Desert

When We Were Young: Gothic Desert Elopement at Eldorado Canyon

Kat

Electric Sugar Elopements

November 5, 2025

Aimee and Jon left Birmingham to get married in the Nevada desert. The bride loved the idea of Vegas, the groom wanted something outdoors or in the mountains, so as soon as they found out about the little chapel at Eldorado Canyon, they knew it would be the best of both worlds. Eldorado Canyon gave them the intimacy they wanted, but they still ended the day in true Vegas fashion. After the ceremony they changed outfits and headed to the Strip and Downtown to celebrate.

Southwestern Goth in the Moab Desert

Kat

Amy Bluestar

September 3, 2025

Taylor and Erik wanted a wedding that doubled as an adventure. They found it in Moab, Utah, surrounded by red rocks, sandstone arches, and the perfect amount of eerie timing. Taylor told us, “We originally chose our wedding date purely for the spooky thrill of getting married on Friday the 13th, but once we realised the eclipse was the next morning, it felt like the universe’s way of telling us: Yep, you picked the perfect time and place to kick off your life together as husband and wife.”

Ghost Town Love: Queer Fairytale Meets Desert Daydream Wedding Shoot

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Cat Dossett

August 5, 2025

This shoot, organised The Capture Workshop, was all about blending vintage Vegas glam with raw desert beauty. while this wasn’t a real wedding, this shoot was designed to challenge expectations, especially around what men are 'supposed' to wear when they get married.

A Secret Vegas Elopement

Kat

Velvet Alchemy Photos

August 4, 2025

Scott spends his weekends filming weddings for other people. When it came to his own, he and Sophie left everything familiar behind. They got married in Las Vegas by an Elvis impersonator, in the pink Cadillac parked in the Tunnel of Love at the Little White Wedding Chapel.

A Private Joshua Tree Elopement with Edge

Kat

Love and Lattitudes

July 22, 2025

Vegas natives Sara and Anthony decided to marry away from the neon lights, wanting something a bit quieter, that felt more like them. They had visited the park together many times so when it came time to plan their wedding, they knew it would be the perfect place. They even booked the same AirBnB that they stayed in on their very first trip together. “We wanted our theme to be a mix of our love of the desert, our Vegas roots, and a little edge,” they explained. “The inspiration was ultimately the things we love and who we are.”

Deserted: A Windswept Desert Editorial for Rock n Roll Bride Magazine

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Samantha Jacob

July 7, 2025

Issue 63 is now on sale and in light of everything going on in the world right now, we wanted this edition to put a stake in the ground and take us back to our roots. To celebrate real couples, real love and and real budgets in a way that feels liberating, free and oh so unmistakably rock 'n' roll

Baby, It’s You: A Great Sand Dunes Elopement and Baby Bump Shoot

Kat

Ayla Rae Weddings

October 7, 2024

Brenna and Noah built their elopement around two things: a baby blue colour palette and Brenna's baby bump (they were almost positive they were having a boy, and they were later proved right!). They decided to elope at the Great Sand Dunes in Colorado for that wide open blue sky, and the nostalgia of previous time spent together in the nearby town of Alamosa.

Eclectic, Western Disco Wedding at Furstwurld, Joshua Tree

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Danya Izarraraz

September 27, 2024

When Kira and McKinna set their sights on Joshua Tree for their wedding, they knew they wanted something as eclectic and dynamic as their relationship. “Joshua Tree is a gorgeous place, and it’s also very eclectic,” Kira says. “We wanted our guests to experience both sides of this, so we selected Indian Cove Amphitheater for our ceremony and a private music and art venue called FurstWurld for the reception. Both places are special to us as climbers, music lovers, and seasonal high desert dwellers.”

A Road Trip with A Zion National Park Elopement

Kat

The Costa Sisters

July 12, 2024

The amazing thing about a destination elopement is that it doesn't need to be just a one-day event. For Beci and Steve, who traveled to the US from the UK for their wedding, it turned into a week-long adventure! With a few loved ones and their videographers/photographers, The Costa Sisters, in tow, they started in Vegas, took a road trip through Valley of Fire, and finally arrived in Zion, Utah, for their ceremony.

Colourful Palm Springs Wedding with Adult Colouring & A Caricature Artist

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Shalom Imaginative

March 21, 2024

Married at The Lautner Compound in Desert Hot Springs, just outside Palm Springs in California, Molly and Daniel's wedding was al about fun, art and authenticity. The couple curated a celebration that was an expression of their love for colour, all with a mid-century modern twist.

Romantic Pink, Red & Heart Themed Vegas Elopement

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Maria Madison

January 26, 2024

Jenna and Maël, who live in Bristol, had the sweetest pink and red themed elopement. On their second date they joked about getting married in Vegas in a ‘drive through’ wedding so when Maël proposed to in Paris, they didn’t even think about getting married anywhere else!

A Year Later: A Vibrant Anniversary Shoot in Las Vegas

Kat

Erin Roberts

December 12, 2023

Celebrating love doesn't stop at "I do." For Amber and Christopher, their one-year anniversary became an opportunity to not only reflect on a year of marital bliss but also to capture the magic once again through a uniquely styled photo shoot in Vegas. Shot by the talented Erin Roberts, who also documented their wedding, the anniversary shoot was a testament to their love, creativity, and the desire to keep things uniquely their own.

A Stress-Free Las Vegas Wedding

Kat

Sydney Morman

July 26, 2023

After planning, and cancelling two big weddings, Rachael and Aaron decided Vegas was going to be their cost-effective and much more fun third try.

Minerals, Modern Florals & Desert Vibes in Palm Springs

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Let’s Frolic Together

July 14, 2023

When Cat and Patrick decided to tie the knot, they knew they wanted it to have desert surroundings and all the good vibes. Combining their passions for Mid-century modern design and rockin' music, they embarked on a journey to create a wedding like no other. Ultimately though, they just wanted to rock the desert and throw a great party!

Dark Victorian Desert Goth Wedding

Kat

Love and Latitudes

July 7, 2023

Charlie and Roger defied convention and had a non-traditional celebration. inspired by a fusion of dark Victorian aesthetics and the haunting beauty of the desert. They drew inspiration from unconventional sources such as movies like What We Do in the Shadows and the wedding scene in the The Invitation.

Winter Micro Wedding at Red Rock Canyon

Kat

Kassie Gunn

June 12, 2023

LaDawn and Jin exchanged vows in a micro wedding at Red Rock Canyon, Nevada, in November. Describing their wedding theme as a blend of romance, dreaminess and edginess, their day was simple but they really let their personalities shine.

Fun Meets Classic Vegas Wedding at Sure Thing Chapel

Kat

Kassie Gunn

June 9, 2023

Combining tradition with the spirit of Vegas, Mariah and Isaac 's $5000 wedding was a day that truly felt like them. Married on Thanksgiving, they were surrounded by their closest friends and family as they said their vows at the kitsch Sure Thing Chapel.

Western Valentine’s Elopement in Vegas

Kat

Onyx & Arrow

April 3, 2023

In an era where wedding planning can be stressful and financially straining, Colette and Jesse decided to take a different approach and elope in Las Vegas.

From Scotland to Las Vegas with Love

Kat

Ashley Marie Myers

December 6, 2022

Not wanting to be the centre of attention or have a big wedding, Keren and Ben instead decided to fly to Vegas from Scotland to elope, just the two of them.

A Desert Love Wedding with Woodstock Vibes & Weed

Kat

Chrisrina Sforza

October 28, 2022

Planning a wedding wasn't really Chelsey and Richie's thing, so they hired the planners at P3 Events who got to surprise them with the whole design of the day. The inspiration for the theme came from a 'Trippy Hippie' sticker their planner saw on a bicycle in San Francisco a few months earlier!

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