Your Little Sahara - Utah Elopement
Photo and Video Team
Dream of sand dunes and sunsets for your Little Sahara Recreation Area Utah elopement?
Hey there! We’re your Little Sahara, Utah Elopement Guides!
We’re Tana (photographer) and Cory (videographer)
When an artsy music teacher met a mortgage broker athlete on Bumble, our photo & video team was born!
The first year of our marriage we traveled Europe visiting 15 countries and took photos and video of everything in sight! When we returned to the states, we became obsessed with telling others’ love stories through photo and film! Come adventuring with us in one of our favorite spots - the Little Sahara Recreation Area in Utah and we’ll show you all of the beauty that those vibrant sunsets and sand dunes scapes have to offer!
Little Sahara Elopement Resources
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Northern Utah Location Guide
Looking for the perfect northern Utah locations as a stunning backdrops in your photoshoot? Well, look no farther! Here is my 2026 Northern UT Couples Location Guide - sorted by seasons and year round nearby locations to SLC, UT!
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Eloping at the Little Sahara Recreation Area in Utah
Do you dream of eloping in peaceful, desert vibes? Or is ATVing/being adventurous a HUGE part of your love story? Either way, Little Sahara Recreation Area is the perfect combination of peace and adventure!
The golden dunes and STUNNING golden hour light of Little Sahara State Park, in Utah, make for some of the most amazing pictures to capture your EPIC love story!
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Planning an Elopement with Roaming Desert Film Co.
At Roaming Desert Film Co., we believe elopements are more than a quiet alternative to a big and stressful wedding—they’re an intentional choice to celebrate your authentic story, your connection, and the freedom to celebrate love on your own terms. Booking an elopement isn’t about skipping tradition; it’s about creating space for meaning, adventure, and authenticity. Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath an endless desert sky, along a windswept coastline, or somewhere wildly personal to you, we’re here to document it with the same care and cinematic storytelling as any grand celebration.
Places to Stay near Little Sahara Recreation Area Utah
Santaquin, UT B & B
The Rockin’ Robbins Ranch B & B in Santaquin
Camping
Nearby Restaurants in Eureka, UT
What’s Included
We care about making your story YOURS!
01 Documenting your AUTHENTIC story
Every elopement and love story is unique. We want to take the time to get to know you, your story and your wants for the day. We set up Zoom calls prior to your elopement, at your convenience, and send a questionnaire so that we can include every detail that makes your story YOURS! This helps your elopement day vision come to life!
02 Location Scouting
We are sure to hike the trails and scout your elopement locations during the week before your elopement, to make sure if anything pops up (like flooding, heavy rains and winds, or harsh trail conditions) then we have Plan B routes to keep your day running smoothly. We want to take the stress off of your shoulders and be the experts you can rely on!
03 Permit Expertise
National Parks do not allow drone footage, but we are familiar with the surrounding areas that do allow drone permits so that your video footage can still look like a million bucks and have those stunning aerial shots. We also have a knowledge of Utah’s marriage legalities and permits, and can help you make sure everything is on track!
04 Planning Support
Due to our deep knowledge of this area, we know many vendors that can be available for your elopement. We also will offer you unlimited support in planning for your big day and helping out in any way we can. We want you to enjoy the moments that matter!
05 Leave No Trace Certified
We are Leave No Trace aware photographers/videographers and love to care for the environments we shoot in. We will leave each location better than when we found it and the only memory of us there will be in your gorgeous photographs/video!
06 Beautiful Imagery and Video
On your day, we will ensure taking wonderful candid moments as well as give you posing prompts that will make you feel like a natural in front of the camera. In addition, we take our time in the editing process to ensure you have incredible and artistic footage to honor and preserve your day.
07 Sneak Peek
We provide a photography sneak peek within 24-48 hours after your elopement so you can share your epic day with all of your friends!
08 Travel Fees Included
There are no hidden fees with us. What you see is what you get and the travel fees are already included in our price.
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Ready to Book?
Take a minute to fill out our contact form and we’ll get back with you in 24-48 hours!
FAQs
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We believe in understanding who you are to best tell your love story! We'll capture intentional moments and artistic photographs/ film visuals out in nature.
We will be there to support you on your day and take stressors off of your shoulders, by a very proactive and planned out approach - putting in efforts ahead of time so you can enjoy your day and your story!
Not to mention, if you have a loose bobby pin, we will be there to make sure its back in place! We are more than a photo/video team. We are your support for the day!
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In the spring or the fall to enjoy mild temperatures and avoid extreme heat and hot sands of the summer. Spring and fall is also a good time to go ATVing in the recreation area, as well.
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Application: Apply to the BLM FIllmore Field Office at least 30-60 days ahead of your elopement date.
Fees: Expect to pay around $50 for a Special Use Permit Fee plus $10 to apply.
Day Use Fee: Little Sahara additionally charges daily vehicle use fees (around $18/vehicle).
For your legal marriage, you will also need a Utah Marriage License and an officiant and two witnesses to sign it.
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Sure! We love to see your crew! Elopements don't have to be running away from it all. Your friends and fam can adventure with you, as well!
Bring your friends and family along for the ride! 15 people are permitted at Little Sahara.
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You can drive right up to most areas of Little Sahara. So strenuous hiking is not required.
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Most of our elopements last from 4 - 12 hours.
It depends on what adventures you want documented or not, and how long you want the EPIC fun to last!
Check out our different options here.
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Get in touch and fill out our contact form here.
To book with us and hold your date, we require a contract signed and a 25 percent downpayment.
We'll send out our elopement questionnaire and set up a Zoom call to plan it out!
Let's get you hitched! Let's celebrate on the best day of your life!!!
It's as easy as that!
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Yes. Tana (photographer) and Cory (videographer) are both ordained through the Universal Life Church and can legally marry clients, if this is needed.
