Whether the wedding takes place on the West Coast of the United States, down under in Australia, or nestled in a small town in Italy, we’re seeing the spirit of the Southwest popping up in weddings all around the world! The Southwest is having a major influence this season on color palettes, table decor, and even fashion choices. To help you plan your own Southwestern wedding, wherever it is in the world, we’ve laid out the […]
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Wedding Ideas: Desert Wedding
Wild and Unforgettable Kenya Elopement at Masai Mara National Reserve
Doris and Sam’s Kenya elopement is hands-down one of the most adventurous, exhilarating, and culturally diverse weddings we’ve had the honor of featuring on our blog! The couple spent their first day exploring the Sopa Resort at Lake Navaisha, where they encountered wild birds, giraffes, and zebras before hopping in a Land Cruiser for a safari tour through the Masai Mara Game Reserve. On the second day, they ventured out into the desert with a group […]
Epic Colorado Elopement at Gateway Canyons Resort
Meg and Cam’s Colorado nuptials combined everything we love about elopements: an intimate ceremony, a totally epic backdrop, and personal details everywhere. Their elopement was held at Gateway Canyons Resort, a gorgeous Colorado venue, and began with a hike up to the ceremony space overlooking a incredibly majestic canyon. Cam is originally from Scotland, so we love how Meg surprised him with a bagpiper at the start of the ceremony to remind him of home! Elisa Watkins Photography documented this couple’s […]
Bohemian Glamping Wedding Inspiration at Panacea at the Canyon
This desert elopement inspiration at Pancea at the Canyon will put you in the bohemian state of mind for days! Dawn Photography and AE Creative pulled out all the stops to create a dreamy, glamping-inspired shoot within one of Oregon’s most scenic canyons. They set up a fabulous tee pee, hung geometric gold floral hangings from the trees, used macrame backdrops and chair coverings, and chose bohemian-chic fashion with an off-the-shoulder Dreamers & Lovers wedding dress and Southwest inspired groom style. Every detail was […]
This Snow Canyon Elopement Inspiration Nails Southwest Styling
Haley Nord Photography and designer Katie Bushell of Havenwood teamed up to bring us this exceptionally styled elopement inspiration in Snow Canyon, Utah. Taking full advantage of the desert landscape, they pulled in Southwest-inspired details, including fur rugs and chair covers, mini succulent centerpieces, and macrame pieces, which they used in both the ceremony décor and as a cover-up for the bride’s Daughters of Simone gown. Even the rings by Desert Rose Jewelry evoked a Southwest vibe because of the onyx […]
Bohemian Wedding at Big Bend National Park
Before Karla and Nick were even engaged, they went on a road trip to Big Bend National Park and immediately knew they would want to get married there one day. The couple wanted their desert wedding to be as low-key and close to their own bohemian style as possible, so they invited their very closest family and friends to join them on a casual hike to their gorgeous ceremony spot in the park. From the bride’s cold shoulder Free […]
This Intimate Desert Wedding in Arizona is Full of Thoughtful Details and Love
Meg and Matt work together for a wilderness therapy nonprofit in Arizona, so they spend the majority of their lives outdoors. When they were in the process of choosing a wedding venue, they immediately knew they wanted a space that would reflect their love for the Arizona desert. Enter: The Paseo! This adventurous couple decked out The Paseo‘s naturally comfortable event space with found objects from thrift store trips and foraged items from the desert to reflect their […]
Natural Elopement Inspiration in Bronson Canyon
This Bronson Canyon elopement inspiration created by Kelley Deal Photography shows us how simplicity can be magical when it comes to planning your wedding day. Rather than bring in rentals, décor, or loads of floral arrangements, Kelley focused on three things: a stunning Daughters of Simone wedding gown, a simple bridal bouquet crafted by Going Stead Studios, and a small yet elegant cake from Lindsey’s Cakes by Night. Then she let the gorgeous desert landscape do most of the wow-ing! […]
Artistic Industrial Desert Wedding at The Doyle Las Vegas
Brooke and Ryan’s artistic desert wedding defies the glam style typically found in Las Vegas events! The couple’s industrial venue, The Doyle Las Vegas, housed their wedding’s super-cool DIY projects with accents of floral hoops, geometric shapes, and handmade weavings. Brooke wore a long-sleeved beaded Needle & Thread gown that perfectly accented her boho desert bridal look, and Ryan’s bolo tie and greenery boutonniere added cool Southwestern flair to his groom style! The Image Is Found photographed every gorgeous […]
Rose Gold Wedding Inspiration at Petit Jean State Park
Rose gold is quickly becoming the wedding accent color of choice, and it’s easy to see why in this gorgeous wedding inspiration at Petit Jean State Park. Andy Roberts Photography created an intimate elopement-style session on a cliff overlooking the Arkansas landscape, complete with blush and white roses from Les Amis and a marbled white and rose gold wedding cake by Piece of Cake Lafayette. The bride, who wore an off-the-shoulder dress from Fabulous Frocks Shreveport, and groom, who sported a modern take on […]
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