Karen Castor Photography, an Arizona Elopement Photographer, captures Kierstin + Grant’s Sedona Elopement with Baby in Tow.
Recapping This Sedona Elopement with Baby
Grant and Kierstin, who recently welcomed their first baby, wanted to include him in their special day but weren’t sure how to do it. I suggested bringing a nanny along, and they agreed. My trusted nanny joined us, and she took care of Baby Crew while we captured beautiful moments.
We started the day at their Airbnb, where they got ready and had a first look. Then we drove up a rough road in a jeep. We stopped at the gym where they first met for some photos. Crew was a bit confused by the bumpy ride, but he managed just fine.
When we reached the top, Grant and Kierstin read their vows on a rock they had always imagined for this moment. Crew watched quietly as they exchanged heartfelt words. We took bridal photos and family pictures with Crew, who was all smiles.
The couple shared a first dance, and Kierstin danced with Crew while Grant watched with tears in his eyes. They then sat together as a family to enjoy the sunset until it got cold, and we went back to the jeep for cake and champagne. We ended the night with some sweet photos under the Jeep headlights before heading back down the mountain so Crew could rest and his parents could enjoy dinner.
Words from the Couple About Their Sedona Elopement with Baby
Why did you choose to elope?
“We wanted an intimate experience that was solely focused on us. No stress of pleasing many guests.”
How was your elopement?
“Perfection…. Our favorite part of our perfect day was watching the sunset at merry-go-round rock with our son. We were filled with so much Joy for the entire day, but to have our son there with us to experience and witness his parents get married meant everything to us.”
Do you have any regrets about your elopement?
“None, not a single regret.”
What advice do you have for future couples looking to elope?
“Do what you want! It’s not about following tradition or doing what your family expects of you. Do what fulfills your heart and what you and your partner will look back on and say “Wow that was such an incredible experience.”
Their Elopement Timeline
1:30 pm Detail photos
1:45 pm Grant + Crew Getting Ready
2:00 pm Kierstin Getting Ready
2:15 pm First Look at Airbnb
2:30 pm Leave Airbnb
2:45 pm Arrive at the Gym
3:00 pm Leave the gym for Munds Wagon Trailhead
3:30 pm Pitstop for Jeep photos
4:15 pm Approximate arrival at Merry Go Round Rock
4:30 pm Vows + Rings on the rock
4:45 pm Bridal photos
5:15 pm First dance
5:20 pm Dance with Crew
5:25 pm Champagne Pop
5:30 pm Sit and watch the sunset | Read letters from family, cake, sip on champagne, snuggle with Crew, and play another song
5:40 pm Head back to Jeep | Blue hour Jeep headlight photos then head back to the trailhead
6:30 pm End Photos
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For the couples who....
want to capture a full day with no breaks or they want to split coverage between 2 days. It's best for the couples who want a day dedicated to just them and then the next day dedicated to their guests.
What's included:
+ up to 12 hours of photography coverage
+ Personalized planning workflow that will guide you through the process from start to finish
+ Custom location scouting, vendors recs, activity inspo, permit assistance, and timeline creation
+ Behind the scenes photos send straight to your phone
+ 3-5 Polaroids
+ Online gallery with unlimited high-res downloads, personal printing rights, and access to pro lab printing
+ All travel within AZ or UT
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For the couples who....
are eloping with no guests or want a light adventure elopement with a few guests. If you choose to have guests, a minimum of 2 hours would be dedicated to ceremony, guest portraits, travel time, and buffer room for traffic, hiking, delays, etc. This is based on past experiences with eloping with guests.
What's included:
+ up to 4 hours of photography coverage
+ Personalized planning workflow that will guide you through the process from start to finish
+ Custom location scouting, vendors recs, activity inspo, permit assistance, and timeline creation
+ Behind the scenes photos sent straight to your phone
+ 3-5 Polaroids
+ Online gallery with unlimited high-res downloads, personal printing rights, and access to pro lab printing
+ All travel within AZ or UT
For the couples who....
want to take advantage of the desert golden sun at both sunrise and sunset, explore multiple locations, or need more time for a longer adventure or wedding day. This package is able to be split half and half in order to get the best of both worlds on your elopement day or it can be continuous coverage depending on what works better for your vision.
What's included:
+ up to 8 hours of photography coverage
+ Personalized planning workflow that will guide you through the process from start to finish
+ Custom location scouting, vendors recs, activity inspo, permit assistance, and timeline creation
+ Behind the scenes photos sent straight to your phone
+ 3-5 Polaroids
+ Online gallery with unlimited high-res downloads, personal printing rights, and access to pro lab printing
+ All travel within AZ or UT
HALF DAY | $5,100
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