Mogollon Rim Elopement in Northern, Arizona

If you aren’t from Arizona, you may not know the term Mogollon Rim, or Rim Country, but let me show you why you should! The Mogollon Rim is roughly a 200-mile-long limestone and granite cliff carved diagonally across the state of Arizona, reaching elevations of 7,000 to 8,000 feet above sea level.

If you are looking for epic cliffs, tranquil lakes and streams surrounded by pine trees, and cooler weather, look no further than Northeastern Arizona for a woodsy escape up on the Colorado Plateau.

While not completely unknown, this area draws significantly less traffic than neighboring Sedona and Flagstaff to the West, making it a perfect place to enjoy a summer Arizona wedding. With views that many could confuse for parts of Southern Colorado or Utah, Rim country has many breathtaking elopement location choices ranging from easily accessible to wild and untamed backcountry. Colorful wildflower fields, snow capped tree branches, and wildlife galore are just a few of the unexpected finds you can find in this section of Arizona.

Pro-Tip: Although you will be surrounded by evergreen, Rim Country is still considered high desert, so be prepared to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid elevation sickness if coming from lower elevations.

Mogollon Rim Elopement Info at a Glance

  • Location : The Mogollon Rim Region covers an area of Northeastern Arizona encompassing several towns, including- Payson, Show Low, Strawberry, Young, Snowflake, Pinetop-Lakeside, and Cibeque.

Get Inspired…

Tiffany and Steven’s Adventure Bridal Portrait Session on the Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Tiffany and Steven chose to have a small ceremony amongst their family and friends at an Air BnB in Flagstaff, but chose a day after Adventure Bridal Portrait session to give them time to really sink into each other and what being married meant to them. They chose the Mogollon Rim area for it’s epic views and icy lakes. During the winter months, even more visited locations along the Rim tend to be very private as it is considered the off season.

  • Bride and groom standing on a ledge on the Mogollon Rim
  • Over look at the Mogollon Rim overlook in Arizona
  • Bride looking up into her husband's eyes during their Mogollon Rim Elopement with gorgeous boho boquet
  • Stunning wildflower bouquet draped over groom's back during northern Arizona elopement
  • Breathtaking views of trees rolling in the distance as bride stands on ledge of the Mogollon Rim
  • Bride facing into the sun as she stares into the distance during her northern Arizona elopement
  • Breathtaking Bohemian wedding bouquet with earthy tones and interesting textures
  • Bride's long wedding dress train blowing in the wind as she stands at the edge of the world on a cliff overlooking the Mogollon Rim
  • Beautiful elopement couple embracing framed by pine trees in northern Arizona
  • Mogollon Rim Elopement
  • Bride and groom slow dancing as they stand at the edge of the Mogollon Rim in Arizona
  • Groom dips his beautiful bride amongst the pines during their intimate elopement
  • Bride and groom embrace in a romantic kiss during their northern Arizona elopement
  • Joyful booty lift as bride smiles at her husband during their gorgeous outdoor wedding
  • Incredible views during this epic outdoor elopement in Arizona
  • The sky is the limit as sweet bride and groom embrace on the edge of a Mogollon Rim cliff
  • Evergreen as far as the eye can see as an elopement couple stand at the edge of the Mogollon Rim
  • Sun glowing around this newly married couple on the edge of the Mogollon Rim
  • Husband holding his new wife on the edge of the Mogollon Rim during their northern Arizona wedding
  • Groom kisses his wife's head as they look off into the distance during their incredible Mogollon Rim wedding
  • Unique boho wedding bouquet with funky textures and a mix of bold and earthy colors
  • Groom in all black wedding suit
  • Unique boutonniere with fern like tufts and bright red flower
  • Groom standing in his black suit at the edge of the Mogollon Rim
  • Bride and groom walking hand in hand next to winter lake lined by pine trees and patches of snow
  • Patches of snow and evergreens line the bank of a wintery lake as bride and groom walk hand in hand
  • Bride looking back over her shoulder as she is lead by her husband
  • Stunning bride on a stone with light blue sky reflecting in the lake behind her
  • Bride and groom embrace, framed in winter lake reflecting the sky and pine trees
  • Groom lifts bride's chin as he draws her in for a kiss next to a beautiful winter lake during their Arizona elopement
  • Boho bouquet laid on a rock during a winter elopement in Arizona
  • Happily married couple during their northern Arizona wedding
  • Bride peaking over her new husband's shoulder
  • Bride's ring as she holds her new husband's arm
  • Elopement couple embrace for a kiss framed by the reflection of the tree lined winter lake
  • Groom holds his bride tight on the edge of a snow lined lake
  • Bride and groom dance at the edge of a snow capped lake in Arizona
  • Groom spins his bride as they dance at the edge of a lake
  • Bride's wedding dress flares out as she dances with her husband at a northern Arizona lake
  • Spinning in for a kiss
  • Colorful sunset embrace at the edge of the Mogollon Rim

Below are the vendors who brought this vision to life.

  • Floral: Wildflower Design Co.
Shannon Durazo- Arizona Elopement Photographer

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7 Comments

  1. christina whitver says:

    these are absolutely gorgeous

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  2. Aimee Flynn says:

    I loooove the Mogollon Rim! It’s such an underrated spot for an elopement. Really great work!

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    1. Shannon Durazo says:

      Me too!!! It never ceases to amaze me how many people don’t know Arizona has forests!

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  3. Wow it looks stunning out there! Perfect views!

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    1. Shannon Durazo says:

      Arizona is such a diverse state 😉

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    2. Gah..Arizona is just a dreamy place to adventure with your love ones…and those moments you captured for those two…stunning!.

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      1. Shannon Durazo says:

        Agreed! I love our gorgeous state.

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