Exploring Joshua Tree: from massive Boulders to narrow Slot Canyons
Joshua Tree has always been a special place to these two. They’ve spent weekends out here exploring the park, camping, taking photos, and even eloped out here in private before their time working with me. So, naturally, when they wanted to include their friends and family in a celebration of their marriage, they chose the one place they loved the most.
Nestled amidst the towering Joshua trees and rugged boulders of Joshua Tree National Park, Amelia and Kris exchanged vows in an intimate, breathtaking ceremony framed perfectly between two funky, massive Joshua Trees.
The day began with the couple getting ready in their sprinter van, the wind howling as Amelia’s mom put her veil on. Then we made our way over to the ceremony spot they had scoped out on one of their previous trips with all the family in tow.
Surrounded by a small group of close family and friends, Amelia and Kris’ ceremony was a heartfelt celebration of their love. After sharing vows with each other, their family instantly embraced them before we set off for a family hike together. Amelia and Kris really wanted to do something different than just family photos while also showing everyone part of the park. Plus, of course, getting some candid moments together. This isn’t something I typically do on elopement days, but it was actually so fun hiking around with everyone and taking in the sights! All while trying to not get blown away by the strong winds we had that day haha.Â
Afterwards, Amelia and Kris slipped away with me to capture more photos of just them. We explored narrow slot canyons, climbed all over the boulders, and, of course, had to get more photos with some Joshua Trees. As the sun dipped below the horizon, we returned to Amelia and Kris’ Airbnb for an intimate dinner with their families under the twinkling lights. We ate Thanksgiving food (since Thanksgiving was just a few days after their elopement), we drank hot cider, and we watched as the moon rose up over the desert horizon. We ended the night with their first dance in front of everyone who was there to celebrate. It truly was such a great day out in the desert!
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Photography | Zoe of The Foxes Photography


