotions and unexpected moments for varied, unique, and entertaining shots.


📷 Photographer

🔷 Dress Code

  • - No Style Preference -

    • Wear black


⭐ Photography Style


  • Candid / Photojournalistic --- (spontaneous moments)

  • Editorial / Artistic --- (stylized story-telling)

  • Playful --- (lighthearted and fun)


Lead Photographer

Haeli

📞 Phone: 707-774-9635‬


🕛 Start Time: 1:00 PM

(Arrive 15-30 minutes early for set up)

🕛 End Time: 2:00 PM

Coverage Total: 1 Hour


Notes / Instructions:


  • Call the on-site contact(s) upon first arrival, stating that you're the photographer from Pluvia Studios. Make sure you are guided to the first shooting location on time to set up and start taking photos.

  • Try to minimize the bride's chin. From below angles are usually not the best for her.


  • Make sure to get a variety of landscape shots and close ups of couple.


  • Alongside traditional poses, incorporate fun prompts or activities during the shoot to draw out genuine emotions and unexpected moments for varied, unique, and entertaining shots.


  • Watch your ISO levels

    • Don't shoot too dark (especially indoors)

    • Don't shoot too bright (especially outdoors)

  • Clean surfaces of objects before shooting (ex. dust, smudges, dirt)

    • Make sure your lenses are also clean at all times.


  • Watch out for your shadows and reflections (ex. mirrors) in the shots


  • Make sure both parties (photographer and videographer) have a clear shot at all times

    • Do not block each other's camera view.


  • Prioritize high quality work but also have fun! Enjoy and contribute positive energy to the couple, guests and staff!

📝 Important Notes:


Capture Highlighting


  • Capturing the first look as Angela approaches the gazebo.

  • Capturing the vows themselves and then some candid moments after.

  • Some pretty photos in a couple Cliffside spots and a couple group pics.


Sensitive Information


  • Try to minimize the bride's chin. From below angles are usually not the best for her.


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