What a wildly fun day exploring some of the most insanely diverse desert landscapes with these two. Jenn and Jake are total mountain people—most of their adventures together have been spent scrambling around the jagged peaks of the Cascades—but for their elopement they wanted a place that felt completely new. So… desert road trip it was. We spent sunrise perched over wavy desert cliffs, wandered through narrow sandstone slot canyons, explored valleys of giant desert towers, and ended the night dancing under the moon outside their geodome. Truly the best kind of Utah elopement with the best kind of people.
Sunrise First Look at a Wild Desert Vista
We kicked things off in the dusk, walking out to a lookout that feels like you’ve landed on another planet. As the sun crept over the horizon, these two had their first look—with the whole desert glowing in soft pastels. On the way out, we made a pit stop at a super remote gas station where they raided the beer cooler in full wedding attire – always makes for a fun photo op! Absolutely iconic. It’s the perfect mix of “epic elopement” and “we’re still here for the ridiculous moments.”
Slot Canyon Hike + Ceremony
Next stop: deep inside a hidden slot canyon that twisted and curved its way through glowing red sandstone. The walls towered overhead and felt like they swallowed all the sound around us in the coolest way. Jenn and Jake said their vows tucked inside this canyon corridor—simple, intimate, and totally their vibe. The place felt like a secret only the four of us knew about, and we loved watching them soak it in.
Midday Break + Outfit Change at the Geodome
After a morning of exploring, we headed back to their geodome tucked beneath massive desert cliffs. It was the perfect mid-day hang: shoes off, snacks out, beers cracked, and a quick outfit change before round two of adventuring. The light inside that dome is unreal—everything feels soft and glowy, and it was such a relaxed little breather before diving into the next landscape.
Desert Towers + Family Letters
For golden hour, we hiked out to one of our favorite zones—a maze of huge sandstone towers and spires that look like ancient desert castles. As the sun dropped low, these two found a quiet spot between the formations to read letters from family. Such a cool way to bring loved ones into an adventure elopement without breaking the vibe. The whole place lit up gold and then soft pink, and every minute just kept getting better.
First Dance + Twinkle Lights at the Geodome
We wrapped the day back at the dome where twinkle lights were strung up, a fire crackled, and the full moon started rising behind the cliffs. Jenn and Jake shared their first dance under the stars, completely relaxed and wrapped up in the moment. It was the perfect ending to a day that took us through about five totally different worlds—classic Utah magic.


