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MOAB ELOPEMENT

PHOTOGRAPHER

Moab Adventure Elopements +
Elevated Micro Weddings

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and you want a wedding experience that feels both wild and intentional — adventure that feels doable, not daunting.
A handful of guests who matter most, beautiful landscape around you, and a laid-back, stress-free day that lets you breathe, explore, and truly enjoy it all.

And photos that feel like you’re reliving your favorite day.

So you’ve decided to elope in Moab…

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You’ve chosen to elope in Moab for the beautiful vast canyons, desert adventures, adrenaline filled activities, and red rock arches and walls that feel like you’re on Mars.

But planning a Moab elopement or micro wedding can be daunting, especially if you don’t live here or haven’t visited before!

Where do you stay? Where can you celebrate afterwards? How do you apply for National Park permits? How far is it from the trailhead to wine tasting? What hikes are doable in a wedding dress? How can you structure a day that feels intimate and intentional and also bring guests with you?

Planning Moab elopements can seem impossible - so many decisions, so many opinions, and so many options…

But you don’t have to plan your Moab adventure alone.

Yes I’m your photographer,
but I’m also so much more.

I’m your planning guide, space holder, adventure buddy, and dream wedding facilitator. I’ll hike, climb, off road, help you explore the desert all day, and then recommend the best wine pairing for your celebratory charcuterie board.

While my goal is to give you photos that feel like you’re reliving your favorite day over and over again, I also plan your favorite day from the ground up, and back up all the intentional decisions that you’ve made.

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MEET ZANDRA

LISTEN ALONG

Rather listen than scroll? In this podcast episode I talk all about finding the perfect balance of adventure and luxury for your elopement in Moab.

How I Help You Create Your Dream Moab Elopement

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  • I’ll  work with you to craft a custom timeline that captures every meaningful moment of your day, so all you have to do is show up and soak it all in, stress free and totally present.

    You get unlimited access to me via email and zoom, and I’ll hold your hand the whole time.

  • Custom location guides for your elopement - all the best stays, restaurants, breweries, and adventures in one Moab guide!

  • I’ll provide you with vendors tailored towards you as a couple and your specific elopement plans - no more google searching for who will travel to Moab!

  • National park rules and regulations can be overwhelming and time consuming, so I’ll be your guide to marriage licensing and coordinate any location permits that you’ll need.

  • If the desert is calling, I’m here to make your adventure elopement dreams a reality! I’ll provide guides to trails, off roading, climbing routes, and easily accessible mountain areas (for the slightly less adventurous - all are welcome here!)

  • My overall goal with every single wedding I photograph is a combination of documentary style photography (so that you get to relive your wedding as it happened every time you look through your gallery) and however much hands on direction you want (so that you get the kind of portraits and detail shots that you’ll love forever).

    You’ll get your photos in an online gallery where you can download, share, and print your favorite memories.

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You don’t have to choose between adventure and an elevated experience - let me help you plan BOTH.

Jessica and Al spend so much time in the desert together, and it only made sense for them to elope in Moab. They wanted to elevate their normal camping experience for their micro wedding, so I guided them to Under Canvas Moab - a stunning glamping resort outside of town. They got ready and had their first look at sunrise on the property, then held their ceremony with their closest people (and dog!) at a beautiful cliffside overlook.

They celebrated by doing what they do best - taking their Jeep on the adventurous White Rim trail, saying private vows with a panoramic desert view to themselves, and making brunch together. They met up with their guests later back at Under Canvas with a private chef dinner as the sun set behind the red rock cliffs.

I love helping couples find their perfect amount of adventure without skipping the things that are important to them - a unique stay, professional vendors, and good wine to end the night.

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RESOURCES

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Where to Elope in Moab

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Best Southern Utah Micro Wedding Venues

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How to Legally Elope in Moab

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Ready for the best elopement in Moab with no regrets?

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Elope in Moab Packages

Half Day

4 hours photography coverage
Custom Timeline + Planning Support
Personalized Locations
Full Resolution Images
Online Gallery for Sharing & Downloading
24 Hour Sneak Peeks
Travel Fees Included!

Starting at $4200

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"Zandra worked with me throughout the entire planning process to make sure my vision came to life - she was so organized! She was such a huge help on our wedding day really going above and beyond what I would have expected, she made us all feel so comfortable like we've been friends for years."

— Courtney + Tyler

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MOAB ELOPEMENTS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I generally book 6-12 months in advance, but some couples book with even more or less time than that!

    6+ months allows for the best dates, locations, vendors, and overall experience.

  • Absolutely. Whoever is important to you is important to me. I want you to have BOTH - an intimate elopement experience, and celebrating with your favorite people (and animals)

  • We absolutely can skip the hiking if that’s not your thing. Let me help you figure out what makes sense for the two of you, and facilitate the perfect amount of adventure. We’ll still find beautiful and private areas.

  • Yes, that’s the beauty of Moab! We can hop from one National Park to another, and visit many close State Parks (I have all the secret spots that are much less traveled!)

  • Yes I will either secure permits or guide you through the process.

  • Yes! I have zero travel fees for elopements anywhere in the state of Utah.

    I accept bookings anywhere, so for other locations reach out here and we’ll chat!

Let's Chat More!

Let me help you elope in Moab!

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