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LAS VEGAS BEST ELOPEMENT LOCATIONS

Don’t fall into a preconceived idea of how Las Vegas elopements should be. We have much more than chapels and Elvis

Sure, you’ve known Las Vegas for its quick and easy chapel weddings, but it has much more to offer.

Las Vegas and its surroundings provide a staggering number of locations and stunning backdrops for your elopement, intimate celebration or just a post-ceremony photo session.

Your imagination is the limit, and beyond documenting the day, I’m here to guide you.

Choose between the vibrant and colorful downtown area, iconic museums, mountains, rock formations, cracked desert floors, city lights, and even ghost towns.

There are many more options, but here are my favorite locations for photo sessions, elopements, and intimate ceremonies

VINTAGE DESERT VIBES

Nelson Ghost Town aka Eldorado Canyon

Perfect place for an intimate wedding ceremony.

Best photographed a few hours before sunset.

As you drive through the winding desert road, the cactus-covered mountains open up to show what seems like a movie set. Eldorado Canyon offers a window into the past – dated rusty vehicles and dusty antique pieces can be found anywhere you land your eyes.

Located approximately forty-five minutes Southeast of Las Vegas, this well preserved historical place was the site of a major mining boom. Nowadays, this is a privately owned, photography paradise, with all the desert vibes, picturesque mountain backdrops, rustic barns, a chapel, and even old airplanes.

RAW OPEN DESERT

Dry Lake Bed aka The Desert

A great place for an intimate wedding ceremony.

Best photographed right before sunset.

The cracked earth gives it an other-worldly feel as the barren land expands off into the distance. Surrounded by mountains, the desert provides the most spectacular sunset views, and it is only a thirty minutes drive from the Strip. The wide-open space creates dreamy and unusual images.

A pretty romantic spot since the images will be all about the two of you. Come ready to get a little dusty.

RARE DESERT BEAUTY

Valley of Fire State Park

Perfect for a natural and relaxed, but colorful photo session.

Best photographed a few hours before sunset. Permit fee and travel fee required.

Mountains and uniquely shaped rock formations burst into vivid red hues and pastel tones. The Valley of Fire is a spectacular backdrop for adventurous couples willing to do a little hiking, and drive a little further. Located about one hour and a half hour from the Strip, this gem is desert at its best.

For the nature lover in you. It’s worth the red dust!


ICONIC VEGAS HISTORY

Neon Museum aka The Boneyard

If you love unique and colorful locations, this place won’t disappoint.

Best photographed late afternoon or at dusk. Permit fee required.

Take a glimpse at the brightly lit Vegas past through its neon signs. These colorful displays in decay have so much character and history; it makes for a surreal photography experience. The North Gallery has restored signs that light up when the sun goes down.

Located just a few minutes north of downtown, when you book the Neon Museum, you have the whole place to yourself.

COLORFUL URBAN ART

Downtown Las Vegas aka DTLV

The ideal place for artsy, bright, and city-loving couples.

Best photographed right before sunset.

Experience Vegas without the touristy feel. Downtown is colorful and quirky. It is an eclectic mix of ever-changing street art, unique architecture, vintage motels, and restored neon signs. It is the hub of the Las Vegas art scene and local culture.

Wrap up the shoot with a cocktail at one of its cool and unique bars for the full experience.

CLASSIC VEGAS LIGHTS

The Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street Experience

From iconic Vegas images to lavish and elegant photos.

It can be photographed day or night, but best right before sunset and into dusk.

The Las Vegas Strip doesn’t need much of a description. With its dramatic use of architecture, opulence, and spectacular glittering lights, it’s easy to understand what made it world-famous.

Fremont Street is “old Vegas”. Located in the heart of downtown, here you still find colorful neon signs, free entertainment, and a large canopy of LED lights with hourly shows. A whole different world from the Strip.

Be prepared for huge crowds, interesting characters, and lots of walking.

Are you ready to start planning your Las Vegas elopement? If the work you see moves you, get in touch.


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