Emily and Taylor’s multi-day Arizona elopement was designed with intention, not urgency. From a private sunrise vow exchange in Lost Dutchman State Park to a relaxed family celebration and meaningful personal rituals, their experience shows how spreading your elopement across multiple days creates space for connection, presence, and a wedding that feels truly your own.

Nella & Meghan’s proposal in Saguaro National Park was a breathtaking mix of desert magic, golden light, and towering cacti. The best part? Proposals and photography sessions here don’t require a permit, making it easy to plan a stress-free and unforgettable moment.

Lance and Leslie’s sunset proposal at Bell Rock highlights how thoughtful timing and the right Sedona trail can create a private, meaningful moment. This guide walks through why Bell Rock works so well for proposals, how to plan around golden hour, and how to turn a Sedona proposal into part of a larger Arizona experience.

Erica and Aidan eloped at Catalina State Park on their sixth anniversary, blending an intimate family ceremony with private vows and a sunset hike through the Sonoran Desert. This real Arizona elopement shows what’s possible when you combine accessibility, adventure, and intentional planning in a state park setting.

Bianca and Ben’s maternity session at Phoenix Mountain Preserve celebrated a full-circle moment—returning to Arizona years after their anniversary photos to document the anticipation of welcoming their second child in the desert.

Sam and Collean’s Mt. Lemmon maternity session near Tucson marked a full-circle moment—from engagement and wedding photos to documenting the anticipation of welcoming their first child in Arizona’s mountains.

Sara and Kelli’s multi-day wedding in Tucson blended private sunrise vows in Saguaro National Park with a heartfelt ceremony at Catalina State Park, showing how couples can combine elopement intimacy with a small, family-centered wedding.

Superstition Mountains engagement session at sunset. Small hike to beautiful desert mountain views surrounded by Saguaro. Ending the session with vintage lanterns lighting our paths after the sun set below the horizon.

Grand Canyon elopement at Moran Point with two of the bride and groom’s closest friends. Intimate knot tying ceremony on the edge looking into the canyon and sunset portraits at Grandview Point with epic views of the Colorado River.

Desert elopement in Lost Dutchman State Park. Hannah + AJ get ready at their Airbnb in Scottsdale, AZ where they had a first look and exchanged hand-written vows. After exchanging private vows, they loaded up into their cars with their families for Lost Dutchman State Park for a ceremony and portraits at sunset.

Simple elopement at Moran Point in Grand Canyon National Park with a ceremony and portraits at Grandview Point.

Engagement session adventuring around Lipan Point at the Grand Canyon until dusk.

A simple afternoon elopement at Crescent Ranch in Sedona including a marriage license signing, a ceremony near Oak Creek, and couples portraits in front of Cathedral Rock in an open field.

An evening elopement at The Arboretum at Flagstaff with Rachel, Tim, and 20 of their loved ones. Rachel and Tim said their “I-Do’s” on The Arboretum’s stage followed by portraits with family. We wrapped up the evening with couples portraits in the open field with mountain views before they headed back to their Airbnb cabin to celebrate with a meatball world tour!

Early morning elopement in Sedona with a first look at the bride + groom’s Airbnb followed by a jeep tour. An off-road journey to their ceremony location at 7 Sacred Pools, enjoyed the geology at Devil’s Kitchen sink hole, and took in the views at Airport View Overlook.

Sunrise LGBTQ+ elopement story in one of Arizona’s beautiful state parks, Picacho Peak, near Tucson, Arizona. Cassie and Kenzi hiked to the top of a mountain as sunlight just started to break over the horizon, exchanged hand-written vows, and shared their first dance on a mountain top surrounded by Arizona’s native saguaro cacti.

Intimate evening elopement in Saguaro National Park. The bride and groom wore all black wedding attire and had a stunning contrasting bouquet with purples, blues, pinks, and whites.

Summer Sedona elopement with an intimate ceremony at Courthouse Vista and close family in attendance to watch the bride and groom say their vows. Ending the evening at a vista on Cathedral Rock trail watching the sun set and the colors change in the sky.