Today I’m bringing you an epic FULL DAY Elopement in Sedona, Arizona!
Sunrise Cathedral Rock Ceremony
Xintong + Shao wanted a day focused on each other and being in the moment. They loved the red rocks in Sedona, so we planned a full day of exploring the best places. We started their elopement day bright and early at 3:45am! We met at the Cathedral Rock trailhead and began hiking up in the dark with our headlamps. Xintong + Shao had never hiked Cathedral Rock before, let alone doing it in the dark, but they were pros! Once we made it to the top, they changed into their wedding attire on separate sides of the cliff and then met on the ledge for a first look! We spent the rest of the morning exploring around different spots until other hikers started to join around 6am.
The cotton candy skies were breathtaking as the sun came up over the horizon. After taking a moment to enjoy the view and pack up, we headed back down to meet with their officiant- Sedona Wedding Ministry on the plateau. Xintong hiked the whole way down in her wedding dress!
Once we reached the bottom, we picked a secluded spot and they had their ceremony, emotional vows, and then signed the marriage license!
Fun fact: I brought an assistant along with me that day so we could both be their witnesses just in case we didn’t find anyone that early in the morning.
Private Morning Elopement Breakfast
They headed back to their room after the romantic sunrise elopement ceremony for some chill time! They ordered a room service breakfast where they ate on their private patio with the prettiest view, napped, went to the spa, and enjoyed their afternoon.
Sunset First Dance Merry Go Round Rock
We met back up a couple hours before sunset where they got ready in their room and we hopped in their rented jeep to head up Schnebly hill. At the top, they had their first dance and explored around as the sun set and the storm clouds rolled in. Then we headed back down to end the night.
Full Day Elopement Timeline (June)
2-3:30 am: Get ready at the hotel (hair/makup)
3:45 am: Meet at the trailhead and start the hike
4:45 am: Top of Cathedral Rock: change clothes, first look, and bridals
5:45 am: Start hike down to the plateau
6:15 am: Meet officiant and begin ceremony
7:15 am: Head back to room for room service breakfast
7:30 am: Quick bite of breakfast for a photo and then split for the day until sunset
7:30 am-5:00 pm Private time to nap, go to the spa, grab lunch, etc.
5:00 pm: Meet at the room to get ready- getting ready photos
5:45 pm: Head to Schnebly Hill to start the drive up to Merry Go Round Rock
6:00 pm: Start the drive
7:00 pm: Arrive at Merry Go Round Rock and begin walk to the vista
7:15 pm: First Dance + Bridals
8:15 pm: Head back down the hill
9:00 pm: Arrive at trailhead- end photos
Arizona Elopement Photographer
If you’re dreaming of gorgeous red rock landscapes and out of this world desert views, planning an elopement Arizona might be for you!! With so many gorgeous and private locations to say I do, this desert paradise is the perfect place for an adventurous and intimate wedding! I’m an Arizona local and LOVE helping my clients plan their dream elopement (visiting or locals themselves!) I can provide an abundance of resources on where to elope and tips on how to make it the best experience ever! Contact me to book your Sedona, Arizona elopement photographer! And be sure to follow me on Instagram for more desert elopement location ideas in the US!
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
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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What's Included: + up to 12 hours of photography coverage
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