ADVENTUROUS DEATH VALLEY ELOPEMENT INSPIRATION
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known for its rugged canyons and daring desolation, getting married in death valley is a wedding day experience like no other. this blog will explore death valley’s landscape, desert wedding dress considerations, and so much more. if you’re imagining a unique wedding day set in an otherworldly environment, this blog will provide plenty of adventurous desert elopement ideas.
ZABRISKIE POINT VOW EXCHANGE AT SUNRISE
death valley offers a variety of backdrops for your wedding ceremony and wedding photo needs. with areas like zabriskie point, badwater basin, and more, death valley national park has everything from stunning sand dunes to rugged canyons.
in the case of #aandbabe ellie and aj, taking advantage of the dramatic backdrops and selecting a few spots, allowed them to make wedding memories in multiple areas of the park. ellie explains, “we had the most intimate vow exchange at zabriskie point at sunrise and then an actual ceremony, carried out by one of our best friends, later in the day in the sand dunes.”
sunrise vow exchange in death valley
ellie and aj’s sunrise vow exchange may have been surreal, but it also served a practical purpose. by getting married at sunrise, the two could capture the magic of bright desert light without the intense heat of midday sun. when planning an adventure elopement in death valley, approaching your wedding day timeline strategically will help you achieve the photos you want, without the discomfort of extreme weather conditions.
DEATH VALLEY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
ellie and aj’s death valley wedding photos are truly stunning. some of our favorite terrain snapshots are of ellie exploring the vast salt flats or of the two of them jumping off of sand dunes. it’s clear from these breathtaking desert wedding photos that their photographer, kim butler, really captured their remote wedding vision.
private death valley wedding photos
beyond the unbelievable terrain, death valley offers a unique opportunity to create wedding photos that reflect the solitude and vastness of this desert landscape. many couples choose to host their wedding in death valley national park for not only the views, but also the sense of privacy the park provides. celebrating the beginning of your married life with an uninterrupted connection to nature is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
DESERT WEDDING DRESS INSPIRATION
dressing comfortably for your desert wedding is usually a top consideration when selecting a wedding dress. ellie discovered our alyssa kristin bridal collection at a&bé bridal shop seattle. this crepe wedding dress collection is extremely comfortable and chic. made of high-quality crepe, alyssa kristin wedding dresses have stretch, but still offer ample support and structure.
modern one-shoulder wedding dress
ellie not only paid close attention to the comfort-level of her wedding dress, but also to the aesthetic and how the dress style would match her surroundings. choosing a wedding dress that complemented the natural tones of the landscape, ellie looked so elegant against the arid landscape.
her modern one-shoulder wedding dress neckline blended with the shape of sand dunes and rolling mountaintops in the distance. distinct and crisp, this contemporary wedding dress matched the minimal nature of their meaningful desert elopement.
an immersion of raw beauty and utter romance, ellie and aj’s adventure wedding in death valley was intimate and artful.
dress designer: alyssa kristin / bridal shop: a&bé seattle / photographer: kim butler photography