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.

Samantha and Shane’s sunset elopement in Joshua Tree National Park shows how desert landscapes can create a calm, deeply intentional experience. This guide walks through choosing ceremony locations, planning around sunset light, budgeting for a national park elopement, and designing a day that feels grounded rather than rushed.

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.

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.

Planning a Joshua Tree elopement? This desert elopement experience highlights what a sunset ceremony in Joshua Tree National Park actually looks like—from accessible ceremony locations to lighting considerations—so you can decide if this iconic California landscape is right for your day.

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.

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.

Elopement at Cap Rock in Joshua Tree National Park with their immediate family there as witnesses.

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.

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.