Eloping in Joshua Tree, California
Eloping in Joshua Tree, CA is a dream for the desert wandering couple that wants a relaxing retreat, stunning airbnb to share with their family and friends, intimate meals and local experiences with their loved ones, star gazing, and epic pictures with stunning desert views! Here are some tips and tricks from this photo/video team @ Roaming Desert Film Co. on how to create your desert vision you’ve been saving on your Pinterest board!
Hi there! We’re Tana and Cory Metcalf - a husband and wife photo/video team, local to Utah! We love exploring all that the world has to offer and taking our doggos along for the journey, as well! The deserts are our absolute favorite to capture!
Why Joshua Tree?
Joshua Tree, CA is one of the most quiet, calming, and peaceful places I have ever been! This, partnered with it’s desert charm, artsiness, and local vendors, can make it one of the most stunning places to elope or host your micro wedding. I personally love the lighting in Joshua Tree, as well as the chunky boulders, and beautiful desert foliage.
Not to mention the UNREAL starry skies.
Places to Stay
Joshua Tree, CA is chock-full of artistic, kooky, peaceful and relaxing airbnbs and it is part of the appeal of visiting the city to begin with!
My favorite company is The Joshua Tree House for their lovely design in architecture for the airbnbs they create! House of Kuna is also amazing!
Activities for You and Your Guests
Example Timeline
Stay at @houseof.kuna
9am Breakfast @lunasourdough
10am Private Sound bath in Yoga Studio/or outside of Airbnb
11am Giving partner private letter and special gift on patio
12pm Order @skyhighpiejt to eat outside
1pm Get Ready
4pm Ceremony at Hidden Valley Picnic Area
5pm Private Chef Dinner at Airbnb
6pm Bridals Photoshoot with Camel
7pm Enjoy being newlyweds exploring the cholla Cactus Garden Sunset @ Hidden Valley Trail
✨ optional night photography
Where to Marry in Joshua Tree National Park?
In Joshua Tree, there are a number of spots you can have your wedding:
🌵 25 of less people
Hidden Valley Picnic Area (not permitted March to May)
Quail Springs Picnic Area (not permitted March to May)
Cap Rock
Live Oat
Split Rock
Rattlesnake Picnic area
🌵 26-100 people
Indian Cove Amphitheater (need to shuttle guests here because there is no parking)
You need a special Park Use Permit and an $120 wedding application (more fees may apply depending on how many people you bring).
