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The Ultimate Sedona Elopement Planning Guide
Ultimate Sedona Elopement Planning Guide- What time of year, location inspiration, vendor recommendations & more {Updated for 2024}
Arizona Elopement Guide- Everything you Need to Plan an Arizona Elopement
Everything you need to begin planning your dream Arizona Elopement- Where are the best locations, time of year, packages, legalities & more! {Updated for 2024}
The Top Outdoor Sedona Wedding Venues
An extensive list of Sedona wedding venues with great views! Descriptions, policies & map to help you in your planning process
Planning resources and Real Couples’ Stories
Browse through location guides, general wedding and elopement planning tips, and adventure stories to help you plan your favorite adventure yet!
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Planning Resources
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The Top Outdoor Sedona Wedding Venues
An extensive list of Sedona wedding venues with great views! Descriptions, policies & map to help you in your planning process
Arizona Elopement Guide- Everything you Need to Plan an Arizona Elopement
Everything you need to begin planning your dream Arizona Elopement- Where are the best locations, time of year, packages, legalities & more! {Updated for 2024}
Romantic Things for Couples to do in Sedona, AZ
Romance in the Red Rocks Are you looking for romantic things for couples to do in Sedona to make your getaway unforgettable? Whether you are visiting for a day trip or spending several days soaking in the red rock views, I’ve got you covered! Sedona is an outdoor lover’s paradise…
How to get legally married in Arizona
A step by step guide on how to legally get married in Arizona, what you need, where to go, and what order to do them in!
101 Fun Elopement Activity Ideas
101 Fun Elopement Ideas to help brainstorm activities for your unique wedding day. From traditional, to adventurous- fun ideas for everyone!
How to Choose the Best Place to Elope
The top questions (big and small) to help guide you through the process of choosing the best place to elope or hold your intimate wedding
Agritopia Farms wedding Inspiration
Agritopia is a charming farm community in the middle of Gilbert, Arizona, and a perfect place for a gorgeous intimate wedding.
Wedding & Elopement photography timeline calculator
Not sure how much time you want a photography on your wedding day? This wedding & elopement photography timeline calculator can help!
Courthouse Vista Elopement Inspiration
The Courthouse Vista Area one of the most easily accessible areas with expansive views in of Sedona for your wedding portraits.
Schnepf Farms Wedding venue- secluded meadow in central, AZ
The Meadow at Schnepf Farms is a whimsical forest setting located east of Phoenix in Queen Creek, Arizona perfect for your intimate wedding and reception.
Why you should consider the Mogollon Rim for your Arizona Elopement
If you are looking for epic cliffs, tranquil lakes and streams surrounded by pine trees, and cooler weather, look no further than the Mogollon Rim in Northeastern Arizona
How to plan a Glamis Sand Dunes Elopement
How and when to plan a Glamis Sand Dunes elopement or intimate wedding including inspiration photos and logistical tips
Horseshoe Bend Elopement planning
Horseshoe Bend Elopement Planning tips- permits, parking, accessibility, and more!
Cathedral Rock Elopement Planning
Cathedral Rock is one of the most iconic locations in Arizona for your Sedona hiking elopement wedding.
Merry Go Round Rock Wedding & Elopement Planning
Merry Go Round Rock has one of the most breathtaking sunset views in all of Sedona for your elopement or intimate wedding.
Tlaquepaque Wedding Inspiration- A desert Oasis in Sedona
The Tlaquepaque Wedding venue is one of the most beautiful locations in Sedona for your elopement, intimate wedding, or reception.
What is an Elopement?
What exactly is an Elopement… or a minimony, microwedding intimate wedding, alternative wedding, adventure elopement, etc…? And is it right for me?
The Ultimate Sedona Elopement Planning Guide
Ultimate Sedona Elopement Planning Guide- What time of year, location inspiration, vendor recommendations & more {Updated for 2024}
Venue Guides
The Top Outdoor Sedona Wedding Venues
An extensive list of Sedona wedding venues with great views! Descriptions, policies & map to help you in your planning process
Agritopia Farms wedding Inspiration
Agritopia is a charming farm community in the middle of Gilbert, Arizona, and a perfect place for a gorgeous intimate wedding.
Schnepf Farms Wedding venue- secluded meadow in central, AZ
The Meadow at Schnepf Farms is a whimsical forest setting located east of Phoenix in Queen Creek, Arizona perfect for your intimate wedding and reception.
Tlaquepaque Wedding Inspiration- A desert Oasis in Sedona
The Tlaquepaque Wedding venue is one of the most beautiful locations in Sedona for your elopement, intimate wedding, or reception.
Elopement Location Guides
The Ultimate Sedona Elopement Planning Guide
Ultimate Sedona Elopement Planning Guide- What time of year, location inspiration, vendor recommendations & more {Updated for 2024}
Arizona Elopement Guide- Everything you Need to Plan an Arizona Elopement
Everything you need to begin planning your dream Arizona Elopement- Where are the best locations, time of year, packages, legalities & more! {Updated for 2024}
Horseshoe Bend Elopement planning
Horseshoe Bend Elopement Planning tips- permits, parking, accessibility, and more!
How to plan a Glamis Sand Dunes Elopement
How and when to plan a Glamis Sand Dunes elopement or intimate wedding including inspiration photos and logistical tips
Merry Go Round Rock Wedding & Elopement Planning
Merry Go Round Rock has one of the most breathtaking sunset views in all of Sedona for your elopement or intimate wedding.
How to Choose the Best Place to Elope
The top questions (big and small) to help guide you through the process of choosing the best place to elope or hold your intimate wedding
Courthouse Vista Elopement Inspiration
The Courthouse Vista Area one of the most easily accessible areas with expansive views in of Sedona for your wedding portraits.
Cathedral Rock Elopement Planning
Cathedral Rock is one of the most iconic locations in Arizona for your Sedona hiking elopement wedding.
Why you should consider the Mogollon Rim for your Arizona Elopement
If you are looking for epic cliffs, tranquil lakes and streams surrounded by pine trees, and cooler weather, look no further than the Mogollon Rim in Northeastern Arizona
General Planning
Romantic Things for Couples to do in Sedona, AZ
Romance in the Red Rocks Are you looking for romantic things for couples to do in Sedona to make your getaway unforgettable? Whether you are visiting for a day trip or spending several days soaking in the red rock views, I’ve got you covered! Sedona is an outdoor lover’s paradise…
How to get legally married in Arizona
A step by step guide on how to legally get married in Arizona, what you need, where to go, and what order to do them in!
101 Fun Elopement Activity Ideas
101 Fun Elopement Ideas to help brainstorm activities for your unique wedding day. From traditional, to adventurous- fun ideas for everyone!
Wedding & Elopement photography timeline calculator
Not sure how much time you want a photography on your wedding day? This wedding & elopement photography timeline calculator can help!
What is an Elopement?
What exactly is an Elopement… or a minimony, microwedding intimate wedding, alternative wedding, adventure elopement, etc…? And is it right for me?
All Things Sedona
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Carla & Cameron’s Floral-Filled Andaz Resort Wedding
Andaz Resort Wedding in the Heart of Scottsdale Carla and Cameron flew down from Canada to Scottsdale for what turned out to be the most stunning, sun-soaked wedding day. They chose an intimate celebration at the Andaz Resort, where they…
Jen & Orin’s Western meets Boho Sedona Elopement
An Adventurous Sedona wedding Jen and Orin travelled all the way from Missouri for their western meets boho Sedona Elopement. They said their vows surrounded by their immediate family and Sedona’s famous red rocks. Jen and Orin’s improbable relationship began…
Kim & Scott’s Hot Air Balloon Sedona Elopement
Full Day Adventure with Hot Air Balloon, Off-road adventures, and night time fun Scott and Kim reached out to me interested in planning a full day red rock elopement including a hot air balloon ride, a bit of hiking, and…
Sara & Ryan’s 5 Cs of Arizona Mountain Elopement
Sara & Ryan’s Arizona Mountain Elopement How and where do you choose to elope when you are deeply tied to the state of Arizona for generations, and want to celebrate that on your wedding day? You have your wedding up…
Moira & Jake’s Sedona Heritage Museum Micro Wedding & Scottsdale Reception
Springtime Sedona Heritage Museum wedding Moira & Jake chose a Sedona Heritage Museum Wedding, followed by a more traditional reception the following week at her father’s home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Wedding Day Getting Ready We began the day at their…
Madison & Charlie’s February Sedona Elopement with Family
A micro-wedding with family in Sedona, AZ Madison and Charlie flew in from Michigan for their February Sedona elopement. Like many destination weddings, there were a few twists and turns along the way to creating the perfect day. The start…
Aubrey & Evan’s Newport Beach , Crystal Cove Wedding
A beautiful beach Micro Wedding on the California coast Aubrey and Evan chose a Crystal Cove Wedding on the beach after their initial plans for a wedding in Arizona fell through. Crystal Cove State Park is one of the gorgeous…
Haven & Adam’s Alpine Loop Wedding
Haven & Adam’s Alpine Loop Micro-Wedding with portraits at American Basin Haven and Adam chose an Alpine Loop wedding during the height of wildflower season to say their vows to one another. Adam’s family has spent many years enjoying this…
Liv & Collin’s 2 Day Page Adventure Elopement
2 Day Page Adventure Elopement Olivia and Collin reached out to me about wanting a last minute- but super unique- adventure elopement. After going through options and hearing what sort of vibe they were wanting, I suggested a Page adventure…
Lori & Ben’s Tucson Elopement under the Blooming Ironwood Trees
Lori & Ben’s Tucson Elopement Tucson Elopement under the Blooming Ironwood Trees of the Sonoran Desert Lori and Ben chose a Tucson Elopement surrounded by delicate Ironwood Tree blossoms and some of the largest saguaros in the world. A Sonoran…
Rosa & Tanner’s Superstition Mountains Elopement
Rosa & Tanner’s Superstition Mountains Elopement Rosa and Tanner chose a secluded Superstition Mountains elopement for their romantic wedding ceremony. When they first contacted me, they were in the middle of planning a large wedding back home. The stress of…
Morgan & Leah’s Picnic Proposal at the Sedona Heritage Museum
Merry Go Round Rock has one of the most breathtaking sunset views in all of Sedona for your elopement or intimate wedding.
Cassandra & Jared’s Grand Canyon Helicopter Elopement & Slot Canyon Adventure
Cassandra and Jarod’s Two day Elopement Session Grand Canyon Helicopter Elopement,… Plus! Joshua Trees – Slot Canyons – Horseshoe Bend Cassandra and Jarod traveled to Arizona from Singapore to celebrate their marriage with a Grand Canyon Helicopter Elopement, followed by…
Brittany & Anthony’s Oak Creek Adventure Session in Sedona
Fun Summer Oak Creek Adventure Session in Sedona, Arizona with family and couple’s portraits taken down by the running water of Oak Creek
Cassie & Nick’s Vermillion Cliffs Engagement Photos
Cassie and Nick’s Vermillion Cliffs Engagement Photos with their two pups that look like they were taken on a trip to Mars
Bobbie & Kasey’s Pink Jeep Tour Sedona Wedding with Family & Flower Pup
Bobbie & Kasey’s Pink Jeep Tour Sedona Wedding surrounded by family, flower pup Ruby and all the movie star glam at Merry Go Round Rock
Brie & Tyler’s Spiritual Red Rock Elopement
Brie & Tyler chose a spiritual ceremony officiated with singing bowl and sage for their red rock elopement in Sedona, Arizona
Dani & Tim’s Secret Slickrock Elopement with Family
Dani & Tim’s Secret Slickrock Elopement in Sedona, AZ Dani and Tim chose a Secret Slickrock elopement ceremony surrounded by family and friends for their Sedona wedding. They knew that they wanted to find a way to share the beauty…
Emily & Skeeter’s Cathedral Rock portrait adventure
Cathedral Rock is one of the most iconic locations in Arizona for your Sedona hiking elopement.
Lidia & Jack’s Bell Rock Wedding with day after Adventure Session in Sedona, Arizona
Two Day Sedona elopement, including a ceremony with family and friends at Bell Rock, and a day after Adventure Session at Merry Go Round
Madi & Landon’s Romantic Fay Canyon Elopement Portraits
Romantic Fay Canyon elopement in Sedona, Arizona surrounded by towering red sandstone walls and dark evergreen trees
Liz & Benton’s Intimate Diy Wedding at Lake San Cristobal in Lake City, Colorado
Intimate DIY wedding at a rental cabin overlooking Lake San Cristobal in Lake City, a small town in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado
Sarai & Jose’s Intimate Backyard Mariachi Band Wedding in Arizona
Joyous AirBnB Backyard Wedding with Mariachi Band, Photo Booth Bus, and Sparkler exit in Glendale, Arizona
Sariah & Trent’s Black Canyon City Wedding Portraits
Merry Go Round Rock has one of the most breathtaking sunset views in all of Sedona for your elopement or intimate wedding.
Britt & Colton’s Off-road Anniversary Picnic Adventure in Sedona
Merry Go Round Rock has one of the most breathtaking sunset views in all of Sedona for your elopement or intimate wedding.
Madison & Patrick’s Intimate Diy Wedding at Wranglers Roost in AZ
Wranglers Roost is a rustic fun venue located north of Phoenix in New River, Arizona perfect for your Arizona intimate wedding or reception.
Lani & Scott’s Anniversary Session at Cathedral Rock
Cathedral Rock is one of the most iconic locations in Arizona for your Sedona hiking anniversary session.
Sienna & Josh’s Horseshoe Bend Couple’s Portraits
Horseshoe Bend Elopement Planning tips- permits, parking, accessibility, and more!
Kristin & Adam’s Tucson Botanical Gardens Wedding
The Tucson Botanical Gardens is a desert oasis- a gorgeous venue location for your Tucson intimate wedding, or reception.
By Session Type
Sara & Ryan’s 5 Cs of Arizona Mountain Elopement
Sara & Ryan’s Arizona Mountain Elopement How and where do you choose to elope when you are deeply tied to the state of Arizona for generations, and want to celebrate that on your wedding day? You have your wedding up…
Liv & Collin’s 2 Day Page Adventure Elopement
2 Day Page Adventure Elopement Olivia and Collin reached out to me about wanting a last minute- but super unique- adventure elopement. After going through options and hearing what sort of vibe they were wanting, I suggested a Page adventure…
Lori & Ben’s Tucson Elopement under the Blooming Ironwood Trees
Lori & Ben’s Tucson Elopement Tucson Elopement under the Blooming Ironwood Trees of the Sonoran Desert Lori and Ben chose a Tucson Elopement surrounded by delicate Ironwood Tree blossoms and some of the largest saguaros in the world. A Sonoran…
Rosa & Tanner’s Superstition Mountains Elopement
Rosa & Tanner’s Superstition Mountains Elopement Rosa and Tanner chose a secluded Superstition Mountains elopement for their romantic wedding ceremony. When they first contacted me, they were in the middle of planning a large wedding back home. The stress of…
Cassandra & Jared’s Grand Canyon Helicopter Elopement & Slot Canyon Adventure
Cassandra and Jarod’s Two day Elopement Session Grand Canyon Helicopter Elopement,… Plus! Joshua Trees – Slot Canyons – Horseshoe Bend Cassandra and Jarod traveled to Arizona from Singapore to celebrate their marriage with a Grand Canyon Helicopter Elopement, followed by…
Brie & Tyler’s Spiritual Red Rock Elopement
Brie & Tyler chose a spiritual ceremony officiated with singing bowl and sage for their red rock elopement in Sedona, Arizona
Jen & Orin’s Western meets Boho Sedona Elopement
An Adventurous Sedona wedding Jen and Orin travelled all the way from Missouri for their western meets boho Sedona Elopement. They said their vows surrounded by their immediate family and Sedona’s famous red rocks. Jen and Orin’s improbable relationship began…
Kim & Scott’s Hot Air Balloon Sedona Elopement
Full Day Adventure with Hot Air Balloon, Off-road adventures, and night time fun Scott and Kim reached out to me interested in planning a full day red rock elopement including a hot air balloon ride, a bit of hiking, and…
Madison & Charlie’s February Sedona Elopement with Family
A micro-wedding with family in Sedona, AZ Madison and Charlie flew in from Michigan for their February Sedona elopement. Like many destination weddings, there were a few twists and turns along the way to creating the perfect day. The start…
Aubrey & Evan’s Newport Beach , Crystal Cove Wedding
A beautiful beach Micro Wedding on the California coast Aubrey and Evan chose a Crystal Cove Wedding on the beach after their initial plans for a wedding in Arizona fell through. Crystal Cove State Park is one of the gorgeous…
Haven & Adam’s Alpine Loop Wedding
Haven & Adam’s Alpine Loop Micro-Wedding with portraits at American Basin Haven and Adam chose an Alpine Loop wedding during the height of wildflower season to say their vows to one another. Adam’s family has spent many years enjoying this…
Bobbie & Kasey’s Pink Jeep Tour Sedona Wedding with Family & Flower Pup
Bobbie & Kasey’s Pink Jeep Tour Sedona Wedding surrounded by family, flower pup Ruby and all the movie star glam at Merry Go Round Rock
Dani & Tim’s Secret Slickrock Elopement with Family
Dani & Tim’s Secret Slickrock Elopement in Sedona, AZ Dani and Tim chose a Secret Slickrock elopement ceremony surrounded by family and friends for their Sedona wedding. They knew that they wanted to find a way to share the beauty…
Lidia & Jack’s Bell Rock Wedding with day after Adventure Session in Sedona, Arizona
Two Day Sedona elopement, including a ceremony with family and friends at Bell Rock, and a day after Adventure Session at Merry Go Round
Liz & Benton’s Intimate Diy Wedding at Lake San Cristobal in Lake City, Colorado
Intimate DIY wedding at a rental cabin overlooking Lake San Cristobal in Lake City, a small town in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado
Carla & Cameron’s Floral-Filled Andaz Resort Wedding
Andaz Resort Wedding in the Heart of Scottsdale Carla and Cameron flew down from Canada to Scottsdale for what turned out to be the most stunning, sun-soaked wedding day. They chose an intimate celebration at the Andaz Resort, where they…